Bandits abduct Zamfara LG chairman, kill four
By Idris Salisu, Gusau Suspected armed bandits have abducted the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, killing four persons, including two policemen and…
Messi can skip All-Star Game after grueling World Cup, says MLS
Lionel Messi will not be required to play in next week’s Major League Soccer All-Star Game after representing Argentina in the recent World Cup final, the US domestic league said…
Peter Obi: You can change Nigeria in 4 years, I’m committed to one term, can even sign legally binding affidavit
•When a president or governor is personally not corrupt, corruption in that government is already reduced significantly By Onochie Anibeze What was intended to be a brief exchange at the…
PDP crisis: NJC must protect judiciary’s independence – Bode George
By Dapo Akinrefon Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Bode George, on Friday, urged the National Judicial Council, NJC, to protect the independence, integrity and…
After stellar World Cup, Cape Verde goalkeeper to join Chilean club
Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who was one of the heroes of Cape Verde’s fairytale run at the World Cup, is signing for Colo Colo, the Chilean club announced. “Vozinha is…
Nigeria’s educational threshold should be beyond Akara and Kulikuli — Seyi Awolowo
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Seyi Awolowo, has said Nigeria’s educational aspirations should have progressed beyond what he described as the “Akara and Kulikuli” stage, urging the country to focus…
NIN Contradiction: High cost of false integration
By Juliet Umeh NIGERIA’S multi-billion naira digital identity crusade has run into a wall of skepticism. While the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is pulling out the celebratory drums on…
Cameroon: Paul Biya’s 48-day absence sparks debate over government inaction
The lengthy absence of Cameroon’s long-serving President Paul Biya, who has been in Switzerland since early June, has reignited debate about government inaction, in a country where many crave change.…
Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia as conflict deepens
Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile strike on Saudi Arabia on Saturday, hours after vowing to retaliate against the kingdom for attacks as the Middle East war expanded. Riyadh struck…
Mayorkun debuts new look, draws reactions
Afrobeats singer Mayowa Emmanuel, popularly known as Mayorkun, has debuted a new hairstyle, drawing reactions from fans and other social media users. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…