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Tragedy as mosque collapses during Asr prayer, killing four worshippers

The Muslim community in Kaduna State was thrown into grief on Friday as the Central Mosque in Zaria, Southern Kaduna collapsed, killing at...

ECOWAS Still Mulls High-Risk Military Option in Niger by Paul Ejime

Regional leaders ended their second emergency summit on Niger in Abuja on Thursday 10th August, by “ordering the deployment of the ECOWAS Standby...

Niger crisis; Discordant tunes in ECOWAS as leaders override Tinubu’s diplomatic resolution, now settle for military action

In what looks like a discordant tune among the leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the regional body on...

Niger Republic impasse: ECOWAS embraces diplomatic negotiations, dialogue, dumps military action 

“Only through this comprehensive assessment can we collectively chart a sustainable path towards lasting peace, stability, and prosperity in Niger” Sixteen days after...

FBI agents kill man threatening U.S. Pres. Biden

The man had threatened to “inflict bodily harm” on the president during his visit to Utah in a social media message sent Monday,...

Niger Coup: Reverse sanctions, don’t correct wrong with wrong, NSCIA tells ECOWAS, Tinubu

Worried by the effects of sanctions on the citizens of Niger Republic, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on...

Reactions as Nigerian Comedian Josh2funny makes special appearance at “America’s Got Talent”

Wild reactions have continued to trail the the appearance of Nigerian comedian, Joshua Alfred popularly known by his stage name as Josh2funny, on...

Coup: ECOWAS, in a volte-face, announces sanctions, dumps military action against Niger

In a volte-face, the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) has given up on applying military force to reverse the coup in...

Hunger is Real and Present by Dakuku Peterside

HUNGER is widespread and chronic in Nigeria. Its prevalence is one phenomenon that statistics cannot fully capture. Not even the global hunger index...

Ex-Senate President Lawan, ex-Govs. Tambuwal, Oshiomhole, others named Committees Chairmen

Chairmen of some Standing Committees have been announced by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. They are the President of the 9th Senate, Ahmad...

Breaking: Senate confirms Wike, Keyamo, Oyetola, others as ministers, rejects El-Rufai, two others

The Senate has confirmed 45 ministerial nominees presented to it for screening by President Bola Tinubu with former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir...

Tragedy as Nigerian kills fellow countryman in South Africa

A Nigerian has snuffed a fellow national in a brawl in the Bloemfontein, Freestate of South Africa. The death of the two friends...

Keyamo’s Ministerial Nomination: Niger Delta Oil & Gas Professionals Excited, Lauds Tinubu

A group of seasoned technocrats, Niger Delta Oil & Gas Professionals has expressed satisfaction with the nomination of Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN) by...

Davido shares old picture of self, says he knew he would ‘blow’

Music star, Davido, has stirred fresh reactions on social media platforms with the throwback picture of himself, saying he knew he would “blow”....