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Trump says he called off renewed attack on Iran at Gulf states' request

Nigeria, May 19 -- The US President, Donald Trump, says he is holding off a military attack on Iran that was planned for Tuesday after appeals by Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. He said the leaders ... Read More


Can NDC zoning presidency to South affect Tinubu's re-election bid?

Nigeria, May 19 -- President Bola Tinubu is heading to the 2027 presidential election with the advantage of incumbency, a formidable political structure and his party's control of several states, but ... Read More


BREAKING: EFCC arrests fleeing convicted ex-power minister

Nigeria, May 19 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested convicted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman. Mr Mamman had gone underground since the Federal High Court in Ab... Read More


11 years ago, Desmond Elliot swapped costumes for gavel, now he faces tough survival battle

Nigeria, May 19 -- With the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) set to hold its House of Assembly primaries on Wednesday (20 May), political tensions and intrigues are emerging in Surulere Constitue... Read More


Frank Edoho sold my property, humiliated, physically abused me - Ex-wife alleges

Nigeria, May 19 -- Interior designer Sandra Onyenucheya has alleged that her ex-husband, veteran broadcaster Frank Edoho, subjected her to domestic violence and sold her property without her consent. ... Read More


2027: Abia LP candidate congratulates potential opponent for winning APC ticket

Nigeria, May 19 -- The member representing Aba North/South Federal Constituency in Abia State, Alex Ikwechegh, has congratulated Uzor Azubuike for winning the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket ah... Read More


AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Nigeria to battle Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau for ticket

Nigeria, May 19 -- Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Madagascar, Tanzania and Guinea-Bissau in Group L of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers following Tuesday's draw ceremony in Cairo, Egypt. T... Read More


Eid and the epidemic of empty pockets, By Reuben Abati

Nigeria, May 19 -- Ileya Festival is the Yoruba word for the Eid al-Adha or Eid al Kabir festival which falls on May 26 - May 27 this year, 2026, in Nigeria, and since it is celebrated for three days ... Read More


NDC as the new frontier of opposition, By Majeed Dahiru

Nigeria, May 19 -- After what appeared like a dark cloud of uncertainty that enveloped opposition politics in Nigeria, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) may have become the light at the end of a d... Read More


Dangote refinery cuts aviation fuel price to N1,650

Nigeria, May 19 -- Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reduced the price of aviation fuel, also known as Jet A1, to N1,650 per litre from N1,750 per litre in a move expected to ease pres... Read More