Politics
Call 112’: APC spokesman’s boast backfires as emergency number fails to connect on live TV
ShareThe attempt by a spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Alwan Hassan to sell the achievements of the Tinubu administration to Nigerians backfired spectacularly on Tuesday on…
Parties demand prosecution of fraudulent INEC officials, audit of 1.6 million invalid voter register
ShareThe Conference of Nigeria Political Parties has demanded a forensic audit of the Independent National Electoral Commission and the criminal prosecution of its officials found culpable in the registration irregularities…
Nigeria cannot make progress while citizens live in fear, says Peter Obi
ShareThe presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Tuesday said that Nigeria cannot make meaningful progress while citizens continue to live in fear, calling for urgent…
INEC removes 1.6 million voter records, flags 54 employees for registration fraud, says Amupitan
ShareThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed 1,609,553 records from the national register of voters following irregularities uncovered during the 2025/2026 Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, while identifying 54…
Economy
Tinubu’s $500 million 2027 World Bank loan debt trap for new government – Atiku
ShareFormer Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the Tinubu administration’s pursuit of a proposed $500 million World Bank loan. He said President…
Open a FirstBank account digitally, anytime, anywhere
ShareBanking has evolved beyond the traditional branch experience, and FirstBank continues to make financial services more accessible through its seamless digital account opening platform. Whether you are a student opening…
Upgrade your gadget today, pay later with FirstEase
ShareNeed a new smartphone, laptop, tablet, or home appliance? With FirstEase, you can get the gadgets you need today and spread the cost over convenient repayment periods. Enjoy flexible financing,…
Zenith Bank deepens investment in Africa’s technology ecosystem
ShareNigeria’s Zenith Bank Plc has awarded ₦190 million to 13 winners across three innovation competitions at the sixth edition of its flagship technology event, Zenith Bank Tech Fair 2026: Future…
News
UNHCR: 64,000 Nigerians flee to Niger amid worsening insecurity under Tinubu’s govt
ShareThe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) says nearly 64,000 Nigerians have fled to the neighbouring Niger Republic since the beginning of 2026, as worsening insecurity in northern Nigeria…
Passenger removed from Abuja-Bound Flight after threatening his anger could ‘Burn Down’ aircraft
ShareAir Peace on Monday removed a passenger from flight P47866, bound for Abuja, after he threatened that his anger was capable of burning down the aircraft. According to a Twitter…
Petrol, food prices rise further as Iran war worsens El Niño impact globally — UN
ShareEl Niño disrupts global weather patterns, bringing heavy rain to some regions and drought to others, and spiking food and fuel prices, a situation worsened by the ongoing war in…
DisCos apologise to Nigerians over Power outages
ShareElectricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) on Monday apologised to Nigerians over persistent electricity shortages across the country, acknowledging the hardship caused by weeks of prolonged blackouts. Managing Director and Chief Executive…
Health
No new Ebola case in Nigeria, 28 contacts still under watch – NCDC
ShareThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it has recorded no new Ebola case since confirming the first imported infection on October 20, 2026, but 28 people…
Two suspected Ebola cases in Adamawa test negative, says NCDC
ShareThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says two suspected Ebola Virus Disease cases identified in Yola, Adamawa State, have tested negative following two rounds of laboratory testing.…
Sports
Nigeria’s Flamingos beat Japan to win First U-17 Women’s World Cup
ShareNigeria’s Flamingos on Saturday won their first FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup title after defeating Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final. The Flamingos became the first African team to win the…
Spanish police investigating after Tenerife striker ú dies after on-field collision
ShareSpanish police has reportedly opened investigation after second-division club CD Tenerife confirmed the death of striker Jesús de Miguel Alameda, 30, following a collision during a league match against FC…
