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Kogi CP decorates 3 new Assistant Commissioners of Police

The promotion of these three officers to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Kogi State is a notable event, highlighting their...

EFCC deploys bomb detectors to Federal High Court ahead Yahaya Bello trial

On Thursday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) took heightened security measures at the Federal High Court in Abuja ahead of the resumption...

Pope resting after ‘peaceful night’ – Vatican

Pope Francis, 88, is currently resting in hospital after spending a "peaceful night" as he continues to recover from pneumonia. The Vatican confirmed that...

UN backs Arab plan for Gaza as US, Israel voice opposition

Arab leaders have officially approved a comprehensive reconstruction plan for Gaza, spearheaded by Egypt in collaboration with Palestine. The initiative, which has now become...

Russian missile hit Ukrainian hotel lodging US, UK citizens

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed a tragic attack by Russia in Kryvyi Rih, where a ballistic missile struck a hotel, resulting in at least four...

Israeli soldiers demolish two Palestinian attackers’ houses in Hebron

The Israeli military's demolition of the homes of Palestinians accused of killing Israelis is a highly controversial practice. Rights organizations argue that it amounts...

Alleged N400m fraud: Court orders IGP to serve amended charge on Andy Uba

Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the case between the Nigerian Police and Senator Andy Uba to...

I didn’t harass any woman – Akpabio denies Natasha’s allegations

Nigeria's Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has denied allegations of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking on Wednesday during the Senate's...

Trial of 40 opposition figures in Tunisia sparks tensions and divisions

The trial of 40 prominent opposition figures in Tunisia, including politicians, lawyers, media personalities, and business leaders, began on Tuesday amid growing tensions and...

Guinea-Bissau’s president Embalo to seek second

The political crisis in Guinea-Bissau has escalated after a delegation from the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, was expelled by President Umaro Sissoco Embalo....

Calabar: Presbyterian Church denies abandonment of corpse near premises

The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria (PCN) in Calabar has responded to reports of an 80-year-old man's body being discovered near one of its church...

Presidency sets new rules for ministers’ citizen engagement meetings

The new guidelines for the quarterly Stakeholder and Citizens’ Engagement Meetings outlined by the Presidency signify a significant step toward enhancing transparency, inclusivity, and...

C’River revokes Obudu cattle ranch concession

Governor Bassey Otu's decision to revoke the concession agreement with CIBA Construction Company Limited regarding the management of Obudu Cattle Ranch marks a significant...

Senate shuts out live coverage of Natasha’s hearing

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions' decision to reject calls for live television coverage of the proceedings against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan...

US praises Nigeria Air Force for counterinsurgency operations

The praise from the United States Bureau of Counterterrorism for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) marks a significant acknowledgment of the NAF’s role in...

‘Draw strength in faith’ – CAN decries high cost of living in Nigeria

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has delivered a powerful and timely message as the Lenten season begins, emphasizing hope, reflection, and community in...

Germany stops new aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict

Germany’s decision to halt new development aid to Rwanda and review existing commitments is a significant move, and it underscores the tension surrounding Rwanda’s...

Zelensky Offers Terms to Stop Fighting, Assuring U.S. That Ukraine Wants Peace

On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a course of action that he believes could bring an end to the war in Ukraine, while...

BREAKING: Nigerian Police disperse pro-Natasha protesters with tear gas at National Assembly

Supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, were dispersed by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force as they attempted to access...

Alleged sexual harassment: Seun Kuti blasts celebrities, feminists for not supporting Natasha

Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti has publicly expressed his support for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in the ongoing sexual harassment controversy involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio....

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