Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye popularly known as Rudeboy has dismissed online reports claiming that a woman who previously accused him of misconduct was sentenced to seven years in prison. The claim spread quickly on X after posts alleged that a court in Lagos had convicted the accuser and handed...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
Al-Nassr have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo suffered a hamstring injury during their recent Saudi Pro League clash with Al-Fayha. The club shared the update on its official X account after the match, confirming the Portuguese star has already begun treatment. In the statement, Al-Nassr said:“Cristiano Ronaldo has been diagnosed...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has cautioned journalists to be vigilant against what he described as “latter-day activists,” accusing some politicians of attempting to undermine Nigeria’s democracy when government policies do not favour them. The governor gave the warning on Thursday night after hosting journalists to an Iftar, the...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations. This is contained in a statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday in Abuja. It would be recalled that the Senate confirmed the ambassadors-designate...
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja has granted bail to former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, his wife Asabe Bashir, and their son Abdulaziz Malami in an ongoing money laundering case. In a ruling delivered on March 6, 2026, the court...
Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, dismissed the no-case submission filed by Dr. John Abebe and his company, Inducon Nig. Ltd, who are standing trial over an alleged N120m fraud. The defendants were arraigned on September 19, 2022 on a...
A coalition of Civil Society groups led by the Abuja-based Civil Society Groups For Good Governance (CSGGG) on Friday issued the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, a 3-day ultimatum, to clear the air on the recent controversy surrounding his Nigerian Law School and National...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has warned that false information poses a serious moral and national challenge, urging Nigerian youth and other citizens to verify information before sharing it. Speaking at the 20th Joint Ramadan Lecture organised by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Federal Radio Corporation...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Ikoyi, on Wednesday March 4, 2026, arraigned an alleged serial fraudster, Titilayo Eboh , before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court, sitting in Ikeja, over an alleged N1, 871, 220, 000.00 (One Billion, Eight Hundred and Seventy-one Million,...
Federal Government has inaugurated a Steering Committee to work out the framework for the establishment of the Cotton, Textile and Garment Development Board (CTGDB), as part of efforts toward revitalising Nigeria’s cotton, textile and garment (CTG) sector and stimulating economic growth in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of...
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) just 12 days before it was scheduled to kick off in Morocco. The tournament was originally fixed for March 17 to April 3 but will now hold from July 25 to August 16. Morocco...
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI have successfully repelled coordinated attacks by terrorists on several military locations across Borno State, including Konduga, Marte, Jakana and Mainok. In a statement issued on Friday, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer at the Headquarters Joint Task...
As preparations for the 2027 General Election gradually gather pace, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has reminded staff of the enormous expectations Nigerians place on the Commission, urging them to demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, transparency and integrity in the...
United States President Donald Trump hosted Lionel Messi and members of Inter Miami CF at the White House in celebration of the club’s MLS Cup triumph. Images shared on social media by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano showed Messi alongside teammates during the visit to the presidential residence in Washington,...
Contractors have waited too long. Tinubu’s payment reforms aim to restore transparency, discipline, and trust in Nigeria’s public projects. When President Bola Tinubu assumed office, he inherited a contractor payment system burdened by arrears, opacity and excessive discretion. By late 2025, official estimates placed outstanding federal obligations at roughly...
United States President Donald Trump has said he wants a direct role in determining who becomes Iran’s next supreme leader following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sparking fresh debate over the future leadership of the Islamic Republic. Speaking in an interview with Axios on Thursday, Trump dismissed the...
House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee on Thursday raised concerns over the alleged abandonment of a ₦365 million National Library of Nigeria project in Jalingo, Taraba State, following a petition submitted by civic organisation, BudgIT Foundation. BudgIT had accused the National Library of Nigeria (NLN) of abandoning the construction...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has condemned the latest terrorist attack on Ngoshe community in Borno State, describing the incident as tragic and unacceptable. In a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, Obi said he received the news of the attack with deep...
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu says the fasting period of both Christians and Muslims falling at the same period is a direct message from God to Nigerians. She stated this at the interfaith Breaking of Fast (Iftar/ Lent) she held for women from across all sectors. The First...
Tottenham Hotspur suffered another setback on Thursday night, losing 3–1 at home to Crystal Palace as their poor run of results continued. The hosts started brightly and went ahead in the 34th minute when Dominic Solanke finished a neat move to give Tottenham the lead and lift the home...