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AXA Mansard Health has been named Outstanding Health Insurance Company of the Year at the Marketing Edge Awards, in recognition of its contribution to the health insurance sector and efforts
The couple were previously jailed for 10 years each in 2024.
Beta Glass Plc has recorded revenue of N40.37bn in the third quarter of 2026, representing an 11.7% increase from the
The company, S Mobile Netzone Limited, was among 58 companies the EFCC named in March 2025 in a public alert on alleged illegal investment schemes.
By Adegboyega Adeleye Comedian and preacher Woli Arole has appealed to those involved in the burial dispute surrounding late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, to allow him a befitting burial, urging them to end what he described as unnecessary public arguments. Arole made the appeal in ...
Jibrin Barau, the Deputy President of the Senate, has said prevailing political permutations in the country favour President Bola Tinubu’s
The organisers said they translate discussions into concrete actions under the sub-theme “From Dialogue to Action: Forging a Sustainable Peace Legacy in Nigeria”.
However, prosecution counsel, Ibrahim Abu, opposed the request to take the application immediately, arguing that the matter was scheduled for trial and that the defence had failed to explain the first defendant's absence.
…seeks coordinated response to AI-driven disinformation ahead of 2027 polls The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that artificial
The United States Trade Representative on Monday said Washington would exclude South Africa and Rwanda from a major Africa-US duty-free trade deal, a blow to both economies, over practices “inconsistent” with the deal’s eligibility criteria. “These concerning and pervasive practices include, but are not limited to, barriers that undermine American ...
Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, is set to graduate 1,443 students at its 21st convocation, with four students from its
The National Assembly Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has proposed the creation of 74 additional seats for
United Kingdom, UK has revised its proposed immigration reforms, retaining plans to double the waiting period for most migrants seeking permanent settlement from five to 10 years while exempting hundreds of thousands of care workers from the extended requirement. The revised policy, announced on Monday, follows opposition from trade unions ...
The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Mr Bimbo Adekanmbi, has urged members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) in the state to ensure that their votes count in 2027. Adekanmbi stated this on Monday during an interactive session with the leadership and members ...
Ned Nwoko’s personal assistant urged compassion for Regina Daniels as the senator addressed her health, online harassment and warned bloggers of legal action.
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, has described the exclusion of his name from the final list of governorship candidates by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a temporary distraction. He said this on Monday in Abeokuta at a reception ...
Former Inspector-General of Police Muhammad Abubakar Adamu, the SDP governorship candidate in Nasarawa State, has distributed vehicles, cash and household equipment to his party’s women leaders across the state.
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo No fewer than 17 worshippers abducted during an attack on churches in Ariko community, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, reportedly died in captivity, while eight others were released after spending five months with their abductors, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), Nigeria, has disclosed. The Chief Executive ...
No fewer than 218 students have bagged First Class Honours as Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, graduated 1,345 students. The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Jonathan Babalola, disclosed during a
Denmark has published the list of 38 countries whose citizens are generally eligible to apply for tourist visas without having a host in the country.
Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections, has donated N20 million to traders affected by the recent fire outbreak at the Bola-Ige International Business Complex, New Gbagi, Ibadan, Oyo State.
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed eight Pre-Shipment Inspection Agents (PIAs) to monitor the country’s crude oil and gas exports. The appointments were announced in a circular issued by the Director of Trade and Exchange at the apex bank, Aderinola Shonekan, dated ...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said the N10 billion emergency intervention fund approved by President Bola Tinubu is designed to strengthen the country’s preparedness against multiple epidemic-prone diseases, including Lassa fever, cholera, Ebola, cerebrospinal meningitis, diphtheria, measles and monkeypox. The agency said the funding was ...
By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) chapter, on Monday, resumed its strike after 104 days, accusing the government of failing to honour agreements that ended the last one. The chapter Chairman, Dr Patrick Ushie, who disclosed this in an ...
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has dismissed reports circulating on social media that a bridge project under construction in Otuogori community, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, had collapsed. The Commission said an incident occurred at the construction site of the 600-metre Otuogori-Otuegwe Bridge ...
