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After years of cruelty, Angie lets her dying stepmother move in. A sealed funeral letter leads her to her father’s unfinished furniture—and a hidden truth.
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Donald Duke, has said he would support whoever emerges as the consensus candidate of the coalition of opposition parties. Duke, who spoke on Tuesday in Abuja at the PRP strategic retreat, also raised concerns over what he described as deliberate attempts by ...
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged to unite Nigeria, tackle insecurity and lift millions of Nigerians out of poverty if elected president in 2027. Obi made the pledge during a town hall meeting with supporters in Jos, Plateau State on Tuesday where he outlined ...
By Sani Ibrahim Paki, Baba Martins & Ali Rabiu Ali President Bola Tinubu has again assured Nigerians of stable power supply, economic revitalization, and job creation if re-elected for a second term in 2027. Daily Trust reports that improving power infrastructure was a central pledge of Tinubu’s 2023 presidential campaign ...
… govt’ dismisses allegation The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Benue State, Prof. Terhemba Shija, on Tuesday accused the state government of allegedly plotting to disrupt the planned visit of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to Yelwata community in in Guma Local Government Area. Shija, who raised ...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended his promise to reward any councillor who delivered his ward to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections with N10 million naira, insisting the offer is an incentive for hard ...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled an ambitious policy agenda ahead of the 2027 general elections, promising one million export-linked jobs, six per cent annual economic growth and improved living conditions for Nigerians by 2031. The manifesto, titled From Reforms to Prosperity, sets out the party’s proposed priorities for ...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Borno State has denied claims by Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) that he was pelted by thugs allegedly loyal to the party during the inaugural Youth Summit in Gwoza Local Government Area. The allegation followed an incident at the weekend where Senator Ndume ...
Following the increasing threat of electoral violence across the country, the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) has questioned the “apparent inconsistency” of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) condemnation of the “rig and die” slogan ahead of the elections. ADC lamented that why INEC has found its voice to condemn ...
The emerging pattern of extravagant political donations ahead of the 2027 general elections is a troubling demonstration of how politicians and their associates appear determined to disregard the law. More disturbing is the apparent indifference of political beneficiaries and law enforcement agencies to conduct that raises serious questions about compliance ...
After earning her driver’s licence at 60, Carol faces a neighbour determined to control her. A concrete blockade tests her independence—and brings help.
RECENT statistics compiled from detection alerts within Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack (KATA) reveal the hacking tools most often used for lateral movement across enterprise infrastructures, highlighting the pressing need for reliable network security solutions to protect corporate environments. Recent investigations into cyber-espionage groups show that attackers increasingly avoid detectable malware ...
REPAIR operations on the West Africa Cable System (WACS) submarine fibre-optic network have entered a critical phase, with the designated repair vessel sailing towards the fault location. The deployment follows a 29 October circuit disruption that affected Congo Telecom’s redundancy mechanisms. Technical teams isolated the suspected fault to the cable ...
U.S. Consulate General Lagos recently recognised the contributions of Lagos Fashion Week founder Omoyemi Akerele at a lunch held at the height of Lagos Fashion Week 2026. The event recognized Akerele’s vision in connecting Nigerian designers with American consumers and creating new opportunities for U.S. businesses. The occasion brought together ...
META has announced the global expansion of its AI technology to help identify teens who may have misrepresented their age online and place them in Teen Account protections. For more than a decade, Meta has worked with leading experts to build tools and resources that help teens and families have ...
As AI transforms the world of work, Babcock University and Cavista Technologies have partnered to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry demands, equipping students with practical skills, mentorship and real-world experience while advancing the university’s ambition to become a hub for technology and innovation in Africa. Funmi Ogundare ...
Segun Awofadeji in Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya has advocated renewed unity and cooperation among northern states, proposing the establishment of special schools, modelled after the historic Barewa College, as part of efforts to address the out-of-school menace and strengthen the educational foundation of northern Nigeria. He stated this when he ...
Funmi Ogundare Dr Alaba Adetola, a chief lecturer in the Department of Building Technology, Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), has identified poor time management, bureaucratic delays, and a lack of structured goal-setting as major factors behind recurring project failures, rising costs, and institutional underperformance in Nigeria. Adetola said addressing these ...
Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) has trained 140 facilitators under its Alternative Education project in Bauchi State. Ladi Hamma, AGILE Project Coordinator, who spoke at the end of a five-day training exercise in Bauchi, said the facilitators have been equipped with the ...
It is an opportunity to move from fragmented responses to coordinated national action, argues KAMSON OLADEYI National security is too important to be left to chance, fragmented responses or the assumption that yesterday’s solutions can overcome tomorrow’s threats. In a country as complex as Nigeria, where insecurity wears many faces ...
