The stadium lights cast a glow on thousands of cheering fans, yet in the midst of celebration, a silent story lingered in the shadows, a story untouched by trophies and headlines. Calvin Bassey, a formidable defender for Fulham FC and the Super Eagles, stood at the pinnacle of his career, yet beneath the strength of […] The post Backstory Behind Super Eagles Star Calvin Bassey’s Estranged Relationship with His Father appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Raheem Sterling has left Chelsea by mutual consent after reaching an agreement to end his contract early. The 31-year-old had 18 months remaining on his £325,000‑a‑week deal. Sterling leaves after three-and-a-half seasons at Stamford Bridge following his move from Manchester City for £47.5m in 2022. “We thank Raheem for the contribution he made while a Chelsea player and wish him well […]

Suspected gunmen on Tuesday night abducted a pregnant woman in Ayedele community, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The victim, identified as Mary Jesulayomi, was reportedly seized alongside a 90-year-old man, Pa Ogunleye Mese, and his wife, Mrs Mese, at about 7:40pm near the Federal Secretariat, Igbatoro, on thinoutskirts of Akure. It was [...]

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has reportedly been arrested following allegations of cyberbullying involving her colleague, Mercy Johnson.

El Ameen Ibrahim The Nigeria Police Force has announced the unmasking of a sprawling cyber-enabled fraud that quietly drained a telecommunications company of more than ₦7.7 billion. The operation, led…

THE Senate has deferred the consideration of the report of the Committee on Electoral Matters to enable lawmakers study the report following the absence of the Chairman, Senator Simon Lalong, APC, Plateau South. The post Electoral Act: Electronic transmission of results, others top recommendations as Senate considers report Thursday appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has dismissed claims that the Ministry of the Interior has taken over recruitment into the security services, insisting that the Ministry’s role is strictly supervisory in line with its mandate.

The Sunyani Area Manager of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), Mr Eugene Odoi Addo, has expressed concern about the influx and use of fake electricity meters. 

The King Kosoko Royal Family has formally announced veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Jide Kosoko, as the Oloja of Lagos-elect. The stool became vacant after the passing of Chief Adebola Ige on December 23, 2017. Kosoko, who is 72 years old, was presented to members of the royal family and the public at the King [...]

Several traders and angry residents, on Wednesday, trooped out to block the Onitsha Head Bridge, in protest against Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s shutdown of the state’s main market. In a video making the rounds on X, released by a media analyst, Somto Okonkwo, on Wednesday, the traders were seen protesting at the bridge, which serves as […] Nigerian traders block Onitsha head bridge over Soludo’s market shutdown [Video]

Sunday Apah In a defiant and unyielding response, the Campaign Council for Rt. Hon. Rev. Francis Ejiroghene Waive has categorically rejected calls to halt the lawmaker’s third-term ambition, declaring that…

Air Peace has explained the cause of disruptions on some of its domestic flights, Lagos–Port Harcourt, Abuja–Port Harcourt, and Abuja–Owerri flights on Wednesday.

Tyson Fury officially announces his comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov, scheduled for April 11 in the UK and broadcast on Netflix. Read More: https://punchng.com/fury-confirms-april-comeback-fight-against-makhmudov/

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday warned that the erosion of public confidence in the judiciary poses a grave threat to peace, law and order, stressing that when citizens The post Oborevwori swears in six judges, earns against erosion of public trust in judiciary appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, on Wednesday reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu towards building a one trillion dollars digital The post Tinubu’s ambition to build one trillion dollars digital economy not rhetoric, says Minister appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Raji Adebayo The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state has made a passionate appeal to the teeming population of its members and supporters who have encountered…

Iran has executed Hamidreza Sabet Esmaeilipour after convicting him of espionage on behalf of Israel, the country’s judiciary reported. According to Mizan, the media arm of Iran’s judiciary, Esmaeilipour was hanged following his conviction for transferring classified documents and sensitive information to a “hostile intelligence service,” identified by authorities as Israel’s Mossad agency. The judiciary […] Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel amid escalating tensions

The announcement followed Governor Soludo's earlier closure of Onitsha Main Market on Tuesday over traders’ alleged compliance with IPOB’s sit-at-home directive. The post Anambra govt abolishes sit-at-home in 12 more markets appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The 21-year-old African American IShowSpeed is one of the most-followed influencers on the planet. The post US YouTuber IShowSpeed Gains Ghanaian Nationality At End Of Africa Tour appeared first on Channels Television.

