Nigerian and South African representatives clash at the Commonwealth Conference in Malawi over the xenophobic attacks in South Africa (video) Nigerian and South African lawmakers clashed during a session at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference in Lilongwe, Malawi. The diplomatic dis…

…to Nigeria is arrested in Kano and repatriated The Nigeria Police Force, through operatives of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, has arrested and repatriated Mahadijiria Abdoulaye, a Chadian national wanted by authorities in N'Djamena in connection with the m#rder of an individual identified as Nazik M…

…to fostering industrial growth and attracting high-value investments for the collective benefit of the people. Abiodun said, “There is no doubt that as a responsible government, our administration has always recognised the roles of our royal fathers in advancing peace and driving rapid development across the state. “I…

…West/Ilesa East/Ilesa West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, was present during the operation.Osun election: Council calls on army chief to actDescribing the alleged arrests as "shocking and undemocratic," the council called on the Nigerian Army to remain neutral throughout the electoral process."Th…

…directed to stay away from election-related security operations and refrain from any activity capable of intimidating voters, disrupting the electoral process or undermining public peace and security," the statement read.Movement restriction across Osun stateAlongside the ban on non-state actors, the NPF announced a re…

…election was conducted in the presence of INEC officials, security agencies, party executives and delegates from the 14 local government areas of the state. The organisation said Gusau was subsequently declared the winner by the chairman of the ADC governorship primary election committee. It questioned the emergence of…

…with a 9.92 per cent increase, settling at N5.32. During Friday’s trading, market activity weakened, with total volume traded declining by 66.64 per cent to 1.41 billion shares, valued at N45.31 billion, across 39,134 deals. Fortis Global Insurance recorded the highest volume, with 874.08 million shares traded, account…

…on Saturday to exercise their franchise in the governorship election, with some prospective voters waiting for the arrival of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, officials and election materials. As of 7:13 am, voters were seen waiting at Gulf Junction, Ogo Oluwa Ward 4, Unit 2, Osogbo, the state capit…

…credible intelligence and information from members of the public. The Command said operatives of the Dorayi Babba Division, acting on information from a member of the public, intercepted a suspicious parcel at Rijiyar Zaki Motor Park at about 2:30 p.m. A Tokarev pistol loaded with 48 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition wa…

…Isah Tanko Jema’a (Mambo) is the African Democratic Congress (ADC) House of Representatives candidate for Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency in Kaduna State. In this interview by our Northern Bureau Chief, MUHAMMAD SABIU, he shares his views on the politics of Southern Kaduna and explains why he believes the ADC stands…

37 min agoAugust 15, 2026 7:38 am #OsunDecides2026: 15 political parties, candidates race to Bola Ige House Welcome to the live coverage of the Osun Gubernatorial Election 2026. #OsunDecides2026 happening today, August 15, 2026, across the 30 local government areas of the state, is the last off-cycle election to the 20…

…five victims, including a four-year-old boy, had been rescued, while nine remained in captivity as of Friday. In Early July, at least 16 people were reportedly killed by suspected armed herders in Nobi. Later that month, suspected armed herders invaded Efeyi community and killed 15 people. PUNCH Metro reported that the…

…status as major title contenders this season. Los Blancos have experienced two consecutive seasons without securing a significant trophy. Since his arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu two summers ago on a free transfer following a highly successful period with Paris Saint-Germain, Madrid has been unable to clinch the leag…

…be boring or busy for some students, depending on their interests and lifestyles. An active campus social life has been perceived as one of the reasons students who engage in it do not perform well in their academics. OLUWABUKOLA OSHOKO, MERCY AKINADEWO, and RITA OLUWASAANUFUNMI sampled the opinions of some students on…

…internal disagreement is brewing within the Nigeria Labour Congress following a directive by its national secretariat asking affiliate unions and their officials to steer clear of the Working People United, a support group campaigning for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The directive has reportedly cr…

…to the family, Osoba was taken to another church for prayers before her maternal relatives decided to transport her to Sagamu. The family said her condition deteriorated during the journey, prompting them to take her to a private hospital before she was referred to the Ogun State University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu. H…

…people already benefiting from free screening, consultations and medications. The initiative also attracted an international faculty of orthopaedic specialists from the United States, United Kingdom, Türkiye and Pakistan, who are training Nigerian healthcare professionals on contemporary approaches to managing foot and…

…at the bungalow belonging to one of the APC chieftains in our unit.” A human rights activist in Ilesa, who also spoke on condition of anonymity for safety reasons, confirmed the vote-buying. “At the Coca-Cola area, people were given N20,000 each at one particular storey building. But you have to show your voter card be…

…candidates of the African Democratic Congress and the Nigeria Democratic Congress respectively, as well as other political parties to forge a united front and present a single presidential candidate to confront President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 election. According to the group, a fragme…

…‘Surrounded’, staged at the recently concluded Building Forever Friendships, BFF, Festival 2026 in Lagos. Her performance was one of the highlights of the festival, with the emotional weight of the story leaving members of the audience in tears. ‘Surrounded’ explores the complexities of friendship, betrayal and emotion…

…Ambassadors in Anambra State to mobilise support and make RHA structures in their respective federal constituencies and senatorial zones available to APC candidates contesting the January 16, 2027, National Assembly elections. He stressed that an effective grassroots mobilisation network would be critical to securing e…

…of youth development announced the NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme, a new initiative targeting early-stage Nigerian entrepreneursSelected founders will go through a four-week intensive programme covering business fundamentals, pitch preparation and one-on-one mentorshipApplications for the programme open on Wednesda…

…also backed the position of the DSS leadership that terrorists and bandits whose activities result in the loss of human lives should face the death penalty, saying such punishment could serve as a deterrent to other criminal elements. “When that is done, the other bad guys will know it is no longer business as usual,”…

…Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to ensure strict compliance with President Bola Tinubu’s directive on the conduct of the poll. The council, which is backing the re-election bid of Governor Ademola Adeleke, said the President’s directive to security agencies to protect voters and ensure a peaceful election should be implemented w…

…Chelsea appear set to retain the midfielder, while City may have to explore alternative options before the transfer window closes. Read the Latest Sports News Today and Get Fresh updates as they drop via X and Instagram The post Enzo Maresca gives major update on Chelsea's deadline for Enzo Fernández appeared first on…