Imagine a young Nigerian sitting in a hot room on a hot day. There is no electricity, and not even a trace of breeze. The phone battery is dead, the power bank is drained, and the laptop has shut down. There are messages to respond to, assignments to complete, clients ...
America’s midterm elections warn governments that electoral victories confer responsibility, not ownership, argues PAT ONUKWULI Democracy holds an enduring paradox: those who rise to power through the ballot sometimes govern as if the ballot has surrendered its authority. Yet political power is borrowed, not inherited; conditional, not absolute; accountable, not ...
By Louis Achi The controversially scripted emergence of Ahmed Tijjani Galadima Aminu as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Adamawa State for the 2027 election has, not surprisingly, triggered a crucial debate about internal party democracy, disruptive elite influence, procedural legitimacy and the management of political ambition within ...
AS Nigerians consume more data than ever before, the pressure on telecommunications networks continues to grow. Against this backdrop, MTN Nigeria has activated 154 new and upgraded network sites across 31 states and the Federal Capital Territory, expanding coverage and strengthening capacity in areas where demand is rising fastest. Completed ...
The new date, 2 December 2026, brings forward one of the most prestigious events on the African sporting calendar, as the continent’s finest players, coaches and teams gather in Lagos for a glittering celebration of the achievements that have defined another remarkable year for African football. The ceremony will begin ...
The 2026 Ikogosi 17.5km Road Race has demonstrated the capacity of sporting events to stimulate local economies, promote tourism and create employment opportunities, its initiator, Makinde Araoye, has said. Araoye said the race, which attracted more than 8,000 participants from 28 Nigerian states and three African countries, had generated significant ...
Podium finishes at the 8th Government College Ughelli (GCU) Relays will come with added rewards as organisers introduce customised gifts for medal-winning athletes at the annual intercollegiate athletics competition. The latest initiative will see every gold, silver and bronze medalist receive a specially branded beverage cup, marking the first time ...
Nigeria’s professional golf landscape is gathering fresh momentum as some of Africa’s leading players converge on the country for two major tournaments: the CIO Classic in Port Harcourt and the maiden Alpha Bravo Classic, scheduled for November 19–21, 2026, at Lakowe Lakes Golf Club in Lagos. The Alpha Bravo Classic ...
Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has received some good news regarding Semi Ajayi ahead of the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Tanzania, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Hull City centre-back is seemingly available for selection against the Taifa Stars on Friday, November 13, having reported for international duty in ...
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Senate on Tuesday, pledged a financial reward of N100 million to Nigeria’s victorious cadet women’s national football team, the Flamingos, in recognition of their historic achievement at the just concluded FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat, Morocco. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the ...
The Federal Government (FG) has proposed sweeping reforms in the agricultural sector, including digitalisation, mechanisation and improved coordination among government agencies in the sector, to boost food production, reduce food inflation and strengthen food security. Senior Special Adviser on Agricultural Innovation to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security ...
Royce Okolie In industries traditionally dominated by men, where leadership and strategic decision-making have long rested largely in male hands, women who enter these spaces often face the added challenge of proving their competence while navigating demanding professional environments. Yet through determination and technical expertise, a growing number of women ...
… Says Nigeria’s 2060 net-zero ambition contradicts 3m barrels-per-day oil target… Demands phase-down of fossil fuels, grants, protection of community land rights By Chioma Obinna Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) on Tuesday warned that African governments risk turning their climate commitments into instruments for expanding fossil fuel production ...
Olateju Emmanuel Olamide on Friday, October 23, 2026, emerged winner of the MTN Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge 3.0, at the closing ceremony of the youth innovation competition held at the MTN Rooftop Event Centre, Lagos. Olateju Emmanuel Olamide was announced after ten finalists pitched their environmental solutions before a panel of ...
Dismisses alleged anti-Ngwa remark, cautions critics By Steve Oko UMUAHIA—Former Chief of Staff to ex-Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, Prof. ACB Agbazuere, who was a vocal critic of Governor Alex Otti during the 2019 governorship election, has declared support for the governor’s re-election bid, saying he deserves a second term. Agbazuere, now ...
Victoria Ojiako YASA Foundation, a humanitarian organisation committed to improving the lives of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable members of society, is set to unveil its activities publicly after 15 years of humanitarian interventions, with a call on government, corporate organisations, philanthropists and development partners to support its mission ...
Chiemelie Eze reports from Antalya, Turkiye The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) opened in Antalya, Türkiye, on Monday, with its President, Murat Kurum, urging world leaders to translate climate commitments into practical action, warning that the effects of climate change are worsening existing global challenges. Declaring COP31 an ...
