Borno Governor Babagana Zulum visited President Tinubu to formally acknowledge the renomination of VP Kashim Shettima for the 2027 electionsZulum said northeastern governors were seeking Tinubu's approval to pay a formal thank-you visit as a delegation next weekThe governor described Shettima's continued nomination as …

By Golok Nanmwa, JOS Every fresh dawn in many rural communities across Plateau State begins with one haunting question – Who will be the next victim? Read Also: Rape, Suicide in Asaba: How we battled to save her life - Father For hundreds of families in Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Bokkos, Bassa, Mangu and other flashpoints, th…

By Fred Iwenjora It has been tales of nostalgia for former pupils of Nigeria Navy Primary School, Apapa, Lagos as the school set up in1976 by the Nigeria Navy to fulfill the educational needs of its children as well as that of its stakeholders in Apapa turned 50 years. Former pupils many of them now parents were swarmi…

Former Liverpool winger, Mohamed Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, on Friday appeared to have rubbished reports that his client has agreed to join Besiktas. Reports had earlier emerged that Salah had agreed terms with the Turkish Super Lig side. Reacting to the development, Abbas Issa insisted that there is still no deci…

GistReel A lady has sparked conversation on social media after narrating an unexpected experience she had with a shopkeeper shortly after buying a snack for the woman's child. The lady explained that she had visited the shop to purchase some items when the shopkeeper's baby began crying for a snack. Out of kindness, sh…

By Juliet Umeh For years, Africa was seen mainly as a market for technology products developed elsewhere, with few believing globally successful technology companies could emerge from the continent. That perception is changing, and one of those leading that transformation is Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, who co-founded Andela and…

It was not merely the accident at Chappaquiddick that destroyed Senator Ted Kennedy’s lifelong ambition of becoming President of the United States. It was Mary. Mary Jo Kopechne. She was the young woman who died after Kennedy’s car plunged from a narrow bridge on Chappaquiddick Island in July 1969. Kennedy escaped from…

Suspected bandits launched a series of attacks across three communities in Sabon Birni LGA between Thursday evening and Friday morningSecurity forces repelled an earlier invasion attempt at Unguwan Lalle, but the bandits redirected their assault to neighbouring villagesA community leader confirmed the killings came ami…

Kefiano Wungak Ropshik visited key Plateau political stakeholder, Damishi Sango, to commiserate with him following painful bereavementsSango lost two "beloved siblings" within the space of a few days, making the losses particularly difficult for the familyRopshik, popularly known as 'Kefiano', extended his thoughts and…

A Nigerian lady shared a TikTok video urging fellow Nigerians planning to japa to stock up on jeans before leaving the countryShe compared jeans prices at Primark, one of the UK's cheapest clothing retailers, to what the same item cost in Nigeria and thrift markets The lady also warned against getting 'rugged' jeans in…

Lionel Messi finally addressed the famous 2007 photo showing him bathing baby Lamine Yamal, calling the coincidence insaneBoth Argentina and Spain stars had stayed silent on the viral image until their paths crossed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup finalMessi praised Yamal as a fantastic player while admitting he hopes Spain…

…Recovers 4.69 Million Litres of Stolen Crude, Refined Products as Nigeria Exceeds OPEC Production Quota By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy says it dismantled 48 illegal refinery sites, recovered about 4.698 million litres of stolen crude oil and illegally refined petroleum products, and arrested more than 91 suspec…

The Naira on Friday continued appreciating against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market to end the week on a good note. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira strengthened further on Friday to N1,380.19 per dollar from N1,381.53 exchanged on Thursday. This means that the Na…

Former Chelsea goalkeeper, Petr Cech, has listed two major reasons why England lost 2-1 against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final fixture earlier this week. Argentina came from behind to beat the Three Lions and qualify for the World Cup final. However, Cech believes England lost against Argentina because their man…

The European Union on Friday expressed its concern about the Israeli government's decision to allocate significant new funding to settlement expansion in Palestinian territories. The alliance said the development will further entrench settlements in the West Bank and break Palestinian communities, leaving them exposed …

DSS rescues abducted Nasarawa varsity Dean, arrests female suspect and accomplice The Department of State Services (DSS) has rescued the abducted Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Professor Samuel Okunsebor, less than 48 hours after he was kidnapped by armed men in Nasarawa …

Southern Mexico hit by 7.3 earthquake which triggered tsunami alert A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico and parts of Central America on Friday, July 17, triggering a tsunami alert along sections of the Pacific coast and causing panic across the region.According to the United States Geological Sur…

Oyo state is vulnerable to human trafficking due to border with Benin Republic - NAPTIP The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has identified Oyo State as a major source, transit and destination point for human trafficking, warning residents to be cautious of fake job offers, scholar…

I feel ashamed on behalf of men in 2026 - BBNaija star, Uriel reacts after receiving bizarre DM from admirer Former Big Brother Naija housemate Uriel Oputa has expressed shock after sharing a strange direct message she received from a male admirer. The reality star posted a screenshot of the message, in which the admir…

FIFA respond to fears World Cup final could be in doubt due to wildfire smoke The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will go ahead as scheduled despite severe air pollution warnings affecting parts of New Jersey and New York.Health officials issued air quality alerts after smoke from ongoing wildfire…

Woman's post about her husband policing her weight just weeks after giving birth sparks backlash A woman's post about her husband has gone viral, with many expressing concern about her wellbeing. The woman narrated how her husband decided to marry her only after seeing photos of her mother and sisters and noticing that…

Mum arrested after 2-year-old boy fatally shot himself after finding gun in sofa A two-year-old boy has died after accidentally shooting himself with a firearm he reportedly found hidden between the cushions of a couch at a home in Highland, Southern California.According to the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department, the …

Mob k!lling: Four arrested as police exhume body of 21-year-old man lynched over alleged theft of chickens and eggs in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the brutal mob k!lling of a 21-year-old man, Emmanuel Effiong. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Timfon Jo…

Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah reaches agreement to join Turkish club Besiktas Mohamed Salah has reached a verbal agreement to join Turkish side BeÅŸiktaÅŸ following his departure from Liverpool. The Egyptian legend is expected to sign a one-year contract, with an option for a further year, with the Turkish club shortl…

Woman gives public warning to her husband of the consequences he will face if she brings him over to Canada and he betrays her A married woman who lives in Canada has given her husband the conditions he would have to meet before she helps him relocate from Nigeria to Canada. She also warned of what would happen if he b…