Situation

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has approved the allocation of land for the establishment of a Qur’anic and Islamic university in the state.

Bello Matawalle: Bandits, cultists, informants to face death penalty in Zamfara

August 16, 2022

Economic activities on Wednesday in Owerri and its environs were shut down over the sit-at-home order issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, following the appearance of their detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, in the Federal High court, in Abuja.

Anambra residents: We’re tired of IPOB sit-at-home

August 15, 2022

The Plateau state chapter of the Association of Private School Owners of Nigeria (APSON) has disclosed that 7,000 illegal private schools were currently operating in Plateau.

APSON: 7, 000 illegal private schools operating in Plateau

August 15, 2022

A former presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dele Momodu, has weighed into the crisis rocking the PDP, saying Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, will not dump the main opposition party.

Dele Momodu: Why Nyesom Wike will not leave PDP

August 15, 2022

Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel clashed during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Sunday evening.

Antonio Conte mocks Thomas Tuchel celebration with Instagram post

August 15, 2022

Oyo State's Social Democratic Party (SDP) gubernatorial candidate, Mr. Michael Lana, has promised to lead an inclusive government if he is elected.

Oyo 2023: I’ll run an inclusive government – SDP candidate

August 14, 2022

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says Nigeria is not yet ready for the implementation of the ECOWAS Single Currency, “Eco,” in 2020.

2023: Geoffrey Onyeama calls for united APC in Enugu

August 14, 2022

A woman drives donkeys to transport jerrycans of water in drought affected areas in Higlo Kebele, Adadle woreda, Somali region of Ethiopia, in this undated handout photograph. Michael Tewelde-World Food Program-Handout via REUTERS.

Pope calls for help for drought-stricken Somalia

August 14, 2022

A don, Prof. Leke Oduwaye, on Monday urged Lagos State Government to prosecute owners of buildings blocking drainage right-of -way to guard against flooding.

Jigawa: Flood kills 50, displacing many

August 14, 2022

European Union flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels

European Union raps Taliban after crackdown on women’s rally

August 14, 2022

Ruud Gullit commented on Erik ten Hag's situation at Manchester United and gave him several tips. If you come with a Dutch mentality to England, it's difficult. You have to adapt, he said of the Dutch coach.

Ruud Gullit: Erik Ten Hag will have to adapt quickly to English football

August 14, 2022

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Gunman fires shots inside Canberra airport, detained

August 14, 2022

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has told Nigerians that time has come to vote for “a human being who has conscience and trust” to lead the country.

Peter Obi: I didn’t promise anyone happiness

August 13, 2022

The Governor of Ondo State, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has charged the state police command to take adequate measures to secure correctional centres across the state.

Rotimi Akeredolu meets Ebira leaders over Owo terror attacks

August 13, 2022

After losing their opening game of the season against Chelsea, Everton will travel to Aston Villa to try to get their first win and three points against a side that also lost their first game.

Everton look to get first three points, end winless run against Aston Villa

August 13, 2022