After weeks of tension following the killing of two youths in Ihetutu community, Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, reconciliation efforts involving the bereaved families, community stakeholders and Ambertone Logistics Limited have paved the way for renewed peace, with the state government lifting the suspension on the company’s mining operations, operated by Zotmann ...
Kayode Tokede The stock market closed yesterday’s session on a negative note, investor’s profit taking in Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc and 20 others caused market indicator to drop by 0.06 per cent. The Nigerian Exchange Limited All-Share Index (NGX ASI) declined by 0.06 per cent to close at ...
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Market leaders and traders across Lagos State have offered special prayers for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the state, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, seeking their victory in the 2027 general elections. The prayer session, organised by the Lagos State Market ...
Through eloquent speeches, historical reflections and spirited cultural performances, University of Ibadan students revisited the democratic ideals of the late Chief Bola Ige, using the power of oratory to interrogate Nigeria’s political future. The voice of Chief Bola Ige, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated legal practitioners and political figures, may ...
The Command extended its condolences to the family of the deceased, his associates and members of NACBAN over the unfortunate loss.
Canada has announced 3 important LMIA chances under the temporary foreign worker program for foreigners to live and work. You need to see the new change.
By Grace Oladele A Court of Anarchy, by Adewale Adetoyese, explores the dangers of jungle justice, mob violence, prejudice and the breakdown of law and order in society. The story follows Adisa, a fresh National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who, while on his way home, witnesses a disturbing incident ...
By Cynthia Alo With many Nigerian farmers still relying on traditional knowledge to identify crop diseases and determine appropriate treatments, delayed access to agricultural advice often means problems are left unresolved until they affect yields. In some cases, farmers have to wait days for agronomists to visit their farms and ...
By Cynthia Alo Agricultural experts have attributed the disconnect between farmers, researchers and policymakers as a major factor undermining the effectiveness of agricultural policies and interventions. This is even as they called for greater farmer participation in research design and policy formulation. According to them, research priorities were often determined ...
By Kafayat Kokumo The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COCEFAAA) has appointed some stakeholders to its Board of Directors and country leadership positions to strengthen the representation and protection of cocoa and coffee farmers across West, East and Central Africa. In a statement made available to Vanguard ...
After 18 years of blame over her deafness, Emily reveals an unexpected genetic truth in her valedictorian speech—and challenges her family to rethink the blame.
The report said troops rescued 21 victims at Sabon Wuri and Abaha communities in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger.
Nigerian fashion house Emmy Kasbit presented its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, Threads of Her, on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at an offsite showcase in Ikoyi, Lagos, as part of Lagos Fashion Week 2026. The presentation brought together notable personalities and members of Nigeria’s fashion and creative communities, including actress and filmmaker ...
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – IN a bid to boost agribusiness, the National Agricultural Development Fund, NADF and Sahel Capital Fund Manager Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to expand access to affordable financing for Small and Medium Enterprises, SMEs, in the agricultural sector. The partnership which seeks ...
The Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE) and FMDQ Clear Limited have entered into a strategic partnership to strengthen the clearing, settlement and risk-management infrastructure for petroleum liquids transactions in Nigeria’s emerging commodities market. The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a framework for FMDQ Clear to ...
Kayode Tokede Critical Minerals Financing Corporation (CMFC) is headlining discussions on Africa’s critical minerals assets at one of world’s largest mining investment forum in London, where more than 2,300 delegates and ministers from 60 countries will brainstorm on mining opportunities in Nigeria and other African countries. Chairman, Critical Minerals Financing ...
Ebere Nwoji The National Pension Commission(PenCom), has mandated all licensed Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) to ensure they are in agreement with retirees before enrolling them into the PenCare initiative. The commission stated this in a circular published in its official website. The commission in the circular titled, “Obtaining Retirees Consent ...
Ebere Nwoji Continental Reinsurance Holdings Limited, said it has strengthened its investment proposition ahead of its planned listing on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE), following the approval of its supplementary prospectus by the exchange. The reinsurers, said the supplementary prospectus confirmed that the promoter-controlled existing shareholder vehicle, ACA Cornerstone Limited ...
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), in partnership with global trade association Interferry, has concluded Module 6 of the Africa Ferry Safety Development and Mentoring Programme to strengthen safety standards across the waterways sector. The training equipped maritime professionals with technical skills to audit and inspect commercial ...
Kayode Tokede On the back of encouraging interest on lending to customers and yield on government securities, Access Holdings Plc and eight other deposit money banks generated N12.9 trillion interest income in nine months of 2026. This represents about 0.9 per cent increase over N12.75 trillion reported in the same ...
