Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has called for stronger security cooperation between the Economic Community of West African States and the Alliance of Sahel States to combat terrorism, insurgency and transnational crimes across the region. Musa made the call on Tuesday during a three-day working visit …
President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche took a key step on Tuesday towards becoming the top US law enforcement officer after a Senate panel approved his nomination to head the Justice Department. The 12-10 vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee was along party lines and came after two Republican se…
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new contract to remain head coach of the United States men’s national team until 2030. Our correspondent obtained this on Tuesday in a release on the FIFA website, noting that US Soccer announced on Monday. The Argentine tactician’s previous deal expired after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, w…
The African Democratic Congress has taken a swipe at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for attempting to denigrate the former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi. The party said Wike’s remarks in several fora show he is afraid of growing opposition against the administration he is working fo…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has declared that Nigeria can no longer afford to treat young people as “leaders of tomorrow,” insisting that they must be deliberately prepared to assume positions of leadership and influence the country’s future now. Speaking on Tuesday at the unveiling of …
The All Progressives Congress in Ondo State on Tuesday called on the party's elders in the state to intervene in the ongoing crisis that arose after the last primary election. Some aspirants who were earlier announced the winners of the senatorial and House of Representatives primaries sued the party for allegedly remo…
The House of Representatives Committee on Defence has pledged to push for the enforcement of the Federal Government’s local content policy to ensure the Armed Forces and other government agencies patronise indigenous manufacturers of military hardware. The Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, Babajimi Benson, di…
A video has emerged of an emaciated former aide to one of Uganda's leading opposition figures months after he vanished, with his family and activists on Tuesday alleging state involvement. Sam Mugumya, 47, was a prominent aide to opposition politician Kizza Besigye - abducted in Kenya two years ago, and currently hospi…
The Federal Government has launched a new digital platform that allows Nigerians to register births and deaths, apply for birth attestation, correct civil registration records and verify certificates online. The platform was introduced by the National Population Commission and announced by the National Orientation Agen…
The Students’ Union Government of DS Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic says security agencies have commenced investigations into the recent robbery attack that claimed the life of a student and left others injured in the Eruku community, while new security measures have been introduced to protect students. The union disclosed …
The World Bank on Tuesday called on developing countries to embrace artificial intelligence technology tools to deliver better governance outcomes, warning that they risked being left behind if they failed to do so. “AI has thrown developing economies a lifeline, and they should seize it,” the Chief Economist of the Wo…
Lakurawa terrorists raid Sokoto community, k!ll police officer, two residents and assault married woman for resisting r@pe attempt Suspected Lakurawa terrorists attacked Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving a police officer and two civilians d3ad, with several others injured. The att…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed a suit by the Peoples Democratic Party seeking to strip a Benue State House of Assembly member representing Okpokwu Constituency, Anthony Attah, of his seat following his defection to the All Progressives Congress. Justice Muhammed Umar, in a judgment in suit FHC/ABJ…
Ambassador Nkechi Ufochukwu has officially assumed office as Nigeria's Ambassador to Israel after presenting her Letters of Credence to Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the ceremony took place in Jerusalem on Monday. Ambassador Nkechi Ufoch…
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Monday personally supervised traffic compliance at Kofar Fanfo Junction, where he spent over an hour ensuring motorists obeyed traffic light signals. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa. According to Dawakin-Tofa, th…
The Senior Pastor of Faith and Miracle Church, Rev. Femi Adesina and other clerics have urged Christians to live lives of devotion to God and selfless service to humanity. The cleric made the call in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Monday, as family members, ministers of the Gospel, friends and admirers gathered f…
Who is affected? Crypto/virtual asset taxes apply to virtually everyone involved in virtual asset transactions. This includes individuals and companies that buy, sell or exchange cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, earn income in crypto, or provide services related to virtual assets. In practical terms, the rule…
"I tried to make it work but couldn't"- New mum says as she's sent packing by husband of two years three weeks after giving birth A new mum has taken to Facebook to reveal that her marriage has ended after two years and shortly after she welcomed their first child. Nneomah Abraham, who gave birth just three weeks ago, …
Chieftains of the Labour Party in Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, have reaffirmed their unwavering support for Governor Alex Otti and constituted three strategic committees to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued on…
The Chairman of the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, Yusuf Gagdi, has again come under fire as the panel prepares to conclude its assignment. Barring any sudden twist, the committee will conclude its assignment in the next coupl…
Thirty years after guiding Nigeria to its first and only Olympic football gold medal, former Dream Team coach Johannes “Bonfrère” Jo has expressed disappointment that the Nigerian government is yet to recognise or reward his role in one of the nation’s greatest sporting achievements, The PUNCH reports. Bonfrère led a t…
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has said Nigeria’s players were prepared to die on the pitch rather than suffer back-to-back defeats at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, The PUNCH reports. Ajibade said this when speaking on their second group game as the 10-time African champions fought despite a red card…
Former lawmaker, Onamusi Onadeko, has appealed his conviction for making inconsistent statements to investigators after a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja discharged and acquitted him on 10 of the 11 counts bordering on alleged corruption and diversion of public funds. The appeal follows the July 30 judgme…
Nothing could have prepared the people of Naridon community in Kaduna State for what unfolded shortly before midnight. By sunrise, at least 30 people were confirmed dead, homes had been reduced to ashes, dozens of residents were dead and one family's world had collapsed. Five siblings were killed in the violence, leavi…
The Governor of Oyo State and presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, Seyi Makinde, has criticised the economic policies of the All Progressives Congress-led administration under President Bola Tinubu, describing the simultaneous removal of fuel subsidy and floating of the naira as a double blow to Nige…