UEFA picks Somali referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup
In a move that slights the United States and following discussions with the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), UEFA on Thursday appointed Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate the…
2026 UTME: Police boss arraigns five for allegedly hacking into JAMB server
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) is set to arraign five suspects for allegedly hacking into the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)’s server during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations…
Police foils plot to kidnap Chinese national in Ogun, arrests two suspects
The Police Command in Ogun has foiled a planned kidnapping of a Chinese national and arrested two suspects over an alleged N50 million ransom plot. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi…
Relief for Families as Nigeria, Ethiopia Sign Agreement to Transfer 100 Detained Nigerians
Nigeria and Ethiopia have signed an agreement that will see both countries transfer prisoners between them in line with their respective laws and international obligations. This is contained in a…
FG receives 270 Nigerian returnees from South Africa
The Federal Government, through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has received 270 Nigerian returnees from South Africa under the ongoing voluntary return programme. The agency disclosed this in a…
UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists
The number of people displaced worldwide by conflict and persecution fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade, but levels of refugees facing long-term displacement remain unacceptably high,…
Lagos Multi-Sector Trade Fair: LASG highlights economic opportunities, urges collaboration for economic success
The Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, Mrs Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, has highlighted the significance of the Lagos Multi-sector Trade Fair in an increasingly interconnected world,…
200 Nigerians benefit from NDDC foreign postgraduate scholarship
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says 200 persons are set to depart Nigeria for its foreign postgraduate scholarship programme in Europe, North America and Asia. The Managing Director, Dr…
Kwankwaso hosts Igbo elders, affirms commitment to OK movement
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) hosted Igbo elders on Wednesday, affirming his commitment to the Peter Obi presidency project. He wrote on his…
Friendly match: Portugal pip Nigeria 2-1; how they played
Francisco Conceição netted the winner as Portugal stretched their unbeaten run to five games (W4, D1) with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, giving themselves…