Abuja, Nigeria— The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has successfully repatriated a high-profile Chinese fugitive, Mr. Dai Qisheng, back to Beijing, reaffirming its commitment to global security collaboration. This was disclosed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement released in Abuja. According to…
Ife, Nigeria — Yoruba activist Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has issued an apology to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, for statements he made during a recent visit to the Ooni of Ife’s palace. In a video released Saturday, Igboho rejected allegations that he insulted the Alaafin, explaining that…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), operating under Operation Hadin Kai, has successfully neutralized approximately thirty-five terrorists near the Nigeria-Cameroon border after an attempted assault on ground troops at Kumshe. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations for the NAF, stated that intelligence from multiple sources guided precision airstrikes, resulting in the…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and a coalition of upstream gas suppliers have signed long-term Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs) with Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) for the delivery of 1.29 billion standard cubic feet per day (bscf/d) of feed gas. The 20-year contracts, with extension options, were formalized…
Enugu, Nigeria — Ahead of the Nigerian Bar Association’s national conference, NBA President Mazi Afam Osuigwe (SAN) led thousands of lawyers on a 10-kilometre health walk through Enugu City. The walk, a staple event at the NBA’s annual gathering, highlighted the importance of physical and mental wellness in a demanding legal profession. Osuigwe described the…
Milan, Italy — AC Milan’s director Igli Tare has disclosed that the club has yet to finalize a decision on acquiring Nigeria’s Victor Boniface, according to reports from Newsmen The Rossoneri agreed on a loan deal with an option to purchase for a combined €30 million from Bayer Leverkusen. However, the transfer has not been…
Bergamo, Italy — Atalanta’s manager Ivan Juric has addressed the transfer drama involving Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman, who sought to leave the club after interest from Inter Milan. Lookman made a transfer request and skipped training to force a move. Juric said the saga reflects the modern transfer market, where clubs and players prioritize their…
Lagos, Nigeria — Nigerian rapper Keshinro Ololade, popularly called Lil Kesh, has made his first public statement since a brutal stabbing attack in Lagos that left him seriously injured. The “Shoki” artist reportedly suffered a neck stab wound and partial ear amputation, which was later successfully reattached. His jewelry was also stolen during the robbery,…
Lagos, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has joined the management and staff of The Nation newspaper in expressing sorrow over the death of their Assistant Editor, Evelyn Osagie, who passed away last Sunday at age 49 following a brief illness. Through a statement by his spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the President described Osagie’s passing as a…
Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State — Following the death of the revered Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona (Ogbagba II), the longest-serving monarch in the region, a keen contest has emerged among 17 princes from the Fusengbuwa ruling house seeking to succeed him. Oba Adetona passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 91,…
London, England — Fulham manager Marco Silva has expressed strong confidence in Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey to thrive in the left-back role amidst injury doubts over other players. With Antonee Robinson and Ryan Sessegnon potentially sidelined for the upcoming clash against Manchester United, Bassey, who impressed in the left-back position during Fulham’s recent draw against…
Nnewi, Anambra State — The Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) has commenced its Season 5, Round 2 competition at the Moonshine Arena in Nnewi, Anambra State. This round serves as a qualifier for the Super 6 finals tournament scheduled later this year in Akwa Ibom State. Eight teams are competing, including defending champions Kebbi Fishers,…
Kano, Nigeria — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano Strategic Command has apprehended Umar Adamu Umar, a 27-year-old suspected drug trafficker, with cannabis valued at over ₦10 million. The arrest was made on August 6, 2025, along the Zaria–Kano Road, according to a statement by the NDLEA Kano Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad…
Lagos, Nigeria — Increasingly, Nigerians are seeking legitimate ways to earn in US Dollars as the value of the naira continues to decline, making traditional income sources less sustainable. Experts point to domain flipping as a viable solution for those hoping to tap into the global digital economy without leaving the country or engaging in…
Maiduguri, Nigeria — Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), supported by the Air Component, have killed nine Boko Haram insurgents, including two top commanders, during clearance operations in Borno State. The operations, which took place between August 21 and 22, successfully foiled planned terrorist attacks in Bita and Wulgo,…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on victims of the alleged cryptocurrency scam perpetrated by Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) to report to its Ibadan and Lagos zonal offices to aid ongoing investigations. This was disclosed on Friday in a statement by the commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele…
