IWD: Rights on paper must translate to justice for women – Iyabo Obasanjo

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ogun State, Iyabo Obasanjo, has celebrated Nigerian women while calling for greater justice and decisive action to ensure equality and opportunities for women and girls. In a statement issued on Sunday to mark International Women’s Day, Obasanjo, said the annual global observance … Read more

Bandits disguise in hijabs, attack Sokoto community

Armed bandits reportedly disguised in women’s hijabs attacked Mallamawar Yari village in Gawakuke ward of Rabah Local Government Area in Sokoto State on Saturday night, leaving several residents dead and others abducted. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on Sunday by security analyst, Bakatsine on X. According to the post, the bandits attacked … Read more

How my aunt sold me into sex slavery in Ghana’ – Survivor’s sad tale

In June 2024, Plateau State government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs, the Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, successfully rescued some underaged girls who were trafficked to Ghana for prostitution and sexual slavery by an international trafficking cartel. Among the victims were three … Read more

Iran continues missile attacks on Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE

The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait have all said there were new attacks from Iran on Sunday. The attacks happened after Iran’s president said sorry to nearby countries for the attacks on the U.S facilities in those countries. The countries reported that their air defense systems were stopping missiles and drones sent … Read more

Turkey: Osimhen should have seen red against Beşiktaş – Yalçın

Beşiktaş head coach, Sergen Yalçın says Victor Osimhen should have been sent off in Saturday night’s Istanbul derby with Galatasaray. The Black Eagles surrendered their four-game winning streak, going down 1-0 to the defending champions. Osimhen’s first half strike separated both teams on the night. The Nigeria international was booked in the sixth minute for … Read more

US thought we’ll be like Venezuela, got stuck – Iran’s security chief, Larijani

Iranian Security Chieftain, Ali Larijani, says the United States of America thought Iran would be like Venezuela but got stuck. Larijani made this statement on Saturday during a live appearance on state television. He said that the US underestimated Iran by assuming it would fall quickly like Venezuela, but now finds itself trapped in a … Read more

Ebonyi APC Expresses Shock Over Member’s Alleged Role In Ebonyi Kidnapping

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed shock at its member’s involvement in the kidnap and eventual death of HRH Francis Igwe, father of Ebonyi’s former deputy governor, Dr Kelechi Igwe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that confirmed reports indicate that the party’s publicity secretary in the state was involved in the act. … Read more

Turkey: Osimhen fires Galatasaray past Besiktas

Victor Osimhen scored the winning goal as 10-man Galatasaray defeated Besiktas 1-0 in the Istanbul derby on Saturday night. Osimhen netted the winner from a powerful header six minutes before the break. The Nigerian striker has so far scored 11 goals and registered four assists in 18 league appearances for the Yellow and Reds this … Read more

War: If Trump wants escalation, he will get it – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Araghchi

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi has said that if President Donald Trump of the United States wants an escalation, he will get it. Araghchi issued this stern warning on Saturday as the hostility between the two countries enters day 7. NAIJA NEWS TODAY had reported that Trump earlier said Iran would be hit very hard and warned of … Read more

Opposition will continue in confusion till 2027 election is over – Akpabio

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said opposition parties in Nigeria will continue in confusion till the 2027 general elections is over. Akpabio made the remark while addressing guests in Uyo during a reception held in honour of the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. He argued that the opposition’s decision to begin political activities ahead … Read more