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The Civil Society Alliance for Transparency and Development (CSATD) has called on the Office of the Tax Ombud to provide detailed information on its claim that it has resolved 82
Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, will graduate 1,895 students at its seventh convocation ceremony on Saturday. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Haruna Ayuba, disclosed this on Monday during a press briefing ahead
A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Ikale APC influential, in Ondo State has described the defection of a stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bosun Arebuwa,
By Steve Oko The Akwa Ibom State Government has denied allegations of intimidation and harassment of opposition politicians, insisting that the state provides a peaceful and inclusive political environment for all parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Chairman of the Nigeria Institute for Social Media Analysts (NISMA), Akwa ...
Technology share prices clawed back some of last week’s sharp losses on Monday, though gains were tempered by a plunge in Nvidia following a probe into its boss Jensen Huang over claims of an affair with an alleged Chinese spy. Oil prices fell five percent on hopes for diplomatic talks ...
•FG has set aside funding for renewable energy projects in eight locations, says Shettima •We won’t vote for sentiment, say Uzodimma, Umahi, Nwifuru Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The campaign train of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday stormed Abakaliki, Ebonyi state capital, with the ruling party targeting 1.2 million ...
Christmas and New Year airfares have hit ₦822,000 on some routes. Experts explain the surge, its impact on families and calls for more flights and safer roads.
At least 14 people have died after a fire broke out in a high-rise building in Taiyuan, the capital of China’s Shanxi province.
Japan’s Labour Standards Act required employers to compensate families after workplace deaths and provided lump-sum injury settlements after three years.
Music producer Samklef defends Davido amid his dispute with VeryDarkMan, claiming the singer helped secure the activist's release after his arrest
Lagos State offers small business owners loans of up to N5 million through LSETF, with eligible applicants required to meet registration and repayment conditions.
DJ Cuppy opens up about her complicated relationship with Lagos, revealing how the city brought heartbreak, self-doubt and feelings of being unappreciated.
The federal government plans to begin replacing ageing electricity infrastructure across the power sector within the next two to three
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By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Senator Yari National Unity Project for Tinubu 2027 has dismissed reports that Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari described Nigerian youths as lazy, accusing sections of the media of misrepresenting his remarks at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State ...
Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, has declared that any Igbo person opposed to the presidential ambition of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Peter Obi, is an enemy of Ndigbo. Umeh, who described Obi as the conscience of the Igbo people, also cautioned political leaders in the ...
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has warned against restoring the petrol subsidy, saying the move could create another avenue for misappropriation of government resources. Gumi spoke during an interview with
Cuppy also disclosed that Lagos was also where she had some of her biggest heartbreaks, adding that she loves Lagos, but also understands that people constantly have to struggle to survive.
The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas; and the President
On digitisation, he advocated reducing land regularisation costs and speeding up the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy (CofO) through systematic government digitisation, a field he pioneered as Commissioner for Science and Technology.
An officer of the Department of State Services (DSS), identified as Salihu Muhammed, has admitted to collecting N2.5 million from job seekers after promising to secure them employment with the secret police, but failed to fulfill his promise. As the victims demand a refund of their money, one of the ...
The Sheriffied Nollywood Movement, a political mobilisation platform comprising practitioners in Nigeria’s movie industry, has been formally unveiled to galvanise support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has called on investors to look more closely at the establishment of industries in Abia, saying the state offers enormous opportunities for profitable investments.
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, Julius Bello, has been allegedly killed by his son, Irobudo, following a prophecy that reportedly blamed him for the suspect’s misfortunes. Bello, popularly known as De ...
For decades, Africa has supplied the world with gold while much of the value created from it has been captured
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Managing Director of Davidola Farms, Segun Alabi, said on Monday that Nigeria loses between 45 and 50 per cent of its agricultural produce annually to post-harvest losses, largely because of
The National Economic Council’s decision to endorse a 90-day programme to address Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis comes after more than three
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…Uzodimma warns ongoing projects may stall if President loses re-election By Omeiza Ajayi ABAKALIKI — Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC), Senator Abdul’aziz Yari, has set a target of 1.2 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in Ebonyi State in the January 16, 2027 presidential election ...
…Say five years after enactment, reforms must boost production, revenue, investment By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has called for greater accountability in the management of Nigeria’s petroleum resources, insisting that the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) must deliver increased oil production, higher government revenue, improved energy security, job ...
