Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has signed a new contract with the UFC and expects to return to fighting soon. Adesanya disclosed the deal on the Precision podcast, confirming he had put pen to paper for his comeback. The 37-year-old has lost four consecutive fights since knocking out Alex Pereira at UFC 287. Three […]
Former Kano State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has explained why he stepped aside from pursuing his presidential ambition to support Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso said his decision was influenced by Obi’s credibility, shared political beliefs and the need to maintain the country’s power-sharing arrangement […]
Hundreds of youths on Monday took to the streets of Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, in a fresh protest against President Bola Tinubu, displaying T-shirts bearing the inscription, “TINUBU MUST GO”. The reportedly demonstrators gathered at the popular Freedom Square, a major junction connecting several roads within the metropolis, attracting the attention of motorists and […]
The Federal Government has introduced a USSD-based credit service designed to help Nigerians access consumer loans using basic mobile phones without requiring internet connectivity or smartphones. The service, known as SPARK, was unveiled by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation, also known as CREDICORP, to expand access to credit, particularly for first-time borrowers with limited or […]
The Chairman of Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Mallam Masud Aliyu Umar, has died following a fatal road accident while returning from a political meeting in Bauchi. Umar reportedly died on Sunday evening after the vehicle conveying him was involved in an accident at Konkiyal village in Darazo Local Government Area of the […]
Lionel Messi continues to rewrite football history, taking his extraordinary career tally to 937 goals and 428 assists after delivering a goal and an assist in Inter Miami’s 2–1 victory over New England Revolution. The Argentine superstar once again demonstrated his remarkable influence, playing a decisive role in Inter Miami’s comeback victory on November 1. […]
After months of deliberation, the federal government has granted formal approval for the development of the proposed King Amachree Airport at Elem Ifoko in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State. The approval through the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development in a letter dated 26th October 2026 and addressed to the Executive Director […]
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised four leaders of the Islamic State West Africa Province, including two Arabs, a commander and several of their foot soldiers in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The Army said they were neutralised on October 31, 2026, by combined troops of the Joint Task Force deployed to […]
President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on the 20th anniversary of his ascension to the throne. He described the monarch as a moral authority, a voice of moderation and a steady counsellor to Nigerian leaders across generations. In a congratulatory letter personally signed by the President […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has said the 62 contacts identified following the confirmation of an imported Ebola case in the country are expected to complete monitoring by November 13, 2026. The agency disclosed this in its latest Ebola Disease Situation Report, stating that the contacts were scheduled to complete follow-up at […]
