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Baba Elesho undergoes surgery, dismisses cancer speculations

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- Veteran Yoruba actor and immediate past President of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP), Adewale "Baba Elesho" Adeoye, has dismissed speculation that he ... Read More


FG upgrades Plateau hospital to National Trauma Centre, deploys 15 ambulances

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The federal government has upgraded the Riyom General Hospital in Plateau State to a National Trauma Centre and deployed 15 ambulances to the state to strengthen emergency medical ... Read More


Tinubu tasks North-central stakeholders on collective action against insecurity

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- President Bola Tinubu has urged stakeholders in Nigeria's North-central region to adopt a collective approach to addressing insecurity, saying military operations alone cannot deli... Read More


JNI debunks alleged plan to establish Hisbah in Plateau

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI) in Plateau State has dismissed reports that a Muslim organisation was planning to establish a Hisbah organisation in Jos North Local Government Area... Read More


Benue, Plateau governors seek regional approach to North-central insecurity

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, and his Benue counterpart, Hyacinth Alia, have called for stronger regional cooperation and community-based security measures to address ins... Read More


''They threatened to kill us', rescued NYSC member recounts Kogi ordeal

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- A rescued National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, David Ayodele, has recounted how kidnappers allegedly threatened to keep him and other abductees in a Kogi forest for one mont... Read More


2027: NDC accuses INEC of replacing party's candidates with 'unknown persons'

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of "systematically removing" the party's nominated candidates for the 2027 ge... Read More


CAFWCLQ: Edo Queens battle USFA for final ticket

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- Edo Queens will battle hosts USFA of Burkina Faso for a place in the final of the 2026 WAFU-B CAF Women's Champions League qualifiers on Wednesday. The Nigerian champions, who fin... Read More


Police fire tear gas at pensioners protesting arrears at Lagos House

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- Police officers in Lagos State on Monday fired teargas at pensioners who gathered at the Lagos House in Ikeja to protest unpaid pension increases, wage awards and other outstanding... Read More


"Everything is in our hands" - Ilechukwu turns focus to Champions League after Katsina draw

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- Rangers International head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has admitted that his side must improve significantly as they turn their attention to the CAF Champions League after beginning th... Read More