The Director-General of UNESCO, Khaled El-Enany, on Monday raised the alarm over growing threats to journalists worldwide, saying 189 journalists were killed in 2024 and 2025, with six out of every seven cases remaining unpunished. Speaking at the annual free safety symposium for journalists organised by the Media Centre for ...
AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has been named Outstanding Customer-Centric Insurance Company of the Year at the Marketing Edge Awards, in recognition of its commitment to delivering customer-focused services and insurance
United States and Nigeria have agreed to deepen cooperation against cybercrime, financially motivated sextortion and romance scams, with
…pledges more goodies of democracy The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, kick-started a statewide stakeholders’ town hall meeting in Ewekoro Local Government
The 14th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Peter Olapegba, on Monday promised to preserve what works, reform the institution for the future, and produce students who are critical
Prof Peter Olapegba has assumed office as the 14th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan after a seamless transition process on
Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has urged up-and-coming filmmakers not to give up on their dreams as she records a historic feat with her upcoming movie. Akindele, in a post
…Accord candidate’s supporters target six million votes across seven states Mobilisers for the Accord Party’s presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, have extended their grassroots campaign to rural and underserved communities in Kano, Katsina, Kaduna and Jigawa states as part of a North-West mobilisation drive targeting six million votes. The campaign ...
….DICON-D7G plans 7,000 jobs, seeks foreign investment, technology transfer By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Nigeria’s drive towards self-sufficiency in military equipment production has received a boost, with DICON-D7G unveiling plans to expand indigenous defence manufacturing, attract foreign investment and create 7,000 jobs for retired military personnel and civilians. The initiative, being promoted ...
Beyond Nigeria, the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continued to raise concerns about regional health security.
Members of the Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council (AIAC) have resolved to step down from their existing positions and transition into
The UK’s earned settlement rules make most migrants wait 10 years, while high earners may qualify sooner and small boat arrivals face waits of up to 30 years.
Nigeria’s political parties can tell us who will coordinate their campaigns, mobilise their supporters and deliver their strongholds. They owe us comparable clarity on who will deliver safer communities, functioning hospitals, and an economy where work pays. As preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum, the machinery for winning power ...
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has warned that elections can be
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Monday disclosed that bidding for 40 oil and gas blocks under the 2026 licensing round will commence on November 20, 2026. The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this at a roundtable discussion titled, ‘Energy Sovereignty in ...
Beta Glass Plc has expanded its free breast cancer screening initiative as part of efforts to promote early diagnosis, strengthen
African Action Congress (AAC) in Oyo has urged opposition parties and democratic forces across Nigeria to consider a collective boycott of
Family members of British citizens, Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) and members of the armed forces will also retain their existing routes to permanent settlement.
Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) and Rinda Ubuzima, a leading Rwandan health research organization, today announced the launch of a
House of Representatives on Monday reiterated its resolve to enact stronger legislation and a comprehensive regulatory framework with
Access Holdings Plc reported an 8.3 percent increase in profit before tax to N667.36 billion in the nine months ended
Calls for an independent audit of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency’s (NIMASA) accounts have emerged amid low transparency
Residents of Akwa Ibom State, particularly those living around the peripheral communities of Uyo, the state capital, face potential epidemic risks over the unhygienic handling of meat at the popular Itam Central Abattoir in Itu Local Government Area, a community health worker, Sister Affiong Etti, has warned. Etti raised the ...
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled two of its chieftains in Gombe State, Hon. Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki and Hon. Usman Aliyu Garry, over alleged anti-party activities and gross misconduct. The decision means the two politicians have lost their membership of the party and all ...
…East Asian education systems dominate the global rankings, with China, Singapore and Taiwan leading as the United States and other
Richiee Boi, born Adeoti Richard Seyi, is a Nigerian entertainer, actor, musician and content creator known for his expressive reaction videos, non-verbal performances and visual storytelling on social media. Born
Nathaniel Bassey stunned worshippers at Streams of Joy International’s Abuja auditorium with a Hebrew-style ministration, sparking debate and viral reactions.
