British forces arrive Doha aboard two ships for World Cup security

The Amiri Naval Forces, at Umm Al Houl Naval Base, received two ships coming from the United Kingdom. 

LASEMA temporarily suspends search and rescue operation for bride-to-be who jumped into Lagos Lagoon

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency LASEMA says it has temporarily suspended the search and rescue operation for bride-to-be, Adetutu Adedokun, who jumped into Lagos Lagoon last Thursday, November 10.

Twitter manager reportedly vomited after Elon Musk ordered him to fire employees

A Twitter manager threw up in a trash can after new CEO Elon Musk directed him to fire hundreds of employees.

Ahead of 2023, PDP G5 sheaths sword, makes new demands

The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appears to be over after the leadership of the party reached a truce with the PDP G5 governors.

16-year-old boy rapes brother's wife and nine other ladies in Ondo State

Men of the Ondo state security outfit, codenamed, Amotekun, have arrested a 16-year-old teenager, identified as Precious, for allegedly raping his brother’s wife and nine women in the state.

Elon Musk warns of Twitter bankruptcy as more senior executives quit

Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk has raised the possibility of the social media platform going bankrupt.

Sadio Mane makes Senegal's World Cup squad despite being injured after FIFA senegalese secretary general said they will use witch doctors to cure his injury

Bayern Munich star, Sadio Mane has been named in Senegal's World Cup squad despite being injured. 

The Lady who jumped into Lagos Lagoon a DSS staff as captured on OUR RADIO NEWS (PHOTOS)

As captured in our report on The Forefront Media Ng Radio WEEKEND NEWS ROUND UP TFMNG RADIO HERE AT 3PM AND 6PM TODAY, the lady who jumped into the Lagos Lagoon on Thursday afternoon has been identified as Adetutu Adedokun, a staff of the Department of State Services (DSS).

President Buhari to inaugurate N21bn presidential VIP clinic

President Muhammadu Buhari will inaugurate the Presidential VIP wing at the State House Clinic, Abuja, NAN reports.

UN adopts November 18 as world day for child abuse prevention

United Nations (UN) member states have agreed to make November 18 the World Day for Prevention and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence.

Court sentences man for plotting with ISIS to bomb Nigerian church in US

A federal court in the United States has sentenced a Pennsylvania man, Mustafa Mousab Alowemer to 208 months (17 years and 3 months) for plotting with an international terrorist organisation, Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) to bomb a Nigerian church in Pittsburgh, US.

Buhari tells newsmen he told King Charles he doesn't have a house in the UK on visit to the monarch

President Buhari met with His Royal Majesty, King Charles III in Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, November 9.

2023: PDP Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar's convoy attacked in Borno State, many hospitalized

The convoy of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was attacked in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Wednesday, November 9.

President Buhari to meet King Charles III

President Buhari is expected to meet with His Royal Majesty, King Charles III in Buckingham Palace today, November 9

Kherson Russian-appointed dep gov, Stremousov, dies in car crash

The Russian-installed deputy governor of Kherson, Kirill Stremousov, has been killed, according to Russian state media.

Mother arrested for killing her four children with a sledgehammer in South Africa (photos)

A South African mother has been arrested for allegedly killing her four children with a sledgehammer. 

Airstrike kills 10 at Iraq-Syria border

At least 10 people have been killed as an airstrike hit a convoy carrying fuel across the Iraqi border on Tuesday evening, according to The Times of Israel.

2023: Court sacks Edeoga as Enugu LP guber candidate

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked Chijioke Edeoga as the governorship candidate of the Labour Party for Enugu State.

King Charles III escapes being hit with eggs during York visit

King Charles III and his wife Queen Consort Camilla narrowly escaped being pelted with eggs thrown at them during a visit to northern England on Wednesday, British media footage showed.

And Meta fires over 11,000 employees

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has sacked over 11,000 employees. This is coming few days after Vanguard had reported how Meta had planned to layoff its staff this week, over poor performance.

President Buhari missing as VP Osinbajo presides over hybrid FEC meeting

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday presided over a hybrid meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Senegalese attacker Sadio Mane 'ruled out of 2022 World Cup in Qatar'

Senegalese football star, Sadio Mane has reportedly been ruled out of Senegal's World Cup campaign in Qatar after he limped off during Bayern Munich's clash against Werder Bremen with a tendon injury on Tuesday, November 9. 

NCC warns users against ‘mobile apps group’ over Trojan, Malware concerns

Following the constant introduction of malicious apps into Google Play Store, the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has advised against the installation of apps from the offending publisher, the ‘Mobile Apps Group’, whose products were discovered to contain Trojans and adware that are harmful to users and their privacy.

