Politics
APC governors draw battle line with Wike, rejects rainbow coalition
ShareThe Progressive Governors Forum has ruled out supporting or endorsing any political coalition or candidate outside the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 elections, in an apparent reference to…
Peter Obi welcomes scrutiny of academic certificates, challenges other candidates to do same
SharePeter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has welcomed legitimate public scrutiny of his academic credentials, saying he has no objection to the release of his educational…
2027 Elections: Catholic Bishops warn INEC against manipulation, urges Nigerians to defend their votes
ShareCatholic bishops in Nigeria have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, political parties and candidates for the 2027 general elections to allow the will of voters to prevail at the…
‘As at the day I left office, I was not owing any salary, pension, or gratuity’ – Obi rejects Soludo’s debt repayment claim
SharePeter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has debunked claims by the Anambra state government that it is still repaying loans borrowed by previous administrations, including those…
Economy
Dangote’s People’s IPO to give preference to small investors in event of oversubscription
Share President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed his commitment to making the ongoing Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery a truly “People’s…
“It’s not my priority to have a male child” – Aliko Dangote
Share Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote has said that having a son to inherit his business legacy is not a priority, declaring that even if he had one, he does…
Dollar dividend from refinery shares will pay your children’s school fees abroad, Dangote assures investors
SharePresident of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Monday assured the public, especially parents with children abroad who invest in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, of a viable…
Dangote refinery begins landmark IPO today
Share Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE today announced the commencement of its Initial Public Offering (IPO), marking a historic milestone in Nigeria’s economic development and the evolution of Africa’s…
News
NDLEA dismantles another industrial meth lab in Ebonyi, arrests fleeing Mexican kingpin
ShareThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled yet another industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory and arrested a Mexican drug kingpin who was attempting to flee the country through the Lagos…
Julius Berger trees drive ecosystem recovery in Rivers, FCT
ShareOne year after planting 5,000 indigenous trees in Rivers State and the FCT, the leading engineering and construction company Julius Berger Nigeria PLC and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation report a…
NDLEA intercepts colos from UK, recovers drugs hidden in bread, speakers
ShareThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted consignments of synthetic cannabis, opioids and other illicit drugs concealed in consolidated cargoes, music speakers and loaves of bread in operations…
13 killed in fresh Plateau attacks
ShareAt least 13 people have been killed and several others injured in separate attacks on communities in Jos South, Mangu and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau State. The attacks…
Health
There are ‘encouraging signs’ in DR Congo Ebola fight, says WHO
ShareThe Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is still spreading but appears to be showing “encouraging” signs of improvement, the head of the World Health Organization said on…
8 foods men should eat every week for better blood pressure
Share…They all support healthy blood pressure and have other health benefits for men. Key Points High blood pressure is a common health concern in men, and food can make a…
Sports
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…
FIFA rolls out punishment on Argentina FA, players after World Cup final fracas
ShareThe Argentinian Football Association (AFA) has been fined USD 321,000 for breaches during the World Cup Final. Leandro Parades is given a ten-game ban. And the AFA has been ordered to…
Opinion | Editorial
Abike Dabiri sweats as auditor-general questions staggering N1.3bn NIDCOM’S suspicious transactions
ShareBy Solomon Dalung Many of you may not know what is hiding inside the Auditor-General’s report on the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission. We are talking of over ₦1.3 billion in…
The crown prince of a country that has no throne: A warning to Seyi Tin
ShareBy Kio Amachree Every week the Tinubu machine floods our timelines with another video of Seyi Tinubu. Seyi arriving. Seyi waving. Seyi in convoy with outriders, sirens and armed escorts,…
Hycinth Alia: A doctorate in Ethics, a lesson in intolerance
ShareBy Preach Ojukwu 1. Hyacinth Alia is an interesting study in education, ordination and the limits of both. 2. He spent roughly 13 years in seminary formation. 3. He was…
Nigeria’s insecurity is not beyond us, we have normalised failure
ShareBy Ahmad Salkida I have followed Nigeria’s insecurity more closely than many Nigerians. I come from a state devastated by insurgency. I have built much of my career reporting conflict,…
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
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…
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
There are ‘encouraging signs’ in DR Congo Ebola fight, says WHO
ShareThe Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is still spreading but appears to be showing “encouraging” signs of improvement, the head of the World Health Organization said on…
Abike Dabiri sweats as auditor-general questions staggering N1.3bn NIDCOM’S suspicious transactions
ShareBy Solomon Dalung Many of you may not know what is hiding inside the Auditor-General’s report on the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission. We are talking of over ₦1.3 billion in…
NDLEA dismantles another industrial meth lab in Ebonyi, arrests fleeing Mexican kingpin
ShareThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled yet another industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory and arrested a Mexican drug kingpin who was attempting to flee the country through the Lagos…
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…
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,…
Abike Dabiri sweats as auditor-general questions staggering N1.3bn NIDCOM’S suspicious transactions
ShareBy Solomon Dalung Many of you may not know what is hiding inside the Auditor-General’s report on the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission. We are talking of over ₦1.3 billion in…
The crown prince of a country that has no throne: A warning to Seyi Tin
ShareBy Kio Amachree Every week the Tinubu machine floods our timelines with another video of Seyi Tinubu. Seyi arriving. Seyi waving. Seyi in convoy with outriders, sirens and armed escorts,…
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…
Anambra police condemns brutal abuse of 7-year-old girl
ShareThe Anambra state police command has strongly condemned the alleged brutal abuse of a seven-year-old girl in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area. In a statement on Monday night signed…
Odigbo Deaths: Police arrest suspected producer of concoctions in Ondo
ShareOndo State Police Command has arrested a suspect alleged to be involved in the production of substances suspected to contain methanol that have caused the sudden death of about 30…
Alabingo offers headline, breaking and authentic news about politics, economy, views, health, entertainment, sports, life, and editorial
