BREAKING: Explosion Rocks Jos, Injures Several

A powerful explosion rocked the city of Jos on Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through nearby communities. The blast, which occurred around 10:30 am near the crowded Terminus market, left several people injured, with some reports suggesting there may have been fatalities. Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes, with people running and screaming in panic. “I was nearby […]

Protesters Pelt King and Queen of Spain with Mud

Protesters Pelt King and Queen of Spain with Mud

The King and Queen of Spain have been pelted with mud and other objects by angry protesters during a visit to flood-hit Valencia. Shouts of “murderer” and “shame” were directed at the royal couple, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, the head of Valencian regional government, Carlos Mazón, and other leaders as they walked through the […]

Washington State puts National Guard on standby amidst the election

Washington State puts National Guard on standby amidst the election

The governor of Washington state in the north-western United States has activated some members of the National Guard to be on stand-by in case of election-related unrest. A ballot drop box for early voting was set on fire with flammable devices in Vancouver at the start of the week; Hundreds of ballots were destroyed, and […]

Non-teaching staff Unions in Universities Suspend Strike

Non-teaching staff Unions in Universities Suspend Strike

The Joint Action Committee of non-teaching staff unions in tertiary institutions, says it has suspended its ongoing strike for one month, effective from Nov. 5. JAC comprises of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities. General Secretary of NASU. Peters Adeyemi, said this in […]

NFF Confirms Date For Super Eagles Final AFCON Qualifiers

The Nigerian Football team, The Super Eagles, celebrating after scoring a goal

Super Eagles of Nigeria will play their final 2025 AFCON qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Rwanda on November 14th, 2024 and November 18th, 2024. Announcing this in a statement on 29th October, 2024, NFF said the Match-day 5 clash with Benin Republic will take place in Abidjan on November 14th, 2024, with […]

Ijamilusi Scores Hat-trick As Super Falcons Thrash Algeria

Nigeria's Female Football Team, The Super Falcons, in their white jersey lining up for their match against Algeria

The Super Falcons continued dominating Algeria with a 4-1 win in the second-leg of their international friendlies at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos. Folashade Ijamilusi’s hat-trick was the highlight the afternoon, while Gift Monday added another goal to secure a second consecutive victory over the Green Ladies. The Super Falcons had defeated the Green Ladies […]

Red Cross Raises Alarm Over Lassa Fever Spread In Rivers and Other States

Lassa Fever Carrier Injected

The International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) has expressed concern over the alarming spread of Lassa Fever to new areas across Nigeria. Speaking today at a Lassa fever roundtable dialogue in Abuja its Operations Coordinator, Francis Salako, emphasised the need for urgent action to combat the outbreak. He said the focus areas included improving detection […]

U.S President, Joe Biden Backs Nigeria’s Bid for UN Security Council Seat

President Joe Biden in a Suit and President Bola Ahmed TInubu in Native Attire exchanging plesantries

United States of America’s President Joe Biden has expressed his support for Nigeria’s pursuit of a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, recognizing the country’s leadership role in Africa and its contributions to global peacekeeping efforts.  Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, made this known to State House Correspondents following a 30-minute […]

Spain’s Rodri and Bonmati win Ballon d’Or Award

Spain’s Rodri and Bonmati win Ballon d’Or for best players in the world

Spanish player Rodri and Aitana Bonmati each won the Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world male and female. Rodri, a first-time winner of the award, was instrumental in helping his team win an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League trophy last season, while Barcelona’s Bomati won the women’s award for a second […]

FG acquired refurbished jet for Tinubu – Onanuga

The Federal Government did not purchase a new official jet for President Bola Tinubu, contrary to claims circulating on social media, according to presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga. Speaking on Inside Sources on Channels Television, Onanuga clarified that the government acquired a refurbished jet for the President, which remains national property. Onanuga explained that several jets […]