PSG star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has torn his ACL in the Champions League clash against Barcelona and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines, potentially missing the rest of the season.
Cholera outbreak in Gombe State has claimed two lives in Kedo village, Billiri LGA. 74 patients have been treated and discharged, with the state recording seven consecutive days without new cases.
Italy rejected 2,220 Nigerians seeking asylum in 2025, making Nigeria the only sub-Saharan African country in the top 10 asylum seeker nationalities. Nigerians also achieved the highest refugee recognition rate at 19.47%.
Another stolen artefact has been returned to the Benin Kingdom from the Netherlands. The 18th-century object was presented to Oba Ewuare II as a gift for his 10th coronation anniversary.
Edo State Governor Okpebholo appoints ex-BBNaija housemate Anto Lecky as Special Adviser on Tourism and Creative Economy. This move signals a strategic focus on developing the state's cultural and creative sectors for economic advancement.
AC Milan and Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has been ruled out of their Europa League fixture due to a hip injury. He will undergo specialist examination to determine the extent of the problem, with no return date currently set.
Staff at the International School, University of Lagos (ISL) protested today, disrupting teaching and mid-term exams. They are demanding restoration to the university payroll and implementation of a court judgment. The dispute has reportedly persisted for years.
Victor Boniface has been excluded from Bayer Leverkusen's Europa League squad for their trip to Greece, with Jonas Hofmann taking his place. This marks another setback for the Nigerian striker who has struggled for consistent game time this season.
Victor Osimhen has ended his Champions League goal drought, scoring in Galatasaray's 4-2 victory over Lille. This marks Galatasaray's first win in the competition this season.
The 11th Senate Presidency race is heating up with incumbent Godswill Akpabio facing potential challenges from Hope Uzodimma and Abdulaziz Yari. Political calculations and scrutiny of Senate rules are central to this contest, which is seen as a precursor to the 2027 general elections.
40 years ago, Dele Giwa, founding Editor-in-Chief of Newswatch, was assassinated by a parcel bomb. The identity of his killers remains unknown, but his legacy of fearless journalism is being celebrated and used to inspire current reporters.
Osun APC remains silent as Governor Ademola Adeleke unveils a 344-member campaign council for President Bola Tinubu's re-election, including prominent APC figures like Oyetola and Akande.
LSSTF and Nigeria Customs Service are strengthening collaboration to combat smuggling and transnational crimes. The LSSTF plans to provide equipment and logistics support to enhance security operations.
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has appointed four new aides and sworn in the SSG and Chief of Staff. Key sectors like power, road infrastructure, and transportation will see new leadership focused on excellent service delivery.
New Military Pensions Board chair, Maj-Gen. Julius Osifo, vows to ensure prompt and seamless payment of pensions and benefits for retired military personnel and their families. His administration will prioritise cutting down bureaucracy and improving access to entitlements.
Senate President Akpabio is in London to attract UK investors and strengthen parliamentary ties, calling London Nigeria's 'second home'. The move aims to boost economic cooperation and legislative collaboration between Nigeria and the UK.
Nasarawa State Police Command has commenced a special operation to flush out bandits and kidnappers from forests across the state. The exercise, led by CP Shetima Mohammed, aims to enhance security and restore peace, and will continue until the end of December.
NELFUND has clarified that student loans in Nigeria are voluntary, not compulsory. The scheme is designed to support students facing financial barriers to higher education, and those who can afford their fees are not obligated to apply.
Ekiti and Kebbi State Assemblies have endorsed the state police bill, making it 15 states in support. The constitutional amendment needs 24 states to pass and decentralise policing to tackle insecurity.
