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…Kano-Katsina-Maradi project reaches 70% completion The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has said the Kaduna-Kano Standard Gauge Railway will be inaugurated on December 3, 2026, as the Federal Government accelerates the completion of major railway projects in Northern Nigeria. The council also disclosed that the 203-kilometre Kaduna-Zaria-Kano railway project ...
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The National Leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has questioned the latest approval of the proposed Ibom Deep Sea Port by President Bola Tinubu, recalling that the project had earlier received approval under former President Muhammadu Buhari in December 2020. The opposition party accused ...
In a video circulating online, Umahi said the habit of constantly boasting about money had become widespread, adding that genuine wealth should be evident in what individuals have accomplished rather than in what they claim to possess.
Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has disclosed that the initial public offering (IPO) of the company’s refinery business failed to meet its target of attracting 10 million investors. Dangote, however, said the offer recorded participation from millions of investors, describing the level of demand as significant despite ...
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has declared that President Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 presidential election, accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of allegedly using violence, security agencies and the judiciary to weaken opposition parties and cling to power. The ...
…Targets December take-off, moves to tackle multiple taxation …Plans dedicated desks in all tax authorities Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Office of the Tax Ombud is to establish six zonal offices across the country as part of efforts to strengthen taxpayer protection, improve complaint resolution and address the problem ...
…Taskforce impounds 128 motorcycles in fresh clampdown By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested a 36-year-old former operative, Adeyemo Olalekan, for allegedly impersonating a serving official of the agency to seize commercial motorcycles and extort their operators. The suspect, who was reportedly dismissed from the agency several years ...
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has sealed The All Christians Gathering Ministry in Surulere over alleged noise pollution and violations of environmental regulations. The church, located at No. 1, Ishola Street, off Clegg, Surulere, was shut on Sunday following an investigation which reportedly established that its activities violated ...
By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Barr. Princewill Dike, has described Saturday’s Rainbow Coalition presidential campaign rally at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, as a defining moment in the state’s political history. Dike, who spoke with journalists shortly after the ...
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The National Universities Commission (NUC) has urged universities across the country to strengthen investments in research, innovation and industry partnerships to equip graduates with practical skills needed to address Nigeria’s developmental challenges. The commission also called on universities to strengthen their quality assurance mechanisms and ensure ...
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Stakeholders in the labour movement, academia, the media and other sectors have called on the Federal Government to place people’s welfare at the centre of its economic reform policies, insisting that sustainable economic growth cannot be achieved at the expense of workers’ rights, decent wages and social ...
Canada has listed five types of orphaned relatives citizens and permanent residents can sponsor for permanent residence and liusted conditions applicants must meet.
The Chairman of the Council of Yoruba Traditional Obas and Chiefs in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, Ambassador Muhammad Arigbabuwo, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu
NEMA received six Nigerians deported from the US at Lagos airport, where immigration officers documented them and agencies coordinated support for their return.
Nkechi Blessing says forgiveness does not mean a reunion with ex Opeyemi Falegan, as she reflects on healing and moving on five years after their viral fallout.
Germany has announced three essential foreign skilled workers must do after getting a job despite being outside the country. Other conditions were also explained.
By Jimitota Onoyume THE Delta State Government and the Delta Central Senatorial candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, have traded accusations over the violence that erupted in Asaba on Saturday during a campaign rally by supporters of the party, leaving one person dead, several others injured ...
Nigerians react after Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo suggests that ADC's Atiku Abubakar may not appear on the ballot in the 2027 presidential election.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), however, said it would seek redress in a competent court of law.
*Explains wage increase negotiation done by public sector unions By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has distanced itself from the negotiation of the N40,000 consequential adjustment granted to federal workers, insisting that the responsibility rested solely with the leadership of public sector unions and not the national labour ...
Orders immediate settlement of land compensation By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council APC-PCC has said President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate the Kaduna-Kano Standard Gauge Railway on December 3, 2026, and has ordered that all outstanding land acquisition and compensation issues in Kaduna metropolis be settled ...
Portugal offers eligible foreign workers temporary residence permits valid for two years, with the possibility of renewal for successive three-year periods.
In a response posted on his page, Balogun told his critics to rest and allow others to hold differing political views.
