How former Super Eagles of Nigeria coach Rohr escaped shocking sack before eventual sack

Gernot Rohr, the former coach of the Nigerian national football team, recently shared an interesting story during an interview with the Bayern Munich media team on the occasion of his 70th birthday. 

US Supreme Court rules that businesses can discriminate against gay people

The US Supreme Court has struck a blow against gay rights after deciding in favour of a Christian graphic-designer who refused to serve same-sex couples based on their religious beliefs. 

Former US lawmaker bags 20 years in prison for $60 million bribery scheme

Larry Householder, former Ohio House of Representatives Speaker, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in a $60 million bribery scheme, according to prosecutors. Householder and former Ohio Republican Party chair Mathew Borges were convicted by a federal jury in March.

Pray for Akeredolu’s quick recovery — Ondo acting gov

Acting Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky Ayedatiwa, yesterday, urged residents of the state to use the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations to pray for the quick recovery of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.

Why I’m not in a hurry to rebuild Nigeria — President Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to endure the “baby steps” his administration is currently taking in his efforts at rebuilding the country.

Police arrest man who kidnapped and killed his brother over #120,000

The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested one one Ismail Mohammed who kidnapped and killed his brother after collecting N120,000 as ransom from their family. 

Canada, partners take Iran to International Court of Justice over downed jet

Canada, Britain, Sweden and Ukraine are to move to the International Court of Justice in their bid to hold Iran accountable for the downing of an airliner by Iranian forces in 2020 that killed several people, they said on Thursday.

Eid-El-Kabir: Osun Gov. Adeleke escapes alleged assassination attempt in Osogbo

The executive governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday, June 28, escaped an alleged assassination attemptd uring the traditional Eid prayers at the Osogbo Eid praying ground.

Zambia: Police Arrest Former President's Son, Wife For Money Laundering

Zambian police have arrested the son and daughter-in-law of the former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu, on suspicion of money laundering and in possession of items thought to be the proceeds of crime totaling more than $5 million, Voice Of America reports.

It’s unfair to judge us for result upload glitch– INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said that Nigerians should not judge them based on the glitch experienced in the upload of the February 25 presidential election held across the country.

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has said that leading Nigeria is one of the hardest challenges in life.

In his Eid-el-Kabir message signed by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, the former Nigerian President said leadership entails the cooperation and support of all citizens.

Nigerian footballer Akinkunmi Amoo bags one year imprisonment for sexually assaulting three women in Denmark

Former Golden Eaglets star, Akinkunmi Amoo, has been convicted and sentenced to one year imprisonment for sexual assault by the District Court in Denmark.

'I gave my space to my son' - mother of student killed in Titanic sub

Christine, the mother of 19-year-old, Suleman, a student of Strathclyde University  who died in the Titan sub catastrophe along with her wealthy husband, Shahzada Dawood, told how she survived the fatal voyage.

World Bank okays fresh $500m loan for FGN

The World Bank Group has approved a loan of $500m to help Nigeria drive women’s empowerment.

Eid-El-Kabir: FG declares Wednesday and Thursday as public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 29, 2023 as public holidays to mark the year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebration. 

We’ll increase tariff next week- Abuja Electricity Distribution Company alerts consumers

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has notified its customers of an increase in electricity tariff effectively from July 1 2023. In a statement released on Sunday, June 25,  AEDC stated that the review was due to the fluctuation of the Naira in the exchange rate.

JAMB Approves 140 Cut-off Mark For Varsity, 100 For Others

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set 140 and above as cut-off mark for the 2022/23 admissions into universities across the country.

125 Nigerian Evacuees From Sudan Arrive Abuja

One hundred and twenty-five Nigerians that departed Port Sudan International Airport on Saturday have arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

22-year-old Footballer Falls From Spain Hotel Balcony, Dies

A Scotby FC footballer, John McKenna, 22, has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Ibiza in Spain.

CSOs Call For Arrest Of Ex-Governor Umahi For Allegedly Forging BVAS Report

No fewer than 30 Civil Society Organisations and human rights groups have called for the arrest and prosecution of the immediate past governor of Ebonyi State and Senator representing Ebonyi South Zone, for allegedly forging the BVAS report of the Independent National Electoral Commission.