Nume Ekeghe Ecobank Nigeria has announced plans to host a special December edition of its Adire Lagos festival, targeting over 35,000 visitors and more than 150 Nigerian and African brands as it seeks to deepen support for small businesses and unlock opportunities within Nigeria’s growing creative economy. The three-day event ...
Following the launch of Nigeria Industrial Policy February this year, a former Director General of UNIDO, has made a case for an energy policy if Nigeria is to achieve its industrialisation ambition, writes Dike Onwuamaeze Former Director General of United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yamkella, was ...
Nume Ekeghe Nigeria’s banking system is expected to receive N2.448 trillion in liquidity inflows this week, largely driven by maturing Open Market Operations (OMO) bills, even as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Debt Management Office (DMO) prepare fresh debt auctions to absorb excess cash from the financial ...
…Extends free screening to public servants, Trade Fair visitors By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has urged residents to embrace HIV testing as part of routine healthcare, rather than wait until they suspect an infection before seeking screening. The government has also extended free HIV testing and counselling services ...
The Zamfara State Government inaugurated a 13-man committee to curb illegal mining activities across the state. The Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, inaugurated the committee on Friday in Gusau, the state capital. This was contained in a statement signed by Mr Sulaiman Tudu, the Senior Special ...
The Emir of Kano, Khalifah Muhammadu Sanusi II, has expressed satisfaction with Governor Dauda Lawal’s performance in Zamfara State. The emir was the guest of honour at the commissioning of the rebuilt and equipped Zawiyya Mosque and Islamiyya School in Gusau on Friday. The Zawiyya is one of the oldest ...
By Femi Omolola With roots in Ogo-Oluwa Local Government Area, one of the five local governments that make up Ogbomosoland, and a reputation for humility and grassroots connection, Alli’s running mate, Adesoji Adedeji is being positioned as a bridge across generations and regions. As Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli’s campaign looks ...
The Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB) handed over the site for the construction of the Gummi Mega School to S.H.T. Standard Construction Company Limited for the commencement of work. The site handover exercise was personally led by the Executive Chairman, accompanied by his team of engineers. The Gummi ...
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has approved further training for an additional 250 teachers under the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology’s ongoing capacity-building programme. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, AbdulMalik Abubakar Gajam, announced this during a meeting with members of the Committee on the School Enrolment ...
Read about Sheena Melwani, a singer known for doing covers of famous songs. Discover how her spouse joined her content and the funny nickname people gave him.
…An empty street on a sit-at-home dayBy Steve Oko & Chinedu Adonu Commercial activities are gradually returning to the South-East region after years of an illegal Monday sit-at-home order declared by non-state actors crippled business and social life. While commercial operations are picking up in some states, others continue to ...
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has declared that it is united and strong ahead of the 2027 general elections, following a reconciliation exercise aimed at addressing grievances among party members. The Secretary of the Contact and Reconciliation Committee set up by Governor ...
Kmanagement of Lekki Port, promoters of the Lekki Deep Seaport, in collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has awarded scholarships totaling N20 million to 100 indigent students from host communities. This initiative was part of the Lekki Port Educational Support Programme, held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Lekki ...
New Zealand set out the minimum age that applicants must reach before they can be considered for citizenship, outlining other conditions that must also be satisfied.
US warns visa applicants about fraudulent staffing companies and falsified student records, urging them to avoid practices that could jeopardise their applications.
Estonia announced planned rules that would allow foreign nationals seek residence permits in selected employment areas, setting out official eligibility conditions.
Minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo has described the construction of the Kogi International Airport as a major step towards unlocking the state’s economic potential, saying the project will place Zariagi on the global aviation map and open up new investment opportunities. Keyamo stated this on Tuesday during ...
Slipknot band members ranked by net worth reveal differences in their fortunes and earnings. Discover who is richest and how they built their wealth.
… Champions patriotism, excellence Former Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Gen. Paul Boroh (rtd.), has called for stronger partnerships between government, the private sector and other stakeholders to unlock Nigeria’s vast economic potential through sustainable investment, stressing that peace and investment are indispensable to national development. Boroh made the ...
Speaking on behalf of the Progressive Governors Forum, the Governor of Sokoto State, Dr Ahmed Aliyu, chronicled previous critical political interventions and relationships that President Tinubu had with men of Northern Nigerian extraction, saying it was time to support a dynamic, focused and determined leader like President Tinubu who has ...
Brazil announced a simplified visa procedure for a group of foreigners, aiming to encourage easier entry while maintaining existing immigration requirements.
The GIDI Company Limited, a Nigerian real estate firm, has named Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former president of Mauritius, and Femi Adewole,
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Federal government on Tuesday flagged off “Pencare”, aimed at providing easier access to healthcare facilities by retirees. President Bola
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