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One killed as security operatives, gunmen engage in 7-hour shootout

Nigeria, June 7 -- Combined security operatives have killed an armed hoodlum in Anambra State, Nigeria's South-east. The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a sta... Read More


FEATURE: Leadership lessons from AfDB's Akinwumi Adesina, By Femi Adesina

Nigeria, June 7 -- It is not the end. Not yet. But it was the beginning of the end. President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Nigeria's Dr Akinwumi Adesina, was hosting the last Annual Meetings of... Read More


Highlife legend, Mike Ejeagha, is dead

Nigeria, June 7 -- Mike Ejeagha, the legendary Nigerian highlife musician and folklorist whose classic, 'Gwo Gwo Ngwo', recently found renewed popularity, is dead. He was 95. The legendary musician ... Read More


CJN Kekere-Ekun mourns Uwais

Nigeria, June 7 -- The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has paid an emotional tribute to a former CJN, Mohammed Uwais, who died earlier today. In a press statement she signed, Mrs... Read More


PT Health Watch: Why seizures are common among children in poor communities - Expert

Nigeria, June 7 -- Convulsions, commonly called seizures, are becoming an increasingly frequent health concern among Nigerian children, especially those living in overcrowded and impoverished environm... Read More


Court dismisses Gombe ex-councillors' entitlement suit

Nigeria, June 7 -- The Bauchi Division of the National Industrial Court (NIC) has dismissed a lawsuit by 114 former councillors seeking entitlements from the Gombe State Government, citing a lack of e... Read More


Int'l Friendly: Arokodare strikes as Nigeria's Super Eagles draw against Russia in Moscow

Nigeria, June 7 -- Nigeria's Super Eagles continued their unbeaten run with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Russia on Thursday evening, marking their first-ever senior international meeting with the ho... Read More


Unto humanity a liberator is given: 135 years of Uncle Ho, By Owei Lakemfa

Nigeria, June 7 -- It is unusual for a nation to discover its essence in a man. It is rare for humanity in their millions across continents, to be inspired; to fight seemingly unwinnable wars for free... Read More


Asake announces fourth studio album

Nigeria, June 7 -- Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has officially announced the title of his fourth studio album, 'Money'. This will continue his remarkable str... Read More


Hajj 2025: Nigerian pilgrims to commence return trip from Saudi Arabia 13 June - NAHCON

Nigeria, June 7 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the return journey of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will commence on 13 June. Chairman of the commission, ... Read More