Crisis looms as FCDA authorises metal market inside 3 Karsana estates
…We have withdrawn permit but we can’t shut the market – AMMC claims …Traders to begin trading on Sunday, August 2 By Soni Daniel A major test of power play…
Jang shaped my political journey, says Gov Mutfwang
By Golok Nanmwa Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Saturday said former governor of the state, Senator Jonah Jang, played a defining role in shaping his political journey, describing the…
Meet Sankoh, first deaf black woman to earn a STEM PhD
Amie Fornah Sankoh, a Sierra Leone-born scientist who lost her hearing at about three years old, has become the first deaf Black woman to earn a doctorate in a science,…
US Embassy warns Nigerians against using AI-edited passport photos
The US Mission in Nigeria has warned passport applicants against using artificial intelligence (AI) or digitally edited photographs for their applications, saying such images will not be accepted. In a…
Iran military accuses US of ‘escalating tensions’ in region
Iran’s military accused the United States of “escalating tensions” in the Middle East on Saturday and warned countries in the region against cooperating with Washington during the ongoing conflict. “The…
Army rescues abducted Lt-Col, civilian after 10-day search in Enugu
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued a kidnapped senior military officer, Lt.-Col. Ofor Amobi, and a civilian, Mr Ikechukwu Onwuanra, after a 10-day joint search-and-rescue operation in Enugu State.…
WAFCON 2026: Can Super Falcons stop free-scoring Zambia?
Nigeria will look to revive their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title defence when they face Zambia in a pivotal Group C encounter at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca…
Alaafin demands apology from professor over ‘late arrival’ remark at event
By Adeola Badru Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has demanded an apology and retraction from Professor Ademola Dasylva over comments alleging that the monarch arrived three hours late to…
Man buried in mud, baby swept away, 10 perish as pains ‘rain’ in Calabar
By Emma Una. CALABAR In the last one month, beginning from the first week of July, torrential downpours have continuously inundated Calabar, the Cross River State capital and environs and…
Portable apologises to fans after Charles Okocha boxing drama
By Enitan Abdultawab Street-pop singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has apologised to fans and organisers after walking out of his celebrity boxing rematch against Nollywood actor Charles Okocha,…