Politics
2027: We have commenced consultations with NDC, PRP, others – Kwankwaso
Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement has said that no final decision has been taken regarding his political future or that of his political associates. In…
Kwankwasiyya movement confirms Obi, Kwankwaso will join NDC next week – Report
The Kwankwasiyya movement has confirmed that Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso will defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) next week. According to TheCable, Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson of…
Peter Obi marks Workers’ Day, laments declining value of labour in Nigeria
A presidential hopeful of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has paid tribute to workers across the world, with a special focus on Nigerian workers, describing them as the…
INEC updates website, restores David Mark-led ADC leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) updated its website on Thursday night and listed David Mark as the national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The electoral body also…
Economy
FirstBank confirms appointment of Ijabiyi as group head, marketing and corporate communications
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider, has confirmed the appointment of Olayinka Ijabiyi as the substantive Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications. The appointment takes…
Workers Day: Even ₦1m minimum wage will mean nothing without fixing Naira value – Osifo
As Nigerian workers join their counterparts around the world to mark this year’s Workers’ Day, the President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, has stressed the need for…
Dangote refinery increases petrol price to N1,275, diesel to ₦1,800/Ltr
Dangote Refinery has increased the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) following a sharp upward movement tied to international crude market pressure.…
Senate approves Tinubu’s $516m loan request
The Senate on Wednesday approved a $516 million syndicated loan request by President Bola Tinubu to fund the construction of Section 1, Phases 1A and 1B of the Sokoto–Badagry Super…
News
Rebels seize key military base in Mali’s north
Mali’s army and its Russian mercenary allies surrendered a strategic northern military stronghold to armed rebels on Friday, as Tuareg separatists and jihadists wage a unified front to bring down…
Navy imposes 13-hour curfew on Calabar waterways to curb kidnappings
The Nigerian Navy has imposed a 13-hour curfew from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. on all maritime activities along the Calabar waterways as part of efforts to curb kidnapping and…
NASU, SSANU declare ‘total’ strike over ‘slow pace’ negotiation with FG
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have declared an indefinite strike, beginning from May 1, over stalled…
Bandits demand ₦1bn ransom for abducted Ekiti worshippers
Gunmen who abducted several worshippers during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church parish in Ekiti State have demanded a ransom of ₦1bn for the victims’ release. Residents of Eda…
Health
NMA delegates suspend president, appoint caretaker committee amid crisis
The Nigerian Medical Association on Wednesday suspended its national president, Bala Audu, over alleged breaches of its constitution. The decision was taken at an emergency delegates’ meeting in Abuja, attended…
COVID-19: Cross River traces, isolates 10 persons over contact with Chinese national
The Cross River State government says it has identified and isolated 10 individuals who had contact with a Chinese national, who reportedly reimported COVID-19 into Nigeria. The state epidemiologist, Inyang…
Sports
FirstBank partners Eko hotels & KEY academy for ChessMasters 2026 tournament
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced its strategic sponsorship of the second edition of ChessMasters, Africa’s largest school chess tournament. The…
FirstBank sponsors Samuel Okwaraji U-16 football championship 2026, promotes education through school sports
FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the maiden edition of the Samuel Okwaraji Under 16…
Opinion | Editorial
Where is The Money? Nigeria’s Missing Billions Under Tinubu’s Watch
By Kio Amachree Nigeria is not merely broke. Nigeria is being drained. Since President Bola Tinubu took office, the public record has become a ledger of unanswered questions: missing oil…
An open letter to Peter Obi — A word from a son of Nigeria
On Power, Courage, and the Unfinished Business of a Nation Dear Mr. Peter Obi, I owe you a confession before I offer you counsel. In the last presidential election, I…
Peter Obi has become an embarrassment
By Valentine Obienyem What stood out during the celebration of the Chrism Mass at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Nanka, in the Ekwulobia Diocese was a moment that revealed the depth…
Economic realities, do not wait until 2028
By Paul Alaje The projections we made earlier (27th February, 2026) were ₦1,000 per litre for PMS and $100 per barrel for crude oil before April, if the war persists.…
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
These twins were born within minutes of each other – but have different dads
Twins Michelle and Lavinia Osbourne have always shared a special connection. But when Lavinia clicked on an email with results of an at-home DNA test in September 2022, she was…
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
2027: We have commenced consultations with NDC, PRP, others – Kwankwaso
Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement has said that no final decision has been taken regarding his political future or that of his political associates. In…
Kwankwasiyya movement confirms Obi, Kwankwaso will join NDC next week – Report
The Kwankwasiyya movement has confirmed that Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso will defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) next week. According to TheCable, Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson of…
These twins were born within minutes of each other – but have different dads
Twins Michelle and Lavinia Osbourne have always shared a special connection. But when Lavinia clicked on an email with results of an at-home DNA test in September 2022, she was…
Rebels seize key military base in Mali’s north
Mali’s army and its Russian mercenary allies surrendered a strategic northern military stronghold to armed rebels on Friday, as Tuareg separatists and jihadists wage a unified front to bring down…
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…
Where is The Money? Nigeria’s Missing Billions Under Tinubu’s Watch
By Kio Amachree Nigeria is not merely broke. Nigeria is being drained. Since President Bola Tinubu took office, the public record has become a ledger of unanswered questions: missing oil…
An open letter to Peter Obi — A word from a son of Nigeria
On Power, Courage, and the Unfinished Business of a Nation Dear Mr. Peter Obi, I owe you a confession before I offer you counsel. In the last presidential election, I…
These twins were born within minutes of each other – but have different dads
Twins Michelle and Lavinia Osbourne have always shared a special connection. But when Lavinia clicked on an email with results of an at-home DNA test in September 2022, she was…
Why I investigated Pastor Jerry Eze for alleged money laundering — EFCC Chair
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday said he investigated the Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International, Jerry Eze, for six months for…
LGBTQ Catholics cheer as Pope Leo signals shift away from Church’s focus on sex
.Pope Leo says sexual ethics should not take priority for Church .First U.S. pope says Church should focus on inequality, justice .LGBTQ Catholics praise pope’s approach .’Very significant reorientation of…
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