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Nigerian News
NLC, NUT reject Wike’s No-Work, No-Pay directive, cite legal concerns
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, and the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing, have…
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Politics
Omokri warns Atiku against calling Tinubu ‘Bola’, cites risk of national division
Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has urged former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to apologise to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for…
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Entertainment
The Headies moves 18th edition to April 2027, expands Nigeria–Canada programme
Organisers of The Headies Awards have rescheduled the 18th edition of the ceremony to April 10 and 11, 2027, moving…
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Nigerian News
NDLEA Arrests 83-year-old repeat offender, South African woman in drug busts
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an 83-year-old woman, Uloma Uchechi Sunday, barely a year after she…
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Business
Tinubu welcomes World Bank report as Nigeria records 4.2% economic growth
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the World Bank’s latest assessment of Nigeria’s economy, citing its findings on economic growth and…
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Nigerian News
From Lagos to London: The story of a girl who dared to dream
Every great journey begins with a dream. Sometimes, that dream is born in a familiar place, surrounded by the warmth…
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Sport
CAS opens hearing into Senegal’s AFCON title appeal
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has opened proceedings into an appeal concerning Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…
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Metro
Driver escapes unhurt as train crashes into car at PWD, Lagos
A driver has reportedly escaped unhurt after a train collided with a car at the PWD railway crossing in Lagos…
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World/Foreign News
Pentagon to livestream Fort Hood shooter’s execution by firing squad
The United States Department of Defense has announced plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the former US…
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World/Foreign News
South Africa reconsiders asylum policy amid anti-foreigner protests
South Africa has reversed its asylum application policy following protests against foreign nationals, amid renewed tensions over immigration and the…
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World/Foreign News
Christa Pike makes remarkable recovery after botched US execution, lawyers say
Christa Pike, a death row inmate in the United States, has made significant physical progress after surviving a failed execution…
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Entertainment
FOLA releases Sophomore album ‘9’ with Davido, Ayra Starr
Nigerian singer-songwriter FOLA has released his second studio album, ‘9’, featuring collaborations with Davido, Ayra Starr, BNXN, Darkoo, Bella Shmurda…
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Tech
China develops brain-computer interface to restore visual perception
Chinese researchers have developed a brain-computer interface, BCI, technology that can restore visual perception for people with certain forms of…
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Business
Africa launches continental credit rating agency to challenge global ratings
The African Union has officially launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), a continent-wide institution designed to provide independent, Africa-focused…
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Nigerian News
Makinde calls on qualified Oyo youths to join Nigerian Army
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged qualified indigenes of the state to take advantage of the ongoing Nigerian Army…
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Politics
2027: Donald Duke promises ₦300 petrol if elected President
Former Cross River State Governor and Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) presidential candidate, Donald Duke, has promised to reduce the price…
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Business
Bio, Sanwo-Olu, Elumelu push $180bn investment drive to accelerate West African integration
Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, have called…
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Tech
Samsung forecasts record $80 billion quarterly profit as AI chip demand soars
Samsung Electronics is projecting its strongest quarterly operating profit on record, buoyed by surging global demand for memory chips used…
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Politics
Umahi denies rift with Wike, says ‘We need Wike as Wike needs us’
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has dismissed reports of a growing rift between him and the Minister of the Federal…
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World/Foreign News
Ghana cabinet approves formal bid to join BRICS
Ghana’s Cabinet has approved the country’s decision to formally apply for membership of BRICS, a move the government says is…
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Nigerian News
Governor Uzodimma hails security agencies for rescuing 20 kidnapped NYSC members
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has applauded security agencies for their quick intervention in securing the release of 20…
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Nigerian News
NAF Igbokoda Tragedy: Keyamo, Air Chief Agree on closer civil-military aviation safety collaboration
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke,…
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Nigerian News
Amid 40% child stunting, Shettima pushes National Food, Nutrition Bill
Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria will accelerate work on a National Food and Nutrition Bill to protect nutrition financing,…
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Nigerian News
Ondo crash: Nigerian Air Force intensifies search, recovery efforts in Igbokoda
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has continued to lead and coordinate search and recovery efforts following the accident involving NAF…
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Nigerian News
FCT workers begin indefinite strike over unresolved labour disputes
Workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have commenced an indefinite strike over unresolved labour-related issues, disrupting government activities and…
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Education
FG releases eight months’ salary arrears to SSANU members
The Federal Government has released eight months’ outstanding salary arrears owed members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities…
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Politics
Presidency says state police framework will limit abuse by office holders
The Presidency has said the proposed state police system will be built to withstand the personal influence of individual office…
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Politics
Court of Appeal reserves judgment in El-Rufai’s bail appeal
The Court of Appeal sitting in Kaduna has reserved judgment in an appeal filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir…
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Nigerian News
NAF Releases names of 25 victims killed in Ondo military aircraft crash
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the names of the five crew members and 20 passengers who died in…
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Politics
2027: INEC Logo upload ends NDC uncertainty ahead of campaigns
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded the approved logo of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on its official…
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Nigerian News
EFCC challenges Diezani’s attempt to rely on UK acquittal in asset forfeiture case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opposed former Minister of Petroleum Resources Diezani Alison-Madueke’s attempt to present evidence…
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Health/Lifestyle
NHIA Urges early breast cancer detection as treatment costs drop by 80%
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has urged Nigerian women to prioritise early detection and treatment of breast cancer as…
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Education
UNILORIN Leads Nigerian Universities in research quality, THE ranking shows
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has emerged as Nigeria’s top-ranked university for research quality, recording a score of 69.4 per…
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Nigerian News
Tinubu declares three days of national mourning over fatal NAF aircraft crash in Ondo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning in honour of Nigerian Air Force personnel who died…
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Politics
Peter Obi is not a threat to Tinubu, APC – Dave Umahi
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, does…
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World/Foreign News
Former Prince Andrew seeks to ‘quash’ Epstein affair search warrants
Britain’s former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has taken his legal battle to the High Court, seeking to overturn search warrants obtained…
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Politics
Nyesom Wike challenges Amaechi over $39m hospital, N68bn monorail, malaria spending
The political battle between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike and the vice-presidential candidate of…
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Politics
Don’t vote for Obi, he wants to kill APGA—Anambra Govt tells residents
The Anambra State Government has urged residents to reject Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC,…
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Nigerian News
Nigerian Air Force begins search, rescue operation after aircraft crash in Ondo
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has activated immediate search and rescue operation following an ATR-42 aircraft crash in Igbokoda area…
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Nigerian News
NSCDC Tragedy: Nigerian govt donates N250m support for families of 37 victims
The Federal Government has donated N250 million to support the families of 37 persons who died while in the custody…
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