By Ifreke Inyang Award-winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has recounted the incidents that led to the death of her son, Nkanu Nnamdi. Adichie, in a statement on Saturday, alleged medical negligence in the circumstances surrounding the death of her 21-month-old son. Nkanu passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Adichie explained that her son […]
By Mike Oyebola Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been removed from officiating the quarter-final encounter between Nigeria and Algeria, DAILY POST reports. The Confederation of African Football, CAF, reportedly took the decision after it was discovered that Artan wore boots from a brand not approved by the tournament’s official sponsors during an earlier game. […]
By George Oshogwe Ogbolu As preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum, former Kano State Governor and national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is weighing the option of joining forces with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, under the African Democratic […]
US to deport Nigerian, Ibrahim Tunde Ijaoba, convicted of armed robbery, drug trafficking Ibrahim Tunde Ijaoba United States immigration authorities have announced plans to deport a Nigerian national, Ibrahim Tunde Ijaoba, following his conviction for multiple violent crimes, including armed robbery, drug sales and aggravated assault. In a statement posted on its official X […]
Nigeria’s midfielder #18 Raphael Onyedika celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with Nigeria’s forward #09 Victor Osimhen and Nigeria’s midfielder #10 Fisayo Dele-Bashiru during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group C football match between Uganda and Nigeria at Fes Stadium in Fes on December 30, 2025. (Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP) Raphael […]
US Airstrikes: Ondo Amotekun arrests 39 suspected terrorists fleeing Sokoto By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Ondo state security outfit codenamed Amotekun, has arrested 39 suspected terrorists who fled Sokoto state after the Christmas Day airstrikes carried out by the United States military in Nigeria’s North-West. Parading 100 suspected criminals arrested across the state, the state […]
A non governmental organization NGO, Women and Orphans Rights to Family Assets Foundation (WORFAF), has condemned in strong terms the practice of female disinheritance in Igbo land, saying such continued dispossession of women and other vulnerable persons under the guise of customary practice offends the principles of justice, equity and Constitutional supremacy. In what it […]
Key Boko Haram commanders killed in Borno airstrikes By Ochogwu Sunday Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, supported by Nigerian Army and Nigerian Air Force platforms, have reportedly neutralised several key Boko Haram terrorist commanders in Borno State. The development followed major airstrikes during operation in the Bama Local Government Area of the state. Popular security […]
By Ifunanya Obeme-Ndukwe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of refusing to reinstate His Royal Highness, Eze Ohna Sergent Awuse, the Paramount Ruler of Emohua, as Chairman of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council. Wike revealed that Awuse had fallen ill and went into a coma, […]
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles suffer major blow as Chelle confirms knee, ankle injuries By Don Silas Super Eagles have suffered a major blow after head coach, Eric Chelle, disclosed that first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has both knee and ankle injuries. Chelle spoke to the media ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 AFCON final group stage fixture against […]
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