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Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan No fewer than 2,000 residents of Iseyin and other communities across the Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State are expected to benefit from a four-day free medical outreach organised under the auspices of the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation. The Founder of the Foundation, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, while ...
The Wikimedia User Group Nigeria, Anambra Network recently marked its fourth anniversary with Distinguished Knowledge and Literacy Award of excellence on some distinguished Nigerians handling sensitive Unions and Agencies in Anambra dtate including the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Anambra State Council, Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu PhD JP and ...
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the leadership of the Department of State Services, DSS, of recruiting protesters to create disorder in Sokoto and provide a pretext for imposing a curfew to stop the party’s ...
By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI — Two victims of the abduction of 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have testified for the prosecution in the ongoing trial of three men accused of involvement in the kidnapping. The victims, identified in court only as Miss A and Miss ...
The Cross River State chapter of the Renewed Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN) has urged Nigerians, particularly Cross Riverians, to remain confident in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, insisting that the Renewed Hope Agenda is delivering on its promise of national development. The group also commended the Cross River State Government ...
*Concludes 11th phase of mass terrorism trials with 791 convictions Linus Aleke in Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured a total of 2,512 convictions in terrorism-related cases over nine years, following the conclusion of the 11th phase of terrorism trials at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The National ...
….Ningi, Yahaya Abdullahi fault drafting, omnibus nature, non-circulation By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate on Tuesday stepped down the proposed Agricultural Revolution Bill, 2026, following a heated debate over its drafting, scope and failure to circulate printed copies to senators. The bill, sponsored by the Deputy President of the ...
By Adegboyega Adeleye Cristiano Ronaldo Jnr. has received his first call-up to Portugal’s Under-17 team, raising the possibility of meeting his father, Cristiano Ronaldo, at the national team’s training base during the November international window. According to ESPN, the 16-year-old Al Nassr academy forward has been named in Filipe Ramos’ ...
Ballot machines malfunctioned Tuesday in a New York county that will help decide a closely contested House of Representatives race, though officials said votes for the US midterm elections are still being counted. Read Also: Trump cites immigration, Iran, tariffs in election day pitch The Westchester County Board of Elections ...
The counsel pleaded to the court to make Murtala leave the house since they were not married so as to avoid anything bad from happening.
…Judge to rule on application Nov 9 The Department of State Services (DSS) has accused African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore of trying to delay his trial over
By Jeff Agbodo Ahead of the 2027 general elections, thousands of supporters of President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday staged solidarity marches across Ebonyi State, declaring support for his re-election and that of Governor Francis Nwifuru. The protesters, under the aegis of Ebonyi United Forum, were mobilised to counter what they ...
…Survey records 17-point rise in public support since 2024 By Folarin Kehinde A new international survey has revealed that 89 per cent of Nigerian adults support measures to reduce methane emissions, highlighting growing public demand for urgent action to address climate change and environmental pollution. The figure represents a 17 ...
…Company targets two million bpd production by 2027 By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Nigeria’s crude oil production has increased by 600,000 barrels per day (bpd), from about 1.2 million bpd to 1.8 million bpd, following the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and reforms in the oil and gas sector ...
….Union demands reversal of allocations to private firms, individuals, seeks Tinubu’s intervention By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja branch, has threatened an industrial confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over the alleged unlawful allocation of portions of ...
Days after his resignation as the Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi was on Tuesday in attendance at the manifesto presentation of the All
…Fashola flags off reconciliation drive, urges aggrieved members to close ranks By Olasunkanmi Akoni Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the six Southwest states have resolved to set aside internal disagreements and work together to secure President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Former Ondo State Governor ...
The National Assembly has commenced “administrative processes” to transmit the proposed State Police Bill to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assent. This followed the National Assembly’s receipt of reports of
In the charge, the prosecutor Insp Jonah Uletu alleged that the defendant had taken the teenager, from Jato-Aka to Benin City, without his father’s consent.
By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered an illegal refinery in Ogere, Ogun State, where Chinese nationals allegedly processed sludge oil into diesel for sale in the Nigerian market. The discovery followed a raid by operatives of the commission’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 on ...
As the Department of Psychology, University of Ibadan marks its 50 years of establishment, the head ot the department, Professor Aderemi Alarape, has tasked the federal government to invest in
The collaboration reflects the Nigerian crypto platform’s strategy of combining an established operating history with cultural influence as it pursues growth in an increasingly competitive digital asset market.In a market where digital finance companies compete for customers, visibility and credibility, brand partnerships are increasingly becoming part of a wider business ...
