Manchester United faced a shocking defeat in the English League Cup, falling 12-11 in a penalty shootout to fourth-tier Grimsby Town after a 2-2 draw in a rain-soaked second-round match at Blundell Park on Wednesday. Grimsby surged to a commanding 2-0 lead by halftime, with Charles Vernam capitalizing on...
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By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Federal Government has ordered the closure of an illegal gold mining operation in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to curb environmental risks, according to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, The directive, announced on Wednesday via a statement by his Special Assistant on...
President Bola Tinubu concluded a significant state visit to Brazil, leaving Brasília for Abuja on Wednesday to advance Nigeria-Brazil relations, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The presidential aircraft departed Brasília International Airport Air Force Base at approximately 12:57 p.m. local time. At the departure, Amb. Carlos...
Federal Government has revealed that many civil servants are unable to access housing loan schemes because their salaries are heavily encumbered by multiple loans from commercial lending agencies. Executive Secretary of the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board, Hajiya Salamatu Ahmed, highlighted the issue during the Permanent Secretaries’ Quarterly...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has emphasized that transforming transport infrastructure is vital to Nigeria’s economic growth, regional integration, and sustainable peace, noting that “a well-connected Plateau is a prosperous Plateau.” He made this known in Jos on Wednesday, August 27, during the opening...
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin-Daji, has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) and Nigerian Army for reportedly neutralizing over 50 bandits in the state and rescuing seven kidnaped victims in the process. The Speaker made the...
In a historic move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has become the first leader of an Israeli government to officially recognize the mass killings of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire 110 years ago as a genocide, according to local Israeli media reports on August 27, 2025. During a podcast...
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has clarified that ‘stomach infrastructure’ entails providing sustainable services to enhance citizens’ livelihoods, rather than temporary handouts. Speaking at a press conference in Awka on August 27, 2025, to commemorate Anambra’s 34th anniversary, Soludo emphasized long-term development over short-term relief. According to the News...
“We can’t poison our own people” – FG defends GMOs, assures Nigerians of safety, food security boost
“We can’t poison our own people” – FG defends GMOs, assures Nigerians of safety, food security boost
Federal Government has dismissed claims that Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are harmful, emphasizing their role in enhancing food security and nutrition in Nigeria. During a sensitisation workshop in Abuja on Wednesday, organized by the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) and the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA)...
By OLA MODULE, Lagos- New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), through its legal counsel Ndubuisi Ukpai, has formally requested that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) suspend all elections until the party’s authentic logo is included on ballot papers and its leadership under Dr. Major Agbo is recognized. In a...
Members of the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum (NDENYLF) on Wednesday staged a bold demonstration at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) headquarters in Abuja, accusing the company of corrupt practices and the wrongful dismissal of Niger Delta directors. The protesters called for the immediate...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – A riveting thriller, _Butterfly_, which follows a man’s serene retreat in South Korea shattered by a cunning assassin and her shadowy organization, has claimed the number one spot on Nigeria’s Prime Video chart. In second place, _Sin: Blackout_, a compelling crime drama, captivates audiences...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to fast-track Nigeria’s development through technology and food security, aligning with the success models of emerging economies like Brazil. Speaking on Tuesday when he met with a cross section of Nigerians resident in Brazil, President Tinubu emphasized his...
… , attracts 3 billon new investment in Lithium mining Liberian President Joseph Boakai, has hailed the recent China-funded national survey on mineral resources, which led to the discovery of significant new mineral deposits in the country. The discovery of the minerals deposits has offered fresh opportunities for Liberia’s...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – National Examinations Council (NECO) has denied a report that it is planning to recruit new staff. The denial was through a statement issued by the Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Azeez Dani, on Wednesday “The attention of the National Examinations Council (NECO) has...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, has congratulated the people of the state on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of the state’s creation, describing the milestone as a moment of sober reflection and renewed hope. This was disclosed in a message personally signed...
Top seeds Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner launched their U.S. Open campaigns with commanding victories on Tuesday, setting the tone for an electrifying tournament at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Fresh off her Cincinnati triumph, Wimbledon champion Swiatek dismantled Emiliana Arango 6-1, 6-2 in just 60 minutes, not facing a single...
One of seven candidates vying for the Vice Chancellor position at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Prof. Chike Osegbue, has urged the National Industrial Court of Nigeria to void Prof. Kate Omenugha’s appointment as VC, deeming it unlawful. In a suit numbered NICN/ARJ/275/2025, Osegbue seeks to be declared the...
By JOY ADARA , Abuja – Department of State Services (DSS) has urged a Federal High Court in Abuja to admit in evidence statements made by three terror suspects accused of spying on American and Israeli interests in Nigeria for certain individuals in Iran. Haruna Ali Abbas, Ibrahim Hussaini...
A Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, on Wednesday postponed indefinitely its decision on the admissibility of extra-judicial statements from three terrorism suspects—Haruna Abbas, Ibrahim Musa, and Adam Suleiman—following a trial-within-trial. The trio faces charges including conspiracy, recruiting for terrorist training, surveilling foreign embassies,...