US seizes another Venezuela-linked oil tanker
Video released by the US military shows troops boarding an oil tanker, said to have links to Venezuela....
Read Full Story →Fifteen former NCAA players charged in US-China basketball rigging case
Former players among those charged in alleged scheme to rig basketball games in US and China....
Read Full Story →Minister of Labour flags off APC e-registration in Abia LG
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has flagged off the electronic registration of All Progressives Congress (APC) members in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia The post Minister of Labour flags off APC e-registration in Abia LG appeared first on The Nation Newspaper ....
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NEMSAS Assures Free Emergency Care for Vulnerable Nigerians, Faster Claims Payment
The National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) has assured Nigerians, especially poor and vulnerable patients, of free emergency medical care for the first 48 hours at designated hospitals. The agency also pledged faster reimbursement of claims to health facilities through a new digital payment system, during a high-level meeting with t...
Read Full Story →How my mum persuaded me to date Rihanna – A$AP Rocky
American rapper A$AP Rocky has shared how his mother, Renee Black, once believed he would end up with singer Rihanna long before they became a couple. Speaking on the New York Times Popcast, Rocky said his mother often encouraged him The post How my mum persuaded me to date Rihanna – A$AP Rocky appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and W...
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2027: Defeating Tinubu requires ‘red eye’ not court action — Datti Baba Ahmed
A former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Datti Baba-Ahmed, says to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections requires red eye and not court action. Baba-Ahmed said this in a video shared by an X user, @Dejii, criticising Nigeria’s electoral and judicial systems. He also alleged that the Constitution was breached during […] ...
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Supreme Court set to rule on N1.35bn fraud case involving Sule Lamido, sons
The Supreme Court will on Friday, January 16, 2026, deliver its decision in the long-running N1.35 billion fraud case involving former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, and his sons, Mustapha and Aminu. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the development on Thursday via a social media post, stating that the apex court has […] Su...
Read Full Story →Tinubu pledges continued support for Nigeria’s creative talents, congratulates AFRIMA winners
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives that promote Nigeria’s culture and empower creative talents, highlighting the growing influence of the country’s music and entertainment industry on the continent. The post Tinubu pledges continued support for Nigeria’s creative talents, congratulates AFRIMA winners appea...
Read Full Story →Kidnapped Edo Doctor Regains Freedom
Doctors across the State had last week embarked on an industrial action over his abduction. The post Kidnapped Edo Doctor Regains Freedom appeared first on Channels Television ....
Read Full Story →Timeline of Israel’s genocide on Gaza
The Trump administration has announced its ceasefire plan for Gaza is now in ‘Phase Two’....
Read Full Story →Alaafin absent as Makinde inaugurates Olubadan as chairman, council of Obas, chiefs
Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday inaugurated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as the chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs. Olubadan will chair the council The post Alaafin absent as Makinde inaugurates Olubadan as chairman, council of Obas, chiefs appeared first on The Nation Newspaper ....
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‘I just collected $120,000 simply for being Fela’s son’- Seun Kuti reveals
He revealed this while doubling down on his criticism of Wizkid FC, the fan base of award-winning singer Ayodeji “Wizkid” Balogun. The post ‘I just collected $120,000 simply for being Fela’s son’- Seun Kuti reveals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Withdrawn charges maliciously instigated against me – Senator Natasha insists
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has insisted that the two separate defamation charges instituted against her by the federal government were maliciously instigated her by those using power to their own advantage. Addressing newsmen at the Federal High Court premisses shortly after the defamation charge was struck out, the Senator representing Kogi Central sai...
Read Full Story →What lies ahead for Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado?
Machado has argued that the opposition has a 'mandate' to succeed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro....
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Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund Posts Robust 2025 Performance
The Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund (NIDF) ended the 2025 financial year on a strong note, reporting higher income, improved net asset value (NAV), and sustained distributions to investors, according to its unaudited quarterly investor report for the period ended December 31, 2025. The infrastructure-focused fund recorded a total income of N25.78 billion fo...
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Inflation Peaks At 15.15% In December – NBS
Nigeria’s inflation rate reached 15.15% in December 2025, up from 14.45% in November 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported on Thursday. The Bureau noted that the December figure was calculated using a new rebased Consumer Price Index (CPI) with a base year of 2024 and a weight reference period of 2023. According to... The post Inflation P...
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Insecurity major challenge in Nigeria – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has disclosed that insecurity is the major challenge Nigeria is currently facing. Makinde made this disclosure during the grand finale and laying of wreaths of the 2026 Armed Forces celebration and remembrance day. DAILY POST reports that the event was held at Lekan Salami sports complex, Adamasingba in Ibadan, […] Insecu...
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Fubara declares immediate employment for children of fallen heroes
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed the immediate employment of children of deceased servicemen in the state as part of measures to support families of fallen heroes. The directive was issued on Thursday during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony held at the Government House in Port Harcourt, marking activities for the 2026 Armed […]...
Read Full Story →Ugandan presidential candidate accuses government of ballot stuffing and arresting officials
Bobi Wine calls for voters to ‘reject the criminal regime’ on tense day of voting as some polling stations remain closed for hours Uganda’s most prominent opposition presidential candidate has accused the government of ballot stuffing and arresting and abducting his party’s officials during Thursday’s general election, which took place against against the ba...
Read Full Story →Opposition candidate Bobi Wine claims ‘massive ballot stuffing’ as Uganda goes to polls
Wine calls for voters to ‘reject the criminal regime’ on tense day of voting as some poll stations remain closed for hours Uganda’s most prominent opposition presidential candidate has accused the government of ballot stuffing and arresting and abducting his party’s officials during Thursday’s general election, which took place against against the backdrop o...
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