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CAN Denies Presidency’s Claim on Genocide Remarks, Reaffirms Concern Over Attacks on Christians

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has denied reports suggesting it dismissed ongoing violence against Christians as a “so-called Christian genocide,” follow...

October 21, 2025

Politics

Opposition Now Realizing Challenges Tinubu Faced in Forming APC – Fashola

LAGOS, Nigeria — Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said the opposition is beginning to appreciate the difficulties President Bola Tinubu faced in forming the coalition...

October 21, 2025

Politics

Governor Otti Denies Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Commitment to Labour Party

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has dismissed rumours suggesting he is planning to defect from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the claims as baseless and p...

October 21, 2025

Entertainment

Art and Culture Ministry To Partner with Anambra State to Preserve Nigeria's Cultural Heritage

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy (FMACTCE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Anambra State Government to establish Renewed Hope Creative and Cultural...

October 17, 2025

Sports

Nigeria Bows to India in race to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games

By Priscilla Ahmadu   India has been selected to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, edging out Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, in a closely contested bidding process. The decision means Africa&r...

October 15, 2025

Education

FG Orders VCs to Enforce ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy on Striking ASUU Members

ABUJA — The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of federal universities to immediately enforce the “no work, no pay” policy on members of the Academic Staff Union of Uni...

October 13, 2025

Politics

Nigerians, Parties Set Agenda for New INEC Chair, Amupitan

ABUJA — As President Bola Tinubu prepares to forward the name of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) to the Senate for confirmation as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (I...

October 10, 2025

Politics

Money Laundering: Court Adjourns Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello’s Trial to November 12

ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama, on Thursday, adjourned further hearing in the ₦110 billion money laundering case involving former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bel...

October 10, 2025

Politics

Council of State Approves Amupitan as New INEC Chairman

The National Council of State has unanimously approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from Kogi State, North-Central Nigeria, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Elec...

October 09, 2025

News

Veteran Diplomat and Broadcaster Christopher Kolade Dies at 92

Nigeria has lost one of its most revered elder statesmen, Dr. Christopher Kolade, who passed away at the age of 92.   His family announced his passing in a statement on Wednesday, October 8, 20...

October 09, 2025

Crime

Police Arrest 12-Member Robbery Gang Behind Killing of Arise News Anchor, Security Guard in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 12 suspected armed robbers allegedly responsible for the attack that led to the death of Arise News staff member, Somtoch...

October 09, 2025

Politics

Kalu Declares Self Most Influential Politician in South-East, Dismisses Obi’s Relevance

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia State, has dismissed claims that Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, is the political leader of the South-East, declaring hi...

October 09, 2025