NIMC warns Nigerians against fake ‘free NIN correction’ portal
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has cautioned Nigerians against a widely circulated online flyer claiming that a free portal has been opened for National Identification Number (NIN) data correction, describing the information as false. In a statement shared via its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, the commission urged the public to disregard the link contained in the...
US deploys drones, troops to support Nigeria’s counterterrorism operations
The United States has deployed multiple MQ-9 drones and about 200 troops to Nigeria to provide intelligence and training support in the fight against insurgency in the country’s northern regions. According to officials from both countries, the mission is strictly limited to surveillance and advisory roles, with no U.S. personnel involved in frontline combat operations or drone strikes. Sources told Reuters...
Brighton’s Welbeck nets brace to dent Liverpool’s top-five hopes
Danny Welbeck scored twice as Brighton beat Liverpool 2-1 on Saturday to deal a major blow to the Reds' push for a Champions League spot next season. Liverpool came into the match on the sunny south coast in buoyant mood after hammering Galatasaray 4-0 in midweek to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. But a goal in each half from Welbeck gave...
Peller demands Shank Comics’ arrest over car crash during livestream
Popular TikToker Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has urged the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to arrest fellow content creator Adesokan Adedeji Emmanuel, popularly known as Shank Comics, following a recent car crash during a livestream. Shank Comics was seen in a viral video driving a Mercedes-Benz at high speed on a highway in...
FULL LIST: Family feud on Alao-Akala’s estate escalates as court stops assets’ sale
Fresh tensions have emerged within the family of late former Oyo State Governor, Adebayo Alao-Akala, as a dispute over his estate escalates into a full-blown legal battle, prompting a court to halt all transactions involving his properties. The crisis is unfolding at an Oyo State High Court, where Oluwatoyin Alao Aderinto has filed a suit challenging how the estate is...
Troops foil Boko Haram threat, hold Eid prayers in Borno communities
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have defied terrorist threats to ensure peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in parts of Borno State. Security sources said insurgents linked to Boko Haram had earlier circulated propaganda claiming they would seize Ngoshe town and observe Sallah prayers at the central mosque, in a bid to instill fear and project dominance. In response, troops of the Nigerian Army...
Nigeria’s forests near collapse, less than 10% remain — NCF
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has raised alarm over the rapid depletion of Nigeria’s forests, revealing that nearly 90 per cent of the country’s forest cover has disappeared over the past three decades. In a statement issued in Lagos to mark the International Day of Forests, the foundation called for immediate and coordinated efforts to tackle deforestation. The 2026 theme,...
Morocco’s Hakimi: Senegal beat us, I won’t accept AFCON trophy
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has rejected the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, insisting Morocco did not deserve it after defeat. Hakimi said neither he nor teammates should accept the trophy, regardless of any decision by Confederation of African Football (CAF). “My mum told me to reject the AFCON trophy. I’m officially rejecting it and hope my teammates do same....
I’d still be wealthy without football — Osimhen
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has said his strong self-belief and relentless work ethic would have led him to financial success even outside football, recalling how he used to wake as early as 3 a.m. to hustle during his early struggles. Speaking during a Twitch livestream with comedian Carter Efe in the early hours of Saturday, Osimhen reflected on the...
FG debunks claims on Nigeria–UK migration deal, clarifies terms
The Federal Government has dismissed widespread misinformation surrounding the migration partnership between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, insisting that the agreement does not compel Nigeria to accept foreign nationals. In a State House press statement issued on Saturday, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga clarified that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent state visit to the...
