Politics
No aspirant is Messiah; don’t drag Jesus into politics, CAN cautions politicians
ShareThe Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has cautioned political actors ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying no politician should be presented as the Messiah. “As the 2027 political season…
Nigeria at 66: Obi calls for honest reflection, says nation must confront poverty, insecurity
ShareThe presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to use the country’s 66th Independence anniversary to reflect honestly on the nation’s development trajectory…
2027: I will resign as minister if Tinubu loses in FCT, Rivers – Wike
ShareThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that he will resign as a minister if President Bola Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election in Abuja…
Atiku tells Tinubu to publicise signed health deal with U.S. rejected by Ghana over privacy, sovereignty concerns
ShareFormer Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has demanded the immediate publication of Nigeria’s health agreement with the United States, following President John Mahama’s disclosure…
Economy
NLC demands wage increase, petrol price cut, says workers on full scale survival crisis
ShareThe Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded an immediate reduction in the price of petrol, a nationwide wage award for workers and the commencement of negotiations for a new national…
Dangote to deliver $16bn East Africa refinery in 40 months
ShareOffers jobs to Lamu graduates, to train over 1,000 indigenes • Reserves 30% equity for East African countries • President Ruto projects 60,000 jobs, 1,000MW power • Lamu Governor condemns…
NNPC delivers ₦7.2 Trillion profit as production reaches multi-year highs
ShareNNPC Limited has announced audited results for the year ended 31 December 2025, following its Annual General Meeting and second Earnings Call with financial and business analysts. The results underline…
Dangote Refinery surpasses nameplate capacity, strengthens Nigeria’s energy security and export position
ShareDangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a significant operational milestone, recording an average capacity utilization of 105.21 percent in August 2026, according to data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream…
News
‘I couldn’t let everybody else die,’ says hero Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar
ShareSmit Machchhar, the hero Flydubai captain who fought off a savage attack by his copilot, kept fighting because he could not “let everybody else die,” he said in his first public…
Army says troops eliminated 16 terrorists, rescued 10 prospective NYSC members
ShareTroops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised 16 terrorists after repelling simultaneous attacks in Adamawa and rescued 10 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in Imo. An operational…
Aliko Dangote Foundation launches student share grant initiative to promote investment culture among young Nigerians
ShareAliko Dangote Foundation (“ADF”) has announced the launch of its Student Share Grant Initiative, a financial inclusion and investor education initiative designed to encourage a culture of saving, responsible investing…
FULL TEXT: President Tinubu’s 66th Independence Day Anniversary Speech
ShareThe president’s speech addressed several areas and where progress has been made. Here is the full text of his address to the country: FROM REFORM TO PROSPERITY: INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS…
Health
Ebola Alert: NCDC releases advisory, says Nigeria on ‘High Alert’
ShareThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has released a health advisory following the update on the ongoing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of…
DRC Ebola outbreak recorded 7,700 cases, 3,700 deaths – WHO
ShareThe World Health Organization (WHO) says the ongoing Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has recorded more than 7,700 cases and 3,700 deaths. Director,…
Sports
Road to the crown: Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League Final 8 set for Lagos
ShareThe road to the 2026 Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League title reaches its defining stage as the nation’s top eight teams converge on the Indoor Sports Hall of the National…
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…
Opinion | Editorial
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…
Fr Oluoma, Soludo and the Obidient Question
ShareBy Valentine Obienyem Fr Oluoma is one of those priests after my heart. I enjoy his deep sense of analysis, his intellectual confidence and, especially, his strong knowledge of exegesis.…
An Open Letter to Peter Obi: Control your supporters or lose the Presidency
ShareBy Kio Amachree Dear Mr Obi, I write this letter with sadness, because I have wanted to give you a fair chance. For the better part of four years I…
The things Peter Obi did as Governor of Anambra State
ShareWhy don’t I tell you about some things that His Excellency @PeterObi did as Governor of Anambra. I supported the Nigerian Governors Forum to put in place the world’s first…
Entertainment
Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84
ShareVeteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84. The actor’s death was announced in an Instagram post shared by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Wednesday, September…
Life
How terrorists chased me out of my own house, I am now homeless with my family – Rev. Isaac Omolehin
ShareRev. Isaac Omolehin, the founder of Word Assembly Ministries, Ilorin, has raised alarm that bandits threatened to attack his church camp at Idofian village, in Ifelodun Local Government Area of…
Interviews
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…
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…
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
‘I couldn’t let everybody else die,’ says hero Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar
ShareSmit Machchhar, the hero Flydubai captain who fought off a savage attack by his copilot, kept fighting because he could not “let everybody else die,” he said in his first public…
No aspirant is Messiah; don’t drag Jesus into politics, CAN cautions politicians
ShareThe Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has cautioned political actors ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying no politician should be presented as the Messiah. “As the 2027 political season…
Army says troops eliminated 16 terrorists, rescued 10 prospective NYSC members
ShareTroops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised 16 terrorists after repelling simultaneous attacks in Adamawa and rescued 10 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in Imo. An operational…
Aliko Dangote Foundation launches student share grant initiative to promote investment culture among young Nigerians
ShareAliko Dangote Foundation (“ADF”) has announced the launch of its Student Share Grant Initiative, a financial inclusion and investor education initiative designed to encourage a culture of saving, responsible investing…
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,…
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…
Fr Oluoma, Soludo and the Obidient Question
ShareBy Valentine Obienyem Fr Oluoma is one of those priests after my heart. I enjoy his deep sense of analysis, his intellectual confidence and, especially, his strong knowledge of exegesis.…
How terrorists chased me out of my own house, I am now homeless with my family – Rev. Isaac Omolehin
ShareRev. Isaac Omolehin, the founder of Word Assembly Ministries, Ilorin, has raised alarm that bandits threatened to attack his church camp at Idofian village, in Ifelodun Local Government Area of…
UN raises alarm over fate of 8.3m refugees due to ‘Severe’ funding cuts
ShareNearly 8.3 million refugees and other forcibly displaced people face losing vital assistance from UNHCR, the UN’s refugee agency warned Tuesday, as protection services crumble due to “severe” funding cuts. “UNHCR’s…
How my wife miraculously woke up after six months in coma – Akpabio
ShareSenate president Godswill Akpabio on Sunday disclosed that his wife, Uloma underwent a failed surgery and was declared 98 per cent dead while in a coma. According to the Senate…
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