…is the reason why we decided to invite ward chairmen and members to this meeting, so we can tell you the criteria to select these people that will benefit from this appointment,” he said. Tenebe added that the APC State Working Committee had constituted a committee to liaise with the various wards and ensure compliance…

…Popular Nigerian comedian Anita Asuoha, widely known as Real Warri Pikin, has cancelled her planned comedy show in Warri, Delta State, citing growing ethnic tensions and divisions surrounding the event. The comedian announced the cancellation in a statement shared on her Instagram page, expressing disappointment over w…

…an increase of roughly N510bn, or 25.8 per cent. The higher allocation was driven significantly by VAT and other improved revenue inflows following reforms to the country’s tax and revenue-sharing system. FAAC data showed that states received N651.53bn from January revenue but shared in February 2026 allocation and N65…

The All Progressives Congress Adamawa Central senatorial candidate, Alhaji Mustapha Salihu, has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as the best reforms in Nigeria’s health sector since the return to democratic rule in 1999. Salihu spoke on Monday at the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola…

…on his face, he added. "His face was all swollen on this side. He was like, you can tell he got hit bad. We were trying to figure out where he came from," Rodriguez said. The boy was taken to NewYork Presbyterian Hospital, where he was listed in critical but stable condition. No arrests have been made and no criminalit…

…When she has flashbacks she sees his face and what happened. She feels like she can't trust anyone." Defence barrister Andrew Wesley stated that he was unable to provide any personal mitigation on behalf of Khan as he continues to dispute the identity and age under which he was prosecuted. In sentencing, Judge Watson t…

…a detailed breakdown of the benefits that come with becoming a naturalised American citizen, laying out ten distinct reasons why eligible foreigners living in the country should consider taking that step.The agency frames citizenship as a meaningful commitment, noting that the United States is a nation bound not by rac…

…specific details to avoid compromising the engagement. “It is an ongoing operation. We cannot give details because it will compromise the operation. However, we will give details after the intense fighting going on right now,” he said. He explained that ground troops were being supported by the air component of the Nig…

…become very clear is his instability about the opinion that Obasanjo holds, that nobody can meet up with his achievement and nobody can govern Nigeria better than him," Olarewaju said. The latest exchange is the latest chapter in the long-running political differences between Obasanjo and Atiku, which dates back to the…

Former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has condemned comments attributed to Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, in support of the continued adoption of Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing…

…cohesion.US–Japan allianceA cornerstone of Indo-Pacific security, combining American nuclear deterrence with Japan’s advanced maritime and missile-defence capabilities. The alliance is repeatedly tested over the disputed Senkaku Islands.US–South Korea allianceForged during the Korean War and formalised in 1953, this al…

…that consuming large amounts of alcohol was still unhealthy for him. The actor said he can have a few glasses of wine but has to remain disciplined about how much he drinks. "I have to be professional about it," he said.Pitt previously credited fellow actor Bradley Cooper with helping him get sober following his split…

…has criticised tribalism in Nigeria, arguing that voters should not support political candidates solely because they belong to the same ethnic group. Buchi made the remarks while reacting to a video of a man who said he would vote for a presidential candidate because they were both Yoruba, despite acknowledging concern…

…earlier remarks sparked backlash online. Shirin had previously suggested that people who cannot financially provide for a child should not be legally allowed to have children. In a follow-up video, she explained that her comments were directed at people living in severe poverty who, according to her, already struggle t…

…her, she had allegedly jumped from the rooftop of the four-storey hostel building. "I can confirm the incident. The deceased reportedly wrote a suicide note and, before her hostel mate and a relative could locate her, she jumped from the rooftop of a four-storey building," Adebisi said. "The matron of the hostel report…

…that the Okpebholo administration made history by stabilising the party to support APC candidates in the local government elections, including councillors and council chairmen, without requiring them to personally finance their campaigns. He further stated that the APC recorded a total of 2,158,600 votes across Edo Sta…

The Pan-African Youth Development Network backed Labour Party lawmaker Philip Agbese's call for Nigeria to withdraw from the ICCPAYDN said the Hague-based court has become a tool used against African nations while powerful countries escape scrutinyThe group called on African governments to review their ICC membership a…

…an excellent staff, and a solid club behind us. Udinese is a club where a player can really grow and make that leap in quality. "For me, Serie A remains one of the best leagues in the world and I'm grateful to be part of it. The higher the level of the league, the happier and prouder I am to play in it. We're working h…

…when navigating sharp bends, especially during the rainy season when road conditions can become hazardous. He commended the FRSC and local volunteers for their prompt intervention following the crash. It was learnt that the remains of the 15 victims were later given a mass burial in the area. At the time of filing this…

…saying it from a place of concern," she said. According to her, marriage and motherhood can affect a woman's ability to earn and manage her finances, making it important for husbands to support their wives. She urged men to make life easier for their wives by providing useful household equipment and sharing responsibil…

…in 2023 with Onadeko and actress Foluke Daramola while receiving treatment for breast cancer. She said Osoba had accused the family of taking her phone away while she was preparing for surgery and subsequently blocked them. She said, “When she called me that she was going to die that day, although we were not on good t…

…Kashim Shettima, a Muslim from the North-East, as its presidential and vice-presidential candidates. The Muslim-Muslim ticket generated controversy before and during the election, with Christian groups and some political actors arguing that the arrangement did not adequately reflect Nigeria’s religious diversity. The d…

…previously confided in him privately about the family dispute, he later noticed significant discrepancies in the singer's account of the situation. Reacting to the development, dancehall artist Cynthia Morgan took to Instagram this morning to call out an unnamed individual""widely believed to be VeryDarkMan""who accuse…

Passenger flight is cancelled after young child refuses to sit down and buckle up A Porter Airlines flight in Canada was cancelled last week after a young child refused to sit down and buckle up, forcing the plane back to the terminal. The Toronto-based airline said Monday the parent and crew repeatedly tried unsuccess…

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has ordained 2,820 candidates as full pastors, alongside 11,830 deacons and deaconesses and 5,977 assistant pastors, as the church concluded its 74th Annual Convention. The figures were disclosed on Sunday by the church's Holy Ghost Service account on Instagram during the convention…