…As Nwifuru pledges Ebonyi support for Tinubu By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign train on Monday arrived in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, to canvass support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who represented Tinubu at ...
Yvonne Jegede shares moments from a surprise Lagos date with her mystery man, who flew in by private jet, calling the romantic gesture a perfect start to her week.
…As rights activist urges graduates to sue FG, NYSC By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Government has attributed the overcrowding at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Sagamu to a significant increase in the number of prospective corps members posted to the state. The government said ...
Nigeria is set to strengthen its cultural diplomacy across Africa following the election of Nigerian artist, Opeoluwa Ogunyakin, as president of the Organisation for the Development of African Handicrafts (ODEVAA-Africa).
Futureview Asset Management Limited has acquired 126,967,213 ordinary shares of Zichis Agro-Allied Industries Plc from Chilla Entertainment Limited, becoming a substantial shareholder with a 10.45% stake in the company's issued share capital.
Describing Yobe State’s transformation from the ashes of insurgency as a testament to resilience, Governor Mai Mala Buni has called on the state’s brilliant sons and daughters, both within and
The project, executed under the Navy’s Civil-Military Cooperation initiative and the Chief of Naval Staff’s Special Intervention Quick Impact Project Scheme, was facilitated in honour of Ifeanyi Okpala, a Rear Admiral, who hails from the community.
By Enitan Abdultawab The Ogun State Government has described a viral video showing prospective corps members sleeping in a hall at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Sagamu, following concerns over accommodation conditions at the facility. The state government said the situation occurred during the registration exercise ...
The lawyers stated in the petition: "Our client wishes to state categorically that the result which Hon. Nelson Godwin Onyilokwu Alapa has paraded in the processes filed in the court purporting himself to be the winner of the Benue South APC Senatorial Primary election did not originate or emanate from ...
The President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, will headline the 2026 All Nigerian Maritime Journalists Retreat organised by the Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON). Dangote
Dutch renters were urged to recheck huurtoeslag eligibility after policy or personal changes and household size could have unlocked housing support.
The emergence of Prince Mayowa Aroloye as the Owa-elect of Idanre Kingdom has been described as a significant milestone in the history of the ancient Ondo State community. The General
Limited access to financing was the most frequently cited constraint facing businesses in Nigeria’s trade sector in the first half of 2026, according to the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG).
Ireland has listed two categories of foreign family members who can be sponsored to enter the country by immigrants. Other requirements were also explained.
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to reduce inflation to 8% or lower, increase average peak electricity generation to 7,500 megawatts and boost food supply if re-elected in January.
By Golok Nanmwa JOS – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has announced plans to establish operational camps of Operation Rainbow in all the 17 local government areas of the state as part of efforts to strengthen intelligence gathering and address insecurity. Mutfwang disclosed this during the passing-out parade of 353 ...
Five small business entrepreneurs have received a N10 million grant each from Fire Data Limited to assist them grow their
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Nigeria and France have emerged as the only two countries to have won both the men’s and women’s FIFA Under-17 World Cups following the Flamingos’ historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Nigeria achieved the milestone after its U-17 women’s team defeated Japan 2-1 in ...
The Presidency has accused opposition politicians of attempting to politicise Nigeria’s national sports teams, following a claim by former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, that he was prevented from greeting members of the victorious Flamingos at an airport. The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, made ...
Thousands of All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters and residents on Monday thronged Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, Abakaliki, for the party’s presidential campaign flag-off in Ebonyi State. Supporters, dressed in
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Traditional rulers in the Federal Capital Territory FCT have pledged to deliver massive political support to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, in return for the first-class upgrade of their thrones and the introduction of a full civil service in the territory. The Etsu ...
He acknowledged that no government could resolve all societal challenges within a single term but maintained that both administrations had recorded significant progress.
Weather experts have warned that the world may face even more dangerous heat in 2027
South Africa has disclosed how much police recruits earn while undergoing training and outlined the additional benefits they receive before becoming full officers.
The Leader of Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has explained why he declined an offer by President Bola Tinubu to serve as a minister in his administration, saying he considered himself too old for the responsibilities of the office. Bakare said he preferred to support the government from ...
Real Madrid coach José Mourinho has received a major award after his team enjoyed an unbeaten run in October.
* Urges AGF to probe allegations of perjury, forgery Alex Enumah in Abuja A chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), Comrade Abayomi Arabambi, has alleged plans by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate in Ogun State, Mr Ladi Adebutu, to compromise a Federal High Court hearing of ...