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, said on Tuesday that there are currently no active cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria, but warned that the country
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved to invite the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, to explain alleged breaches of pension agreements and the non-payment of benefits to retired employees of the apex bank. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion ...
Cuba's eVisa portal remained offline after a promised restoration date passed, leaving travellers unable to apply online as authorities migrated to new system.
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Members of the State Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress APC in Osun State have rejected the party’s parallel presidential election campaign list released by the party, saying it does not reflect established party guidelines. The Osun APC in statement signed by the Party Chairman ...
The Citizens’ Rights Department of the Kaduna State Ministry of Justice has handled more than 180 cases in the past two years, with over 90 per cent involving sexual and
In their separate appeals, the National Chairman of the National Association of Kogi State Students (NAKOSS), Comrade Isiaka Amoto, and the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Adams Abdulrazaq, urged the lawmakers to prevail on Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to reconsider the fees with a view to ...
The United Kingdom has introduced a new official requirement concerning the minimum age applicants must meet to qualify for a standard long-term British passport.
Spanish football has been thrown into mourning after 30-year-old striker Jesús de Miguel died following a serious collision during a match.
For the first time in CAF Women’s history, no Super Falcon player was named among the nominees for the 2026 CAF women’s player of the year award. It was the first time since 2001 that no Nigerian female player would make the nomination cut. In the list released on Tuesday,November ...
Nigerian technology company has launched a locally developed eSIM app offering international calls at N13 per minute to reduce communication costs.
Spanish police are investigating Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel’s death after a chest collision in a match, as prosecutors review the circumstances of the case.
Ibrahim Chatta kneels to greet Oga Bello at Sola Sobowale’s old people’s home opening in Ibadan, winning praise online for his humility and respect for elders.
Mr Soludo has been in a prolonged face-off with Peter Obi and predicted in 2022 that Mr Obi would not win the 2023 presidential election, which was eventually won by President Bola Tinubu.
By Adegboyega Adeleye A 24-year-old first-time New York City Marathon runner, Rachel Apa, has died after collapsing just two miles from the finish line during the race in Central Park, with her father revealing that she suffered from a rare condition known as rhabdomyolysis. Apa collapsed at about 1:30 p.m ...
US President Donald Trump defended his record Tuesday in a final TV phone-in pitch to voters on the morning of midterm elections, saying he had rebuilt the country through his immigration crackdown, war on Iran and tariff policy. “We have to keep America great. We’re great now. We were terrible ...
Australia has listed three conditions that foreigners must meet to qualify for permanent residency through its retirement pathway. Full details here.
As Noor Takaful Insurance Limited and Noor Health Limited brought together brokers and business partners from across Nigeria for its 2026 Partners’ Engagement Forum, themed “One Partnership, Shared Success.” connection, collaboration and shared success were the driving force
EFCC had also recently discovered four illegal lithium processing plants being operated by Chinese nationals in the same area of Ogun State
The price of a medium bag of another surveyed food item fell from N40,000 to N35,000, while its big bag declined from N80,000 to N70,000. Both recorded a 12.5 per cent reduction.
Bahrain granted domestic workers end-of-service benefits for the first time, extending gratuity rights after two years and aligning protections with other sectors.
MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola earned about ₦18.3bn over five years, with 2025 pay reaching ₦4.61bn as the telco moves MoMo customers to a new platform in 2026.
By Adegboyega Adeleye The National Assembly has confirmed that 28 State Houses of Assembly have approved the proposed establishment of state police in Nigeria, paving the way for the constitutional amendment bill to be transmitted to President Bola Tinubu for assent. According to the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru ...
The Federal Government has started giving selected struggling Nigerians ₦50,000 every month to help them cope with the high cost of food and other expenses.
Regina Daniels shares a late-night solo karaoke video in Abuja, a day after Ned Nwoko urged compassion amid health concerns and false death claims online today.
The NNPP said affected politicians have since moved to other political parties and are pursuing political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections without completing the necessary resignation procedures.
The approval of the state police amendment by 28 state legislatures has satisfied the constitutional requirement for state-level endorsement, bringing Nigeria closer to decentralising its policing system.
Omale said he sometimes wondered how Obi managed to keep up with his busy routine, considering the number of places he visits and the activities he handles daily.
ACAMB has listed six steps Nigerians should follow to protect their bank accounts from phishing scams, fake alerts, cloned websites and other digital fraud.
US-bound air passengers must sign a statement that they have not travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicentre of a deadly Ebola outbreak, under new rules coming into force on Tuesday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Africa’s latest Ebola outbreak has killed more than ...
The Nigerian Senate has stopped discussion on a new farming bill because some senators said they had not received copies to read.
