Immigration suspends Lagos-Seme border comptrollers over extortion claims
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended senior officers overseeing the Lagos-Seme border commands over alleged extortion. In a statement on Friday, Akinsola Akinlabi, the NIS spokesperson, said the move comes after online reports accused some immigration officers along…
Melania Trump’s speech propels Epstein crisis back to forefront
As Melania Trump walked up to the White House podium on Thursday, standing where US President Donald Trump had just over a week ago made his address to the nation on Iran, there was absolutely no indication that this would…
Terrorists Kill Nigerian Army Brigade Commander Braimah in Borno State Attack
Terrorists have killed Nigerian Army Brigade Commander Braimah in an attack in Borno State. It was gathered that suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have reportedly killed Brig.-Gen. O. O. Braimah, a Brigade Commander of the Joint Task…
You’re not the court’— ADC slams INEC chair, vows to hold congresses
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply rebuked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, accusing him of overstepping his authority and misinterpreting a court order, while insisting it will go ahead with its planned…
Until Nigerians unite, no one will fix the country for us — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to take collective responsibility for the nation’s future, warning that meaningful progress will remain difficult unless citizens come together to tackle the country’s challenges. Obasanjo spoke on Thursday at the 6th Annual Colloquium…
Former Senegal boss Cisse named head coach of Angola on four-year deal
The Angolan football federation said Thursday it had hired Senegalese Africa Cup of Nations winner Aliou Cisse as the new head coach of the national team. Cisse, a former international defender who captained Senegal’s Lions of Teranga to the quarter-finals…
Chinyere Moneme Set to Receive Anambra Inspiring Woman of the Year Award
A legal practitioner and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chineyere Moneme, is set to be honoured as Anambra Inspiring Woman of the Year 2025, with organisers citing her professional excellence and influence on younger female lawyers as key reasons for the…
Tinubu Commissions Rebuilt Tolu Schools Complex, Sports Facilities
President Bola Tinubu Thursday inaugurated regenerated 36 schools including 19 football pitches in Ajegunle, Lagos. They were constructed by the state governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration.The commissioning of the Tolu Schools Complex represents the largest school in sub- Sahara Africa…
Unity Cup: Super Eagles to face Zimbabwe in opening match
The Super Eagles will take on the Zimbabwe national football team in the opening fixture of the 2026 Unity Cup. The match is scheduled to be played at The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.In the…
Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso lead mass protest demanding “Tinubu Let Our Democracy Breathe”
Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso lead mass protest demanding “Tinubu Let Our Democracy Breathe” Opposition leaders Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso march through Abuja with democracy banners “Tinubu Let Our Democracy Breathe” as thousands chant, “Tinubu Must ‘Go.’” Thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets…