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CAFWCLQ: Nigerian champions Edo Queens chase WAFU-B final spot

Nigeria, Aug. 30 -- Red-hot Edo Queens FC will put their impressive run in the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League WAFU-B qualifiers to another stern test on Sunday as they face Ghanaian champions, Ampe... Read More


Abducted Plateau pastor found dead, four others reportedly killed

Nigeria, Aug. 30 -- A pastor abducted alongside another cleric on the Jos-Bokkos road in Plateau State has been found dead, while four other people were reportedly killed in separate attacks in three ... Read More


Police arrest dealer conveying N5.8m worth of drugs to criminals

Nigeria, Aug. 30 -- The police in Anambra State say they have arrested a suspected drug dealer, Chinedu Nwankwo, while he was allegedly conveying illicit drugs to criminals in different communities of... Read More


Kenya, Ethiopia dominate 2026 Enugu International Marathon

Nigeria, Aug. 30 -- Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia dominated the 2026 Enugu City International Marathon on Saturday, winning the top prizes in the 42-kilometre men's and women's categories. The ann... Read More


Attempted Coup: Niger junta still in control, but situation remains tense

Nigeria, Aug. 30 -- On Saturday, Niger Republic came under an attack by mutineers who attempted to seize power from the junta led by Abdourahamane Tchiani. After fighting that lasted for hours, Mr Tch... Read More


NFVCB refers Linda Ikeji's Apo Six film to SSS, suspends cinema release

Nigeria, Aug. 30 -- Nigerian media entrepreneur and blogger Linda Ikeji has confirmed that the release of her upcoming film, "The Night of June 7th", in Nigerian cinemas has been suspended pending cle... Read More


Minister challenges Atiku, says Nigeria's land borders not closed

Nigeria, Aug. 30 -- Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's proposal to reopen Nigeria's land borders if elected president in 2027, saying the coun... Read More


Filmhouse confirms machete attack at Lekki IMAX, strengthens security

Nigeria, Aug. 30 -- Filmhouse Group, an entertainment company that operates cinema and film exhibition outlets, has confirmed an attack at its IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos State. The attack occurred ... Read More


CPPE urges NMDPRA to tie petrol imports to verified supply gaps

Nigeria, Aug. 30 -- The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to tie petroleum-product import ap... Read More


BREAKING: Tinubu begins three-week leave, Presidency mum on Shettima as acting president

Nigeria, Aug. 30 -- The presidency has announced that President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja today for Europe to begin a "three-week vacation as part of his annual leave." "His first stop will be Lo... Read More