48+ min ago   (236+ words) By Tochukwu Ifejika, Awka The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama has introduced a strategic monitoring mechanism through the Command’s Operational Control Rooms to closely supervise checkpoints, patrol teams and other operational activities across the State....

4+ hour, 43+ min ago   (136+ words) By Mercy Chukwudiebere, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the incumbent Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, winner of the 2026 governorship election. The INEC Returning Officer for the election, Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, announced the result on…...

6+ hour, 18+ min ago   (1595+ words) By Lateefah Ibrahim, Sekinat Salam, Sherifdeen Babatunde and Samson Adebimpe A Swiss government election observer, Ambassador Jim Okolo has commended the peaceful conduct of the ongoing Osun State governorship election, describing the process as impressive and encouraging. Okolo, who is…...

5+ hour, 11+ min ago   (317+ words) Algeria secured a podium finish for the first time in their history of the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after overcoming hosts Morocco 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time in Rabat. After a disappointing loss to Malawi…...

6+ hour, 21+ min ago   (374+ words) By, Is’haq Ahmed, Abuja The ECOWAS Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities in Liberia through a humanitarian intervention providing cash assistance, safe water and sanitation facilities and agricultural livelihood support to communities affected by disasters and economic…...

6+ hour, 6+ min ago   (520+ words) A Kaduna-based Christian cleric, Pastor Yohanna Buru, has honoured a Muslim scholar, Sheikh Usman Mohammed Mai-Mota, for dedicating more than five decades to Islamic education and training over 10,000 youths across Northern Nigeria. The General Overseer of the Christ Evangelical and…...

6+ hour, 4+ min ago   (213+ words) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening ties with Russia in a message to President Vladimir Putin, as Pyongyang marked the 81st anniversary of its liberation from Japanese colonial rule. Kim was responding to a congratulatory…...

6+ hour, 31+ min ago   (484+ words) Prayers for lasting peace in Borno State and an end to terrorism and violence dominated the celebration of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Maiduguri. The Catholic from across the city gathered…...

7+ hour, 23+ min ago   (427+ words) By: Helen Shok Jok, Abuja. The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has commended young people across Africa for their resilience while calling for stronger measures to address unemployment and improve access to decent work. In…...

22+ hour, 25+ min ago   (185+ words) Nigerian Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, also known as Davido, has thrilled fans in London with a successful performance at the Crystal Palace Bowl. Davido headlined the “Davido & Friends” concert on Friday as part of the Crystal Palace Bowl summer festival…...