Politics
Don’t normalise failure, take back Nigeria from Tinubu, Obi tells Nigerian youths
ShareThe presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Friday called on Nigerian youths to reclaim the country’s governance from President Bola Tinubu, citing worsening insecurity, economic…
How Lere Olayinka, Wike’s aide got access to Emeka Ike’s voter details – INEC
ShareThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday explained how Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, obtained and subsequently published screenshots containing the…
Obi urge youths to lead the charge for a new Nigeria as Adeboye is too old for task
ShareObi urge youths to lead the charge for a new Nigeria as Adeboye is too old for task The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress [NDC] on Thursday tasked…
Accord Chairman, friends shot in Osun
ShareGunmen on Wednesday night fired several shots at the Chairman of Accord Party for Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State, Hon. Asimiyu Ajibola, aka Baba Isila, and his friends…
Economy
Nigeria’s capital importation rose to $10.37 billion in Q1 – NBS
ShareThe National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the total capital importation into Nigeria stood at $10,371.90 billion in the first quarter of 2026. The NBS said this in its Nigeria Capital…
Alleged N4.29bn Forex Fraud: Defendants’ absence stalls arraignment of UBA, four others
ShareThe arraignment of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, and four others for an alleged N4.29bn foreign exchange fraud before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court…
Julius Berger completes Bodo-Bonny Road
ShareThe 37.9-kilometre Bodo-Bonny Road project in Rivers state awarded to leading engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC has been completed. According to the Project Manager, Engr. Tim Nippert who…
Security and Exchange moves from T+2 TO T+1 Settlement Cycle: Now globally aligned capital market
ShareThe Nigerian capital market has recorded a milestone with the transition from a T+2 to a T+1 settlement cycle. At the Closing gong, the CEO of CSCS Shehu Yahaya Shantali…
News
Military frees 360 abductees from terrorist stronghold in Borno
ShareTroops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), comprising Special Forces and troops of Sector 1, have successfully rescued 360 abductees from a heavily fortified Jama’atu…
Nigeria Police confirms safe rescue of ex-minister of power’s sister, twin children
ShareThe Nigeria Police Force on Saturday night confirmed the successful rescue of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, the sister of the immediate past minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu and her…
Anambra arraigns eight pastors for ‘staging fake miracles with hired actors’
ShareThe Anambra state government has arraigned eight pastors before a high court in Awka over alleged violations of the state’s Homeland Security Law 2025, including staging “arranged” miracles with hired…
EFCC explains death of Citizen Asar Michael Sesugh
SharePress Release Setting the Records Straight on Citizen Asar Michael Sesugh’s Death The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, considered it imperative to clear the air on some recent incidents…
Health
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…
WHO announces first confirmed Ebola recovery in DRC outbreak
ShareThe World Health Organization on Friday announced the first recovery of a confirmed Ebola patient in the outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “The DRC has said that…
Sports
Arsenal lift Premier League trophy, West Ham relegated
ShareArsenal were crowned as champions of the English Premier League at Selhurst Park on Sunday. Arsenal lifted the Premier League trophy after celebrating their first game as champions with a…
Inside Arsenal’s Premier League triumph and the crucial intervention that turned the title race
ShareArsenal faced a series of damaging setbacks on their journey to the Premier League title, but Mikel Arteta’s management helped the team stay the course to make history As Mikel…
Opinion | Editorial
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,…
The Gods of Aso Rock: How Juju, dark forces and the occult shadow Nigeria’s seat of power
ShareThere is a room somewhere in Nigeria — in a native doctor’s compound in Benin City, in a madam’s parlour in Cotonou, in a shrine tucked behind the Lagos Third…
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
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…
Military frees 360 abductees from terrorist stronghold in Borno
ShareTroops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), comprising Special Forces and troops of Sector 1, have successfully rescued 360 abductees from a heavily fortified Jama’atu…
Nigeria Police confirms safe rescue of ex-minister of power’s sister, twin children
ShareThe Nigeria Police Force on Saturday night confirmed the successful rescue of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, the sister of the immediate past minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu and her…
Anambra arraigns eight pastors for ‘staging fake miracles with hired actors’
ShareThe Anambra state government has arraigned eight pastors before a high court in Awka over alleged violations of the state’s Homeland Security Law 2025, including staging “arranged” miracles with hired…
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…
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 —…
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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