Politics
Amnesty International condemns Obi’s convoy blockade in Benue, says its a dangerous act of political hooliganism
ShareAmnesty International has described the attack on the convoy of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the NDC in Benue state on Tuesday as an unprecedented and dangerous act of…
How thugs hired by Gov Alia’s special adviser obstructed my visit to Benue state – Peter Obi
Share2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi came under attack on Tuesday after suspected thugs reportedly blocked his convoy as he arrived in Benue State. The incident occurred…
Nigeria’s oil must provide measurable benefits to Nigerians, says Makinde
ShareThe presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, on Monday said Nigeria’s crude oil must deliver real and measurable benefits to Nigerians, calling for greater transparency across…
2027: Obi urges supporters to defend their votes from polling unit to final declaration
ShareThe presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to turn out in large numbers for the 2027 general elections and defend their votes from…
Economy
CBN elevates terrorism financing supervision as current priority
ShareThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has intensified its supervisory focus on terrorism financing, making it a current priority in its efforts to prevent the country’s financial system from being…
Dangote says refinery IPO is “for the people” as share purchase process is simplified
ShareAnyone with BVN Can Become a Co-owner of Africa’s Largest Refinery President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has declared that the forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO)…
IPO Signing: Our drivers, cooks, everybody will now have stakes in the refinery, says Dangote
SharePresident/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, on Monday declared that the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the 650, 000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery will give ordinary Nigerians…
Why Uber left Nigeria – FAAN
ShareThe Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Friday, denied responsibility for the exit of the ride-hailing platform, Uber, from Nigeria, saying the company’s decision must have been based on its…
News
SGF receives 6 winners of NASENI innovation competition’s N162m grants amongst public servants
Share-Commends HALILU for Speedy Commercialization of Agency’s Research results Following the successful conclusion of the maiden NASENI Innovation Assessment and Awards (NIAA), the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the…
Tinubu’s government enters secret ceasefire agreement with Boko Haram – Report
ShareThe Nigerian government has reportedly entered into a secret ceasefire agreement with the Boko Haram faction led by Bakura Doro, a development that has kept parts of northeastern Nigeria relatively…
Lokpobiri: Julius Berger building a masterpiece at historic Oloibiri Site
ShareMinister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has commended the leading engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, for the quality of work on the Oloibiri Museum…
Julius Berger empowers youth through ‘I Beg to Differ’ debate tournament
ShareThis construction company is building futures – Wazobia FM CEO Leading construction engineering company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, once again demonstrated its dedication to nurturing young minds by supporting the I…
Health
How doctors unlawfully removed kidneys of over 10 youths – VDM’s lawyer
ShareThe lawyer to social media influencer VeryDarkMan, Marshall Abubakar, has alleged that vulnerable young Nigerians are being lured into illegal kidney harvesting schemes by medical practitioners and their agents under…
Canada announces recruitment of nurses, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists from Nigeria, other nations
ShareCanadian authorities have announced the recruitment of nurse practitioners, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists and social workers from Nigeria and other parts of the world. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), on…
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
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,…
Nigeria cannot afford another four years of Bola Tinubu
ShareThe presidency is not a throne — and Nigeria does not belong to one man By Kio Amachree Why Bola Ahmed Tinubu believes Nigeria owes him another term as president…
Death revisited as Bishop Ezeokafor buries three priests
ShareBy Valentine Obienyem At the most recent burials of priests that I have attended, the homily was delivered by one of the deceased priests’ classmates. This is often done on…
Entertainment
World remembers Dolly Parton’s life and legacy after family confirms cause of death
Share-Fans from prime ministers to pop stars send messages -Everyone related to her songs, says Australian tribute act -Politicians praise her work with literacy and health -‘Her voice shone like…
Life
Six abducted children die in captivity, 17 rescued as police burst ruthless child-stealing syndicate
ShareSix children abducted by a suspected child-stealing and human trafficking syndicate have been confirmed dead while in captivity, the Oyo State Police Command has disclosed. The command also announced the…
Interviews
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…
Ex-NAF Group Captain faults amnesty for Boko Haram fighters
ShareThere 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
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
CBN elevates terrorism financing supervision as current priority
ShareThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has intensified its supervisory focus on terrorism financing, making it a current priority in its efforts to prevent the country’s financial system from being…
Dangote says refinery IPO is “for the people” as share purchase process is simplified
ShareAnyone with BVN Can Become a Co-owner of Africa’s Largest Refinery President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has declared that the forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO)…
SGF receives 6 winners of NASENI innovation competition’s N162m grants amongst public servants
Share-Commends HALILU for Speedy Commercialization of Agency’s Research results Following the successful conclusion of the maiden NASENI Innovation Assessment and Awards (NIAA), the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the…
Amnesty International condemns Obi’s convoy blockade in Benue, says its a dangerous act of political hooliganism
ShareAmnesty International has described the attack on the convoy of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the NDC in Benue state on Tuesday as an unprecedented and dangerous act of…
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,…
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,…
Six abducted children die in captivity, 17 rescued as police burst ruthless child-stealing syndicate
ShareSix children abducted by a suspected child-stealing and human trafficking syndicate have been confirmed dead while in captivity, the Oyo State Police Command has disclosed. The command also announced the…
World mourns as Dolly Parton, music icon dies aged 80
ShareIconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on her social media. “Sadness lies with us, not with Dolly,” Parton’s nephew Brian Seaver…
Veteran Nollywood actor Ogogo dies at 66
ShareVeteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and screenwriter, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after a battle with stage-four cancer. Hassan died on Sunday, August…
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