Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has threatened to institute legal proceedings against the Federal Government over the allocation of newly built luxury houses to judges in Abuja’s Katampe district, describing the gesture as discriminatory and contrary to the principle of equality before …

Alhaji Haruna Bako has been appointed the interim sole administrator of Nigeria National League, NNL, side Wikki Tourists. Bako’s appointment was confirmed by the Bauchi State government on Thursday. He replaced Salmanu Abubakar who was sacked following the team’s relegation last season. Bako is expected to resume duti…

Heartbroken woman sobs on live video as she reveals her husband welcomed a baby with his side chick An American woman, Gee Gee Wong, has been left devastated after her husband welcomed a baby with his side chick. She broke down in tears during a live Facebook video on Thursday, July 16, as she shared her heartbreak aft…

'Whoever k!lls Trump': Iran-backed Iraqi militia announces $10 million assassination bounty An Iran-backed militia umbrella group, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, has released a statement offering a purported $10 million reward for the assassination of US President Donald Trump.The group cited the 2020 US drone strike …

The German government has outlined a clear pathway for non-EU citizens to relocate to the country and gain professional work qualificationsThrough the highly regarded "dual vocational training" program, international candidates can learn skilled tradesThe official guidelines specify that applicants must meet some requi…

Phone box-swapping gang nabbed and handed over to police (videos) A woman and two men were caught allegedly after almost succeeding in their attempt to steal a phone from a shop. CCTV footage has been going viral since last week showing how young men keep phone boxes in their bags and head over to phone stores then req…

Troops neutralise two ISWAP terrorists in ambush near University of Maiduguri Troops of the 73 Battalion under Operation HADIN KAI, in conjunction with local vigilantes, have neutralised two suspected ISWAP terrorists during a successful ambush operation along the Tamsukawu Road behind the University of Maiduguri (UNIM…

By Yinka Kolawole The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed plans by the Federal Government to publish indicators tracking poverty, incomes and inequality to assess the impact of the government’s economic reforms on the living standards of Nigerians. He said the move…

By Ayobami Okerinde Spanish club FC Barcelona has explained how Lionel Messi’s now-iconic photograph with Lamine Yamal as a baby came to be, revealing that the moment was the result of a UNICEF charity project organised by the club’s foundation in 2008. The image, which resurfaced during Yamal’s breakthrough performanc…

By Udeme Akpan Stakeholders have emphasised the importance of improved electricity access in driving productivity and achieving economic prosperity. This call was made at the National Stakeholders Engagement Workshop hosted by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Abuja, yesterday, with the theme, “Unlocking and Sc…

Nigerian Pension Funds Anchor Oversubscribed ₦20.69bn Series II Issuance of the FCMB-TLG Private Debt Fund James Ilori, MD of FCMB Asset Management,Nigerian Pension Funds Anchor Oversubscribed ₦20.69bn Series II Issuance of the FCMB-TLG Private Debt FundNigeria's pioneer Naira-denominated Private Debt Fund, FCMB-TLG Pr…

Man arrested after dumping body of lady he allegedly k!lled in Ajah canal The Lagos state police command has commenced an investigation into an alleged m#rder case that occurred in the Ajah area of the state on July 14. According to the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Adebisi Abimbola, the command received…

Scientists discover Monkey with orange lips and roaring call as newfound species (video) A new species of monkey with distinctive orange lips and a deep roaring call has been identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Colobus congoensis, known to local people as Likweli, is just the fifth new monkey species scienti…

NDLEA declares drug kingpin, 3 associates wanted, blocks N9.8billion in accounts The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared an alleged drug kingpin, Nnamuka Kelvin Uchenna (a.k.a Odogwu) and three of his associates: Emmanuella Chinonso Iroka; Nnamuka Ifeanyi Kingsley and Ekechi Franklin Chijioke (a.k…

'We are winning big in Iran' - Donald Trump says after US airstrikes hit dozens of Iranian targets in sixth night of new attacks US airstrikes have hit dozens of Iranian targets in the sixth night of new attacks. The attacks come after US President Donald Trump had threatened to begin targeting Iranian infrastructure, …

Favour Agbro: Purported Whatsapp chats shows 'Odogwu Asaba' dismissing victim's pleas as blackmail Activist Israel Joe has released new WhatsApp conversations allegedly between the late Favour Agbro and content creator Odogwu Asaba, following her tragic suicide. Joe, who spearheaded the public petition leading to Odogw…

Judge who freed plane hijacker d!es suddenly days after controversial ruling A federal judge in Florida has d!ed just days after he controversially released a Cuban plane hijacker who was awaiting deportation. Judge John E. Steele, 77, was facing impeachment proceedings over his controversial ruling before his sudden d…

The Junior WAEC — officially called the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) — is Nigeria's national exit exam for JSS3 students, administered by NECO. This article covers everything you need to know: what the exam is, its subjects, registration fees, how scoring works, how to check results, and what the cert…

Nigerian TikTok sensation Peller has issued a bold warning to entertainers ahead of his much-anticipated weddingThe content creator said musicians and actors who fail to attend his special day could lose his support as a fanPeller also reminded celebrities of his influence in the entertainment industry as he explained …

Afrobeats superstar Davido has opened up about the questions his children have asked about their different mothers and living arrangementsThe singer recalled the moment his first daughter, Imade, confronted him after seeing him dance with women on televisionDavido said he makes a conscious effort to remain present in t…

I do not support the call by Oyo State Governor SeyiMakinde that international bodies like the United Nations (UN) should participate in probing the 56-day abduction of 39 pupils and six teachers in the state. In receiving the freed victims, he called “on the appropriate international human rights and accountability me…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the Fourth Legacy Highway by an additional 400 kilometres, increasing the length of the strategic road corridor from about 700 kilometres to approximately 1,100 kilometres, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced on Thursday. The minister also disclosed that the…

…member states,” the statement pointed out. The forum insisted that Yelwa’s leadership style has strengthened project implementation by ensuring continuous evaluation of departments and field operations. “His approach to quality service delivery provides a genuine opportunity to evaluate the performance of departments a…

Nigeria’s economic managers, captains of industry, development partners and business leaders on Thursday converged on Lagos to chart a roadmap for translating the country’s improving macroeconomic stability into inclusive economic growth, with strong calls for sustained reforms, greater private sector investment and st…

Fashion industry leaders have said Africa is not short of creative talent but needs greater access to world-class training, infrastructure and commercial opportunities to build globally competitive fashion businesses. They spoke on the graduation of the first cohort of the Fashion Incubator Scholarship Programme at the…