Politics
In Letter to Tinubu, Trump lauds Nigerian President’s decisive leadership against terrorists, says Presidency
ShareU.S. President Donald Trump has commended Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his strong leadership in combating terrorism, particularly violence affecting Christian communities, according to a statement from the Nigerian…
Five south-east governors resolve to back Tinubu’s re-election, says Uzodimma
ShareImo State Governor and Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has disclosed that the five governors of the South-East have resolved to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in…
PFIPC Scandal: Reps invite foreign affairs minister, NSA for investigative session
ShareThe House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the circumstances surrounding the ‘Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC)’ on Tuesday invited the Foreign Affairs Minister and the National Security Adviser…
Tinubu appoints Fayose as REA Chairman, 25 others to federal roles
SharePresident Bola Tinubu on Monday approved the appointment of 26 officials into the boards and leadership of 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, with former Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose…
Economy
Dangote refinery completes landmark $2.5 billion private equity placement
ShareDangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has successfully completed a landmark Private Equity Placement that raised approximately US$2.5 billion in new equity, following a highly successful offering. The transaction,…
Dangote resumes naira petrol sales, hikes price by N140
ShareThe Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed the sale of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, in naira, ending its brief dollar-denominated pricing regime, while increasing its ex-depot price by N140…
Nigeria’s economy resilient to external shocks – Cardoso
ShareThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has expressed confidence in the country’s economy, saying it has continued to demonstrate strong resilience in the face of external pressures. CBN Governor, Olayemi…
NUPRC awards Nigeria’s lucrative oil block to Dutchford, owned by Ms Bola Olatimbo Ayinde [Full List]
ShareThe Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has declared Dutchford Exploration and Production Company Limited—owned by Olatimbo Ayinde, President Bola Tinubu’s alleged girlfriend, as one of the winning bidders for the…
News
Tinubu approves approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisions
SharePresident Tinubu has approved the expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisions. The President also approved the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel for the army. Here is the full list…
Court sentences suspects in Oriire abduction to life imprisonment
ShareThe Federal High Court, Abuja, has sentenced three suspects in the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State to life imprisonment. According to the…
ICPC uncovers nearly 600 ghost police officers in NPF
ShareICPC chairman Musa Aliyu said an investigation into payroll fraud in Nigeria’s public service uncovered a total of 908 ghost workers across MDAs. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related…
Why reps stepped down bill to ban unbranded, unfortified edible oils
ShareThe House of Representatives has stepped down a bill seeking to ban the production, importation, distribution and sale of unbranded and unfortified edible oils in Nigeria. The decision followed a…
Health
NAFDAC blacklists Onifam laboratories, MD, directors over regulatory violations
ShareThe National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has blacklisted Onifam Laboratories Ltd over regulatory violations. In a statement on Monday, NAFDAC Director-General and Chief Executive Officer,…
Umahi bows to public pressure, ask police to conduct autopsy on nurse who died at his residence
ShareDavid Umahi, minister of works, following pressure from Nigerians on Thursday formally requested the Ebonyi police command to conduct an autopsy on Mary Habila, the nurse who died at his…
Sports
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bid to host AFCON 2032
ShareMali, Niger and Burkina Faso — three countries led by military governments — are bidding to jointly host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations. The Malian Football Federation said in…
Spain beat Argentina to win second World Cup
Share Ferran Torres’ 106th-minute strike on Sunday night guaranteed victory for Luis de la Fuente’s led Spanish side in the final of 2026 World Cup. They have a second World…
Opinion | Editorial
Fr. Okoli, Amadioha, Wike and Obi: Redeeming the Irredeemable
ShareValentine Obienyem One of our brothers recently added Amadioha to his name. The full name avoided any English name. He reminds us of Joseph-Désiré Mobutu, who abandoned his Christian name…
Umahi against Obi
ShareValentine Obienyem There are evidently several factions within the opposition calling for Peter Obi’s political head. They differ in methods, intensity, and motivation, but they share a common objective: to…
Akara, corn and kulikuli: The First Lady was right
ShareBy Val Obienyen I listened to the video of the First Lady encouraging Nigerian women to take up frying akara, roasting corn, and producing and selling kulikuli as a way…
Why Obi called for Tinubu’s resignation
ShareBy Val Obienyem —for the enthronement of responsible leadership and accountability The innocuous call by the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on President Bola Ahmed…
Entertainment
Burna Boy ranked as Africa’s best-selling artiste with 14.46 million equivalent album units
ShareChartmasters, a global music data platform, has ranked Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy as Africa’s best-selling artiste for recording 14.46 million equivalent album units (EAS). Nigerian music news platform, The Debut…
Life
Father uses hot iron to burn 10-year-old daughter’s private parts for bedwetting
ShareThe police command in Ondo says it has arrested a man, Amos Paul, of Unaun, Upenme in Owo council area, for allegedly brutalising his 10-year-old daughter. Abayomi Jimoh, the spokesperson…
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 approves approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisions
SharePresident Tinubu has approved the expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisions. The President also approved the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel for the army. Here is the full list…
WATCH: No casualties recorded as Enugu Air aircraft crash-Lands in Benin
ShareAbout 68 passengers narrowly escaped death on Thursday after an Enugu Air aircraft crash-landed at the Benin Airport in Edo State. The aircraft, with registration number 5N-ENR, was said to…
Dangote refinery completes landmark $2.5 billion private equity placement
ShareDangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has successfully completed a landmark Private Equity Placement that raised approximately US$2.5 billion in new equity, following a highly successful offering. The transaction,…
Court sentences suspects in Oriire abduction to life imprisonment
ShareThe Federal High Court, Abuja, has sentenced three suspects in the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State to life imprisonment. According to the…
WebTV
WATCH: No casualties recorded as Enugu Air aircraft crash-Lands in Benin
ShareAbout 68 passengers narrowly escaped death on Thursday after an Enugu Air aircraft crash-landed at the Benin Airport in Edo State. The aircraft, with registration number 5N-ENR, was said to…
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,…
Fr. Okoli, Amadioha, Wike and Obi: Redeeming the Irredeemable
ShareValentine Obienyem One of our brothers recently added Amadioha to his name. The full name avoided any English name. He reminds us of Joseph-Désiré Mobutu, who abandoned his Christian name…
Umahi against Obi
ShareValentine Obienyem There are evidently several factions within the opposition calling for Peter Obi’s political head. They differ in methods, intensity, and motivation, but they share a common objective: to…
Father uses hot iron to burn 10-year-old daughter’s private parts for bedwetting
ShareThe police command in Ondo says it has arrested a man, Amos Paul, of Unaun, Upenme in Owo council area, for allegedly brutalising his 10-year-old daughter. Abayomi Jimoh, the spokesperson…
Mary Habila’s burial canceled, parents refused access to her remains after a week in Ebonyi state
ShareThe burial of Mary Habila, the nurse who died under suspicious circumstances at the country house of David Umahi, the minister of works has been postponed indefinitely by her family.…
Nigerian Catholic priest ‘commits suicide’ after battling deportation from US – Report
ShareA 54-year-old Catholic priest from Nigeria, Benjamin Madu has reportedly committed suicide in North Shore Massachusetts, United States. Madu was found dead at his residence on July 2, 2026, days…
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