Opinion | Editorial
Tinubu, Akintola, El-Rufai: Why the North cannot trust Southwest in 2027
ShareWhen Nasir El-Rufai stood before the world in June 2022 and declared that 12 out of 14 northern APC governors had agreed to cede presidential power to the South, he…
Abike Dabiri-Erewa’s diatribe on Rufai Oseni and journalists
ShareFred Chukwuelobe Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), is a former broadcaster and member of the House of Representatives. She is known to have shown…
Still on Umahi and Abakaliki Street
ShareValentine Obienyem Abakaliki Street is one of the most popular streets in Awka. This was long before it degenerated into a byword for prostitution. Once “Abakaliki Street” or an “Abakaliki…
Dave Umahi and incestuous reasoning
ShareBy Valentine Obienyem It is customary for some critics to argue conveniently that the movement known as the “Obidients” is wont to abuse anyone who does not support Mr Peter…
Entertainment
Nollywood actor, Francis Duru dies at 57
ShareFrancis Duru, one of the veteran actors of Nollywood, Nigerian field industry, has died at 57 following a brief illness. His family announced his death on his official Instagram page…
Life
Italy deports Pakistan Imam who defended marrying 9-year-old girls
ShareItalian authorities has deported 25-year-old Pakistani imam Ali Kashif after he was secretly filmed defending child marriage, saying that girls as young as nine could marry adult men under Islamic…
Interviews
Interview: Peter Obi reiterates commitment to one term Presidency
Share The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress [NDC], Peter Obi has reiterated his pledge not to seek re-election if he wins the 2027 presidential election. The NDC flagbearer…
Interview: Peter Obi speaks on 2027 election
ShareIf you did not listen to Mr. Peter Obi on Arise TV today, @Fred Chukwuelobe has patiently and masterfully broken down the encounter with the Anambra State former governor. He…
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
Call 112’: APC spokesman’s boast backfires as emergency number fails to connect on live TV
ShareThe attempt by a spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Alwan Hassan to sell the achievements of the Tinubu administration to Nigerians backfired spectacularly on Tuesday on…
Parties demand prosecution of fraudulent INEC officials, audit of 1.6 million invalid voter register
ShareThe Conference of Nigeria Political Parties has demanded a forensic audit of the Independent National Electoral Commission and the criminal prosecution of its officials found culpable in the registration irregularities…
UNHCR: 64,000 Nigerians flee to Niger amid worsening insecurity under Tinubu’s govt
ShareThe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) says nearly 64,000 Nigerians have fled to the neighbouring Niger Republic since the beginning of 2026, as worsening insecurity in northern Nigeria…
Nigeria cannot make progress while citizens live in fear, says Peter Obi
ShareThe presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Tuesday said that Nigeria cannot make meaningful progress while citizens continue to live in fear, calling for urgent…
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,…
Tinubu, Akintola, El-Rufai: Why the North cannot trust Southwest in 2027
ShareWhen Nasir El-Rufai stood before the world in June 2022 and declared that 12 out of 14 northern APC governors had agreed to cede presidential power to the South, he…
Abike Dabiri-Erewa’s diatribe on Rufai Oseni and journalists
ShareFred Chukwuelobe Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), is a former broadcaster and member of the House of Representatives. She is known to have shown…
Italy deports Pakistan Imam who defended marrying 9-year-old girls
ShareItalian authorities has deported 25-year-old Pakistani imam Ali Kashif after he was secretly filmed defending child marriage, saying that girls as young as nine could marry adult men under Islamic…
46-yr-old businessman commits suicide, leaves video message for family [Full Text]
ShareAkinbolusere Kayode, a 46-yr- old businessman committed suicide in Ondo Town, Ondo State on Thursday. The late Kayode took his life in his office near BOVAS Petrol Station in Igba…
AFP is championing integration of young designers – Design Week founder
ShareThe founder of Design Week Lagos, DWL Expo, Mrs Titi Ogufere has hailed Julius Berger’s furniture production subsidiary, AFP for leading in the integration of young furniture designers into its…
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