Jay‑Jay Okocha Celebrated as Africa’s Most Skillful Footballer, Third Most Skillful Globally
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 […]
Alleged Christmas Day Terror Plot in Northern Nigeria Causes Apprehension as DSS Says It’s Taking Action
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. […]
Cross River State Holds Joint Muslim Prayer Sessions for Peace Across 18 LGAs
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. […]
Nigerian Govt: Bandits and Terrorists Use ‘Call-Hopping’ Tech to Evade Tracking
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 […]
Tinubu Approves New Army Training Depot in Abakaliki to Boost Manpower
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 […]
AFCON 2025: Ekpo Agrees with Chelle on New Faces in Super Eagles Squad
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 […]
FG Boosts Female Economic Empowerment with Launch of 10,000 Women in Mobility Scheme
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 […]
Anambra Launches ‘Onwa Dezemba’ Festivities to Spice Yuletide Celebrations
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 […]
Allure for Money Can’t Drag Me into Partisan Politics, Vows Bishop Oyedepo
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 […]
Opposition Boycott Impugns Integrity of Borno LG Elections As Residents Vote
Residents of Borno State went to the polls on Saturday to elect chairmen and councillors across the 27 local government areas, but the exercise took place amid notable absences on the ballot following the withdrawal of two opposition parties. Despite the boycott, voting proceeded in most areas under heavy security presence and with election […]