Politics
Tinubu directs EFCC to unfreeze Osun state govt account
ShareSTATEHOUSE STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU DIRECTS EFCC TO VACATE THE COURT ORDER FREEZING OSUN GOVERNMENT ACCOUNT It has come to my notice that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) obtained…
Osun Frozen Bank Accounts: ADC, NDC accuse Tinubu of ‘political terrorism’
ShareThe African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have slammed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for freezing Osun government’s bank accounts, alleging that the political…
Tinubu backs down, willing to forge stronger partnership with Catholic Church
ShareThe Tinubu administration on Wednesday declared its willingness to forge stronger partnership with Catholic Bishops, other stakeholders to tackle national challenges. Secretary to the government of the federation, George Akume…
Obi faults attacks on Catholic Bishops, says govt has declared war on truth
ShareThe Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ( NDC) in the 2027, Mr. Peter Obi, has criticised what he described as growing intolerance of dissent by the Federal Government,…
Economy
Dangote refinery drops PMS to ₦1,165/Litre, diesel to ₦1,570/Litre
Share Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel), effective Thursday 6th of August, thereby reaffirming its commitment…
Dangote, Canada’s Prime Minister discuss investment partnerships
SharePresident and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has held discussions with Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, on opportunities to strengthen investment partnerships and deepen economic cooperation between…
Court freezes WEMPCO accounts as executives face jail over ₦61.45 billion UBA debt
ShareThe Lagos Division of the Federal High Court has ordered the freezing of accounts linked to Western Metal Products Company (WEMPCO) Limited across 27 commercial banks and fintech firms over…
Embrace AI or be left behind, World Bank warns developing countries
ShareThe World Bank on Tuesday called on developing countries to embrace artificial intelligence technology tools to deliver better governance outcomes, warning that they risked being left behind if they failed…
News
Military put bounty on head of Abu Musa Al-Mangawi Baa Shuwa, ISWAP most wanted terrorist in Lake Chad
ShareOperation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded another significant breakthrough following recent successful offensive operations against ISWAP/ISIS terrorists in the Lake Chad region of Northern Borno State. During the operations, troops…
Why we froze Osun State government account – EFCC
ShareFollowing nationwide condemnation of its decision to freeze Osun State government account ahead of the governorship election scheduled for August 15th, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has explained the…
PFN rejects restriction on bus preaching, vows ‘to obey God rather than man’
ShareThe Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has vowed to resist any attempt to stop Christians from preaching in commercial buses, insisting that believers would continue evangelising even if such a…
PFIPC Probe: I paid Adeyemi ₦400m for contract facilitation, Biz man tells panel
ShareA businessman, Gbenga Collins, has told the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the alleged establishment and operations of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) that he paid…
Health
NMCN Registrar praises Obi’s vision as Millennium College graduates 116 pioneer students
ShareThe Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), Dr Ndagi Alhassan, has commended former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria…
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,…
Sports
FIFA scraps controversial $20 billion World Cup investment plan
ShareFIFA’s proposed plan to sell private stakes in upcoming World Cup tournaments that sparked backlash from fans and soccer associations around the world has been scrapped, FIFA president Gianni Infantino…
Court of Arbitration schedule hearing on who won 2025 AFCON
ShareThe Court of Arbitration for Sport has scheduled a hearing to decide on who won the 2025 AFCON title. It will take place on October 8 between the Senegalese Football…
Opinion | Editorial
CBCN, Onaiyekan, and the Way We Are
ShareBy Valentine Obienyem If Mr. Peter Obi speaks, it is understandable that a group of thugs always comes after him. Members of that group are characters like Festus, Daniel Bwala,…
The Blank Spaces: What INEC’S own publication tells us about the man in Aso Rock
ShareBy Kio Amachree On the first of August 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission did something quietly devastating. In compliance with Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act, it published the…
The unfolding tragedy of Yusuf Datti Ahmed
ShareBy Valentine Obienyen When Mr. Peter Obi chose Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as his running mate in the 2023 presidential election, many Nigerians welcomed the decision with enthusiasm. We were…
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…
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
How we killed Unijos student – Suspects
ShareThe four arrested suspects linked to the killing of Ibrahim Mabaye, a Political Science Student of University of Jos, have narrated how they killed their fellow student over alleged phone…
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 directs EFCC to unfreeze Osun state govt account
ShareSTATEHOUSE STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU DIRECTS EFCC TO VACATE THE COURT ORDER FREEZING OSUN GOVERNMENT ACCOUNT It has come to my notice that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) obtained…
Osun Frozen Bank Accounts: ADC, NDC accuse Tinubu of ‘political terrorism’
ShareThe African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have slammed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for freezing Osun government’s bank accounts, alleging that the political…
Military put bounty on head of Abu Musa Al-Mangawi Baa Shuwa, ISWAP most wanted terrorist in Lake Chad
ShareOperation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded another significant breakthrough following recent successful offensive operations against ISWAP/ISIS terrorists in the Lake Chad region of Northern Borno State. During the operations, troops…
Dangote, Canada’s Prime Minister discuss investment partnerships
SharePresident and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has held discussions with Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, on opportunities to strengthen investment partnerships and deepen economic cooperation between…
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,…
CBCN, Onaiyekan, and the Way We Are
ShareBy Valentine Obienyem If Mr. Peter Obi speaks, it is understandable that a group of thugs always comes after him. Members of that group are characters like Festus, Daniel Bwala,…
The Blank Spaces: What INEC’S own publication tells us about the man in Aso Rock
ShareBy Kio Amachree On the first of August 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission did something quietly devastating. In compliance with Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act, it published the…
How we killed Unijos student – Suspects
ShareThe four arrested suspects linked to the killing of Ibrahim Mabaye, a Political Science Student of University of Jos, have narrated how they killed their fellow student over alleged phone…
SOKAPU sues Umahi over Mary Habila’s death, seeks autopsy
ShareThe Incorporated Trustees of the Southern Kaduna Peoples’ United Associations (SOKAPU) has sued David Umahi, minister of works, over the death of Mary Habila, the nurse who died at his residence.…
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…
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