London, UK — Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has predicted that rising British-Nigerian prospect Moses Itauma would defeat Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua, and other established names in the division if they fought now. Fury made the bold claim shortly after Itauma stopped Dillian Whyte in just two minutes, a performance that sparked calls for…
Anambra State, Nigeria — A 28-year-old corps member from Delta State, Jennifer Elohor, has recounted how she was viciously beaten, stripped naked, and taken away for interrogation by operatives of Agunechemba, a state-backed security outfit, in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident, which occurred on July 23, 2025, reportedly began when…
Tripoli, Libya — The President of the Nigerian Community in Libya, Mr. Peter Omoregbe, has raised alarm over the dire situation of thousands of Nigerians stranded in the North African country, revealing that many are suffering from severe mental health issues after failed attempts to migrate to Europe. Omoregbe made this disclosure in response to…
Lagos, Nigeria — Fresh concerns have emerged following the release of the 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, which revealed that Nigeria’s paternity exclusion rate currently stands at 25 percent. According to the report, issued during the week by Lagos-based firm Smart DNA, this implies that one in every four men tested is not the biological…
Awka, Nigeria — Members of the Labour Party (LP) Caucus in the National Assembly have strongly condemned the brutal assault on a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Jennifer Elohor, in Anambra State, calling on authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice. The lawmakers made their position known on Thursday in a statement issued in…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has dismissed reports suggesting he is engaged in a supremacy tussle with any traditional ruler, declaring that he has no such conflict either within Yorubaland or beyond. The monarch made this known on Thursday through a statement issued by his Director of Media and Publicity,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a new directive linking upkeep loan disbursement strictly to the academic calendar of each institution, effectively suspending payments once schools go on break. In a statement issued on Thursday by its Director of Corporate Communications, Mr. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, NELFUND explained that students will now…
Ibadan, Nigeria— Oba Rasidi Ladoja, former governor of Oyo State and Olubadan-designate, will be officially crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025. The development follows the approval of his nomination by Governor Seyi Makinde, paving the way for the coronation ceremony at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the Oyo…
Lagos, Nigeria— Billboard has crowned 2Baba’s 2004 hit “African Queen” as the greatest Afrobeats song of all time, highlighting its global influence and cultural legacy. The U.S. music magazine released its list of the Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All-Time, noting that the selection was based on chart success, cultural relevance, and impact on…
Abuja, Nigeria—Concerns are mounting across the Global South over the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) impartiality, with critics warning that its operations could undermine national sovereignty and subject weaker states to political manipulation. According to a recent analysis, many African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Latin American countries increasingly view the ICC as a tool of Western…
Abeokuta, Nigeria— The Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted eight internet fraudsters arrested within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) complex in Ogun State. The judgment was delivered by Justice Dehinde Dipeolu, following the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) charges of identity theft, romance scams, and obtaining money under false pretences. The convicts,…
Abuja, Nigeria— Nigeria faces mounting crises of poverty and insecurity, with recent tragedies underscoring the scale of the challenge. On August 1, 2025, an ambush in Zamfara State claimed 10 lives, while a revised National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report released on August 3 revealed that 55 per cent of Nigerians—over 113 million people—live below…
Abuja, Nigeria— Recent incidents at Nigeria’s major airports have exposed deep cracks in discipline, enforcement, and passenger management, raising urgent concerns about aviation safety and professionalism. Events such as Senator Adams Oshiomhole’s clash with Air Peace, Fuji icon Wasiu Ayinde’s altercation with ValueJet, and Ms. Comfort Emmanson’s violent confrontation on an Ibom Air flight all…
Abuja, Nigeria— Recent incidents at Nigerian airports have raised public concern over perceived double standards in the treatment of passengers, exposing gaps in enforcement, dignity, and accountability. The controversy stems from two separate events. In Abuja, Fuji star Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM1) obstructed a ValueJet aircraft but later issued a public apology. His sanction was…
Washington, D.C.— The White House has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, marking a potential breakthrough in efforts to end the ongoing war. The announcement was made by White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, during Tuesday’s briefing. She explained that the meeting would serve…
