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Senior lawyer urges NBA president-elect to unite Nigeria's divided Bar

Nigeria, July 20 -- Kemi Pinheiro, who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and legal scholar, has urged the president-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, to mak... Read More


In eastern DRC, journalists face death, arson threats for reporting on war

Nigeria, July 20 -- Government-allied Wazalendo militiamen have threatened to kill or capture one reporter and to burn down another's radio station because of unfavourable coverage, as frontlines shif... Read More


UPDATED: Another American soldier killed as US, Iran continue strikes

Nigeria, July 20 -- A US soldier has been killed in Iraq, bringing to 17 the number of American soldiers who have been confirmed killed in the war with Iran. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announce... Read More


Another American soldier killed as US, Iran continue strikes

Nigeria, July 20 -- A US soldier has been killed in Iraq, bringing to 17 the number of American soldiers that have been confirmed killed in the war with Iran. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announc... Read More


World Cup 2026: Ferran Torres fires Spain past 10-man Argentina to lift second title

Nigeria, July 20 -- Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup champions for the second time after Ferran Torres scored in extra time to seal a hard-fought 1-0 victory over 10-man Argentina in the final on Sun... Read More


SDP presidential candidate backs state police, says governors should be trusted with policing powers

Nigeria, July 20 -- The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has backed the proposed establishment of state police, arguing that concerns over possible abuse b... Read More


Choirmaster jailed for raping, impregnating teenage girl during 'deliverance'

Nigeria, July 20 -- A state high court in Ogidi, Anambra State, has convicted and sentenced a choirmaster, James Onuorah, to 25 years' imprisonment for raping and impregnating a 16-year-old girl durin... Read More


Abia govt speaks on viral video of flooded building

Nigeria, July 20 -- The Abia State Government has responded to a viral video showing a residential compound submerged by floodwaters along the ongoing Owerinta Road reconstruction corridor, assuring r... Read More


Glasgow 2026: Nigeria's Oluwafemiayo, Ajayi headline star-studded Commonwealth Games field

Nigeria, July 20 -- Nigeria's reigning Commonwealth champion Folashade Oluwafemiayo and sprint star Kayinsola Ajayi are among a galaxy of elite athletes confirmed for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Gam... Read More


APRA re-elects Nigeria's Ibietan, two others to lead association

Nigeria, July 20 -- The African Public Relations Association (APRA) has re-elected Omoniyi Ibietan, a Nigerian, as Secretary-General alongside Arik Karani of Kenya as President and Professor Michele M... Read More