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Nigeria's southwestern states will establish a regional security fund to combat escalating threats from kidnapping operations, bandit activity, unauthorized mining, and poorly monitored cross-border movement. Six governors convened in Ibadan to finalize arrangements for pooling resources that...

Tunde Ayeni has rebuffed private settlement attempts from lawyer Adaobi Alagwu in their paternity dispute, stating that only public court proceedings can restore his damaged reputation. The former Skye Bank chairman said informal mediation offers arrived through intermediaries but insisted that...

Nigeria's capital territory has issued a final ultimatum to property owners delinquent on ground rent payments, with authorities threatening asset seizures for continued noncompliance. Federal Capital Territory Minister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike announced Monday that enforcement would proceed...

Nigeria plans to transform 417 grazing reserves into modernized livestock villages as part of efforts to end open grazing and reduce deadly clashes between herders and farmers. Livestock Development Minister Idi Muktar Maiha announced the initiative during the inaugural National Council Meeting...

The Premier League has clarified that Everton midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye received a direct dismissal against Manchester United for striking teammate Michael Keane during a first-half incident. Officials determined the clash constituted violent conduct after the pair collided following a...

Niger Tornadoes manager Majin Mohammed has gracefully acknowledged the loss to Rangers after Kenechukwu Agu's decisive goal secured victory for the Flying Antelopes at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. The tactician noted that his strategy nearly delivered a result but emphasized the unpredictable nature...

Nasarawa United striker Anas Yusuf has set his sights on delivering continental qualification for the Solid Miners after climbing to the summit of the NPFL scoring charts. The forward netted twice during a 3-0 victory against El-Kanemi Warriors, lifting his seasonal return to six goals. Yusuf...

Katsina United claimed all three points with a 3-2 home victory over Enyimba during matchday 14 of the Nigeria Premier Football League in Ilorin. Jamilu Yusuf opened the scoring in the 32nd minute before Uche Collins added a second early in the second period, and the latter completed his brace...

Kwara United manager Suleiman Ashifat remains confident about his squad's future after they were held to a scoreless stalemate by Shooting Stars at home in Ilorin. The tactician acknowledged that the performance fell short of standards and pledged to enhance his side's work rate through the...

Eugene Agagbe, assistant coach at Barau FC, attributed his squad's 2-0 loss against Remo Stars to lapses in focus during the opening moments at Moshood Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta. The Maliya Boys fell to the defending champions but remain determined to bounce back when they host Kwara...

Emmanuel Adebayor, the retired Togo international, has publicly embraced his Yoruba roots in a video circulating widely on social platforms. The former striker, speaking the language fluently, identified himself by his full name, Oluwalosheyi Emmanuel Adebayor, and declared he cannot reject his...

Musician Folarin Falana has demanded televised inquiries into defense spending after questioning why armed forces remain poorly supplied despite substantial annual allocations for weapons and equipment. The artist known as Falz urged citizens to pressure their legislative representatives through...

DJ Neptune has criticized Nigerian entertainment circles for marginalizing established performers after they achieve prominence, contrasting this practice with Western markets where senior and emerging talents coexist successfully. The producer argued during a Hip TV appearance that systemic...

Music producer Don Jazzy has disputed allegations that he fled after crashing a vehicle during his years working in Britain. Industry figure Bankulli claimed the executive removed license plates and abandoned the damaged car following a fatigue-related collision, explaining he withheld the...

Sophia Momodu has rejected accusations that she blocked her daughter, Imade, from attending a birthday party for the child's father, musician Davido, who turned 33 at a gathering in Atlanta. The mother took to social media to address what she called a decade-long pattern of false claims about...

Former Delta State Governor James Ibori has mourned the death of Segun Awolowo, grandson of the revered political leader Obafemi Awolowo, calling the loss deeply personal and a setback for the country. The 62-year-old had served as head of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, where his...

The opposition faction in Imo State has rejected a leadership convention held in Ibadan, characterizing the assembly as an unauthorized meeting that violated party regulations. Officials praised the electoral commission for declining to observe the proceedings, which they said confirmed their...

Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has disclosed that party officials locked him out of obtaining nomination papers when he attempted to enter the race for PDP national chairman, prompting him to file suit against the organization he helped establish. The veteran politician told a...

Team New Nigeria plans to launch a countrywide membership drive beginning early next month, with registration activities set to unfold across all 774 local government areas and 8,809 council wards. The Board of Trustees approved the initiative during a weekend session and directed state and...

The Northern Ethnic Nationalities Forum has defended APC national chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda against criticism from the North Central APC Forum, calling allegations against his leadership baseless and politically motivated. Forum leader Dr. Dominic Alancha rejected claims by Saleh...