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World Cup: Egypt, Cape Verde keep Africa's momentum going

Nigeria, June 16 -- Egypt and Cape Verde added to Africa's positive start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, earning valuable points against highly fancied European opponents in their opening group... Read More


Adeleke dismisses judgement deregistering Accord, other parties, hails court victory in LG disputes

Nigeria, June 16 -- Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday dismissed a Federal High Court judgement ordering the deregistration of the Accord and other four opposition political parties, insi... Read More


Nigeria's security challenges demand bold, fresh thinking, Reps Speaker says

Nigeria, June 16 -- Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen has said Nigeria's worsening security challenges require fresh legislative solutions, declaring that previous approaches have... Read More


Court-ordered deregistration of ADC threatens Atiku's 2027 presidential bid

Nigeria, June 16 -- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's bid for the presidency in the 2027 general election took a major hit after the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the deregistration of five... Read More


Rabe Abubakar's widow rescued as military intensifies Katsina offensive

Nigeria, June 16 -- Amina Abubakar, widow of the late Rabe Abubakar, a retired major general, has been rescued by troops during ongoing military operations against bandits in Katsina State, the Defenc... Read More


Reps caucus leader tackles Oshiomhole over Peter Obi's security record as governor

Nigeria, June 16 -- The Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in the House of Representatives, Afam Ogene, has accused Adams Oshiomhole of distorting historical facts in his criticism... Read More


Nigeria's inflation up 15.93% amid high food prices - NBS

Nigeria, June 16 -- Nigeria's headline inflation rate rose to 15.93 per cent in May 2026, extending the upward trend recorded since the beginning of the year, according to the latest data released by ... Read More


Schools in occupied Ukraine: Seeking to turn children into Russian soldiers, By Ghanna Mamonova

Nigeria, June 16 -- 1.6 million Ukrainian children live in territories occupied by Russia, according to the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine. In kindergartens and schools, they are forbidde... Read More


Police destroy terrorists' camp in Abuja, arrest four.

Nigeria, June 16 -- In separate operations, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said it arrested four suspected members of a kidnapping and banditry network and dismantled a suspected t... Read More


'My wife is the head of my family' - Baba Elesho

Nigeria, June 16 -- Veteran Nollywood actor and comedian Adewale Adeoye, popularly known as Baba Elesho, has stirred conversations after revealing that his wife is the head of his family. The 67-year... Read More