Politics
Tinubu urges Ogoni leaders to forget historical grievances and work for Nigeria’s development
Our reporter/ President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday urged leaders of Ogoni land in Rivers state to “set aside historical grievances” and collaborate with the federal government to foster development in…
Trump sworn in a second time, says he was ‘saved by God’ to rescue America
Donald Trump pledged to rescue America from what he described as years of betrayal and decline in his inaugural address on Monday, prioritizing a crackdown on illegal immigration and portraying himself…
Trump’s anti-immigration plans disgraceful, says Pope Francis
One day before the inauguration of Donald Trump as U.S. president, Pope Francis criticised his plans for an immigration crackdown. In an interview with the Italian programme Che Tempo Che…
Northern leaders are betrayers, turning North into killing fields, poverty hub – Gamji
The Gamji Heritage Association has blamed some Northern leaders for the under-development of the area since the death of the late Premier of the defunct Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello.…
Economy
TUC rejects Tinubu’s proposed VAT increase
Our reporter/ The Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Tuesday rejected the Federal Government’s move to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) from the current 7.5% to 10%, 12.5% and finally to…
Telecoms subscribers association rejects tariff hike
Telecoms subscribers association has rejected the hike in tariffs approved by the the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday which they described as unacceptable. The NCC had approved a 50%…
World Bank bans two Nigerian companies, CEO over alleged fraud
Our reporter/ The World Bank has imposed a 30-month debarment on two Nigerian companies, Viva Atlantic Limited and Technology House Limited, alongside their Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Norman…
NCC approves 50% tariff hike for Telcos
Our reporter/ The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a 50% tariff increase for telecoms operators in the country. NCC spokesman, Reuben Muoka who made the disclosure in a statement…
News
Visa applications to go online before March 1, says FG
Our reporter/ The Federal Government has confirmed that all visa applications will go online before March 1. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this on Monday when he was…
Dangote Petroleum refinery awards scholarships to 473 students
…Donates Furniture, Educational Materials to Host Communities Joy and elation enveloped the Idotun Community Junior High School, a suburb of Lekki, on Thursday when Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, in…
ASUP backs bill for national polytechnics commission
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has expressed its support for the bill currently before the National Assembly to establish a National Polytechnics Commission. Shammah Kpanja, president of ASUP,…
Death toll in Niger tanker explosion rises to 86
The death toll in the Dikko, Niger State tanker explosion has risen to 86 with 80 of the victims buried in a mass grave. The Director General of the Niger…
Health
WHO ‘regrets’ US decision to withdraw from organisation
The World Health Organization said Tuesday it regretted US President Donald Trump’s decision — just hours after taking power — to withdraw his country from the UN agency, saying it…
HMPV not a serious threat for now,’ NCDC assures Nigerians
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday assured that Nigeria is not under “serious threat for now” for the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). While there have been concerns over the…
Sports
NFF appoints Mali’s Éric Chelle as new Super Eagles head coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of Mali’s Éric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, ending months of wait for a permanent boss…
Ademola Lookman crowned 2024 CAF footballer of the year as Nnadozie retains best female Goalkeeper award
Our reporter/ Ademola Lookman has been crowned the 2024 African Footballer of the Year in a historic event that confirms his status as one of the best players in the…
Opinion | Editorial
How to Wake the Conscience of the World?
