The Lagos State Government has said it has paid N168.2 billion to more than 48,000 retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme since 2007. The government disclosed this in a statement...

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have uncovered an alleged baby factory in the Mowe area of the state, rescuing two pregnant women and four children. Six suspects were...

The United States military has commenced specialised training for Nigerian troops in unmanned aircraft systems, combat casualty care and other military skills as part of efforts to strengthen security cooperation...

A leading opposition figure in the Democratic Republic of Congo has urged President Felix Tshisekedi to abandon proposed constitutional changes that could pave the way for him to seek a...

Two United Nations peacekeepers have been killed after unidentified armed men ambushed their patrol in South Sudan’s Jonglei State. The attack occurred on Monday as the patrol was travelling to...

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has announced plans to visit the Benin-Asaba Road on Tuesday following widespread complaints, protests and worsening gridlock caused by the deteriorating condition of the...

Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), in a move that could see the country stage the continental tournament for the first...

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Muslims across the country to embrace peace, compassion and peaceful coexistence as they celebrate Eid-el-Maulud 2026. In a message commemorating...

The Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) are investigating allegations that some senior officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) may have links with foreign...

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has defended the removal of fuel subsidy, saying the policy was necessary but criticising the Federal Government for allegedly failing...