FCT Court jails Bawa, EFCC chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, he appeals conviction

An FCT High Court has convicted Abdulrasheed Bawa, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for contempt of court.

COP27: UK approves £95m climate finance for Nigeria

The United Kingdom has announced an investment of £95million on climate resilient and sustainable agriculture in Nigeria.

UK Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly made the pledge at the Conference of Parties (COP) 27 on Climate Change in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter admits it was a 'mistake' to award the World Cup to Qatar

Former FIFA president, Sepp Blatter has admitted that it was a 'mistake' to hand the World Cup to Qatar because it is 'too small' to stage the huge tournament. 

Donald Trump's daughter, Tiffany to wed her Nigerian-bred fiancé on November 12

Tiffany, the fourth daughter of former American president, Donald Trump, is set to wed her Nigerian-bred fiancé, Michael Boulos. 

UK warns its citizens to avoid 22 states in Nigeria over insecurity issues

The United Kingdom has warned its citizens against traveling to 22 states in Nigeria over insecurity issues.
 

Russia-Ukraine war: US confirms having 'communications' with Russia

The US has confirmed it has opened communication channels between Washington and Moscow despite the war in Ukraine. 

Like in 2019, Court nullifies PDP governorship primary election in Zamfara

The Federal High Court sitting in Gusau, Zamfara State has again nullified the governorship primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which produced Dauda Lawal Dare.

The presiding judge, Justice Aminu Bappa also ruled that the party will not field any governorship candidate for the 2023 governorship election.

Fire guts 35-storey building near Burj Khalifa in Dubai (SEE PHOTOS)

A fire broke out in a 35-storey building in Dubai near Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building early Monday morning.

The cause of the fire is still unknown. 

We’re on a highway to climate hell, U.N. chief Guterres warns

United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has warned that the world is moving fast to a state of ecological disaster while urging for a pact between the world's richest and poorest countries to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

Twitter to ban accounts impersonating others but not labelled as parody - Elon Musk

Twitter CEO, Elon Musk has said that the social media company will permanently suspend users engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying it as a parody account .

2023: Forget my support. It’s better I die - Gov. Ortom tells Atiku

Ahead of 2023 general elections, Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom has reportedly stated that he won't be supporting the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, due to the killing of Benue people.

JUST IN: FG announces resumption of Abuja-Kaduna train services

The Federal Government on Monday said the train services on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line are set to return this month, November.

JUST IN: Europa League knockout play-off draw confirmed. SEE LIST

The draw for the knockout stages of the Europa League was conducted on Monday.

JUST IN: Former Clerk of the Nigerian Senate, Ayewoh is dead

A Former Clerk of the Nigerian Senate, Nelson Ayewoh is dead.

Nigerian troops neutralize terrorists in Zamfara

Some terrorists have been neutralized by troops of the Nigerian Army attached to Operation Hadarin Daji at Yar Tashar village, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

JUST IN: UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw carried out. SEE LIST

The draw for the Champions League round of 16 has been conducted.

Defending champions Real Madrid will take on Liverpool in what is a repeat of last season’s final.

10 European football associations respond after FIFA sent 'focus on football' letter in response to complaints about Human Rights violations by Qatar

Ten European football associations have responded to world football ruling body, FIFA saying "human rights are universal and apply everywhere" after Fifa asked nations competing at the Qatar World Cup to "now focus on the football".

FG to reportedly pay 8-month salary backlog to breakaway ASUU faction

Members of Congress of University Academics (CONUA), the breakaway faction of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), are reportedly set to receive their 8-month salary which was earned while lecturers were on strike. 

2023: PDP crisis might get messier - Former Gov. Fayose warns

Former Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has warned the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party might get messier in coming weeks. 

Gunmen attack Tompolo’s surveillance speedboat in Bayelsa State

A group of unknown gunmen have attacked Tompolo’s Pipeline Surveillance boat, Tantita, making away with its 200 horsepower engine.

It was reported that the incident took place in Aleibiri community, Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

Newborn baby found dead in refuse dump in Calabar

The body of a day-old baby boy with a placenta was found dumped on a heap of refuse in Calabar, the Cross River State capital.

Russia-Ukraine war: President Putin signs law to mobilize convicts

Russian President, Vladimir Putin has signed a law to conscript citizens with unexpunged or outstanding convictions for murder, robbery, larceny, drug trafficking and other serious crimes under the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, to be called up for military service to mobilize for the war in Ukraine.