Politics
June 12: A day of reflection on Nigeria’s democratic journey — NDC Candidate
ShareThe presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi has described June 12 as a significant date for reflecting on Nigeria’s democratic progress, noting that it should serve…
Tinubu tells terrorists, Bandits, Kidnappers to ‘Surrender now or face full force of the state’
SharePresident Bola Tinubu on Friday issued one of his strongest warnings yet to bandits, kidnappers and sponsors of terrorism, declaring that those who continue to threaten Nigeria’s peace and security…
Senate condemns Oshiomhole’s comments on NNPCL, Lawmaker digs in
ShareThe Senate on Thursday formally condemned and dissociated itself from comments attributed to Senator Adams Oshiomhole describing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as ‘a bunch of criminals and…
House of representatives passes state police bill
ShareIn a landmark move aimed at addressing Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, the House of Representatives has approved the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police. The bill was…
Economy
IMF warns Nigeria against $5bn borrowing plan with UAE bank, says deal carries risks
ShareThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday cautioned Nigeria over its plan to borrow up to $5 billion through a derivatives agreement with First Abu Dhabi Bank of the United…
Julius Berger records strong growth ahead 56th AGM
ShareJulius Berger Nigeria PLC has reported strong financial performance for the 2025 financial year, as the construction giant prepares to hold its 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 18,…
COAS tasks banking sector on counter-terrorism financing, secures UBA housing partnership for troops
ShareThe Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called on Nigeria’s banking sector to strengthen efforts at disrupting terrorism financing and other illicit financial flows that threaten…
FG clears over N700bn to local contractors
ShareThe Federal Ministry of Finance said it has approved payments to more than 1,240 contractors, providing immediate liquidity support to businesses across the country and reinforcing the Federal Government’s commitment…
News
Katsina mourns death of Rtd Major General Rabe Abubakar in bandits captivity
ShareThe Katsina State Government on Saturday announced the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while being held captive by bandits. According to a statement issued by the Commissioner for…
NSIB recovers black boxes in Delta aircraft roadway landing probe
ShareThe Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, says it has recovered both the Cockpit Voice Recorder CVT and Flight Data Recorder FDR from the Bombardier Challenger aircraft, operated by VMO Aero…
Gov Makinde provides update on abducted pupils, teachers
ShareGovernor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has provided an update on pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinle communities in Oriire Local Government Area. According to the…
Tinubu commissions Arterial Road N5, Abuja, commends Julius Berger’s world-class delivery
ShareThe company never takes assignments lightly – Wike President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria’s leading engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC is a world-class firm that does…
Health
NCDC places emergency response on alert mode over Ebola
ShareHealth emergency preparedness expert and Deputy Director, Head of Department, Health Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Gbenga Joseph, says the…
Obi consults U.S. Health Experts, reaffirms commitment to universal healthcare in Nigeria
SharePresidential candidate of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), Peter Obi, has reiterated his commitment to improving Nigeria’s healthcare system through expanded health insurance coverage, stronger primary healthcare services, and increased…
Sports
Three players sent off as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
ShareThree players were sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeated South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium. South Africa finished with nine men, while…
World Cup: Africa’s best referee denied entry to US, sent back after landing in Miami
ShareA Somali referee acclaimed as the best in Africa has reportedly been denied entry to the United States and sent on a flight back to Istanbul, Turkey upon arrival at…
Opinion | Editorial
Owa-Onire: A ghost town and one man left behind
ShareFollowing bandits attacks and abduction communities bordering Kwara South forest belts have emptied and are basically what has been described as Ghost Town by many. The sad state of the…
From Horseback to Golf Cart: How Kebbi’s new nobility announced its divorce from reality
ShareBy Bello Abdullahi The Kebbi State Government recently bought an 6-seater luxury golf cart. In a state where children forget the taste of eggs. In a state where roads have…
OPEN Letter to the White House
ShareBy Kio Amachree Mr. President, Two hundred and fifty million Nigerians are watching. They are watching to see if the United States of America will do the right thing —…
When the Americans open their files on Their Own, they cannot shut Them on Tinubu
ShareBy Kio Amachree There is a moment when the architecture of impunity collapses — not all at once, but in the unmistakable way that ancient walls fall: first a crack,…
Entertainment
Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo dies of kidney cancer at 40
ShareNollywood Actor, Alexx Ekubo has died. He reportedly died from kidney cancer on May 12, 2026, at the age of 40. His colleague, Godwin Nnadiekwe, in a post on Instagram…
Life
Anambra vows to get justice for teenager allegedly defiled by eight men
ShareThe Anambra State Government has vowed to get justice for a 16-year old girl (name withheld) over alleged sexual molestation by eight men including her guardian. The incident occurred in…
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
Katsina mourns death of Rtd Major General Rabe Abubakar in bandits captivity
ShareThe Katsina State Government on Saturday announced the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while being held captive by bandits. According to a statement issued by the Commissioner for…
NSIB recovers black boxes in Delta aircraft roadway landing probe
ShareThe Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, says it has recovered both the Cockpit Voice Recorder CVT and Flight Data Recorder FDR from the Bombardier Challenger aircraft, operated by VMO Aero…
NCDC places emergency response on alert mode over Ebola
ShareHealth emergency preparedness expert and Deputy Director, Head of Department, Health Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Gbenga Joseph, says the…
June 12: A day of reflection on Nigeria’s democratic journey — NDC Candidate
ShareThe presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi has described June 12 as a significant date for reflecting on Nigeria’s democratic progress, noting that it should serve…
WebTV
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,…
Police arrest big boy Bayelsa ‘kidnapper’ who advised people to ‘hustle hard and stay safe’ in Abuja
ShareThe 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…
Owa-Onire: A ghost town and one man left behind
ShareFollowing bandits attacks and abduction communities bordering Kwara South forest belts have emptied and are basically what has been described as Ghost Town by many. The sad state of the…
From Horseback to Golf Cart: How Kebbi’s new nobility announced its divorce from reality
ShareBy Bello Abdullahi The Kebbi State Government recently bought an 6-seater luxury golf cart. In a state where children forget the taste of eggs. In a state where roads have…
Anambra vows to get justice for teenager allegedly defiled by eight men
ShareThe Anambra State Government has vowed to get justice for a 16-year old girl (name withheld) over alleged sexual molestation by eight men including her guardian. The incident occurred in…
Pope Leo apologises for Church’s historic role in slavery
Share-Pope Leo says Church was slow to condemn slavery -Clearest apology yet for Church role -Calls the legacy “a wound in Christian memory” Pope Leo on Monday issued the clearest…
Document shows 287 Nigerians in U.S. prisons for fraud, drug trafficking, burglary, sex crimes – Report
ShareAt least 287 Nigerians are languishing in U.S. prisons for crimes ranging from drug trafficking, theft, romance scam, wire fraud and sex offences. Data exclusively obtained by The Gazette showed…
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