FA Cup: Alan Shearer predicts Newcastle vs Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal fixtures

Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer has predicted some of the FA Cup fifth round matches taking place this weekend. Shearer predicted Newcastle United to beat Manchester City on Saturday night at St. James’ Park. The Englishman also backed Chelsea and Arsenal to win their matches against Wrexham and Mansfield Town, respectively. Providing his prediction for … Read more

US vows response as Iran’s retaliation affects 12 countries

Iran has attacked 12 different countries and “continues to deliberately target civilians” throughout the Middle East, the United States Central Command said on Friday. U.S. CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper, in an update, accused Iranian forces of firing drones at residential neighborhoods in Bahrain in their latest offensive. “This is unacceptable and will not go … Read more

Police launch ‘Real Odogwu No Dey Hide Face’ campaign against cybercrime

The Nigeria Police Force has launched a nationwide online awareness campaign aimed at combating cybercrime and promoting responsible internet use among Nigerians. The initiative, organised by the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), is a month-long campaign focused on online safety and cyber hygiene. The campaign, tagged “Real Odogwu No Dey Hide Face,” is … Read more

Umahi mourns abducted Ebonyi monarch, Eze Francis Igwe

The Minister of Works, David Nweze Umahi, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Eze Francis Igwe, the father of former Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, Kelechi Igwe. Eze Igwe reportedly died in captivity after he was abducted by unknown gunmen a few days ago. Reacting to the development in a statement on Friday, … Read more

ADC accuses Tinubu administration of breaching diplomatic protocol in ambassadorial postings

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of breaching diplomatic protocol in the announcement of newly posted ambassadors. The opposition party described the move as a diplomatic blunder and another sign of what it called the government’s incompetence. In a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity … Read more

I’ll contest 2027 presidential poll despite APC’s 30 governors – Peter Obi vows

Former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi has declared that he will contest the 2027 presidential election, and will not be intimidated by the large number of governors in All Progressives Congress, APC. The former presidential candidate of Labour Party in 2023 said there have been several orchestrations meant to put him off the contest, … Read more

Tinubu Approves Posting of 65 Ambassadors to Foreign Missions

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of 65 ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions across the world, comprising both career and non-career diplomats. The list includes 31 non-career appointees and 34 career ambassadors who will represent Nigeria in strategic countries and international organisations. Among the prominent non-career appointments, former presidential aide Reno Omokri was … Read more

DAAD Munich Aerospace Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded Study in Germany

Are you dreaming of studying in Germany with full financial support? The DAAD Munich Aerospace Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded opportunity for international students who want to pursue a PhD in aeronautics and aerospace-related fields. This scholarship allows young researchers to focus fully on their studies and research without worrying about tuition or living … Read more

Nwifuru orders probe into abduction, killing of Ebonyi Monarch

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has directed security agencies to unravel the circumstances surrounding the abduction and killing of the traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike in Ikwo Local Government Area, Eze Francis Igwe. Igwe, who is also the father of the immediate past Deputy Governor of the state, Barrister Kelechi Igwe, was reportedly abducted on … Read more

Foundation Condemns Killing of Ebonyi Monarch, Demands Justice

A non-governmental organisation, C-SAGAS Charity Foundation, has condemned the killing of a traditional ruler in Ebonyi State, HRH Eze Francis Igwe, who was reportedly abducted on March 1, 2026 and later murdered by his captors. In a statement issued on Friday by the Ebonyi State Coordinator of the foundation, Dr. Obisi Nweke, the organisation described … Read more