… recovers multi-billion-naira opioids, others in raids across states The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has intercepted
read more NDLEA nabs Ugandan woman, UK, Australia-bound passengers with drugs in private parts
Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, the Senatorial Candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for Oyo Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Fadesewa of Simawa Kingdom in Ogun State, His Royal Highness, Oba (Dr.) Olugbenga Gbadebo Sonuga, Ogbodo I.
The Kano-Katsina-Maradi railway project was barely five per cent complete when Mr Tinubu assumed office in 2023, while the Kaduna-Kano project was less than 30 per cent complete.
Technology and telecommunications companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded varying revenue performances in 2026, with.
“Following a complaint by @BigDavery regarding noise pollution from a church, our officials conducted an investigation and confirmed that the church was in violation of environmental regulations and constituted a nuisance to residents in the area,” Wahab stated.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Emmanuel Alayande University of Education (EAUED), Oyo Branch, has announced the suspension of its ongoing strike action from Monday, November 9, after Governor
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has condemned an attack on supporters of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) during a campaign walk in Asaba, Delta State, on
From Musa Umar Bologi, Abuja The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has approved a major shake-up of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) leadership, including appointing new
Mr Kwankwaso made the remarks on Saturday in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, while addressing party supporters at the 360 Event Centre.
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected notorious thug, popularly known as ‘Sankolo’, over his alleged involvement in the kidnapping of a nine-year-old boy in Rimin Kebe, Kano. The suspect, identified as Abubakar Isma’il, 22, was arrested on November 6, 2026, at about 9:30pm by operatives of Zango ...
… CCAN conference to tackle fake news, electoral violence The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, will lead discussions on security challenges ahead of the 2027 general elections as media
The Anambra State Government has planned to introduce a unified payment system for private schools to eliminate multiple taxation, promote
read more Anambra moves to end multiple taxation, introduces unified payment system for private schools
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar, Professor Segun Aina, on Sunday announced the migration of CAPS to a new platform.
Superb Foundation College won the fourth edition of the Dacurate Secondary School Debate, held on Saturday at CGMI, Garden City, Victoria Island, Lagos. The school finished ahead of Redeemers International
SMEDAN’s ₦100 million pitch fund aims to help 100 Nigerian entrepreneurs grow businesses through training, NAFDAC guidance and market access at Lagos events.
Bola Tinubu, president of Nigeria, has praised Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers State, for his stance on peace and maturity
read more Tinubu says Fubara will not regret peace, maturity during Rivers political crisis
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc’s profit after tax rose by 19.2 percent to N16.04 billion in the nine
read more NAHCO’s N16bn profit strengthens prospects for higher shareholder dividends
The intervention was facilitated by the member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Afam Victor Ogene, following a distress report he submitted to the Federal Government.
Lagos govt sealed Surulere church after probe confirms noise breaches; Tokunbo Wahab warns religious institutions and businesses to strictly obey environmental laws.
Germany has announced five important tips for foreign skilled workers to get a job despite being outside the country. Other conditions were also explained.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed President Bola Tinubu’s allegation that he used public funds to establish a university while
read more I built ABTI in 1993, before becoming VP, Atiku replies Tinubu
…Dike hails massive turnout A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Princewill A. Dike, has said that the political alliance among President Bola Tinubu, Minister of
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated N1.42 trillion in revenue between September and October 2026, processing 99,839 Single Goods Declarations (SGDs) and 9,195 Pre-Arrival Assessment Reports (PAARs). The Service’s National
President Donald Trump vowed Sunday to bounce back stronger from a massive midterm elections loss that he called a “giant step back in history” for the United States. Democrats captured both chambers of Congress in last Tuesday’s midterms that dealt historic losses for Trump’s Republican Party in states they had ...
Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has opened up about being snubbed by an influencer she approached to promote her film, Everybody Loves Jenifa. Speaking at the Creative Africa Nexus Weekend
The Arewa Christians for Tinubu 2027 (ACT-2027) has intensified its mobilisation drive for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election, announcing plans for zonal prayer breakfasts across Northern Nigeria and calling for
Psychic cat Nimbus Pronos predicts Barcelona to beat Atletico Madrid in Sunday's La Liga title showdown, with leaders facing second place at the Metropolitano.
Daji Sani in Yola General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd) has appealed to Adamawa residents to support the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election, rather than that of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. According to him, the Tinubu administration had appointed more Christians into key government positions ...
Italy has now introduced major changes to its citizenship-by-descent rules, affecting foreigners seeking passports through their Italian ancestry.
