Politics
Confront your past, it’s embarrassing to hide behind US court, Obi tells Tinubu
ShareThe presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi on Monday called on President Bola Tinubu to confront questions about his past rather than seek to withhold records…
Tinubu on European vacation while Nigerians are struggling to feed, battling higher fuel costs – Atiku
Share“The President is constitutionally entitled to annual leave. But leadership also has optics, timing and responsibility,” Atiku said. Former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC),…
NDC accuses INEC of replacing candidates with ‘strange names’
ShareThe Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, on Sunday accused the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of removing some of its nominated candidates from the commission’s list and replacing them with names…
Peter Obi celebrates elder brother at 75, hails his integrity
ShareThe presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has celebrated his eldest brother, Dominic Ositadimma Obi, on his 75th birthday, describing him as an exemplary human being…
Economy
Nigeria’s July remittances hits $947m, nears CBN $1bln monthly target
ShareThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that Nigeria recorded US$947 million in remittance inflows through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in July 2026, the highest monthly inflow ever…
Julius Berger targets new deals, strategic partnerships at Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2026
ShareJulius Berger Nigeria Plc is set to leverage its participation at Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2026 to explore new business opportunities, strengthen strategic partnerships and showcase its industry-leading engineering and…
Dangote Refinery to stop fuel sales to importers over adulteration concerns
ShareThe Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals is considering restricting sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to major marketers who continue to import petrol into Nigeria, amid concerns over product quality,…
Dangote refinery says rising fuel imports are forcing greater export focus despite strong local supply capacity
Share The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has expressed concern over the continued issuance of petroleum product import licences despite the refinery’s proven capacity to meet and…
News
Presidency confirms rescue of abducted NYSC members in Kogi
SharePresident Bola Tinubu says that the 15 abducted members of the National Youth Service Corps and others have been rescued from their captors in Kogi Stat Tinubu, who disclosed this…
FBI court submissions confirms Tinubu was subject of criminal investigation on US drug case
ShareThe Federal Bureau of the [FBI] has in a sworn declaration submitted to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on August 28, 2026, has officially acknowledged…
Nigeria has become hub for South American drug cartels under Tinubu – US Congressman – Report
ShareUnited States Congressman Ronny Jackson says Nigeria has become a new hub for South American drug traffickers. He made the remark in a private talk with Von Batten Montague York…
NDLEA arrests cross-border kingpin, intercepts N6.2bn ‘jihadi drug’, opioids at Lagos airport
ShareThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted consignments of captagon, popularly known as the ‘Jihadi drug’, and millions of opioid tablets worth more than N6.2 billion at the…
Health
How doctors unlawfully removed kidneys of over 10 youths – VDM’s lawyer
ShareThe lawyer to social media influencer VeryDarkMan, Marshall Abubakar, has alleged that vulnerable young Nigerians are being lured into illegal kidney harvesting schemes by medical practitioners and their agents under…
Canada announces recruitment of nurses, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists from Nigeria, other nations
ShareCanadian authorities have announced the recruitment of nurse practitioners, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists and social workers from Nigeria and other parts of the world. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), on…
Sports
Ibrahim Gusau confirms his resignation as NFF president
ShareIbrahim Gusau has confirmed his resignation as the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). He officially announced his resignation at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. “After consultation…
FIFA rolls out punishment on Argentina FA, players after World Cup final fracas
ShareThe Argentinian Football Association (AFA) has been fined USD 321,000 for breaches during the World Cup Final. Leandro Parades is given a ten-game ban. And the AFA has been ordered to…
Opinion | Editorial
Nigeria’s insecurity is not beyond us, we have normalised failure
ShareBy Ahmad Salkida I have followed Nigeria’s insecurity more closely than many Nigerians. I come from a state devastated by insurgency. I have built much of my career reporting conflict,…
Nigeria cannot afford another four years of Bola Tinubu
ShareThe presidency is not a throne — and Nigeria does not belong to one man By Kio Amachree Why Bola Ahmed Tinubu believes Nigeria owes him another term as president…
Death revisited as Bishop Ezeokafor buries three priests
ShareBy Valentine Obienyem At the most recent burials of priests that I have attended, the homily was delivered by one of the deceased priests’ classmates. This is often done on…
The FBI Files on Gilbert Chagoury: Why is a man with this record so close to Nigeria’s Presidency?
ShareBy Kio Amachree Gilbert Chagoury is not merely another businessman winning government work. He is one of the most powerful unelected figures surrounding Bola Tinubu—and his documented history should alarm…
Entertainment
World remembers Dolly Parton’s life and legacy after family confirms cause of death
Share-Fans from prime ministers to pop stars send messages -Everyone related to her songs, says Australian tribute act -Politicians praise her work with literacy and health -‘Her voice shone like…
Life
World mourns as Dolly Parton, music icon dies aged 80
ShareIconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on her social media. “Sadness lies with us, not with Dolly,” Parton’s nephew Brian Seaver…
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
Presidency confirms rescue of abducted NYSC members in Kogi
SharePresident Bola Tinubu says that the 15 abducted members of the National Youth Service Corps and others have been rescued from their captors in Kogi Stat Tinubu, who disclosed this…
FBI court submissions confirms Tinubu was subject of criminal investigation on US drug case
ShareThe Federal Bureau of the [FBI] has in a sworn declaration submitted to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on August 28, 2026, has officially acknowledged…
Confront your past, it’s embarrassing to hide behind US court, Obi tells Tinubu
ShareThe presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi on Monday called on President Bola Tinubu to confront questions about his past rather than seek to withhold records…
Nigeria’s July remittances hits $947m, nears CBN $1bln monthly target
ShareThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that Nigeria recorded US$947 million in remittance inflows through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in July 2026, the highest monthly inflow ever…
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,…
Nigeria’s insecurity is not beyond us, we have normalised failure
ShareBy Ahmad Salkida I have followed Nigeria’s insecurity more closely than many Nigerians. I come from a state devastated by insurgency. I have built much of my career reporting conflict,…
Nigeria cannot afford another four years of Bola Tinubu
ShareThe presidency is not a throne — and Nigeria does not belong to one man By Kio Amachree Why Bola Ahmed Tinubu believes Nigeria owes him another term as president…
World mourns as Dolly Parton, music icon dies aged 80
ShareIconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on her social media. “Sadness lies with us, not with Dolly,” Parton’s nephew Brian Seaver…
Veteran Nollywood actor Ogogo dies at 66
ShareVeteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and screenwriter, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after a battle with stage-four cancer. Hassan died on Sunday, August…
Law school commence investigation on death of student who fell from hostel rooftop
ShareThe management of the Nigerian Law School says it has commenced an investigation after Faith Alayande, a 23-year-old student, was pronounced dead following a rooftop fall at the Lagos campus…
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