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Woman arraigned over alleged physical abuse …
A 50-year-old mother in Anambra State has been arraigned before the Anambra Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Offences Court in Awka for allegedly assaulting her two adopted children with an electric cable. The woman, Nonye Ezenwanne, is facing a charge of wilfully inflicting physical injur...
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Senate amends Electoral Act on court …
The Senate on Thursday passed a bill seeking to amend provisions on jurisdiction for pre-election matters contained in Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026. The upper chamber passed the bill after considering the report of the Committee on Electoral Matters, presented by its Chairman, Simon Lalong (APC, Pla...
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Benue spends only 0.3% of N41bn …
The Benue State Government spent only N111.06 million on security between January and March 2026 despite budgeting N41.85 billion for security-related expenses in the 2026 fiscal year, a review of the state’sfirst-quarter budget performance reporthas shown. The report raises concerns over Governor H...
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Airtel Africa’s annual profit surges 147% …
Airtel Africaposted a 147.4 per cent jump in net profit last year, compared to 2024, boosted by a notable improvement in turnover, the telecommunications giant reported on Friday. The revenue of the wireless operator, which in addition to Nigeria, its largest market, operates in thirteen other Afric...
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Africa Senior Athletics Championships: AFN names …
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria(AFN) has unveiled a formidable 45-athlete contingent for the 2026 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Senior Athletics Championships in Ghana, with world record holder Tobi Amusan leading a star-studded squad that also features sprint sensation Rosemary Chukw...
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Woman arraigned over alleged physical abuse of her adopted children
UnverifiedA 50-year-old mother in Anambra State has been arraigned before the Anambra Children, Sexual and...
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Senate amends Electoral Act on court jurisdiction on pre-election disputes
UnverifiedThe Senate on Thursday passed a bill seeking to amend provisions on jurisdiction for pre-election...
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Benue spends only 0.3% of N41bn security budget in early 2026 despite rising killings
UnverifiedThe Benue State Government spent only N111.06 million on security between January and March 2026...
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Airtel Africa’s annual profit surges 147% amid higher revenue
UnverifiedAirtel Africaposted a 147.4 per cent jump in net profit last year, compared to 2024,...
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Africa Senior Athletics Championships: AFN names Amusan, Ashe to lead Nigeria’s medal charge in...
UnverifiedThe Athletics Federation of Nigeria(AFN) has unveiled a formidable 45-athlete contingent for the 2026 Confederation...
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Boko Haram attacks police camp in Niger
UnverifiedTerrorists believed to be members of the Sadiku-led Boko Haram faction have killed two mobile...
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NBA condemns criminalisation of defamation, civil disputes
UnverifiedThe National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned what it...
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Why I’m seeking re-election – Former lawmaker
UnverifiedA former member of the House of Representatives, Nicholas Ossai, has commended the leadership of...
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Nigeria earmarks 5 million hectares for livestock development, seeks private investors
UnverifiedThe federal government has disclosed that over five million hectares of land have been set...
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FIFA unveils official World Cup song featuring Burna Boy, Shakira
UnverifiedThe official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to run from 11 June...
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Oshoala fires Al Hilal into Saudi Women’s Cup final with stunning hat-trick
UnverifiedAsisat Oshoala delivered another breathtaking attacking performance on Thursday, powering Al Hilal Women to a...
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Senators criticise Akpabio over amendment of rules for electing presiding officers
UnverifiedSome senators have faulted the amendment of the Senate rules, giving only senators who have...
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2027: Shettima submits Tinubu’s presidential nomination forms
UnverifiedVice President Kashim Shettima has formally submitted President Bola Tinubu’s Nomination and Expression of Interest...
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Tinubu appoints Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko to board of Commodity Exchange
UnverifiedPresident BolaTinubuhas appointed Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko as a Non-Executive Director to represent Lagos State on the...
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Nigerian govt adopts unified protocols to protect livestock genetic resources
UnverifiedThe federal government has validated a set of harmonised national protocols to strengthen the conservation,...
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China sentences former defence ministers to death for corruption
UnverifiedThe Chinese government, under Premier Xi Jinping, has sentenced two former top officers to death...
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At press freedom event, attention focusses on attacks by state governors, officials
UnverifiedAmnesty International Country Director Isa Sanusi said on Thursday that the public focus must shift...
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Two soldiers killed, commanding officer injured in Borno attack
UnverifiedSuspected fighters of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly hit a military base...
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Flying Eagles, Golden Eaglets get new coaches as NFF reshuffles youth teams
UnverifiedTheNigeria Football Federation(NFF) has appointed experienced domestic tactician Abdu Maikaba and youth development specialist Eboboritse...
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N80.2bn Fraud Trial: Witness tells court how ex-Governor Yahaya Bello’s nephew paid for Abuja...
UnverifiedA prosecution witness, Shehu Bello, on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that...
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