Politics
Deregistration: ‘You are playing with fire’, ADC warns, says Justice Peter Lifu is a threat to democracy
ShareThe African Democratic Congress [ADC] on Monday warned in the strongest possible terms against any attempt to use the Judiciary as instrument to undermine democracy in the country. The warning…
Court orders INEC to deregister ADC, four other parties
ShareThe Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] to deregister ADC and four other political parties. The other political parties the court directed the…
Rotimi Amaechi emerges as Atiku’s running mate
ShareThe African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi as the running mate to its presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, for the 2027 general…
Again, court adjourns El-Rufai’s alleged corruption trial
ShareA Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State on Monday adjourned proceedings in the trial of a former governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, until June 24, 2026. The case,…
Economy
FG orders marketers to increase cooking gas imports to address nationwide shortfall
ShareThe Federal Government said it has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to intensify engagement with gas producers, marketers, and other stakeholders to boost importation of…
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…
News
FG begins mass trial of terrorism suspects
ShareThe Federal Government has begun the mass trial of suspected charged with alleged terrorism-related offences at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The trial, which usually takes place in Kainji,…
Obi mourns killing of Rt Gen Rabe in Bandits camp, says ‘Nigeria continue like this ‘
ShareNDC presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed shock and sadness over the death of General Rabe Abubakar who died while in the custody of bandits over the weekend. In a…
CISLAC demands declaration of national emergency on security
ShareThe Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the Federal Government to declare a national emergency on insecurity following the worsening wave of kidnappings, banditry, and violent attacks…
Katsina mourns death of Rtd Major General Rabe Abubakar in bandits captivity
ShareThe Katsina State Government on Saturday announced the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while being held captive by bandits. According to a statement issued by the Commissioner for…
Health
NCDC places emergency response on alert mode over Ebola
ShareHealth emergency preparedness expert and Deputy Director, Head of Department, Health Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Gbenga Joseph, says the…
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…
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
Why do kidnappers in Nigeria succeed in collecting ransom from their victims?
ShareBy P. Michael Based on my job, I learnt something special this week from Security Agents in Mali that we went on a rescue mission together. I don’t know if…
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 —…
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
Deregistration: ‘You are playing with fire’, ADC warns, says Justice Peter Lifu is a threat to democracy
ShareThe African Democratic Congress [ADC] on Monday warned in the strongest possible terms against any attempt to use the Judiciary as instrument to undermine democracy in the country. The warning…
Court orders INEC to deregister ADC, four other parties
ShareThe Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] to deregister ADC and four other political parties. The other political parties the court directed the…
Rotimi Amaechi emerges as Atiku’s running mate
ShareThe African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi as the running mate to its presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, for the 2027 general…
FG orders marketers to increase cooking gas imports to address nationwide shortfall
ShareThe Federal Government said it has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to intensify engagement with gas producers, marketers, and other stakeholders to boost importation 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…
Why do kidnappers in Nigeria succeed in collecting ransom from their victims?
ShareBy P. Michael Based on my job, I learnt something special this week from Security Agents in Mali that we went on a rescue mission together. I don’t know if…
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…
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…
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