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Nigerians happy for me -- Kayode

Brentford defender Michael Kayode has declared his desire to represent Italy at senior level while acknowledging the widespread support he receives from Nigerians, saying he is proud of his heritage. The 21-year-old right-back, who was born in Borgomaner

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Food Security Remains Central to Nigeria's Economic Stability - FG

The Federal Government has said that ensuring food security remains central to Nigeria's economic stability, national independence and poverty reduction. The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this at the Q

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Iran Dismisses Claims of Backing Terrorism in Nigeria as Unfounded - TV360 Nigeria

In response to claims by Israel's Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, that Iran is sponsoring terrorism and supporting extremist groups in Nigeria and across the region, the Iranian mission in Abuja has dismissed the allegations as unfounded and polit

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Bernard LaFayette, Selma voting rights organizer, dies at 85

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Bernard LaFayette, the advance man who did the risky groundwork for the voter registration campaign in Selma, Alabama, that culminated in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, has died. Bernard LaFayette III said his father di

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Ex-AGF demands apology over OPL 245 deal

Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke, has demanded an apology from the Federal Government following the decision to implement the long-delayed settlement agreements on the controversial OPL 245. Adoke welcomed the move by the adminis

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2027: Four ministers to quit Tinubu's cabinet

Olufemi Adediran, Umar Sani, Deborah Musa and Ademola Adegbite Fresh political calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections may trigger a shake-up in the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu as some ministers are reportedly weighing resignation to pursue

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US-Iran war: Nigerians lose billions in dashed Umrah dreams

Hundreds of Nigerian Muslims preparing for this year's Umrah pilgrimage have been stranded after the escalating United States/Israel-Iran war disrupted flight operations across the Middle East, forcing airlines to cancel services and leaving intending pil

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ADC kicks as President posts 65 ambassadors

Stephen Angbulu, Olufemi Adediran, Abdulrahman Zakariyau and Daniel Ayantoye President Bola Tinubu has approved the deployment of 65 ambassadors-designate and high commissioners to Nigeria's diplomatic missions across the world, nearly three months after

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30 banks meet recapitalisation target

Thirty banks have met the new minimum capital requirements introduced under the Central Bank of Nigeria's banking sector recapitalisation programme, the apex bank disclosed on Friday. The CBN said the recapitalisation exercise, launched in 2024 to streng

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Petrol price to hit N1,050

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its Premium Motor Spirit gantry price to N995 per litre, marking a sharp N221 rise within four days. This comes amid volatility in global crude oil prices and rising replacement costs. A senior official of th