By KingsleyOmose “Sharp conflicts have always indicated transformation points to the consciousness of the world and provided pivots. Pivot is a point of articulation, a point at which things balance.…
Halilu’s Next One Year in Office: NASENI to upscale commercialization of technologies, products
By Chinyere Obiora-Ekwuazi, Henry Ukwadia, Hadiza Abdul Abubakar The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) was strategically established in 1992 as the only purpose-built intervention agency of the…
Soyinka’s Metamorphosis, Echoes from “The Peoples Mandate! This is my story
By Sunny Igboanugo Today I formally announce the publication of my book, titled: Soyinka’s Metamorphosis: Echoes from “The People’s Mandate,” a copy of which I have just received on arrival from…
Abdulsalami told President Tinubu the plain truth
By Iliyasu Gadu On June 9, 1998 the day he was to be retired from the army by late Military Head of State General Sani Abacha, fate instead intervened to…
Entertainment
Chukwuma, Odunsi top highest-grossing Nollywood film editors in 2024
Award-winning film editor Valentine Chukwuma has emerged as the highest-grossing Nollywood film editor in 2024, alongside Israel Odunsi. This is for the movie ‘Everybody Loves Jennifer’. FilmOne, a film distribution…
Life
Why I don’t regret killing Salome Adaidu, my girlfriend – Timi Ajayi
Thirty-two-year-old Timileyin Ajayi, has been remanded in the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Nasarawa State Police Command in Lafia, the Nasarawa State Capital. Timileyin was apprehended for the murder…
Interviews
Alebiosu: In line with our vision, FirstBank is well-positioned to break new grounds in 2025 and beyond
As the foremost Nigerian bank, First Bank of Nigeria Limited no doubt has a history of curating products and services that not only meet the immediate and future needs of…
Humanitarian Crises: Why Nigeria needs collective response – UN Rep, Fall
…Identifies Obstacles, Solutions to Humanitarian Interventions Mohamed Malick Fall is the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria. In this exclusive interview, he speaks on the need for a…
Photo Diary
Ghana’s ruling party candidate Bawumia concedes election to opposition’s Mahama
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat and congratulated John Dramani Mahama on Saturday following Ghana’s hotly contested presidential election. Bawumia, 61, of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), said the election…
Appeal Court nullifies judgement on Rivers LG election
The Court of Appeal Abuja on Friday nullified the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the voters’ register…
Headlines
Tinubu urges Ogoni leaders to forget historical grievances and work for Nigeria’s development
Our reporter/ President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday urged leaders of Ogoni land in Rivers state to “set aside historical grievances” and collaborate with the federal government to foster development in…
TUC rejects Tinubu’s proposed VAT increase
Our reporter/ The Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Tuesday rejected the Federal Government’s move to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) from the current 7.5% to 10%, 12.5% and finally to…
WHO ‘regrets’ US decision to withdraw from organisation
The World Health Organization said Tuesday it regretted US President Donald Trump’s decision — just hours after taking power — to withdraw his country from the UN agency, saying it…
Telecoms subscribers association rejects tariff hike
Telecoms subscribers association has rejected the hike in tariffs approved by the the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday which they described as unacceptable. The NCC had approved a 50%…
WebTV
Video: How Tinubu threatened Fubara, imposed resolution on him – ex-Rivers commissioner
A former Rivers State Commissioner for Works, Chief David Briggs, on Thursday alleged that President Bola Tinubu imposed ‘Abuja resolution’ on Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Briggs, in an interview with reporters,…
Police arrest big boy Bayelsa ‘kidnapper’ who advised people to ‘hustle hard and stay safe’ in Abuja
The police in Bayelsa have arrested John Lyon, an alleged kidnapper who operates in the state. Lyon was said to have been arrested on Saturday in the federal capital territory…
Video: Cities thrown into darkness as electricity workers shut down transmission stations
By our reporter| Cities across the country were on Wednesday thrown into darkness as electricity workers shut down major power stations due to the ongoing nationwide strike. The National Union…
Video: Gunshots in Imo assembly as Speaker removes chief whip, suspends six members
Law and order broke down on Thursday at the Imo State House of Assembly as sporadic gunshots were fired following the suspension of six lawmakers by the Speaker, Paul Emeziem.…
How to Wake the Conscience of the World?
By KingsleyOmose “Sharp conflicts have always indicated transformation points to the consciousness of the world and provided pivots. Pivot is a point of articulation, a point at which things balance.…
GOCOP applauds Gov Okpebholo for appointing Edomaruse, SA, Int’l Development
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has applauded Edo State governor, Mr. Monday Okpebholo for the appointment of Mr. Collins Edomaruse as his Special Adviser, International Development Partners (IDP).…
Why I don’t regret killing Salome Adaidu, my girlfriend – Timi Ajayi
Thirty-two-year-old Timileyin Ajayi, has been remanded in the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Nasarawa State Police Command in Lafia, the Nasarawa State Capital. Timileyin was apprehended for the murder…
Remains of lady butchered by gospel singer boyfriend buried
Our reporter/ The remains of Salome Adaidu, the lady allegedly murdered by a gospel singer, Timileyin Ajayi, was buried in Abuja on Monday night. Ajayi was arrested in Nasarawa after he was…
Committee announces burial programmes for Prof Bene Madunagu, renowned scholar
The funeral planning committee for the late Professor Bene Madunagu, a distinguished scholar, revolutionary activist, and feminist, has officially announced the details of her burial programme. Professor Madunagu, who passed…
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