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Revealed: The Frontrunner Poised to Succeed Starmer as UK Prime Minister

Andy Burnham has emerged as the frontrunner to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister, following the Labour leader’s resignation amid months...

Keir Starmer announces resignation as Prime Minister

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, saying every decision he made in office was driven by a desire to...

APC Wins Big in Nasarawa, Enugu, Kano, and Ondo By-Elections; PDP Holds Rivers

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) dominated Saturday’s by-elections, clinching key victories in Ondo, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi, and Enugu states. Meanwhile, the People’s...

UK PM Starmer Facing Immediate Resignation Amid Political Turmoil

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is on the verge of resigning today in a move that would send shockwaves through British politics....

Octogenarian, Septuagenarian Dealer Arrested in Nationwide NDLEA Drug Busts

By Omoyeni Ojeifo An 84-year-old pensioner and a 75-year-old patent medicine dealer are among suspects arrested in a series of nationwide drug operations...

Breaking: APC’s Oyebanji Wins All 16 LGAs, Secures Historic Second Term In Ekiti

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been re-elected as governor of Ekiti State after recording a resounding victory in...

UN Calls for Stronger Protection of Freedom of Religion and Belief in Nigeria

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The United Nations has called for stronger protection of freedom of religion and belief in Nigeria (FoRB), saying that the...

Breaking: FG Mulls Embedding Journalists with Nigerian Troops in Active Operations

Journalists may soon join Nigerian troops on the frontlines under a new federal government initiative aimed at boosting transparency and improving security reporting....

NHRC Raises Alarm Over Rising Hate Speech Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Omoyeni Ojeifo As Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 general elections, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has warned that unchecked hate...

Olatimbo Ayinde: Nine Years of Allegations, Six Months of Trial, One Verdict: Not Guilty

For almost a decade, Nigerian businesswoman and energy executive Olatimbo Ayinde lived under the shadow of one of the United Kingdom’s most high-profile...

Canada Claim Historic First World Cup Win with 6-0 Thrashing of Qatar

By Samuel Akpan Canada recorded their first victory in FIFA World Cup history with a commanding 6-0 win over nine-man Qatar in a...

French Judges Order Morocco Star Achraf Hakimi to Face Rape Trial

By Samuel Akpan A French Appeal Court has ruled that Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi must face trial over allegations that he raped a...

YEEP ’26 Launches New Drive to Empower Youth with Vital Business, Innovation Skills

By Maryanne Awuya The Youth Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Programme (YEEP’26) has reaffirmed its commitment to equipping young Nigerians with entrepreneurial skills, innovation capacity,...

Nigeria’s BOP Surplus Drops to $2.38bln in Q1 2026

By Samuel Akpan Nigeria posted a balance of payments surplus of $2.38 billion in the first quarter of 2026, lower than the $2.67...

Crackdown Imminent: NAFDAC Expands Sachet Alcohol Ban, Targets Market Vendors

By Maryanne Awuya The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has doubled down on its total ban on sachet...

Wahi Denied Canada Visa, Misses Ivory Coast World Cup Match

By Samuel Akpan Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been ruled out of his side’s second World Cup match against Germany after Canadian...