Politics
Tinubu smokes lots of silk cigarettes, can’t do without them, says Babachir Lawal
ShareA former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu is addicted to cigarettes. Mr Lawal made the allegation on Saturday during…
Obi felicitates Governor Soludo on Birthday
SharePresidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has extended warm birthday wishes to the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, describing the occasion as…
Atiku condemns terrorist attack on Kaduna village, says its heartbreaking and unacceptable
ShareThe presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar has condemned the killing of at least 30 residents in Kauru LGA of Kaduna state, calling for proactive measures…
2027: Atiku has 0% chance against Tinubu, Obi-Kwankwaso ticket has 70% chance
ShareBabachir David Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has predicted that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar stands no chance of winning the 2027 presidential election, while rating…
Economy
Tinubu says economy, security improving amid economic hardship, violent attacks
SharePresident Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s economy has recovered and security operations are yielding improved results through stronger coordination among security and intelligence agencies. Information minister Mohammed Idris disclosed this on…
Dangote Cement deepens sustainability drive, advances green logistics and climate commitments
Share Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable business practices, environmental stewardship, and responsible growth across Africa, as the company continues to integrate sustainability into every aspect of…
Nigeria affected as US imposes new tariffs On 60 countries
ShareNigeria was affected following a new wave of US tariffs targeting 60 trading partners that took effect on Friday, replacing an expiring global duty rolled out by President Donald Trump…
Zenith Bank rewarded for excellence in the 2026 EuroMoney awards, wins “AFRICA’S BEST BANK” & “NIGERIA’S BEST BANK” awards
ShareZenith Bank Plc has been named “Africa’s Best Bank” and “Nigeria’s Best Bank”, the latter for the second consecutive year, at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, clinching the…
News
Troops foil multiple kidnap attempts, rescue Rector of Federal Polytechnic in Zamfara
SharePree Release Troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have recorded further successes, foiling multiple kidnap attempts in Zamfara State. The incident…
Nigerian Army names new GOCs for freshly created divisions
ShareThe Nigerian Army has named new GOCs for four freshly created divisions as the expanded formations begin operations. The development was made public via a statement on Wednesday. The deployment…
Monguno exposes why Nigerians are dying under Tinubu – Atiku
ShareFormer Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said that the disturbing revelations by Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, a senior senator…
Military intelligence officer, Col Ude killed by gunmen while resisting abduction attempt at Abuja
ShareA serving military intelligence officer, Colonel Abdussalam A. Ude, has been shot dead after reportedly resisting an abduction attempt by armed assailants at his residence in the Kurudu area of…
Health
NMCN Registrar praises Obi’s vision as Millennium College graduates 116 pioneer students
ShareThe Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), Dr Ndagi Alhassan, has commended former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria…
NAFDAC blacklists Onifam laboratories, MD, directors over regulatory violations
ShareThe National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has blacklisted Onifam Laboratories Ltd over regulatory violations. In a statement on Monday, NAFDAC Director-General and Chief Executive Officer,…
Sports
Court of Arbitration schedule hearing on who won 2025 AFCON
ShareThe Court of Arbitration for Sport has scheduled a hearing to decide on who won the 2025 AFCON title. It will take place on October 8 between the Senegalese Football…
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bid to host AFCON 2032
ShareMali, Niger and Burkina Faso — three countries led by military governments — are bidding to jointly host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations. The Malian Football Federation said in…
Opinion | Editorial
Fr. Okoli, Amadioha, Wike and Obi: Redeeming the Irredeemable
ShareValentine Obienyem One of our brothers recently added Amadioha to his name. The full name avoided any English name. He reminds us of Joseph-Désiré Mobutu, who abandoned his Christian name…
Umahi against Obi
ShareValentine Obienyem There are evidently several factions within the opposition calling for Peter Obi’s political head. They differ in methods, intensity, and motivation, but they share a common objective: to…
Akara, corn and kulikuli: The First Lady was right
ShareBy Val Obienyen I listened to the video of the First Lady encouraging Nigerian women to take up frying akara, roasting corn, and producing and selling kulikuli as a way…
Why Obi called for Tinubu’s resignation
ShareBy Val Obienyem —for the enthronement of responsible leadership and accountability The innocuous call by the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on President Bola Ahmed…
Entertainment
Burna Boy ranked as Africa’s best-selling artiste with 14.46 million equivalent album units
ShareChartmasters, a global music data platform, has ranked Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy as Africa’s best-selling artiste for recording 14.46 million equivalent album units (EAS). Nigerian music news platform, The Debut…
Life
How we killed Unijos student – Suspects
ShareThe four arrested suspects linked to the killing of Ibrahim Mabaye, a Political Science Student of University of Jos, have narrated how they killed their fellow student over alleged phone…
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
Troops foil multiple kidnap attempts, rescue Rector of Federal Polytechnic in Zamfara
SharePree Release Troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have recorded further successes, foiling multiple kidnap attempts in Zamfara State. The incident…
How we killed Unijos student – Suspects
ShareThe four arrested suspects linked to the killing of Ibrahim Mabaye, a Political Science Student of University of Jos, have narrated how they killed their fellow student over alleged phone…
Nigerian Army names new GOCs for freshly created divisions
ShareThe Nigerian Army has named new GOCs for four freshly created divisions as the expanded formations begin operations. The development was made public via a statement on Wednesday. The deployment…
Tinubu says economy, security improving amid economic hardship, violent attacks
SharePresident Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s economy has recovered and security operations are yielding improved results through stronger coordination among security and intelligence agencies. Information minister Mohammed Idris disclosed this on…
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,…
Fr. Okoli, Amadioha, Wike and Obi: Redeeming the Irredeemable
ShareValentine Obienyem One of our brothers recently added Amadioha to his name. The full name avoided any English name. He reminds us of Joseph-Désiré Mobutu, who abandoned his Christian name…
Umahi against Obi
ShareValentine Obienyem There are evidently several factions within the opposition calling for Peter Obi’s political head. They differ in methods, intensity, and motivation, but they share a common objective: to…
How we killed Unijos student – Suspects
ShareThe four arrested suspects linked to the killing of Ibrahim Mabaye, a Political Science Student of University of Jos, have narrated how they killed their fellow student over alleged phone…
SOKAPU sues Umahi over Mary Habila’s death, seeks autopsy
ShareThe Incorporated Trustees of the Southern Kaduna Peoples’ United Associations (SOKAPU) has sued David Umahi, minister of works, over the death of Mary Habila, the nurse who died at his residence.…
Father uses hot iron to burn 10-year-old daughter’s private parts for bedwetting
ShareThe police command in Ondo says it has arrested a man, Amos Paul, of Unaun, Upenme in Owo council area, for allegedly brutalising his 10-year-old daughter. Abayomi Jimoh, the spokesperson…
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