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Lawmakers ask Nigerian govt to halt rehabilitation of repentant terrorists

Nigeria, July 9 -- The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to discontinue the rehabilitation and reintegration of repentant terrorists, kidnappers and bandits, arguing that t... Read More


World Cup: Morocco, France kick off blockbuster quarter-final battles as title race narrows

Nigeria, July 9 -- The 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its decisive stage on Thursday with Morocco and France renewing their growing rivalry in the first of four mouth-watering quarter-final fixtures acros... Read More


EFCC arraigns ex-Port Harcourt refinery boss for money laundering

Nigeria, July 8 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned former managing director of Port Harcourt Refining Company Limited (PHRC), Ahmed Dikko, for money launderi... Read More


Wimbledon: Ogunsakin storms into junior doubles quarter-finals

Nigeria, July 8 -- Nigeria's Oluwaseun Ogunsakin has continued his impressive run at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, reaching the boys' doubles quarter-finals just days after making history in the s... Read More


CBN warns against rejection of N100 banknotes

Nigeria, July 8 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated that both the commemorative N100 banknote and the standard N100 banknote remain legal tender in Nigeria and must be accepted for all... Read More


"Glory has met glory" - Baba Ijesha brushes off critics during MC Oluomo visit

Nigeria, July 8 -- Yoruba actor Olanrewaju "Baba Ijesha" James has brushed aside criticism over his recent public appearances, insisting he is unbothered by public opinion during a visit to National U... Read More


Trump says US may reimpose blockade of Strait of Hormuz, threatens attack

Nigeria, July 8 -- President Donald Trump has said the US may consider reimposing a naval blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and possibly take over the Kharg Island, moves that could restart the... Read More


Reps summon accountant-general, six MDAs over repeated absence

Nigeria, July 8 -- The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has summoned the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, to appear before it on Monday, 13 July. The summo... Read More


IMF cuts global growth forecast to 3.0%

Nigeria, July 8 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global economic growth forecast to 3.0 per cent for 2026, down from 3.1 per cent in its April 2026 forecast. In its July World... Read More


EXCLUSIVE: Ex-minister Nnaji set for arraignment as ICPC files criminal charges

Nigeria, July 8 -- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed a six-count criminal charge against a former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology,... Read More