Mallam El-Rufai has directed supporters to back the ADC at every level in 2027, while allies say his political base remains strong across Kaduna and northern Nigeria
Yul Edochie's advice to married women dealing with difficult in-laws sparks reactions as fans bring up Judy Austin and Rita Edochie's ongoing feud
Two Nigerian nationals alongside 61 foreign nationals have been charged with alleged illegal voting and fraudulent claims of the American citizenship by the United States Department of Justice. The two Nigerians identified as Mohammed Omar Hassan, 61 and Michael Agah, 74, both lawful permanent residents, allegedly participated in federal elections ...
The National Assembly wants to create 74 extra seats for women in the Senate and House of Representatives, plus three seats in every state assembly.
The US has published the cost of its 10-year Border Crossing Card for eligible applicants aged 15 and above, stating the fee required to obtain the travel document.
FG TVET scheme offers free vocational training, practical skills and ₦30,000 monthly stipends. Find courses, eligibility rules and the latest Batch C deadline update
Dubai announced tourist visa applications through Visit Dubai, expanded digital visa services, and launched a loyalty club ahead of a November 2026 rollout.
*** Urges FG to re-ajudge BASA agreement for Nigeria Air services fly directly to China *** Says we should not waste time on dead issues; calls for a national carrier with Nigeria’s flag *** We can’t revive what is already dead, Akpabio. By Henry Umoru, Abuja The Senate has rejected ...
The United Kingdom has explained how eligible people can apply for a British passport from outside Britain. The forms and other conditions were also released.
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has recorded improved truck turnaround and reduced compactor queues at the Olusosun dumpsite following the extension and stabilisation of its E1 tipping platform. LAWMA’s Executive Director, Finance, Mr Kunle Adebiyi, disclosed this on Tuesday, saying the upgrade has enhanced the efficiency ...
The Edo State chapters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have warned against the
By Adegboyega Adeleye UEFA will observe a one-minute silence at all its matches this week in honour of CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel Alameda, who has died at the age of 30. The European football governing body announced the tribute on Tuesday, November 3, following the death of the ...
Tinubu’s allies in Osun and Rivers are cooperating on his presidential campaign while competing for other offices. Atiku and Obi remain on separate tickets as Kwankwaso urges the ADC candidate to step aside.
President Tinubu has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto for spending 20 years as the traditional ruler.
The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has commenced a free cervical cancer screening campaign in Ebonyi State,
Emeka Nwosu sells phone accessories from a glass counter in Computer Village, Ikeja, and every morning before he opens he checks the rate on his phone the way a farmer checks the sky. He has never bought a dollar in his life, but everything on his counter was imported and ...
The Federal Government has released five USSD codes Nigerians can dial to check eligibility for its N50,000 monthly relief payment as YEIDEP explains.
Reforms in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry have increased crude oil production by 600,000 barrels to 1.8 million barrels per
Abundant banking-system liquidity fails to translate into stronger investor appetite for Treasury bills, Open Market Operation (OMO) and FGN bonds,
Pastor Sola Fola Alade’s old prophecy about Pastor Mo Daniel resurfaces amid her marriage to Pastor Jimmy Odukoya, sparking debate over her spiritual destiny.
Jesus Owono faces up to four years in prison over Jesús de Miguel’s death as Spanish investigators assess whether the fatal collision was criminal negligence.
Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, Nigerians have faced significant increases in the cost of basic commodities. The removal of the petrol subsidy, foreign exchange reforms, naira depreciation, rising energy costs and persistent inflation have all featured prominently in discussions about the country’s economic difficulties. Although ...
A 20-year-old co-pilot reportedly texted her boyfriend shortly before a deadly Florida Learjet crash, with details of that heartbreaking final message now emerging.
Through its InnovateX Hackathon and Campus Ambassadors Programme, Ecobank is extending its youth-focused proposition beyond traditional banking, creating platforms for
Americans voted on Tuesday in pivotal midterm elections with Democrats hoping to seize control of Congress and impose the first significant checks on Donald Trump’s chaotic second term in the White House. Republicans losing the House would give Democrats the power to stall Trump’s legislative agenda and launch sweeping investigations ...
The naira fell 1.31% in October as dollar shortages and festive demand pressured Nigeria’s foreign exchange market, despite a $1.98bn CBN intervention alone.
Atiku Abubakar accuses the DSS of recruiting protesters to disrupt the ADC's planned campaign rally in Sokoto, alleging political interference and obstruction.
The protest comes amid growing disagreement between Mr Sowore and the Ekiti State Police Command over a reported attack on team in Ekiti.