Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Frank Onyeka's first goal ignites Coventry's promotion charge

Nigeria, April 4 -- At some point, every footballer confronts a stretch where the numbers fall silent. For Frank Onyeka, that silence lingered for nearly two years, a drought that tested patience, sh... Read More


2027: Supporters reject moves to replace senator

Nigeria, April 4 -- Political tension is building up in the Gombe Central Senatorial District as supporters of former Governor Danjuma Goje, drawn largely from Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area, have... Read More


Bandits kill residents, soldiers in Kwara attack

Nigeria, April 4 -- At least five residents and three soldiers have been killed in attacks by suspected bandits in Mari and Dina communities in the Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. Severa... Read More


Seplat workers begin indefinite strike over welfare concerns

Nigeria, April 4 -- Workers at Seplat Energy began an indefinite strike on Friday, a move that could disrupt production at a time of rising global oil prices and mounting pressure on Nigeria to boost ... Read More


Sokoto senator to leave APC over insecurity concerns

Nigeria, April 4 -- The senator representing Sokoto East District, Ibrahim Lamido, has said worsening insecurity and persistent bandit attacks on his constituents have compelled him to consider leavin... Read More


Landlord risks five-year jail term for assaulting female tenant in Akwa Ibom

Nigeria, April 3 -- A landlord in Akwa Ibom State, identified as Hope Ekong, risks up to five years' imprisonment if convicted for allegedly assaulting his female tenant, Rachael Nduk. The case has a... Read More


ADC defies INEC, sets congress, convention dates

Nigeria, April 3 -- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has insisted it will proceed with its scheduled congresses and national convention, defying warnings from the Independent National Electoral C... Read More


US/Israel-Iran War: WHO, UNDP raise alarm over attacks on hospitals, research centres

Nigeria, April 3 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have raised serious concerns over repeated attacks on health facilities in Tehran, warning t... Read More


US officials confirm Iran shot down American fighter jet, search for pilot

Nigeria, April 3 -- US officials have confirmed that a fighter jet was shot down over Iran and that a search and rescue operation is currently being conducted to locate the pilot. Reuters reports tha... Read More


Nigeria's Minister of State for Labour resigns

Nigeria, April 3 -- The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has resigned from office. Ms Onyejeocha announced her resignation in a post on X on Friday. "It is with a he... Read More