Jos, Nigeria — The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Plateau State Government over recent violent attacks, while declaring an end to the cycle of bloodshed. The revered cleric made the statement during a courtesy visit to Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, at the…
Arsenal are chasing history tonight as they aim to reach their first Champions League final in 19 years! 🇫🇷🔥 After a 1-0 first-leg loss at the Emirates—thanks to an early Ousmane Dembélé strike—the Gunners must turn things around in Paris to book a spot against Inter Milan in Munich on May 31. 🏟️⚽ …
Cairo, Egypt — Nigeria’s U-20 men’s national team, the Flying Eagles, have booked a place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations following a thrilling 2-2 encounter against Kenya in their final Group B match. The qualification was confirmed on Wednesday, with goals from Kparobo Arierhi and team captain Daniel Bameyi…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn earlier allegations of fraudulent conversion of funds against gospel music producer Ezekiel Onyedikachi, popularly known as EeZeeTee, filed by gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. In a statement following court proceedings on Wednesday, the EFCC confirmed the filing of a revised eight-count charge against…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party (LP) under the leadership of Senator Nenadi Usman has set up a six-member Disciplinary Committee to investigate allegations of corruption and anti-party activities against the party’s erstwhile National Chairman, Julius Abure. Usman who announced the setting up of the committee at a media briefing…
Enugu, Nigeria — Not less than 41 physically challenged candidates from the South-East and parts of the South-South have participated in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) under the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG) in Enugu. The special examination centre, situated at the Faculty of Law Building, University of Nigeria,…
Anambra state, Nigeria: A yet-to-be-identified pregnant woman was found hanging from a cashew tree in Anambra State’s Idemili North local government area, sparking widespread shock and concern A video of the scene, which has gone viral on social media, appears to show the woman’s lifeless body dangling from the tree, with her phone and slippers…
Nasarawa state, Nigeria: Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has announced that a new lithium battery production plant with a capacity of 9,000 metric tonnes annually is set for commissioning in July 2025. This development marks another step in the state’s efforts to position itself as a hub for energy innovation and industrial growth. Governor Sule…
Yobe state, Nigeria: The Federal Government has officially commissioned the Gashua Water Supply Scheme in Filin Tanda, Bade Local Government Area of Yobe State, reinforcing its commitment to ensuring access to clean and safe water across Nigeria. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, who led the inauguration, described the project as…
ABUJA, NIGERIA:The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing irregular migration through enhanced collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The renewed partnership also includes plans to review Nigeria’s diaspora policy and build institutional capacity. This was revealed by NIDCOM Chairman/CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, during a high-level strategic meeting with…
ABUJA , NIGERIA — In a significant boost to Nigeria’s emergency health infrastructure, the World Health Organization (WHO) has donated eight emergency utility vehicles to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) as part of efforts to enhance rapid response capabilities in Abuja. The handover ceremony, held under the WHO-led Avoca Surge flagship initiative, underscores the…
Plateau state, Nigeria:The Dangote Group has donated 20,000 bags of 10kg rice to Plateau State as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at supporting the less privileged and vulnerable members of society. The official handover ceremony took place at the Old Government House in Rayfield, Jos. Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who received the donation,…
Benin City, Nigeria— The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, on Tuesday led a mass defection of 17 local government chairmen and several influential members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Agbebaku described the move as a deliberate effort to align with…
Berlin, Germany — Conservative figurehead Friedrich Merz has been elected as Germany’s new chancellor following a successful second parliamentary vote on Tuesday, after falling short in the initial round—an event without precedent in post-war Germany. Merz failed to secure the required majority in his first bid, missing the mark by six votes—a rare and historic…
The first finalist for the 2025 Champions League will be decided on Tuesday night as Inter host Barcelona for the second leg of their semifinal! ⚽️🔥 Inter shocked many with a strong 3-3 result in Spain despite shaky league form. Now it’s all or nothing at San Siro! 🏟️ Inter are still chasing…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Senator Representing Borno South, Ali Ndume has applauded the President Bola Tinubu-led administration for banning the importation of foreign goods which have local equivalents. He said the ban, along side the provision of requisite incentives to local producers, will go a long way in creating jobs, boosting local capacity and production…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu convened a meeting with Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, marking their first official engagement since the governor’s recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Oborevwori arrived at the State House around 3:45…
Nigeria — The controversial social media critic, Mr. Martins Innocent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan(VDM) has been granted administrative bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and will be released upon perfection of his bail condition. The anti-corruption agency also revealed that it arrested the social media personality due to several petitions received…
Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that over 1.5 million candidates scored below 200 out of 400 in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This was revealed in a statistical analysis published on Monday, before the official release of individual results later this week. According to JAMB, out of…
Akin Ibitoye, a tech expert from TMB Tech, has issued a serious warning about a common practice among many Nigerians—sleeping with mobile phones under their pillows or close to their beds. He emphasized that this habit could have significant health and safety consequences. In an exclusive interview, Ibitoye explained that mobile devices can pose fire…
NIGERIA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), will be released upon fulfilling his bail conditions. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale told BBC Pidgin that VDM’s arrest followed multiple petitions from unnamed individuals alleging misconduct. Although speculation linked GTBank to the arrest,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has commenced the upgrade of 38 federal and state technical colleges nationwide as part of sweeping reforms aimed at equipping young Nigerians with globally competitive, hands-on skills. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during the 2025 Quarterly Citizens and Stakeholders Engagement on the…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. The examination, which commenced on Thursday, April 24, witnessed participation from over 1.9 million candidates across the country. In data released on Monday, JAMB revealed that out of 1,955,069 candidates, 420,415—approximately…
Abuja , Nigeria– The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reiterated the pivotal role of hand hygiene in reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and curbing the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This was emphasized during an event marking the 2025 World Hand Hygiene Day, held at Maitama District Hospital in Abuja. Dr….
Nasarawa state, Nigeria: Authorities in Nasarawa State have opened an investigation into the tragic deaths of five children discovered unresponsive in an abandoned car in the Obi Local Government Area. In a statement released on Sunday, the Public Relations Officer of the Nasarawa State Police Command, SP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed that the victims—aged between six…
Abuja, Nigeria: The Presidency has criticized the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, over his recent comments on Nigeria’s economic trajectory, accusing him of making politically charged statements based on inaccurate data. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle to…
Plateau state, Nigeria: The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of three additional suspects linked to the recent spate of violence in Plateau State, as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle networks involved in arms trafficking and violent crimes. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police…
Abuja, Nigeria: The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers has called for a comprehensive policy framework to address the escalating cost of accommodation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and across Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja ahead of the 2025 International Valuation Day, Chairman of the Institution, Mr. Victor Alonge, attributed the surge in housing…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy has unveiled the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF), a strategic financial initiative aimed at unlocking opportunities for creatives and entrepreneurs across Nigeria. The announcement was made by Ms. Nneka Anibueze, Special Adviser to the Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu…
NIGERIA – Nollywood star Mercy Johnson-Okojie has stirred a wave of concern among fans following recent appearances showcasing her significantly slimmer figure. Known for her charismatic screen presence and curvy physique, the actress’s latest transformation has left followers both surprised and worried. In videos shared on her Instagram page, Johnson-Okojie appeared notably leaner, prompting a…
The Reds kick off their title defence today at Stamford Bridge, getting a guard of honour 💫. With nothing at stake for Liverpool, Chelsea are pushing hard for a Champions League spot ⚽️. After a 4-1 win over Djurgarden, Maresca is expected to field a strong squad 🔥. Chelsea are in a tight race…
