CBN cuts interest rate to 23% from 26.5%
ShareThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced its benchmark interest rate from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed the decision on Tuesday at…
Politics
NDC moves to inaugurate Campaign Council, gives Obi, Kwankwaso nomination powers
ShareThe Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says its Presidential Campaign Council is nearing inauguration, with Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso set to play a central role in selecting its principal…
Obi’s office challenges claims on water corporation arrears, workers’ deaths
SharePeter Obi’s media office has challenged claims concerning alleged arrears owed to workers of the Anambra State Water Corporation and reports that as many as 200 workers died during his…
Tinubu-Shettima absence from Nigeria is ‘brazen violation of the constitution,’ says Lawyer
ShareHuman Rights Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has described the simultaneous absence of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima from Nigeria as a “brazen violation” of the 1999 Constitution. Effiong…
81st UNGA: US refuses visas for Iran delegation members – Reports
ShareThe United States has refused to issue visas for members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s delegation, including his communications team, for this week’s trip to the UN General Assembly, Iranian…
Economy
CBN cuts interest rate to 23% from 26.5%
ShareThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced its benchmark interest rate from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed the decision on Tuesday at…
NCAA directs Air Peace to compensate passengers over delayed flight
ShareThe Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has directed Air Peace to compensate passengers affected by a delayed Lagos-Enugu flight on Monday. The directive followed a preliminary investigation by the aviation…
Dangote Refinery IPO reflects our long-term commitment to Africa’s industrial and economic transformation – Aliko Dangote
Share President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed the Dangote Group’s unwavering commitment to Africa’s industrial transformation, wealth creation, and long-term economic development, stating that…
Julius Berger Group makes strong presence at Big 5 Construct Expo
Share As global industry leaders converge Julius Berger Group is set to attract considerable attention at the Big 5 Construct Nigeria Expo which kicks off in Lagos Tuesday, where it…
News
UNGA: Trump calls for all countries to quit ICC
ShareUS President Donald Trump called Tuesday for all nations that are part of the International Criminal Court to quit the body, calling it “out of control.” “The United States is…
Nigerian ‘Black Mentor’ Joseph Nantomah who bought fake doctorate, yacht with investors, church members’ money jailed in U.S. – Report
ShareA U.S. court has sentenced Joseph Nantomah, aka ‘The Black Mentor’, to four years in prison for his role in a $2.7 million investment fraud. In addition to the sentence,…
Alleged Wire Tapping: Court to rule on El-Rufai’s no-case submission October 26
ShareJustice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until October 26, 2026, to rule on a no-case submission filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai,…
Lagos urges residents in flood-prone areas to relocate to higher ground
ShareThe Lagos State Government has directed the immediate relocation of residents living in low-lying and flood-prone communities to prevent loss of life and damage to property. This follows a new…
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
Peter Obi Is Incomparable
ShareBy Valentine Obienyem As Governor, Mr Peter Abel Obi actively reached out to and attracted significant support, projects and interventions to Anambra State from different organisations and institutions. I shall…
When Nigeria begins to own Together: From participation to nation building
ShareBy Olufemi Awoyemi Exceptional private capacity becomes a national concern when public institutions leave citizens with little else to depend on. The attention surrounding the Dangote Refinery public offer reflects…
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,…
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 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…
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
CBN cuts interest rate to 23% from 26.5%
ShareThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced its benchmark interest rate from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed the decision on Tuesday at…
UNGA: Trump calls for all countries to quit ICC
ShareUS President Donald Trump called Tuesday for all nations that are part of the International Criminal Court to quit the body, calling it “out of control.” “The United States is…
NDC moves to inaugurate Campaign Council, gives Obi, Kwankwaso nomination powers
ShareThe Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says its Presidential Campaign Council is nearing inauguration, with Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso set to play a central role in selecting its principal…
Obi’s office challenges claims on water corporation arrears, workers’ deaths
SharePeter Obi’s media office has challenged claims concerning alleged arrears owed to workers of the Anambra State Water Corporation and reports that as many as 200 workers died during his…
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,…
Peter Obi Is Incomparable
ShareBy Valentine Obienyem As Governor, Mr Peter Abel Obi actively reached out to and attracted significant support, projects and interventions to Anambra State from different organisations and institutions. I shall…
When Nigeria begins to own Together: From participation to nation building
ShareBy Olufemi Awoyemi Exceptional private capacity becomes a national concern when public institutions leave citizens with little else to depend on. The attention surrounding the Dangote Refinery public offer reflects…
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…
Mining tragedy: ‘We drank our urine… Survivor narrates dying moment of inmates arrested after ‘refusing to pay bribe’
ShareSome of the suspected illegal miners who shared same detention facility with the 37 suspects who died in custody have recounted their experience. At least 37 suspected illegal miners who…
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…
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