The United Kingdom, UK has released its 2026 Global Universities List for the High Potential Individual (HPI) visa, naming universities across the world whose graduates may qualify for a route to live and work in the country, with no African institution appearing on the list. The list, published by the ...
The Aguma of Gwagwalada, His Royal Highness, Muhammadu Magaji, has said the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, will be remembered in Nigeria’s history alongside prominent national
The Senate President urged political leaders to put the welfare of the people above personal ambitions and ensure that campaigns promote peace and respect for human dignity.
Japan's Immigration Services Agency released guidelines adding new grounds to revoke permanent residency, emphasizing careful, case-by-case application.
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has identified the outdated legal framework governing the Federal Fire Service as a major obstacle to
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has clarified that the ₦10 billion emergency intervention fund approved by President Bola Tinubu was intended to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness for
The Lagos State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has unveiled a 100-point manifesto, promising to establish a Child Protection and Nutrition Agency, create
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South Africa’s Presidential Handbook outlines two benefits available to the president’s children, including medical care and support for school-going children.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reiterated the Federal Government’s determination to transform the Federal Fire Service into a full-fledged fire and rescue service. The Minister disclosed this
The Ambassador of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr Gautier Mignot, has said elections can be undermined without
The lawmaker said fabricated reports were worsening Regina’s emotional distress and warned that those responsible could face legal action.
“Academic integrity is an institutional responsibility. Key challenges include inadequate research resources, limited ethics training, overstretched supervision, and uneven governance. Furthermore, structural issues within universities can hinder thorough oversight.”
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has again accused President Bola Tinubu of abandoning retired police officers to a failing pension system, despite their years of service protecting Nigerians. Atiku said it was unacceptable that officers who risked their lives to keep the country safe now ...
…Accuses parties, supporters of deploying fake news against rivals …Fears fake postponement announcement on eve of polls By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has outlined a set of safeguards against Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference FIMI and AI-generated deepfakes ahead of the 2027 general elections. This ...
Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, has again called for peace and unity between the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) President, Musi
Senator Prince Ned Nwoko has issued warnings to online trolls and bloggers on false rumours about Regina Daniels. In a post shared on his Instagram page on Monday, November 2, 2026, Ned addressed Regina’s fans, friends, bloggers and social media commentators, asking them to give her breathing space. According to ...
Nigeria's quest for self-sufficiency in military equipment production has received a fresh boost as DICON-D7G unveiled plans to
Excerpts from a manifesto performance scorecard presented at Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has described his exclusion from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) final list of candidates for the 2027 governorship election as a temporary distraction, insisting that it would not derail his political activities or ambition. Adebutu ...
Media personality Do2dtun praised gospel minister Nathaniel Bassey for his selflessness in running the Hallelujah Challenge, following the singer’s recent milestone of hitting one billion streams on his YouTube channel.
Senator Ned Nwoko has appealed to the public, particularly fans and friends of his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, to give her space to recover, warning that those spreading false reports about her could face legal action. Nwoko made the appeal in a statement shared on his Instagram page ...
Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday declared that the most difficult phase of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms was over, assuring Nigerians that a renewed mandate for the administration in
La Liga president Javier Tebas said Monday he is maintaining dialogue with Chinese authorities in an effort to defuse a row over Kylian Mbappe’s comments about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV did not air a single La Liga match this weekend, while Real Madrid’s win at ...
The trial judge, Justice Mohammed Umar, fixed the date after the counsel to the
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded his visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, declaring that he prayed for peace, unity and prosperity for all Nigerians. The President, disclosed this on Monday in a post on his verified X handle, @officialABAT. The President also described the visit and experience as ...
The Federal Civil Service Commission has urged its counterparts across the country to embrace institutional reforms, digital transformation and effective reputation management to build a more efficient, professional and future-ready
By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has said the 10th National Assembly is committed to removing barriers limiting women’s participation in governance through a proposed constitutional amendment seeking special seats for women in the National and State Houses of Assembly. Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial ...