President Tinubu Declares April 7 As National Police Day
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to create a Nigeria Police Force that is well-trained, motivated and equipped with modern tools and technology, to effectively combat crime in Nigeria. Speaking yesterday during the maiden edition of the National Police Day celebrations, President Tinubu represented by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, formally designated […]
Take-It-Back Protesters Defy Police Warning In Lagos, Abuja, Rivers, others
Protesters under the aegis of the Take-It-Back Movement defied police warning and staged demonstrations in Lagos, Abuja, Oyo, Rivers, and other states. According to the organisers, among their concerns is the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act, the worsening economic hardship in the country, and the state of emergency imposed by President Bola Tinubu on […]
Erigga Drops Eighth Studio Album “G.O.A.T”
Nigerian rap sensation Erigga has returned with his latest studio album, titled “G.O.A.T” (Greatest of All Time). The 13-track album packed with hard-hitting rap verses, deep storytelling, and infectious beats, showcases Erigga’s artistic growth and versatility, in what is his 9th body of work. The project which reflects Erigga’s journey, struggles, and triumphs in the […]
Southampton Relegated from EPL After Tottenham Defeat
Southampton have been relegated to the Championship with seven matches still to play, becoming the first Premier League team in history to suffer the earliest relegation. The team, led by Coach Ivan Juric, lost 2-0 to Tottenham, are also on track to set a new record low points tally in the Premier League. Elsewhere, Liverpool’s […]
US Revokes All South Sudan Visas Over Failure to Repatriate Citizens
The US has revoked all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders due to South Sudan’s failure to accept the return of its repatriated citizens. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement that South Sudan had failed to respect the principle that  every country must accept the return of its citizens in […]
NCDC Reports Rising Cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis, Urges Vigilance
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a rising number of suspected Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) cases across the country, with children aged 5-14 years the most affected group. The NCDC’s official website stated on Sunday that, 315 suspected cases were reported in three states: Kebbi, Sokoto, and Yobe, 38 of which were confirmed […]
FG Orders Tertiary Institutions to Publish Budget, Student Data by May 31
The Federal Government has directed all federal tertiary institutions to publish critical institutional data, including budget allocations, student population, and funding details on their official websites no later than May 31, 2025. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says the directive which takes immediate effect, was part of efforts to promote transparency and accountability in […]
Rema Leads as the Most-Streamed Nigerian Artist on YouTube
Afrobeats superstar Rema is the most-streamed Nigerian artist on YouTube in the first quarter of 2025. In data reported by Nigerian music chart data platform, Rema garnered 223 million streams for his track ‘Calm Down’ which made history by surpassing 1 billion streams. is also the second most streamed song by a Nigerian artist of […]
Nigeria Moves Up One Place in Latest FIFA World Rankings
Nigeria moved up to 43rd globally but dropped to sixth in Africa in the latest FIFA rankings. Morocco now leads African teams, followed by Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, and CĂ´te d’Ivoire. Argentina remains the top-ranked team worldwide, with Spain moving to second and France dropping to third. The next FIFA rankings will be released on July […]
Zambians Protest Over Child Rape Reports, Call For Castration Of Offenders
A protest march was held in Lusaka, Zambia, in response to recent cases of child rape, including horrific incidents where fathers were involved in abusing their own children. The protest, organized by civil society groups, musicians, and individuals, called for tougher laws, including the removal of bail for child rape suspects and harsher penalties, such […]
