Politics
Court orders conduct of Osun LG polls
Our reporter/ The Osun State High Court in Ilesa has ordered the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, (OSSIEC), to conduct elections for the vacant positions of chairmen and councillors in…
Nigeria worse off than during IBB’s era, says Peter Obi
Our reporter/ Nigeria is worse off today when compared to the late ’80s and early ’90s, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi,…
Dangote donates N8bn to IBB presidential library, Pledges N2bn annually until completion
–Says IBB is the architect of private sector in Nigeria The President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has praised former Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi…
Abiola won June 12 election – IBB
Our reporter/ Former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) on Thursday confirmed that the late Basorun Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola won the June 12, 1993 presidential election. The June…
Economy
USPF hands over Emerging Tech Centre to Ogun State Institute of Technology
The Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has handed over a new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) project to Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH),…
CBN retains monetary policy parameters during first MPC meeting in 2025
The MPC also voted to retain the cash reserve ratio (CRR) at 50 per cent for deposit money banks and 16 per cent for merchant banks. The Monetary Policy Committee…
Tax Evasion: FG sues Binance for $81bn over economic losses
The Federal Government is seeking $81 billon as compensation from cryptocurrency company, Binance Holdings Limited over alleged economic losses linked to its operations in Nigeria. The Federal Government claimed that…
National Assembly corrects errors made in N54.9 trillion 2025 budget
-Following the adjustments, the capital allocation was put at N23.439 trillion, while the recurrent expenditure increased to N13.588 trillion. The National Assembly on Tuesday made corrections on some sectoral allocation…
News
Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, ₦830m, properties linked to Emefiele
Our reporter/ The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday ordered the permanent forfeiture of $4.7 million, ₦830 million, and multiple properties linked to the former governor of the Central…
Proposed 12-4 model not solution to Nigeria’s poor education standard – NUT
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has stated that the proposed 12-4 system won’t address Nigeria’s poor education standards, stressing that improved funding is the key solution. NUT president Audu…
Olusunle, Now Fellow Nigerian Mining & Geosciences Society (FNMGS)
‘As Society Celebrates 64 Years of Existence A research Director of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Engr. Dr. Samuel Olugbenga O. Olusunle has been conferred with…
USAID funds not used to Boko Haram in Nigeria – US Ambassador
The U.S. ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, says there is no evidence to back allegations that the United States Agency for International Development funded the Boko Haram terrorist group in…
Health
Cardinal says Pope Francis could resign if health worsens
Pope Francis could consider resigning if his health deteriorates, Italian Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi said in a radio interview on Thursday. “If he found himself in a situation where he was…
Drinking bottled water exposed to intense sun dangerous, says expert
Apublic health expert at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State, Uthman Mubashir, has raised concerns about the dangers of drinking bottled water and soft drinks left under sun,…
Sports
Judiciary is the biggest threat to Nigeria’s democracy – Atiku
Our reporter/ The judiciary remains the biggest threat to Nigeria’s democracy, former vice president Atiku Abubakar has said. Atiku stated this on Monday in Abuja, as a panellist at a…
AFCON 2025: Nigeria drawn against Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda
The Super Eagles have been drawn against Tunisia, Tanzania and Uganda for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Nigerian team was drawn in Group C during the…
Opinion | Editorial
ALEX OTTI @60: A toast to good governance
By Kazie Uko Expectedly, the red carpets, the drums, the trumpets, and all the other instruments of celebration have been rolled out. Likewise, the air waves, the newspaper pages, and…
Against all odds, FirstBank eyes another decade of growth
In the first nine months of last year, the earnings per share (EPS) of FBNHoldings Plc, the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria Limited as well as its profit…
Reaching the most vulnerable in Nigeria: Our Humanitarian Roadmap 2025
By Mohamed Malick Fall On 23 January 2025, we will launch the 2025 Nigeria Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP). The plan targets 3.6 million of the most vulnerable people…
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.…
Entertainment
Police declare singer Portable wanted
Police authorities in Ogun State have declared controversial singer, Habeeb Olalomi, popularly known as Portable, wanted for allegedly leading a violent attack on government officials carrying out their lawful duties.…
Life
Newdawnngr Publisher’s wife dies @ 58
The wife of the publisher of Newdawn Online, Mrs Desola Amoke Latifat Abatan, nee Adewunmi is dead. She passed on Tuesday, February 18 afternoon after a brief illness. She is…
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
Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, ₦830m, properties linked to Emefiele
Our reporter/ The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday ordered the permanent forfeiture of $4.7 million, ₦830 million, and multiple properties linked to the former governor of the Central…
Court orders conduct of Osun LG polls
Our reporter/ The Osun State High Court in Ilesa has ordered the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, (OSSIEC), to conduct elections for the vacant positions of chairmen and councillors in…
Nigeria worse off than during IBB’s era, says Peter Obi
Our reporter/ Nigeria is worse off today when compared to the late ’80s and early ’90s, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi,…
Cardinal says Pope Francis could resign if health worsens
Pope Francis could consider resigning if his health deteriorates, Italian Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi said in a radio interview on Thursday. “If he found himself in a situation where he was…
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.…
ALEX OTTI @60: A toast to good governance
By Kazie Uko Expectedly, the red carpets, the drums, the trumpets, and all the other instruments of celebration have been rolled out. Likewise, the air waves, the newspaper pages, and…
Against all odds, FirstBank eyes another decade of growth
In the first nine months of last year, the earnings per share (EPS) of FBNHoldings Plc, the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria Limited as well as its profit…
Newdawnngr Publisher’s wife dies @ 58
The wife of the publisher of Newdawn Online, Mrs Desola Amoke Latifat Abatan, nee Adewunmi is dead. She passed on Tuesday, February 18 afternoon after a brief illness. She is…
Chief Edwin Clark dies at 97
Our reporter/ Chief Edwin Clark, the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has died. Clark, 97, died on Monday. The death of the former Federal Commissioner for Information…
Tinubu, Obi, Afenifere others lead tributes for Pa Adebanjo
Tributes are still pouring in for elder statesman Ayodele Adebanjo following his death. President Bola Tinubu, politicians, governors, and the pan-Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere have all sent in their tributes…
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