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The bishop, Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, Benue Staten, Wilfred Anagbe, has advised parents to give their children quality education to secure their future. Mr Anagbe gave the advice during the celebration of his…

After his defeat to Jake Paul, 58-year-old boxing legend Mike Tyson indicated that he has no immediate plans to retire This is just as he had praises for Paul who he stood toe-to-toe with till the final round and…

Governors are empowered by the constitution to appoint heads of the Civil Service Commission, Independent Electoral Commission and the Judicial Service Commission, among others in their respective states. These…

There is nothing wrong with Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Tony Okocha has said. Okocha made the disclosure following…

Jake Paul has emerged winner against boxing legend Mike Tyson in a boxing clash at A&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The judges unanimously awarded Paul the win with scores of 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73. This…

Gabrielle Monique Union-Wade has become the latest celebrity to abandon X (formerly Twitter) following this year’s US election. In a farewell tweet on Friday evening, the Hollywood star expressed concerns about…

A full list of President Bola Tinubu’s media aides has sparked reactions on social media.  On Thursday, Tinubu added a new member to his list of advisers on media-related matters. Daniel Bwala, an ex-aide to former…

Operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, have refused a bribe of ₦174 million offered by a 28-year-old suspected internet fraudster, Patrick…

•Food sector stakeholders score policies low The latest outlook report of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, for sub-Sahara Africa has indicated that the broad-based economic reforms embarked upon by the…

Nigerian football enthusiasts have urged the Nigeria Football Federation to confirm Austin Eguavoen as the permanent coach of the Super Eagles following the team’s qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations…

Four northern states of Gombe, Bauchi, Benue and Plateau have been thrown into darkness, due to a fault on the 330kV double circuit transmission lines of Ugwuji-Makurdi-Jos. The states are among the franchise area of…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited says there is no plan to remove the Group Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mele Kyari. The spokesperson of the NNPC, Olufemi Soneye, stated this in a chat with our…

Amidst Nigeria’s harsh economic realities, an alarming number of youths have turned to selling explicit contents on various online platforms, often disregarding the far-reaching consequences of their actions on…

Geoffrey Ogunlesi, 33, the son of the United States-based Nigerian billionaire, Adebayo Ogunlesi, has bought a diamond engagement ring worth $500,000 for an American jewelry designer, Jennifer Meyer. According to…

Amid pressure from the Dangote refinery’s management for Nigeria to stop the importation of petroleum products, a total of 1.947 million metric tonnes (MT)…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks to prioritise cash disbursement through automated teller machines (ATMs). In a statement on Friday, Solaja Olayemi, acting director, currency operations…

Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has responded to the comments made against him by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister and former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike. Wike had accused Adeyanju of…

Tears and tributes flowed freely as the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja was laid to rest in Abuja on Friday, November 15. The burial took place at the National Cemetery in the nation’s…

Ruud van Nistelrooy said Friday he would “cherish the memories” of his time at Manchester United in an emotional farewell message days after he left the Premier League club. The Dutchman was put in temporary charge…

Hollywood veteran, Denzel Washington has disclosed that he hasn’t auditioned for a movie role in nearly 40 years. The veteran actor, known for his powerful performances in Training Day, Malcolm X, and The…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday conferred a post-homous award of the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) on the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. He made the declaration during…

South Africa’s representative in the Miss Universe 2024 pageant, Mia Le Roux, has withdrawn from the competition days before the grand finale. “With deep regret, we share the news that Mia Le Roux, Miss South…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has apprehended 300 illegal miners, including foreign nationals, in a decisive crackdown to revitalise the country’s mining sector. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele…

…I don’t know it’s police phone, says suspect Godwin Emmanuel, a 23-year-old armed robbery suspect, has admitted to stealing a…