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An aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Oluyole Federal Constituency in Oyo State, Hon Abiodun Gbolagade, has insisted that he won the party’s primary election and urged the Federal High Court to restore what he described as his mandate. Addressing journalists in Ibadan on Friday, Gbolagade said he approached the
Three men, including two Nigerians, have been sentenced to a combined 28 years and nine months in prison for stealing nearly £5 million in cryptocurrency from victims through an elaborate fraud scheme.
Anthony Ikenwe, 29, Hamza Bashir, 23, and Kevin Nwamma, 25, were convicted of conspiracy to commit fraud and money laundering and sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday.
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Oyinlola Okoya, daughter of billionaire Razaq Okoya, celebrates her graduation from the University of Leicester in the UK. Learn more about Oyinlola Okoya’
Edo State makes history with the appointment of its first visually impaired permanent secretary, Melody Omosah, highlighting a commitment to inclusivity.
In a bid to improve the quality of products originating from Nigeria, the Federal Government has launched a digital standards platform to
A Magistrate Court sitting in Asaba, Delta, has convicted and sentenced 16 persons to three years' imprisonment each for
Mr Muktar said the projects, which are already underway, reflect growing investor confidence in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector and are expected to improve access to locally produced medicines while creating export opportunities across West Africa.
The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, on Friday held a special Juma’at prayer at his campaign office to mark the successful completion of his statewide thank-you tour and welcomed scores of defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ido and Ibarapa East Local Government Areas. The
Rivers State government reopens Wisdom Gate International School four months after a toddler’s death, despite the family’s ongoing demand for justice.
Anambra State Police launch manhunt for a teacher accused of flogging a 12-year-old student to death in Adazi-Ani. Investigation ongoing.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday conferred a beaded crown and presented the instruments of office to the Oniro of Komu, Oba Jonah Awujoola Olagboyega Kolade II, officially elevating him to the status of a beaded crown monarch. The ceremony, held at Komu-Babaode High School in Komu, Itesiwaju Local Government Area, drew traditional rulers,
Mr Mbah said Nnaji's decision to return home was the real defining chapter of his life.
TRACE advises Ogun motorists on safe driving in rain, warning against flooded roads and urging caution to prevent accidents during the rainy season.
Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has convicted and sentenced self-acclaimed prophet and
Apple and the U.S. Department of Justice are in talks to settle the antitrust lawsuit the agency brought against the iPhone maker in 2024, Bloomberg reported. The discussions are active and Apple has made multiple offers this year to settle with the Justice Department, though it’s possible no ...
Bella Shmurda denies losing $4 million in a Lagos property scam, calling the viral reports “fake news.” The singer clarified on Instagram Story.
Nana Otedola, mother of Temi Otedola, reveals her surprise at Temi and Mr Eazi expecting a baby shortly after their wedding. Read more on Punch.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike challenges critics to disprove his administration’s road construction records in Abuja’s satellite towns, vowing to resign if his
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), has commenced the controlled demolition of the fire-damaged building on Martins Street, Lagos Island.
The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos.
He said the exercise followed ...
The Vice President told the ALGON Executive that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's commitment to nutrition is a governance directive that must be strengthened to become fully operational.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, has emerged BusinessDay Governor of the Year 2025, earning national recognition for reforms
read more Yusuf bags BusinessDay’s governor of the year in good governance
The charges arrived barely a week after the Nigerian military, in collaboration with other security forces, rescued 44 schoolchildren and teachers abducted by kidnappers in three schools in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The Federal Government and the Imo State Government have strengthened collaboration to expand Nigeria's domestic gas supply as
…targets 30 million pupils, 500,000 teachers The Federal Government has launched a $552.18 million World Bank-backed education programme aimed at
read more FG rolls out $552m World Bank-backed education programme
The Federal Government is more determined than ever to end terrorism and banditry in Nigeria, says SGF George Akume. Read more on government efforts.
Some Moroccan and Togolese, numbering three, have been unveiled by the Nigerian Security Agencies as part of forces behind crimes
read more Moroccan, Togolese unveiled as forces behind crimes, arrested in Borno, Kwara
…flags off distribution of 10mn bags of fertilizer to 2mn farmers In a bid to structuralise Nigeria’s agricultural sector and
read more FG introduces guaranteed price model to de-risk agriculture sector
Download logoMental health experts and policymakers from 26 countries across West and Central Africa have pledged to accelerate the expansion of dignified, rights-based mental health services and fast-track progress towards the WHO African Region’s 2030 mental health targets.
