Nigerian beaten to death in India as NIDCOM demands justice

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, has expressed deep grief over the killing of a Nigerian citizen, Emeka Christian, in Pune, India. Christian was reportedly beaten to death by two fellow Nigerians, Chukwudi Okafor, 31, and Samuel Eze, following a dispute described as romantic in nature. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, NIDCOM […]
Nigerian beaten to death in India as NIDCOM demands justice

AFCON: ‘We know what happened’ – Kanu sends message to Nigeria’s Super Eagles

Arsenal legend, Nwankwo Kanu has sent a message to the Super Eagles that Nigerians know what happened in their last match against Morocco. Kanu said Nigerians are proud of Eric Chelle’s side after their defeat to Morocco in the AFCON semi-final encounter, wishing them success in their third-place playoff against Egypt on Saturday evening. Recall […]
AFCON: ‘We know what happened’ – Kanu sends message to Nigeria’s Super Eagles

Tinubu departs Abu Dhabi for Nigeria after sustainability week meeting

President Bola Tinubu has concluded his high-level participation at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) and departed the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, returning to Nigeria after a week of intensive diplomatic engagements centered on climate action, energy transition, and global partnerships. The President’s departure was confirmed in a post on X by his […]
Tinubu departs Abu Dhabi for Nigeria after sustainability week meeting

Kano government denies reports of administrative shutdown following Gov Yusuf’s directive

The Kano State Government has rejected reports claiming that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s directive caused an administrative shutdown in the state. Some media outlets alleged that a late-2025 order by the governor, which temporarily prevented Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) from sending files to his office, had “grounded public administration.” Responding in a statement on […]
Kano government denies reports of administrative shutdown following Gov Yusuf’s directive

Kano killings: Housewife, six children killed by unknown assailants – Police

The Kano State Police Command has said that seven people were killed after armed attackers broke into a home in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano. Police said they received an emergency call at about 12:10 pm on January 17, 2025, reporting an attack on the home of Haruna Bashir. The victims were identified as Fatima Abubakar, […]
Kano killings: Housewife, six children killed by unknown assailants – Police

EPL: Encouraging signs for Carrick – Michael Owen reacts as Man Utd beat City

Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen has reacted to the team’s 2-0 win against Manchester City in the Premier League derby on Saturday. Man United defeated Pep Guardiola’s side at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon. Two goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu gave Michael Carrick’s side the victory against the visitors. Reacting, Owen, in […]
EPL: Encouraging signs for Carrick – Michael Owen reacts as Man Utd beat City

20 ships discharging petroleum, other commodities in Lagos ports – NPA reveals

The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, says 20 ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Apapa, Lekki, and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos. The authority disclosed this in its shipping position made available to newsmen on Saturday. NPA explained that the ships were discharging buck wheat, diesel, crude oil, bulk pallets, general cargo, petrol, […]
20 ships discharging petroleum, other commodities in Lagos ports – NPA reveals

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles starting X1 vs Egypt unveiled

Super Eagles head head coach, Éric Chelle has benched some of his key stars for tonight’s third place encounter against the Pharaohs of Egypt. Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabali retained his position in goal. Igoh Ogbu comes in for suspended Calvin Bassey in defence, while Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi and Bruno Onyemaechi retain their position in […]
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles starting X1 vs Egypt unveiled

AFCON: Shame, officials did questionable things’ – Iwobi on Nigeria’s loss to Morocco

Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi has insisted that the match officials during Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final defeat to Morocco did some questionable things during the encounter. According to Iwobi, it is a shame because the Super Eagles have been doing well at the AFCON so far. Nigeria was defeated 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out, following a […]
AFCON: Shame, officials did questionable things’ – Iwobi on Nigeria’s loss to Morocco