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During the special prayer session at the National Mosque, Abuja, which attracted governors, ministers, politicians and worshipers from across the country, the Sultan of Sokoto, represented by the Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, together with other eminent traditional rulers and Islamic scholars, prayed for Allah’s guidance, wisdom, good health and strength for President Bola Tinubuas who directs the affairs of the …

The countdown continues to NASA’s first lunar mission in more than half a century, and quarantined astronauts who will travel to space have taken part in a question-and-answer session. Artemis II will carry four astronauts – NASA’s Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, plus Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency – on a 10-day flight around the moon. …

The Rivers State Accountant General and the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning have revealed that the administration of former sole administrator of Rivers, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) approved ₦28 billion for the installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) at the State House. The disclosure follows a Freedom of Information lawsuit with lawsuit number PHC/4153/CS/2025, filed in the High …

LALIGA has announced the candidates for the 2025/26 LALIGA DEPORTIVA MVP, an award that honors the best African player in the Spanish top division this season. In its fifth edition, this award continues to honor the profound influence of African players on LALIGA EA SPORTS, highlighting the growing presence of African talent in Spanish and European football. The winner will …

​In the pantheon of African music, few figures loom as large and persistent as Inetimi Timaya Odon, known around the world as Timaya. As we mark his 45th year, we’re not just celebrating the birth of a man; we are honoring a sea change in Nigerian cultural consciousness. Timaya’s journey from the creek-carved landscapes of Bayelsa State to the glittering …

A governorship hopeful of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Laja Adeoye, has predicted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will lose control of the state in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview in Lagos, Adeoye said many residents were increasingly dissatisfied with governance under the APC and were ready for political change. The real estate …

United Nigeria Airlines has confirmed that one of its aircraft was damaged at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos after being hit by a jet blast from a nearby aircraft during ground operations. The development was revealed in a travel alert issued by the airline on Sunday, which indicated that the incident occurred at the domestic terminal as the …

The Catholic Bishop of Ondo Diocese, Jude Arogundade, has voiced strong concern over the deteriorating security situation in Ondo State, and urged Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to take decisive action to curb the rising tide of kidnappings and criminal activities. His statement came after the recent incident in Akure, where three persons were attacked and kidnapped by suspected criminals at the …

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike on Sunday said loyal members had taken back the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), blasting defectors and attacking opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike made the remarks at the 10th National Elective Convention of the PDP held in Abuja, describing the meeting as a turning point for the party after months of …

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has expressed her deep admiration for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he celebrated his 74th birthday, expressing her pride and affection for him in a heartfelt message. “I love you and I am so proud of you,” he said in his tribute to the President on Sunday. Despite this, President Tinubu chose to hold a low-key …