South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee was jailed for 20 months for accepting bribes and ordered to return gifts linked to the Unification Church.

The Senate has deferred consideration of the report on the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026, opting to first subject the proposed amendments to further internal scrutiny through an executive session on Thursday. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the decision during Wednesday’s plenary after the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), requested […] The post Senate Steps Down Electoral Bill, Plans Executive Session Thursday appeared first on OsunDefender.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima on Wednesday slammed African leaders over aid dependency, urging “strategic capitalism” through blended finance and private enterprise to fund Africa’s future. Senator Shettima, who spoke at the Africa Social Impact Summit, ASIS, hosted by his office in partnership with Sterling One Foundation and United Nations Nigeria […] The post Africa needs ‘strategic capitalism’, not aid, loan – Shettima appeared first on Vanguard News.

Torkwase Nyiekaa The House of Representatives on Wednesday engaged in a debate over the public and professional use of honorary doctorate titles, following concerns raised during plenary over the distinction…

Dr Bolaji Akinola, Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has dismissed allegations by Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun over local government funding in the state.

Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has reaffirmed its commitment to the highest standards of accountability, collaboration and service in support of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies with The post Tantita constructs facilities for Army, reaffirms commitment to collaboration appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Nigeria Police Force, through the National Cybercrime Centre (NPF–NCCC), has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated cyber-enabled fraud syndicate. The syndicate, NPF said, was responsible for the illegal diversion of The post Police uncover N7.7 billion telecom fraud appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Wednesday, accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of misrepresenting facts surrounding local government administration and federal allocations in the state. The party chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, while addressing journalists at the party’s secretariat in Osogbo, said the governor’s recent statewide broadcast presented a distorted narrative of the […] The post Our LG Chairmen Entitled To Allocations – Osun APC Insists appeared first on OsunDefender.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has assigned former All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, Prof. Pat Utomi and former APC National Vice Chairman (North West), Salihu Lukman, The post ADC tasks Oyegun, Utomi, Lukman with policy, manifesto appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Royal showdown in Lagos as ruling house rejects Jide Kokoko, Sanwo-Olu urged to intervene A fresh succession crisis has erupted in Lagos over the Oloja of Lagos stool, with the Akinsanya Olojo-Kosoko ruling house accusing the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, of unlawfully imposing a candidate in violation of established tradition and state law. […] Royal showdown in Lagos as ruling house rejects Jide Kosoko, Sanwo-Olu urged to intervene

Police in Nasarawa State have foiled an armed robbery in Akwanga, arresting two suspects while three others remain at large, the Ssate command confirmed. According to a statement on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Ranham Nansel, the incident occurred around 12:10 a.m. on Tuesday, when five armed men stormed a Mobile Filling Station along […] Police foil armed robbery in Akwanga, arrest two suspects

Adeniyi Johnson shares a distressing video of Aunty Ajara, hospitalised and pleading for help. Fans and colleagues rally for support amid growing concern for her.

The Chairman of the Accord Party in Osun State, Pastor Victor Akande, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will not have a candidate in the August 08, gubernatorial election in the state. The Accord Chairman stated this on Wednesday during the 51st edition of The Frontliners, organised by the Veteran Journalists Association, Osun […] The post Osun 2026: PDP Won’t Be On Ballot – Accord Party Chairman appeared first on OsunDefender.

The management of SAO Petroleum has commended Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State and Federal Fire Services, and other stakeholders for their swift response to a fire…

The leaders and people of Ogoniland have urged President Bola Tinubu to protect and sustain the ongoing dialogue process to restore peace to the region. They said for the first The post Ogoni leaders urge Tinubu to sustain ongoing dialogue process appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Donald Trump has warned Iran that "time is running out" to negotiate a deal on its nuclear programme following the steady build-up of US military forces in the Gulf.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has arrived in China for a three-day visit - the first by a British prime minister in eight years.