Politics
Tinubu tells terrorists, Bandits, Kidnappers to ‘Surrender now or face full force of the state’
SharePresident Bola Tinubu on Friday issued one of his strongest warnings yet to bandits, kidnappers and sponsors of terrorism, declaring that those who continue to threaten Nigeria’s peace and security…
Senate condemns Oshiomhole’s comments on NNPCL, Lawmaker digs in
ShareThe Senate on Thursday formally condemned and dissociated itself from comments attributed to Senator Adams Oshiomhole describing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as ‘a bunch of criminals and…
House of representatives passes state police bill
ShareIn a landmark move aimed at addressing Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, the House of Representatives has approved the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police. The bill was…
N5bn Law Suit: Kenneth Okonkwo and his gossip partner disagree on Peter Obi
ShareThe Nigeria Democratic Congress, [NDC], House of Representatives aspirant for Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, Obunike Ohaegbu, aka Nwa Miss, during the week denied claims that connect…
Economy
IMF warns Nigeria against $5bn borrowing plan with UAE bank, says deal carries risks
ShareThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday cautioned Nigeria over its plan to borrow up to $5 billion through a derivatives agreement with First Abu Dhabi Bank of the United…
Julius Berger records strong growth ahead 56th AGM
ShareJulius Berger Nigeria PLC has reported strong financial performance for the 2025 financial year, as the construction giant prepares to hold its 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 18,…
COAS tasks banking sector on counter-terrorism financing, secures UBA housing partnership for troops
ShareThe Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called on Nigeria’s banking sector to strengthen efforts at disrupting terrorism financing and other illicit financial flows that threaten…
FG clears over N700bn to local contractors
ShareThe Federal Ministry of Finance said it has approved payments to more than 1,240 contractors, providing immediate liquidity support to businesses across the country and reinforcing the Federal Government’s commitment…
News
Tinubu commissions Arterial Road N5, Abuja, commends Julius Berger’s world-class delivery
ShareThe company never takes assignments lightly – Wike President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria’s leading engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC is a world-class firm that does…
Aircraft in Asaba incident linked to Dunamis church as FG arrests ‘overage pilot’ – Report
ShareThe private aircraft that landed on a road in Ogwashi-Uku area near Asaba, Delta state, on Wednesday is owned by Dunamis International Gospel Centre, TheCable understands. According to TheCable, the Nigeria Civil…
Kogi police command confirms death of high-value bandit leader Ibrahim Baccujo
ShareKogi State Police Command has confirmed the death of a notorious and high-profile bandit leader, IBRAHIM BACCUJO, who was among criminal elements involved in the failed operation targeting WAEC candidates…
Nigerian Army explains action taken at unauthorised incursion of Cameroon military in Cross River State
ShareThe 82 Division Nigerian Army has reacted to concerns arising from the unauthorised incursion of personnel of the Cameroonian Armed Forces into Danare Community in Boki Local Government Area of…
Health
Obi consults U.S. Health Experts, reaffirms commitment to universal healthcare in Nigeria
SharePresidential candidate of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), Peter Obi, has reiterated his commitment to improving Nigeria’s healthcare system through expanded health insurance coverage, stronger primary healthcare services, and increased…
WHO announces first confirmed Ebola recovery in DRC outbreak
ShareThe World Health Organization on Friday announced the first recovery of a confirmed Ebola patient in the outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “The DRC has said that…
Sports
Three players sent off as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
ShareThree players were sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeated South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium. South Africa finished with nine men, while…
World Cup: Africa’s best referee denied entry to US, sent back after landing in Miami
ShareA Somali referee acclaimed as the best in Africa has reportedly been denied entry to the United States and sent on a flight back to Istanbul, Turkey upon arrival at…
Opinion | Editorial
Owa-Onire: A ghost town and one man left behind
ShareFollowing bandits attacks and abduction communities bordering Kwara South forest belts have emptied and are basically what has been described as Ghost Town by many. The sad state of the…
From Horseback to Golf Cart: How Kebbi’s new nobility announced its divorce from reality
ShareBy Bello Abdullahi The Kebbi State Government recently bought an 6-seater luxury golf cart. In a state where children forget the taste of eggs. In a state where roads have…