The commitment was made at the West and Central Africa Mental Health Intercountry Learning Gathering in Lomé, convened ...
Women voters across the country have stepped up advocacy for the Special Seats Bill currently before the National Assembly as part of
The Court of Appeal on Thursday restored the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) 2027 election guidelines, setting aside a Federal
read more Appeal Court upholds INEC’s 2027 election guidelines, voids lower court ruling
The former minister died on 15 July in Abuja. He was 87.
Paul University, Awka, suspends a priest and staff member over serious sexual misconduct allegations involving a female student. Investigations are ongoing
Federal High Court strikes out suit seeking recognition of Kabiru Turaki-led PDP interim NWC. Learn why the PDP Turaki suit was dismissed.
US missionary Alex Barbir condemns recent Plateau killings, alleging nine relatives of a Nigerian pastor were “hunted and slaughtered” by terrorists. He cr
The Supreme Court has restored the forfeiture of properties linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, located in Lekki and Ikoyi in Lagos, as well as Agbor in Delta State, returning them to the Federal Government.
Habila, a staff member attached to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, died on June 27 in Ebonyi and her remains remain in official custody.
Download logoPresident Isaias Afwerki, in the early hours today, met and held talks with Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his delegation.
At the meeting at the State House, the two leaders held extensive discussion on bilateral relations, developments in the Sudan, as well as regional and global issues of mutual interest.
General Abdel Fattah ...
Apple has overtaken Nvidia to reclaim its position as the world's most valuable company, with a market capitalisation of approximately $4.88 trillion compared to Nvidia's $4.86 trillion.
Leeds United strengthens its squad, signing Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemovic from Sassuolo for $45 million. Read more about the new signing.
An official disclosed that healthcare professionals from states such as Enugu, Anambra, Gombe, Rivers, Ebonyi and Ogun were among those recruited.
The people of Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi have appealed to the public not to politicise the death of
The Federal Government has filed a 10-count charge against three men accused of involvement in the abduction of pupils and
read more FG files terrorism, kidnapping charges against three over Oyo school abduction
Nigeria is building its external reserves to provide protection against shocks and excessive currency volatility, not to finance routine expenditure or serve as the foreign exchange market’s daily source of liquidity, Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has said.
Cardoso said gross reserves had risen above approximately $52 billion by 15 July, while net reserves had increased from about $3 ...
A 29-year-old aspiring musician in Edo State has renounced cultism and surrendered a Beretta pistol after an anti-cultism message. Read more.
The minister said raw cocoa exports would continue to play an important role as the government expanded domestic processing capacity.
Denis Kitaev is a developer whose name is closely associated with his real estate development company Vesper. From its launch and until 2022, he oversaw the product vision and design principles behind its projects.
His tenure is the reason the company enters 2026 with the standing it has: one of the major Moscow developers with more than 90 percent of its units sold pre-completion. The ...
When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreArgentina will attempt to defend its FIFA World Cup title at the 2026 tournament, but Spain is the favorite.Andrew J. Clark/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images (left); Francisco Canedo/Xinhua via Getty Images (middle); Xavi Bonilla/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images (right)The FIFA World Cup is ...
Residents of Enugu are seeing some relief as the cost of a major household energy source takes a downward turn.
We've brought our infant daughter to several countries. She might not remember any of it, but I have no regrets.Sam SheadWe set out to bring our infant daughter to 10 countries before she turned 1. My wife used her maternity leave to travel, and our daughter mostly slept on short flights.We struggled on some of our longer trips, but ultimately made it to eight countries with our baby.When our ...
The Federal Government launches a Digital Standards Platform to transform Nigeria’s quality infrastructure, improve access to industrial standards, and boo
UNICEF Executive Director praises Sokoto State’s significant investments in child healthcare, education, and protection, highlighting their impact on Niger
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 505 illegal drug stores in Cross River State, with nearly half of all shops inspected operating outside re
Nicky Butt urges Kobbie Mainoo to boycott England’s World Cup third-place playoff and calls for Thomas Tuchel’s sack after semi-final exit.
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) announces a two-day power outage this weekend, affecting Aso Villa, National Assembly, and other key FCT
The Supreme Court has affirmed the final forfeiture of seven landed properties, $2.045 million and share certificates linked to former
read more Supreme Court upholds final forfeiture of Emefiele’s properties, $2m assets to FG
Disclosing this at a news conference on Friday in Calabar, PCN’s Director of Enforcement, Suleiman Chiroma, said the findings were the outcome of a four-day enforcement exercise in Cross River.
