NFF to begin prosecution of violent fans soon – Akinwunmi
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it will soon begin prosecution of fans exhibiting hooliganism at match venues. NFF’s First Vice-President, Seyi Akinwunmi, said this while […]
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Nigerian Author, Chimamanda Adichie Clears The Air On Allegations Of Hating Transgender People
Chimamanda Adichie, the world-famous Nigerian writer, has debunked claims that she is transphobic as alleged in some quarters. Transphobia, according to the Merriam Webster Dictionary […]
Gang-raped and battered, 14-year-old Delta girl’s thorny path to justice
Oluchi Okoh is brilliant and smart, and hopes to become a medical doctor in future. The 14-year-old, who is in her last term in senior […]
At least 15 dead in Afghanistan as Taliban announces Eid ceasefire
At least 15 people, mainly civilians, were killed in Afghanistan on Monday, the same day Taliban militants announced a nationwide three-day truce for the upcoming […]
Buhari’s failing govt can’t unite Nigeria – Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, says he doesn’t believe Nigerian unity is attainable under the current regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) […]
Many killed in Benue, Abia, Akwa Ibom boundary clashes
Seven persons were on Tuesday reported killed on the outskirts of Makurdi, the Benue State capital, following fresh hostilities between two communities over land. Radio […]
16 soldiers killed in ambush, 1 declared missing
Sixteen soldiers have been killed and another declared missing after an ambush against a patrol of the Nigerien Army in the Tahoua region near the […]
I May Become Pastor After 8 Years As Governor – Dapo Abiodun Reveals
Dapo Abiodun, the Ogun State Governor, says he might become a pastor after serving as a governor for eight years, The PUNCH reports. The governor […]
Baba Ijesha betrayed my trust – Princess
Seven days after police arrested popular actor, Olanrewaju James aka Baba Ijesha for allegedly defiling a minor seven years ago, his colleague, Damilola Adekoya aka […]
We Did Not Suspend Channels Television’s Operations, We Only Warned Them Over IPOB Interview – NBC
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has refuted claims that it fined Channels Television N5 million. According to NBC, it only warned the station over the […]
Security: Southeast governors, leaders insist on Ebube Agu
Southeast governors on Sunday said the legal framework for Ebube Agu has been set in motion. They directed attorneys-general of the five states to propose […]
How hooded gunmen killed eight in attack on Uzodinma’s home
In what appeared to be a well-planned attack, about a dozen men armed with AK 47 and grenades on Saturday killed about eight people, including […]
JUSUN strike: Lawyers decry pending cases in court
A cross section of lawyers in Ekiti has decried the long “stay out of court” due to the strike embarked upon by members of the […]
Mothering Sunday: Wife of Anambra gov seeks measures against gender-based violence
Onitsha (Anambra), April 18, 2021 (NAN) Wife of Anambra Governor, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano, has urged women to evolve measures at stopping the recurring incidents of […]
5 feared dead in Gombe, Adamawa border clash
Five persons have been reportedly killed in a communal clash between the two border towns of Nyuwar/Jessu in Gombe made up of Waja people and […]
Body Camera Video Shows Moment Female Police Officer Shot And Killed 20-year-old Black Man, Daunte Wright
The President of America, Joe Biden has called for calm after a female police officer shot dead a 20-year-old black man, Daunte Wright. A police […]
Nigeria and war of tongues, by Femi Adesina
Our country is at war today on many fronts. Nigeria battles insurgency, terrorism, banditry, kidnappings, armed robbery, cult killings, ritual murders, and war of tongues. […]
We must avoid past mistakes—Diya
Former Chief of General Staff under General Sani Abacha, Lt. Gen. Oladipo Diya (rtd), has called for peace and unity in Nigeria as he clocks […]
Fed Govt, UNFPA partner against gender-based violence
On its efforts to address the challenges that adolescents across the country encounter such as gender-based violence (GBV), substance abuse, and lack of access to […]
Police Confirm 3 Officers Dead, 4 Missing In Akwa Ibom
According to a report by PREMIUM TIMES, the police in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria’s South-south, have confirmed that three of their officers have been killed, […]