Tension gripped parts of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Wednesday as violence erupted between Hausa and Yoruba residents following the alleged killing of a Yoruba tricycle mechanic in the Ojoo neighborhood. The unrest reportedly escalated across several zones in…
Following an exchange of gunfire between the two sides, US President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday that the ceasefire with Iran is “over,” though he indicated that negotiators could continue discussions with Tehran. Trump denounced Iran as “scum” and “cuckoo”…
US President Donald Trump has described popular American rapper, Nicki Minaj as “so hot” while introducing her at a White House luncheon on Monday. Trump made this remarks during the Rose Garden luncheon, where Minaj was among the guests in…
Ghana has postponed the scheduled visit of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, following a wave of xenophobic and anti-immigrant violence against other Africans. Mobs targeting undocumented migrants attacked numerous African nationals, including several Ghanaian citizens. In response, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs…
The Senate has urged the Federal Government to halt the rehabilitation of violent offenders and “repentant terrorists.” During Tuesday’s plenary, the upper legislative chamber emphasized that individuals found guilty of terrorism and related offenses must face immediate prosecution and the…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has detained Professor Bello Abubakar, the personal physician to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement by its spokesperson and Head of Media and Public Communications, John Odey,…
The Nigerian First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu appears to be promoting agriculture and home grown food as she harvested fresh vegetables from her home garden at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while urging Nigerians to adopt home gardening to boost…
Dozens of Abuja teachers under the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) have protested prolonged delays in their career advancement and promotions at the Open University in Dutse-Alhaji, near Abuja’s Kubwa Motorway. The aggrieved educators…
The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has called on the federal government to address issues impacting correctional facilities across the country, adopt a minimum wage of ₦300,000, and pay unpaid workers’ entitlements. In a statement released yesterday, Mr. Andrew Emelieze, national…
Ali Modu Sheriff, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Borno State, has dismissed prospects of Peter Obi for the 2027 presidential election, asserting that Northern voters will not back the former Anambra State…
A nighttime attack on Rumuodogo community in the Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State has left two people dead and five others injured. The assailants are suspected to be from the neighboring Bukuma community in Degema LGA. Residents believe…
Ejiro, an established and successful fashion designer who suddenly went missing a has spoken now about her ordeal. Following her sudden disappearance last year, the hashtag #WhereIsEjiro? sparked concern online. Ejiro’s family has stepped forward to demand her release from…
Former Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, has stated that the Nigerian Democratic Congress 2027 presidential, Peter Obi is attempting to divide Nigeria. Sheriff made this claim on Monday during an appearance in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme…
United Bank for Africa, UBA, Plc has announced that its Group Chairman , Tony Elumelu is set to retire from the bank’s Board of Directors on August 21, 2026. The pan-African bank announced Elumelu’s retirement in a statement on Monday.…
The Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced on Monday the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, clearing the way for a technocratic committee to establish civilian rule. This action marks a major political…