Nigeria’s D’Tigress are through to the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket after edging past Senegal 75–68 in a tense semifinal showdown at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Côte d’Ivoire. The victory keeps alive Nigeria’s quest to make history as the first African nation to win five consecutive Afrobasket titles. Billed as…
After the death of a former Director-General of the Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ibrahim Zakari, his son Mubarak Zakari has also passed on. Late Ibrahim served as Director-General of the NIA from 1995 to 1998. He also served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in the early 1990s and headed the country’s anti-terrorism…
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, were among the global leaders invited to participate in the 2024 International Leaders Forum held on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention in the United States. Obi disclosed this in a statement and pictures shared on social media on Wednesday….
Controversial Nigerian show promoter, Sam Larry, has publicly denied allegations linking him to the death of fast-rising singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. In a revealing interview with social media activist VeryDarkMan, Sam Larry addressed a widely circulated video that showed him confronting Mohbad at a beach, footage many interpreted as evidence of harassment….
In celebration of my birthday, I will be marking the occasion not with fanfare, but with service, giving back to those who represent the heart of the community. In an act that reflects my lifelong commitment to service, I will be distributing foodstuffs, not just meals for a day, but essential provisions that can support…
The traditional ruler of Umudiawa autonomous community in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, Eze Nnamdi Ofoegbu, has described his recent suspension as monarch as a grave injustice that will not stand. He also linked his suspension to an award presented to President Bola Tinubu and the Deputy Speaker of the House of…
The Kogi Chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Traditional Medicine Practitioners (NANTMP) is to sanction any member found aiding Yahoo boys and other criminals operating in the state. The Chairman, Chief Ibrahim Amodu, gave the warning on Saturday while speaking with newsmen in Lokoja. Amodu, who is also the Onu Igala, Otto-Awori Lagos, described…
The Nigerian Army announced on Sunday that its troops had neutralised a notorious Boko Haram commander, Abu Rijab, and other terrorist fighters in an offensive operation on Saturday. This was made known in a post on the Nigerian army’s official X handle, saying the operation took place in Bula Daloye, Bama Local Government Area…
The Lagos Police Command has arrested 30-year-old Pastor Anthony Kwamboli of Jesus Disciples Assembly Church in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Adeolu Olubade. The victim was discovered buried in a shallow grave within an apartment on Jesus Assembly Omoguwa Street, Ejigbo, Lagos. It was gathered that the incident occurred between 4:00 pm and 7:00…
At least three people have been killed after a helicopter crashed into the home of a former Bundesliga sponsor. The helicopter crashed into the property at about 7:20pm on Wednesday near a few miles west of Parma in northern Italy. The helicopter struck a home in the Castello di Castelguelfo, a medieval manor. Lorenzo Rovagnati,…