PDP BOT member, Alphonsus Nwosu dumps party over zoning

Alphonsus Nwosu, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees has resigned. 

Iran executes accused British spy, Alireza Akbari by hanging

British-Iranian national Alireza Akbari has been executed after being sentenced to death on charges of spying for Britain, according to Iran’s state media.

Trump Organization fined $1.6 million for 15-year scheme to dodge taxes

The Trump Organization was hit with $1.6 million in fines Friday when a New York judge sentenced it for running a 15-year tax fraud scheme by giving executives perks such as cars, rent-free apartments, and private school tuition fees. 

Russia claims control of Soledar, Ukraine says fighting ongoing

Russia said Friday its forces had wrested control of the war-scarred town of Soledar in east Ukraine, its first claim of victory in months of battlefield setbacks, but Ukraine said fierce fighting was still under way.

More victims of Edo train station abduction of last weekend rescued

Two more victims abducted by gunmen who invaded Igueben train sub-station last Saturday, have been reportedly rescued by a joint team of military, police, local vigilante and hunters.

Nigerian government profiles 3000 terrorism cases, prosecutes 1500

The Nigerian government has profiled 3,000 cases of terrorism through the Ministry of Justice.

President Buhari asks foreign envoys not to interfere in 2023 election

President Muhammadu Buhari has again asked representatives of foreign governments not to meddle in Nigeria’s internal affairs and the 2023 general election.

SPARE: See VIDEO as Prince William and Kate Middleton look unbothered as they make first public appearance since release of Prince Harry's memoir

Prince William and Kate Middleton stepped out on Thursday morning, Jan. 12, for their first official event of 2023.

2023: INEC extends deadline for PVC collection

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has announced the extension for the dates for the collection of Permanent Voters Card (PVC).

Following insecurity in Nigeria, 2,293 deaths recorded in Q4 2022

At least 2,293 people were killed in Nigeria between September and December of 2022 during violent incidents involving attacks from Boko Haram, militia herdsmen, abductions, gang clashes and bandits.

Boko Haram was a fraudulent plot to destroy Nigeria – Buhari

President Muhammadu has said that Boko Haram was just  “fraudulent plot to destabilize Nigeria”. 

Prince Harry’s book SPARE, breaks UK sales records, tops Amazon bestseller lists

The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry’s memoir, “Spare” has become the United Kingdom’s fastest-selling non-fiction book ever.

FG orders closure of 2nd Niger Bridge, and other roads for work to resume safely

The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola SAN, has ordered the closure of the Second Niger Bridge and sections of other major roads earlier opened to ease traffic for the 2022 Christmas celebrations.

ALAS!!! Student who faked own kidnap in Kenya walks home after his mother fails to send ransom

Police in Awendo, Migori County in Kenya have arrested a Form Four student, Joseph Odhiambo, who faked his own abduction.

INEC releases list of 93.4 million voters for 2023 elections

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, said that 93,469,008 voters are contained in the register for the 2022 general elections.

Nigerian Immigration Service says I40,000 international passports still uncollected

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) on Tuesday said about 140,000 international passports are still uncollected nationwide.

NEW NAIRA NOTES: CBN warns commercial banks to stop putting old notes in ATMs or face penalty

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) urged commercial banks in the country to comply with the directive of loading the newly redesigned naira notes in their Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).

I did not know my father, I was an orphan, President Buhari reveals in campaign

President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed that he was an orphan from a young age and didn't know his father.

US intelligence materials related to Ukraine, Iran and UK found in Biden’s private office - New Report claims

Items from Joe Biden’s time as US vice president discovered in a private office are 10 classified documents including US intelligence memos and briefing materials that covered topics including Ukraine, Iran and the United Kingdom, CNN says according to its source familiar with the matter.

US military shoots down Drone after it breached its security system at Ain Al-Asad Base Iraq, housing thousands of soldiers

Defense systems at the US-run Ain Al-Asad base in Iraq’s Western province of Anbar have shot down a drone while it was hovering near the base, Iraqi state media reports.

SHOCKING!!! Zambia Ex-footballer, Philemon Mulala mauled to death by his three dogs in South Africa

A former Zambian national football star, Philemon Mulala, was mauled to death by his three dogs in South Africa. 

I hope to retire in peace, relocate to Katsina – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said he would deploy the remaining four months he has left as president to be steadfast in governance so as to retire in peace.

Gareth Bale retires, completely dumps football

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Former Tottenham and Real Madrid star, Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from club and international football.

Iran sentences footballer to 26 yrs imprisonment over protests

The Iranian government has sentenced the country’s footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani to 26 years in prison for his involvement during protests rocking the nation.

Nigerian Government says Fuel importation to end by 2024

The federal government has announced that fuel importation would end in the country by 2024. 

Boko Haram kills 35 ISWAP fighters in Lake Chad

Boko Haram fighters have reportedly killed 35 members of the Islamic State of West African Province following a fierce fight that ensued between them at the Lake Chad region.

One suspected kidnapper of Edo train attack arrested

The Edo State Commissioner for Communications and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, has disclosed that the security operatives have arrested one of the suspected kidnappers involved in kidnapping 32 passengers at the Igueben train station.

See VIDEOS as former Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro supporters storm presidential palace and supreme court demanding resignation of new president Lula

Supporters of Brazilian far-right ex-President, Jair Bolsonaro have stormed Congress in the capital.

100 prisoners of war exchanged between Russia and Ukraine

Warring countries, Russia and Ukraine have carried out a prisoner exchange with a total of 100 soldiers returning to their respective home countries, according to authorities from both countries on Sunday, January 8.

Former Paris Saint-Germain and Cameroon midfielder, Modeste M'Bami dies of a heart attack aged 40

Former Cameroon and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Modeste M'Bami has died at the age of 40 after a heart attack. 

Al Nassr reportedly terminates Cameroon's Aboubakar's contract to accommodate Cristiano Ronaldo

Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr have reportedly terminated Vincent Aboubakar's contract, in order to free up a space for new signing Cristiano Ronaldo.

Domestic Violence: Husband allegedly beat wife to death over loaf of bread in Anambra

A young mother-of-five has died allegedly after she was beaten by her husband over a loaf of bread.

Jehovah’s Witnesses resume in-person assemblies worldwide

After nearly three years of online assemblies and conventions, the Jehovah’s Witnesses, yesterday, resumed their much-famed in-person assembly programmes across the globe.

Suspect in murder of ex-CBN staff (Fatinoyes) escapes from police custody, DPO removed immediately

Recall our report of the assassination last year in mid-december, Lekan Adekanbi, the only suspect arrested in connection with the killing of a staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kehinde Fatinoye, has escaped from police custody in Ogun State.

Scores of passengers abducted as gunmen attack train station in Edo State

Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have abducted an unspecified number of passengers from a train station in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State.