…dismisses suit by Wabara-led BoT
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri
ABUJA — The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday declined to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Senator Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Salim Ibrahim, dismissed the suit ...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike has said that President Bola Tinubu's projects in
Apple’s iPhone processors have consistently set the benchmark for smartphone performance, making the company’s devices some of the fastest and most powerful on the market.
Whether you’re gaming, editing 4K videos, running AI-powered apps, or simply want a phone that will remain fast for years, choosing an iPhone with a powerful processor is essential.
Here are five ...
No fewer than three people have been confirmed dead, while houses and property worth millions of naira were destroyed following a heavy rainfall accompanied by a windstorm that swept through communities in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State.
The disaster, which occurred overnight, affected Tsohon Nguru (Old Nguru), Filing Idi and other communities, leaving several residents injured and ...
The Supreme Court’s decision comes about 19 months after the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the final forfeiture of a vast estate comprising 753 housing units in the FCT recovered from Mr Emefiele.
Africa’s banking sector is delivering one of the strongest growth stories in global finance, even as it remains one of
read more Africa’s banks outpace global peers despite holding less than 1% of banking capital
The spokesperson said the victims were abducted by terrorists on 9 July 2026 along the Tsafe–Kuchere Road in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Nigerian banks are beginning to reap the rewards of recapitalisation and years of pan-African expansion, with four lenders emerging among
read more Inside Nigerian banks’ rise to the top of Africa’s banking capital growth league
The group said questions remained over the circumstances surrounding Ms Habila’s death and called for a thorough investigation, including forensic examination, witness interviews and other lawful investigative procedures.
Governor Uba Sani has paid compensation to three different communities in Kaduna State, that have been affected by the implementation of projects.
The Governor who flagged off the distribution of cheques at Basawa in Sabon Gari local government on Friday, pointed out that his administration has consistently placed the welfare and dignity of people at the centre of every project.
Represented ...
Chinese leader Xi Jinping said that we should "encourage open-source, openness, collaboration, and sharing."Ng Han Guan-Pool/Getty ImagesChina's leader, Xi Jinping, promoted open-source AI in a speech on Thursday."We should seize this rare, historic opportunity to encourage open-source," he said.While most leading US models are closed, Chinese models such as Kimi K3 and Z.ai's GLM 5.2 are ...
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out a suit brought before it by former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, praying for the nullification of ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s emergence as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 election, among other reliefs. In a ruling on Friday, Justice
Friday the 15th of May started just like any other day in the semi-rural environment of Oriire Local Government Area,
read more Oriire – A line in the sand?
The Benue governor has revealed a major plan to restore a long-dormant industrial project as security concerns remain at the centre of the effort.
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Nigeria’s active mobile subscriptions increased to 188.01 million in April, with Globacom accounting for 23.18 million active subscribers, according to the latest telecommunications industry statistics released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
According to the report by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the figures, published by the NCC, indicate continued growth in mobile ...
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The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday sought the assembly’s approval for a revised 2025 supplementary budget comprising N510.9 billion in recurrent and N669 billion in capital expenditure.
The Federal Government has launched the Nigerians in Diaspora Advanced Health Programme (NiDAH-P) and its digital portal to
…Hands over investigation to security agency
By Vincent Ujumadu
The management of the Anglican Church -owned Paul University, Awka, has suspended a member of its academic staff, Venerable Cornelius Eze, over allegation of sexual molestation in the institution.
Eze, who is a Practical Biology Technologist in the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, has been placed ...
Veteran actor RMD has taken a stronger stand on a growing social issue, urging men to play a bigger role in protecting women’s rights.
Today, I celebrate a remarkable brother, Chief Barrister Nnaemeka Obiakor, whose life reflects kindness, humility, strength, and love.
You are remembered not for what you have, but for how you make others feel. Your generous heart, calm wisdom, and quiet compassion have touched many lives.
To our family, you’ve been a source of strength and hope; to your friends ...
Coronation Merchant Bank has been named Nigeria’s Best Investment Bank for Debt Capital Markets (DCM) at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, at The Peninsula London Hotel, reinforcing its position as a leading investment bank in Nigeria’s Debt Capital Market. The award recognizes the Bank’s work over the past year structuring and executing debt
Defending champions Nigeria will begin the defence of their WAFU B U20 Championship title with a mouth-watering clash against rivals Ghana on 27 July in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire.
The fixture, which will be played at the prestigious Lycée Scientifique de Yamoussoukro, is a repeat of the 2024 final in Lomé, where the Flying Eagles came from behind to defeat the Black Satellites 2-1 and lift ...