Over 200 Boko Haram terrorists surrender in Lake Chad axis
In what it described as a significant victory against terrorism, the Multinational Joint Task Force on Wednesday disclosed that 210 Boko Haram terrorists, including conscripted fighters and their families, have…
Wike meets area council chairmen, NUT, NANS over teachers’ strike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, will meet with chairmen of FCT area councils, leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and National Association…
2027: Peter Obi submits single-tenure proposal to opposition coalition
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has submitted his single-tenure proposal to the opposition coalition for consideration. Dr Yinusa Tanko, the National Coordinator for the Obidient…
Australia cancels Kanye West visa over ‘Heil Hitler’ song
Australia has cancelled US rapper Kanye West’s visa over his song glorifying Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, the government said Wednesday. The 48-year-old musician, who has legally changed his name to…
AU helicopter crashes in Somali capital: state media
An African Union helicopter crashed Wednesday at the airport in the Somali capital Mogadishu with eight people onboard, state media said. The aircraft was part of the African Union Support…
APGA releases timetable for 2025 bye-election primaries
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has released its official timetable and schedule of activities for the 2025 National and State Assembly bye-election primaries, in alignment with the Independent National…
Iran supends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
Iran suspended on Wednesday its cooperation with the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, days after a ceasefire in a war that saw Israeli and US strikes on nuclear sites in the…
I was desperate to succeed in music’ — Nigerian jailed in US for tax fraud
A Nigerian man, Onomen Uduebor, has been sentenced to 40 months in a United States prison for his role in a large-scale tax fraud scheme, which he admitted was driven…
Anambra governorship election ‘ll test ADC’s strength – Nwosu
ABUJA – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) flagbearer for the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election, Mr John Chuma Nwosu, has described the poll as a critical test for the party…
ICPC quizzes Lagos Council chairman over alleged corruption
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the arrest and interrogation of the Chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr. Muibi…
