Sixteen candidates are in the race to govern Oyo State in 2027, while another 378 are seeking seats in the state House of Assembly, following the release of the Independent

The PDP’s 2027 governorship ambitions in Ogun and Gombe have been thrown into uncertainty after two of its prominent figures, Ladi Adebutu and Isa Ali Pantami, were conspicuously absent from

The chairman of Fufore Local Government Area in Adamawa State, Yahya Saidu, has died barely three months after assuming office, marking the second time in about 18 months that the

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has signed an improved contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2034, extending his commitment to the club as the Premier League side continues

Nigerian cinema has secured a place in the race for the 2027 Academy Awards after Dear Ajayi, a family drama written and directed by Damilola Orimogunje, was selected as Nigeria’s

A viral video allegedly showing a police inspector and two civil guard personnel harassing and extorting a motorist in Owerri has prompted the detention of the three operatives by the

Cannabis-infused cookies and gummies worth billions of naira have been intercepted at Lagos’ Tin Can Island Port, where smugglers allegedly concealed the illicit substances among imported vehicles and automobile spare

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Sweden, Lola Akande, has formally commenced her diplomatic assignment in Denmark after presenting her Letters of Credence to King Frederik X, with a pledge to strengthen cooperation

Tricycle operators in Abia State have thrown their weight behind Governor Alex Otti’s second-term bid, citing improved roads and reduced vehicle maintenance costs as reasons for supporting his re-election ahead

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is considering reversing its decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, with president Patrice Motsepe confirming that a return

The Nigerian Army has graduated a new Special Forces battalion as part of efforts to strengthen its fight against terrorism, banditry and other security threats across the country. The new

The Lagos State House of Assembly has launched an exercise to identify and recover government-owned assets, including undocumented properties, while warning public officials who fail to cooperate with its investigation

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a swipe at opposition leaders, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and allies of Peter Obi, over their criticism

Harry Kane has moved level with England’s all-time appearance record of 125 caps, prompting Jude Bellingham to hail the striker as the greatest player ever to wear the national shirt

Daniel Bwala, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, has admitted that the administration’s economic reforms pushed more Nigerians into poverty, while insisting that the country has recorded marked

Lionel Messi has officially closed the Argentina chapter of his legendary career, signing off in front of an emotional home crowd with a goal and assists as the world champions

Nigerian singer Oseremen Marvin Ukanigbe, popularly known as Mavo, has come under fire on social media after criticising the viral Lagos Life game. The game, which has gained widespread attention

Nigeria and other parts of West Africa are facing growing concerns over industrial-scale crystal methamphetamine production as authorities uncover laboratories allegedly linked to international criminal networks.

The Federal Government has arraigned Adeniyi Adeyemi before the Federal High Court in Abuja over an eight-count charge bordering on alleged forgery and impersonation. Adeyemi is accused of presenting himself

Three teenagers have died after a car entered the River Wear in Sunderland, England, while a 17-year-old boy who survived the incident has been arrested. Northumbria Police said a black