OPEN Letter to the White House
ShareBy Kio Amachree Mr. President, Two hundred and fifty million Nigerians are watching. They are watching to see if the United States of America will do the right thing —…
When the Americans open their files on Their Own, they cannot shut Them on Tinubu
ShareBy Kio Amachree There is a moment when the architecture of impunity collapses — not all at once, but in the unmistakable way that ancient walls fall: first a crack,…
Entertainment
Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo dies of kidney cancer at 40
ShareNollywood Actor, Alexx Ekubo has died. He reportedly died from kidney cancer on May 12, 2026, at the age of 40. His colleague, Godwin Nnadiekwe, in a post on Instagram…
Life
Anambra vows to get justice for teenager allegedly defiled by eight men
ShareThe Anambra State Government has vowed to get justice for a 16-year old girl (name withheld) over alleged sexual molestation by eight men including her guardian. The incident occurred in…
Interviews
NMA says nationwide shutdown of health sector imminent
ShareOn July 2, the Nigerian Medical Association issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet its demands to avert industrial action in the health sector. In this interview…
Ex-NAF Group Captain faults amnesty for Boko Haram fighters
ShareThere are two caveats in carrying out an amnesty programme. First, it should be at the end of the conflict, secondly, it should not be a blanket amnesty. Probably, this…
Photo Diary
Ghana’s ruling party candidate Bawumia concedes election to opposition’s Mahama
ShareVice 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
ShareThe 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 tells terrorists, Bandits, Kidnappers to ‘Surrender now or face full force of the state’
SharePresident Bola Tinubu on Friday issued one of his strongest warnings yet to bandits, kidnappers and sponsors of terrorism, declaring that those who continue to threaten Nigeria’s peace and security…
Aircraft in Asaba incident linked to Dunamis church as FG arrests ‘overage pilot’ – Report
ShareThe private aircraft that landed on a road in Ogwashi-Uku area near Asaba, Delta state, on Wednesday is owned by Dunamis International Gospel Centre, TheCable understands. According to TheCable, the Nigeria Civil…
Kogi police command confirms death of high-value bandit leader Ibrahim Baccujo
ShareKogi State Police Command has confirmed the death of a notorious and high-profile bandit leader, IBRAHIM BACCUJO, who was among criminal elements involved in the failed operation targeting WAEC candidates…
Nigerian Army explains action taken at unauthorised incursion of Cameroon military in Cross River State
ShareThe 82 Division Nigerian Army has reacted to concerns arising from the unauthorised incursion of personnel of the Cameroonian Armed Forces into Danare Community in Boki Local Government Area of…
WebTV
Video: NDLEA uncovers N480bn methamphetamine laboratory in Ogun forest, arrest three Mexicans
ShareThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency [NDLEA] has discovered the biggest ever clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in a forest in Ogun State, South West Nigeria. In a video shared via his…
Vidoe: Tinubu stumbles, falls during reception parade in Turkey
SharePresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu stumbled and fell on Wednesday during an official reception parade in Turkey, a moment that was captured on video and widely circulated on social media. The…
Video: How Tinubu threatened Fubara, imposed resolution on him – ex-Rivers commissioner
ShareA 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
ShareThe 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…
Owa-Onire: A ghost town and one man left behind
ShareFollowing bandits attacks and abduction communities bordering Kwara South forest belts have emptied and are basically what has been described as Ghost Town by many. The sad state of the…
From Horseback to Golf Cart: How Kebbi’s new nobility announced its divorce from reality
ShareBy Bello Abdullahi The Kebbi State Government recently bought an 6-seater luxury golf cart. In a state where children forget the taste of eggs. In a state where roads have…
Anambra vows to get justice for teenager allegedly defiled by eight men
ShareThe Anambra State Government has vowed to get justice for a 16-year old girl (name withheld) over alleged sexual molestation by eight men including her guardian. The incident occurred in…
Pope Leo apologises for Church’s historic role in slavery
Share-Pope Leo says Church was slow to condemn slavery -Clearest apology yet for Church role -Calls the legacy “a wound in Christian memory” Pope Leo on Monday issued the clearest…
Document shows 287 Nigerians in U.S. prisons for fraud, drug trafficking, burglary, sex crimes – Report
ShareAt least 287 Nigerians are languishing in U.S. prisons for crimes ranging from drug trafficking, theft, romance scam, wire fraud and sex offences. Data exclusively obtained by The Gazette showed…
Alabingo offers headline, breaking and authentic news about politics, economy, views, health, entertainment, sports, life, and editorial