The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) yesterday revealed that the Air Component of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, eliminated a key ISWAP commander and eight other extremist fighters during a coordinated air interdiction operation in Borno State. The Service said those killed were reportedly responsible for facilitating the movement and protection of high-value…
CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and Dangote Industries Limited have entered a multi-year global partnership that includes Dangote’s sponsorship of Africa Inc., a new CNN International programme focused on African businesses and their growing influence in the global economy. The global, multiplatform campaign is designed to showcase the scale and impact of Dangote Industries while highlighting…
Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P of the defunct music duo P-Square, has made fresh allegations against his elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, claiming that his family once tried to end his relationship with his now-wife, Lola Omotayo, while she was pregnant with their first child. Peter Okoye alleged that his brother,…
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, on Friday, called on the Nigerian Military to eradicate bandits who have kept threatening the safety of lives and property in Kebbi State. He appealed during an unscheduled visit to the troops at their camp in Yauri, where he commended the soldiers for their gallantry and commitment to duty. Governor…
DJ Cuppy says she gets marriage proposals every day and reveals how her growing list of degrees helps her dodge marriage pressure. DJ Cuppy says she receives marriage proposals every day, including from people outside her fanbase. The DJ revealed that she uses her growing list of academic qualifications to dodge questions about marriage…
A group of bi-partisan lawmakers in the House of Representatives under the aegis of Save Nigeria Group has called upon the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, to reconvene both Chambers immediately for an emergency session. The emergency session, the lawmakers said must address…
The #TakeItBack Movement on Wednesday staged protests in Lagos, Abuja and other parts of the country over worsening economic hardship, insecurity, inflation and what the organisers described as political repression under the Bola Tinubu administration. The protests, held under the banner of the “Festival of the Oppressed”, saw demonstrators in both cities calling for urgent…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria produced a dominant attacking display to defeat Egypt 6-2 in Casablanca on Tuesday, sealing qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Needing victory to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive after losing to Malawi and beating Zambia in their opening two matches, the 10-time African…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it froze the Osun State Government’s bank account as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged fraudulent handling of about N11 billion in public funds, insisting the action was taken to prevent further movement of funds and is unrelated to the forthcoming governorship election in…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed a suit by the Peoples Democratic Party seeking to strip a Benue State House of Assembly member representing Okpokwu Constituency, Anthony Attah, of his seat following his defection to the All Progressives Congress. Justice Muhammed Garba Umar, in a judgment in suit FHC/ABJ/CS/2408/2025, held that although…