HomeWork Group Africa has handed over 14 maisonettes at King’s Court in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, marking its second project completion in 2026. The development, located on Adekunle Fajuyi Street, comprises three- and four-bedroom homes. The handover was held on October 27, 2026, after a project period that began in July ...
The former Anambra governor said officials warned that they could lose their jobs if they allowed him to approach the victorious U-17 team at the Abuja airport.
Yomi Casual’s one-word response to IK Ogbonna’s proposal to Ego Nwosu fuels debate over whether the viral video is genuine or a film teaser as fans react.
Applicants seeking permanent residency in Australia through the Pacific Engagement visa may be exempted from taking a fresh English proficiency test if they meet any of five recognised conditions. The
The UK government has outlined categories of foreign nationals who will remain eligible to obtain permanent residence after five years, despite plans to extend the standard settlement period for most migrants to 10 years. Under its revised Earned Settlement policy, announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood on November 2, 2026 ...
Ten Nigerian petroleum depots are selling petrol below Dangote Refinery’s N1,293 per litre, with Aiteo offering the cheapest rate at N1,277 and Nipco at N1,279.
Funmi Ogundare The Lagos Business School Alumni Association (LBSAA) Monday called for stronger leadership, increased capital mobilisation and the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven innovation to accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth. The President of the Owner Manager Programme of the association (OMP 40) and Chief Executive Officer of Microwave Solutions Limited ...
By Juliet Umeh Meta has expanded its artificial intelligence technology globally to identify teenagers who may have used an adult birthday to set up accounts and place them in age-appropriate protections. The company said on Monday that the technology would help more teenagers using Instagram receive the platform’s built-in Teen ...
Former Real Madrid striker Raul Gonzalez was appointed as coach of Spanish second-division side Real Oviedo on Monday. “Oviedo have reached an agreement to hire Raul… as the new first-team coach until June 2028,” said the Asturian side in a statement. Oviedo, who were relegated from La Liga last season ...
Ireland has listed 6 categories of immigrants not eligible to sponsor their foreign family members to enter the country. Other restrictions were also explained.
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has assured President Bola Tinubu of a landslide victory in the state in the 2027 presidential election, pledging that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will
An opportunity opened for foreign workers without a university degree, and many are now eager to learn how the new arrangement could change their future prospects.
“Conclusively, having highlighted some of the steps to be taken by the APC to win the next election, I make bold to conclude that it is only APC that can
Soldiers of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) and the 33 Artillery Brigade also recovered arms, ammunition, motorcycles, communication equipment and other logistics allegedly used by criminal groups.
Taiwan’s citizenship rules required most applicants without APRC status to prove financial eligibility, with thresholds based on income, assets, or family ties.
Dr Folake Olatunji-David, Acting Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, disclosed this at the 37th meeting of the National Standing Committee (NSC) on Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications in Abuja on Monday.
The conference president, Murat Kurum, said the summit must move beyond agreements and declarations to deliver measurable improvements in people’s lives, particularly as climate change continues to threaten food security, health, livelihoods and economic stability.
The UAE has introduced major changes to the application process for 13 work permit categories under its Zero Bureaucracy initiative. Full details here.
The United Kingdom has released guidelines explaining how visa holders, including Nigerians, can access their electronic immigration status. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) published the instructions in an infographic shared on its official X account on Monday, outlining the process of setting up an account, confirming one’s identity and connecting ...
The Ogun State Police Command has rescued a 26-year-old man, Timothy Ashamu, who was allegedly forced to drink a poisonous substance by three people over his suspected involvement in motorcycle theft in the state. Punch reported that the victim was reportedly accosted at a farm in Oke-Odan, Yewa South Local ...
Toluwanisings was buried in a private ceremony at his family home after a solemn procession, weeks after his sudden death and family burial dispute began.
African footballers were among the standout performers across Europe’s major leagues at the weekend, with several players making important contributions for their respective clubs. From goals that inspired victories to
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying the administration’s policy direction largely aligns with recommendations many economists would make. Gumi, who spoke in an
CEF Benin Zone 1 has become a major talking point following the visit of Dr. Daysman Oyakhilome, marking the first Nigerian church branch visited by Dr. Daysman Oyakhilome in 2026.
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on Monday warned that 2027 could be the hottest on record, with a strong El Niño expected to bring further extreme heat. The warning came as world leaders gathered for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Turkey. WMO Secretary General Celeste Saulo said El ...