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo; state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Emperor Jarrett Tenebe; and Dr. Ifetayo Adeniyi were among prominent personalities honoured at the 20th edition of the Face of the World Nigeria Beauty Pageant, tagged the ‘Akpakomiza Edition’ on Saturday. The colourful ceremony, organised by ...
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has redeployed no fewer than 41 Air Vice Marshals (AVMs) in a major strategic realignment of its senior leadership. According to a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the postings and ...
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have congratulated Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Akpabio described the victorious players as Nigeria’s Golden Girls, saying their achievement had ...
Olayode noted that she has learned to embrace these difficult conversations, recognizing that people are simply searching for answers to their personal struggles.
Saidi Balogun responds to criticism over hosting Tinubu campaign rallies, defending his right to support the president ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 election.
Mr Aliyu, who also coordinates the pro-Tinubu support group City Boy Movement in Jigawa, announced plans to ramp up house-to-house mobilisation ahead of the polls.
“There was one influencer I reached out to. I sent a message to them that I would like to create content. One, two, three, four times a week. And I didn’t want to send this message. This was during Everybody Loves Jenifa, but I tried,” she recalled.
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has been appointed Vice-Chair of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group
Tourism, once regarded largely as a luxury industry for holidaymakers and wealthy travellers, has become a major driver of economic
read more Idris Aregbe: Repositioning Lagos tourism for economic growth
The army did not explain the process of restoring the account, nor did it mention those responsible for the hacking.
Chants of Obi rend the air as Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, campaigned for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Aba, Abia State, on Saturday. Kalu, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), had told the crowd to vote for ...
Discover Jade Castrinos’ rise with Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, her role in the hit ‘Home,’ disputed 2014 departure, and music career after the band.
Funmi Ogundare Professor of African Studies at King’s College London, Abiodun Alao, weekend, called on stakeholders in Nigeria’s university system to prioritise knowledge production over personal interests and wealth accumulation, warning that selfish motives have undermined the purpose of higher education institutions. Alao made this call at a book presentation ...
As countries head into COP31, starting Monday in Antalya, Türkiye, climate finance and the implementation of existing commitments are at
read more Nigeria heads to COP31 seeking $336.5bn in climate finance
The United Kingdom, UK has introduced four mandatory conditions migrants must satisfy to qualify for permanent residency under its proposed earned settlement model, which will make obtaining indefinite leave to remain (ILR) dependent on applicants’ contributions and conduct. Under the proposed reforms, migrants will no longer qualify for permanent residency ...
Laleye Dipo in Minna The Niger State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has told Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago to sack his Special Adviser on Labour Matters with immediate effect. The Congress rose from an executive meeting held at the Labour House weekend where it made the request but ...
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has concluded its mid-term review of the Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ) Project...
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo (SAN) has launched a television campaign to showcase President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s achievements in the aviation sector as the All Progressives
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Ondo Central, Hon. Sunday Falae, has urged voters in Ondo State to reject vote-buying and vote according to their conscience in the 2027 general elections. Falae, who spoke in an interview in Akure, said financial inducements would not ...
The Federal Government has intensified monitoring of its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes to ensure accountability, quality training and effective use of public funds, with 75 beneficiaries
Türkiye has listed nine categories of foreigners exempt from certain employment, salary and financial requirements when applying for a work permit.
Nigeria owes China $5.67bn, about 85% of bilateral debt, as Tinubu seeks $7.7bn in new loans amid rising external debt and debt-servicing costs for 2025 alone.
NDLEA arrested Ugandan woman Farida Nansubuga at Lagos airport after finding 87 cocaine wraps, weighing 1.15kg, strapped beneath two layers of her underwear.
Nigeria’s Flamingos have made history by becoming the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Japan 2-1 in the 2026 final in Morocco. The
South Korea has introduced new immigration rules allowing foreign children seeking legal recognition from Korean parents to obtain long-term stay permits.
Digital entertainment is changing quickly. People now expect more than recorded videos and fixed content. They want live updates, smooth streaming, and features that respond as things happen. This shift
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Province of the Niger, has warned the Presidency, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) against manipulating the 2027 general elections or taking Nigerians for granted. The church also cautioned against moves towards ...
Armed bandits have burnt 12 members of the same family to death and abducted an unspecified number of residents during an attack on Gidan Taba village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The attack occurred on Saturday night in Dosara Birnin Kaya Ward, where the assailants reportedly stormed ...