2027: Back Tinubu or risk losing federal projects, Dave Umahi tells South East

  The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged the South-East to overwhelmingly support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, warning that failure to do so could jeopardize…

U.S. Republican leaders abruptly cancel House vote on Iran war powers, shielding Trump from rebuke

U.S. House GOP leaders abruptly canceled a vote Thursday on a resolution to limit US President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran just as Republicans were on the verge of…

Nursing student found murd£red in her room in Imo State is identified

The nursing student who was found with her throat slit in her room in Imo State has been identified.   Wendy Achumba, a female student of the College of Nursing,…

Nigeria’s trade surplus rises 220% to $480m

Nigeria recorded a $480 million trade surplus in January 2026, driven by a 4.46 percent increase in export receipts to a record $4.68 billion, largely fueled by petroleum products. This…

Over 41% of electricity consumers still without meters –NERC

Nigeria’s electricity metering gap remains a major concern, as new data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission shows that more than 41 per cent of electricity consumers across the country…

Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe

US President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, an apparent reversal following recent moves by his administration to reduce the…

Ghana court jails Nigerian woman six months for forged passport

A Nigerian woman has been sentenced to six months in prison in Ghana for trying to obtain a Ghanaian passport with forged nationality documents.   Franca Wilson, a 41-year-old welder,…

Oyo kidnap was carried out by dislodged JAS terrorists — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters has said the kidnap incident involving students and teachers in Oyo State was carried out by terrorists displaced from other parts of the country following intensified military…

NYSC extends service year of 12 corps members in Osun

The National Youth Service Corps in Osun has extended the service year of 12 corps members from the 2025 Batch A Stream 11 for various offences committed during their service…

Trump says he’s willing to talk to Taiwan’s leader, a major departure from diplomatic norms

US President Donald Trump has signaled he is willing to speak directly with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, a move that would break decades of diplomatic precedent between Washington and Taipei.…