The House of Representatives has dismissed widespread online speculation suggesting that an executive bill proposing a change of Nigeria’s name to the “United States of Nigeria” is under consideration at the National Assembly. In recent days, social media reports alleged that President Bola Tinubu had forwarded a proposal to lawmakers not only to rename the […]
Austin Jay‑Jay Okocha, the legendary Nigerian attacking midfielder, has once again been celebrated for his exceptional technical ability, earning acclaim not only as the most skillful footballer ever from Africa but also securing a spot among the top three most skillful players in the history of the sport worldwide. Okocha’s rise to global fame […]
A United States–based humanitarian organisation has sounded an urgent warning about a purported plan by extremist groups to carry out coordinated attacks in several communities across northern and central Nigeria during the upcoming Christmas celebrations. The alert has drawn mixed reactions from Nigerian authorities, with the presidency questioning its credibility and urging calm. […]
The Cross River State Government, led by Governor Bassey Edet Otu, joined Muslim communities across the state to hold special prayer sessions for peace, unity, and progress simultaneously in all eighteen local government areas. The sessions took place during the Friday prayers, with the main event observed at the Ahmadiyya Mosque in Calabar. […]
The Nigerian government has revealed that bandits and terrorists operating across the country are utilizing sophisticated technology, specifically call-hopping, to secure their communication and evade tracking by security agencies. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, disclosed this on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday. Minister Tijani explained that the criminals […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new Depot Nigerian Army in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, as part of a strategic initiative to bolster the Army’s manpower and enhance operational readiness amidst pervasive national security challenges. The approval was announced on Saturday by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi […]
Former Super Eagles winger, Friday Ekpo has said that only the national team’s head coach, Eric Chelle, fully understands the reasoning behind the inclusion of several debutants in Nigeria’s final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Chelle on Thursday unveiled his selected players for the continental tournament scheduled to take place in Morocco […]
The Federal Government has officially launched the 10,000 Women in Mobility initiative, a programme designed to strengthen women’s economic inclusion through access to transport-related assets across the country. The scheme, implemented through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation, will provide women in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory with vehicles, tricycles popularly known as […]
The Anambra State Government has announced a series of events to commemorate the 2025 yuletide season, officially branded as the Onwa Dezemba celebration. Governor Chukwuma Soludo had earlier disclosed, following a State Executive Council meeting in November, that the government had mapped out activities aimed at ensuring residents and visitors enjoy a memorable festive period […]
Bishop David Oyedepo, leader of the Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners’ Chapel), has firmly rejected any suggestion that he might abandon his clerical vocation to pursue a role in party politics — even for an offer as large as $1 billion. The cleric made the declaration while addressing congregants during the church’s annual Shiloh […]
