Politics
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…
2027: INEC launches real-time readiness tracker
ShareThe Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has charged the commission’s Administrative Secretaries across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to adopt strict…
Osun Election: APC, PDP file petitions challenging Gov Adeleke’s re-election
ShareThe All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have filed petitions before the Osun Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal challenging the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The petitions…
Economy
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…
AFC, industry leaders hail Dangote investments as catalysts for Africa’s economic growth
Share-Call for stronger support for indigenous manufacturers Leading economists, financial experts and industry stakeholders have described the Dangote Group’s investments as major drivers of industrialisation and economic transformation across Nigeria…
NASENI demonstrates Solar irrigation system benefits to Kano farmers
ShareThe National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has carried out demonstrations of its state-of-the-art solar irrigation pump system to farmers in Kano state, showcasing climate-resilient solutions to dry…
News
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…
NDLEA intercepts drug-laden fuel tanker with 2.1 tonnes of cannabis
ShareOperatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a 20,000-litre fuel tanker fitted with a concealed compartment used to transport 2,145 kilogrammes of cannabis, in one of…
Nigerian ex-immigration officer, associate charged for accepting bribes to unlawfully approve green cards, U.S. citizenship applications
ShareTwo Nigerian nationals, Lukman Owolabi Ganiyu and Adeniyi Akeem Somoye, have been arrested and charged to court for accepting bribes to manipulate and expedite immigration applications. The United States Attorney…
2 trapped workers rescued from a hydropower tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods
ShareRescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel Friday as emergency teams continued an operation to reach others believed to be trapped inside, officials said. The two…
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
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…
The FBI Files on Gilbert Chagoury: Why is a man with this record so close to Nigeria’s Presidency?
ShareBy Kio Amachree Gilbert Chagoury is not merely another businessman winning government work. He is one of the most powerful unelected figures surrounding Bola Tinubu—and his documented history should alarm…
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
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…
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
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…
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…
2027: INEC launches real-time readiness tracker
ShareThe Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has charged the commission’s Administrative Secretaries across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to adopt strict…
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,…
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…
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…
Law school commence investigation on death of student who fell from hostel rooftop
ShareThe management of the Nigerian Law School says it has commenced an investigation after Faith Alayande, a 23-year-old student, was pronounced dead following a rooftop fall at the Lagos campus…
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