Musa : US Airstrikes Left No Recoverable Terrorist Remains
Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd), has clarified why no physical remains were recovered from terrorists neutralised during recent United States airstrikes in Nigeria, attributing it to the advanced nature of the weapons used. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Thursday, Musa explained that the strikes employed
Atiku’s Son Joins APC in Major Political Move
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described Abubakar Atiku Abubakar’s decision to join the ruling party as a “generational statement,” framing it as a strong endorsement of APC governance and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In a statement issued by the party’s spokesman,
Alleged Daughter Seeks DNA Test From Davido
The spotlight has once again shifted from the music charts to the personal life of Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. In a move that has sent shockwaves through social media, a young girl named Anu has publicly come forward, claiming to be the singer’s biological daughter and
BUA Chairman Rabiu Pledges $500,000 Bonus to Super Eagles
Chairman of Nigeria’s BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has announced that he will proceed with a previously pledged $500,000 cash reward for the Super Eagles, despite the team’s elimination from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria crashed out of the tournament on Wednesday night after losing 4–2 on
Morocco Target Iwobi to Shut Down Nigeria
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has disclosed that his team’s tactical focus on limiting Alex Iwobi’s influence was key to their semi-final victory over Nigeria on Wednesday. Speaking after the encounter, which ended in a penalty shootout win for Morocco, Regragui said his side deliberately targeted Iwobi to prevent him
El-Kanemi Warriors Snap Up Joseph Timi
El-Kanemi Warriors have completed the signing of midfielder Joseph Timi to strengthen their squad ahead of the second stanza of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The Borno-based club confirmed that Timi joined from Nigeria National League (NNL) outfit Crown FC, with the deal running until the end of
Doris Ogala Alleges Cleric Caused Her Distress
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has triggered widespread concern across the entertainment industry after sharing a series of emotional social media posts in which she revealed she is grappling with severe personal challenges and accused popular cleric Chris Okafor of being responsible for her distress. In a video that has since
AFCON 2025: Referee Plays Down Criticism After Nigeria Exit
Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea has dismissed the backlash that followed Nigeria’s elimination from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, saying criticism is a normal part of football. Nigeria crashed out of the tournament on Wednesday night after losing on penalties to hosts Morocco in a tightly contested semi-final that
Nigeria Marks 60 Years Since First Military Coup
Nigeria on January 15, 2026, marked 60 years since the country’s first military coup of 1966, a watershed moment that ended the First Republic and reshaped the nation’s political history, even as the date was observed nationwide as Armed Forces Remembrance Day to honour fallen military personnel. The anniversary underscored
Oyedele Says He’s Receiving Threats Over Tax Reform Agenda
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed that he has been receiving threats in connection with Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform policy. Speaking at a governance colloquium held to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on