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Entertainment

• GHANA TO CRACK DOWN ON TV STATIONS AIRING NIGERIAN MOVIES WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION

The Ghanaian government has announced plans to sanction television stations that air Nigerian films without authorisation. Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Film Authority, JAMES GARDINER, disclosed that the government is working with relevant agencies to address the illegal broadcast of Nollywood movies by some television stations. GARDINER made the disclosure during a conversation with Nigerian filmmaker UCHENNA MBUNABO, who accused some Ghanaian broadcasters of downloading films from […]

todayJuly 16, 2026

News

POLICE ARREST 20 SUSPECTS, RECOVER WEAPONS AND HARD DRUGS IN ENUGU STATE

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 20 male suspects and recovered hard drugs, offensive weapons, 22 motorcycles, a tricycle and other exhibits during anti-cultism and anti-crime operations carried out across the state between July 7 and 14, 2026. Police Public Relations Officer, DANIEL NDUKWE, said the intelligence-led operations targeted cultism, drug trafficking and other violent crimes in Independence Layout, Emene, Eke Obinagu and Owerre Eze-Oba community in Udenu Local […]

todayJuly 16, 2026

Foreign

PRESIDENT TINUBU TO ATTEND UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN SEPTEMBER

President BOLA TINUBU has confirmed his participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, scheduled to take place in New York in September. Nigeria's Representative to the UN, JIMOH IBRAHIM, disclosed this after meeting with the President at the State House in Abuja. According to IBRAHIM, President TINUBU is expected to address the General Assembly on Nigeria's reform achievements and participate in several side events during the […]

todayJuly 16, 2026

Health

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO ADOPT 112 AS NATIONAL EMERGENCY NUMBER

Vice President KASHIM SHETTIMA has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to develop a roadmap for the adoption of 112 as Nigeria's single, unified national emergency number, warning that the initiative would not succeed unless all levels of emergency response, from the police and ambulance services to state governors, demonstrate full commitment to its implementation. The directive was issued during a meeting between SHETTIMA and a delegation from the NCC, […]

todayJuly 10, 2026

Economy

PRESIDENT TINUBU REJECTS TWO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS OVER CONSTITUTIONAL FLAWS

President BOLA TINUBU has declined assent to two bills passed by the National Assembly, citing constitutional concerns and drafting defects that must be corrected before the proposed legislation can become law. The Senate was informed of the President's decision on the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria Bill, through two separate letters read on the floor […]

todayJuly 10, 2026

Football

KENYA COACH BENNI MCCARTHY HAILS JOSE MOURINHO’S TACTICS AFTER SHOCK WIN OVER MOROCCO IN CHAN

Kenya coach, BENNI MCCARTHY has given credit to Fernabahce manager, JOSE MOURINHO after using his tactics against Morocco during both sides’ African Nations Championship, CHAN, Group A tie on Sunday.Speaking to the media after the game, MCCARTHY,  who played under Mourinho during their time at FC Porto, also described the Portuguese as the master of game management.Kenya, making their debut at CHAN, defeated two-time champions Morocco 1-0 and played half […]

todayAugust 12, 2025

Crime

U.S. CONDEMNS BRUTAL ATTACKS ON CHRISTIANS IN NIGERIA, VOWS TO HOLD PERPETRATORS ACCOUNTABLE

The United States has strongly condemned the recent wave of brutal attacks on Christians in Nigeria and across sub-Saharan Africa, pledging to work with international partners to address the crisis.The condemnation follows a series of deadly incidents in recent weeks, including the massacre of 27 Christians in Bindi Ta-hoss Village by Islamist Fulani militants.The DONALD TRUMP administration, through both the White House and the State Department vowed to respond decisively, […]

todayAugust 12, 2025

Education

GRUNDFOS FOUNDATION, RED CROSS TRAIN 60 VULNERABLE WOMEN IN ENUGU COMMUNITY

The Denmark-based Grundfos Foundation, in collaboration with the Red Cross Nigeria Enugu Branch, has enrolled 60 vulnerable women from the Opi community in Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State, for a vocational training program aimed at equipping them with valuable professional expertise.During the registration of beneficiaries selected from the seven autonomous communities that make up Opi, at Afo Ochie Hall over the weekend, Red Cross Nigeria Enugu Branch Secretary, TONY […]

todayAugust 12, 2025

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