At least 10 people died on Saturday after suspected improvised explosive devices detonated along the Magami–Dansadau road in Zamfara State. The blasts triggered panic among motorists and residents in the area. Witnesses said armed bandits planted the explosives along the busy highway. The attack targeted vehicles travelling through the corridor. Eyewitness Recounts Triple Explosion An…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has explained why his side suffered a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in Saturday’s Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. The Blues started the game brightly and took the lead through João Pedro. However, Aston Villa turned the contest around after the break, with substitute Ollie Watkins scoring twice to seal…
Nigeria has reaffirmed its firm support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity of Somalia.The Federal Government warned international actors against actions that could undermine Somalia’s constitutional order. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nigeria remains committed to respecting the political independence of all United Nations and African Union…
Mensah Omolola, a social media user and cancer patient popularly known on X (formerly Twitter) as AuntieEsther, has died after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. News of her death emerged on Saturday night, triggering widespread grief on social media. Many Nigerians had followed her health journey closely over the past weeks. The confirmation came…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have booked their place in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Tunisia in Morocco on Saturday. As a result, the win confirmed Nigeria’s qualification from Group C with a game to spare. More importantly, it underlined the team’s strong start to…
The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has entered a period of mourning following the death of actress, producer, and filmmaker Allwell Ademola. The Yoruba film star died on Saturday at the age of 43. Doctors confirmed her death at Ancilla Hospital in Agege, Lagos. Family sources said Ademola suffered a sudden heart attack at her residence…
President Donald Trump has praised the performance of his economic agenda as the first year of his second term comes to a close. In a post shared on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump said his policies have delivered strong economic growth, reduced trade deficits, and kept inflation low. According to him, these outcomes…
The Federal Government has secured $1.26 billion in financing from Abu Dhabi to advance construction of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway. The Presidency announced the development on Friday, confirming that the funding will support Phase One, Section Two of the project.President Bola Tinubu commended the Ministries of Finance and Works, as well as the Debt Management…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government over the December 25, 2025 airstrikes carried out by the United States Africa Command in Sokoto State.The opposition party demanded clarity on the number of terrorists killed during the operation.It also questioned Nigeria’s actual role in the military action. The party made its position known…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspected banditry and kidnapping suspects in Kwara State following a covert operation carried out on December 19, 2025. According to police authorities, operatives intercepted the suspects along the Komen–Masallaci axis of Kaiama Local Government Area during a joint operation involving the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team and the…
