US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
The top court in the US has ruled against US President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, which went into effect last year. The Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s tariffs in a…
Politics
SSS to arraign El-Rufai on Wednesday for cybercrime, national security breach
The State Security Service will on Wednesday, arraign former Governor Nasir El-Rufai for cybercrime and breach of national security. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court fixed the date…
Rivers Assembly halts impeachment proceedings against Fubara, deputy
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday halted impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The decision was reached plenary after the impeachment process became…
ICPC confirm El-Rufai is in their custody
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is in its custody in connection with an ongoing investigation. ICPC’s Head…
Tinubu rushes to sign disputed electoral bill into law
President Bola Tinubu has signed the highy controversial electoral amendment bill into law. Tinubu made the disclosure via a statement on Wednesday night hours after the APC led national assembly…
Economy
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
The top court in the US has ruled against US President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, which went into effect last year. The Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s tariffs in a…
PENGASSAN faults executive order on oil revenue, says Tinubu ill-advised
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has faulted the Executive Order signed by President Bola Tinubu, targeted at promoting gas production in Nigeria. Tinubu signed…
Nigeria’s debt to World bank climbs to $18.7bn under Tinubu
Nigeria’s debt to the International Development Association( World bank) has climbed to $18.7 billion, rising by $1.9 billion in one year. The country is now the third-largest borrower in the…
Cardoso tasks Central Banks, DFIs on Africa’s growth
Cairo-The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has stated that Africa must grow, industrialise, create jobs, expand opportunities, and lift millions out of poverty, while also…
News
Police confirm Lakurawa bandits killed 33 in Kebbi attack
The police command in Kebbi has confirmed the killing of 33 people following an attack by bandits on Bui district in Arewa LGA. Its spokesman, Bashir Usman, said in a statement on…
Owo Church Attack: Court admits confessional statements, forensic report as DSS closes case
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has admitted additional confessional statements and a Digital Forensic Examination Report against five defendants standing trial for their alleged involvement in…
Nuhu Ribadu accused of unlawfully detaining woman for months over recording alleged ‘romantic video call’ with Tinubu – Report
Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, has been accused of orchestrating the arrest and detention of a young woman identified as Maryam Bukar, who was reportedly detained…
Gunmen abduct, kill traditional ruler in Ondo
Gunmen have abducted and killed a traditional ruler, Oba Kehinde Jacob Falodun, of Alagamo of Agamo community, in Akure North Local Government Area of the State. Police authorities in Ondo…
Health
Bananas vs. Apples: Which fruit is better for your blood sugar?
Everyone loves apples and bananas, so we put them head-to-head to determine which fruit is best for blood sugar control. Key Points Apples and bananas have a nearly equal effect…
No order from FG to halt sachet alcohol ban, says NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday dismissed reports claiming it was ordered by the federal government to halt enforcement against sachet alcohol. NAFDAC…
Sports
Obi congratulates Seattle Seahawks, says Nigeria will lead, excel leadership is executed effectively
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has congratulated the Seattle Seahawks on their well-deserved victory on Sunday night. He also said the New England Patriots…
Anthony Joshua breaks silence after car crash
Anthony Joshua, on Thursday, broke weeks of public silence and spoke on camera for the first time since a car crash that killed two of the former world heavyweight champion’s…
Opinion | Editorial
Watchdog and the death row metaphor
By Segun Adediran The architecture of death row is not built of stone and steel, but of stagnant time. To be on death row is to live in the "After"—dead,…
UCTH and Tribalism: The red line Nigeria must not cross
By Osita Chidoka The ongoing dispute over the rejection of newly posted House Officers at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital represents a dangerous trend that, if left unchallenged, threatens…
Why systematic expansion of Fulani militia violence across Nigeria demands action now
By Stephen Kefas Having researched and investigated rigorously the Fulani ethnic militia activities in Nigeria, I remember telling an editor two years ago that the militants were planning to expand…
Dedication of Nnewi Cathedral and the Impatient Bishop Okoye
By Valentine Obienyem January 14 was a particularly memorable day for the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, marking the dedication of their cathedral, Our Lady of Assumption. The occasion was attended…
Entertainment
Grammys 2026: Tyla beats Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr to Best African Music Performance
South African singer Tyla Laura Seethal, popularly known as Tyla, has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, edging Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Davido, and…
Life
Alleged Sexual Assault: TikToker Mirabel in ICU, investigations ongoing – Police
The Ogun State Police Command says that a TikToker identified as Mirabel is in an intensive care unit (ICU) as investigations continue into her allegations of sexual assault. The command’s…
Interviews
NMA says nationwide shutdown of health sector imminent
On 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
There 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
Vice 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
The 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
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
The top court in the US has ruled against US President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, which went into effect last year. The Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s tariffs in a…
Police confirm Lakurawa bandits killed 33 in Kebbi attack
The police command in Kebbi has confirmed the killing of 33 people following an attack by bandits on Bui district in Arewa LGA. Its spokesman, Bashir Usman, said in a statement on…
PENGASSAN faults executive order on oil revenue, says Tinubu ill-advised
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has faulted the Executive Order signed by President Bola Tinubu, targeted at promoting gas production in Nigeria. Tinubu signed…
SSS to arraign El-Rufai on Wednesday for cybercrime, national security breach
The State Security Service will on Wednesday, arraign former Governor Nasir El-Rufai for cybercrime and breach of national security. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court fixed the date…
WebTV
Vidoe: Tinubu stumbles, falls during reception parade in Turkey
President 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
A 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
The 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…
Video: Cities thrown into darkness as electricity workers shut down transmission stations
By our reporter| Cities across the country were on Wednesday thrown into darkness as electricity workers shut down major power stations due to the ongoing nationwide strike. The National Union…
Watchdog and the death row metaphor
By Segun Adediran The architecture of death row is not built of stone and steel, but of stagnant time. To be on death row is to live in the "After"—dead,…
UCTH and Tribalism: The red line Nigeria must not cross
By Osita Chidoka The ongoing dispute over the rejection of newly posted House Officers at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital represents a dangerous trend that, if left unchallenged, threatens…
Alleged Sexual Assault: TikToker Mirabel in ICU, investigations ongoing – Police
The Ogun State Police Command says that a TikToker identified as Mirabel is in an intensive care unit (ICU) as investigations continue into her allegations of sexual assault. The command’s…
International Women’s Day 2026: Julius Berger set to uplift women
Leading engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC is set to uplift women in celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026. The Day is…
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84
Veteran US civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of the nation’s most influential Black voices, died peacefully Tuesday morning, his family said in a statement. He was 84. Jackson,…
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