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Omoyele Sowore unveils his 2027 manifesto, proposing AI and blockchain to eliminate corruption and enhance transparency in public finance and national defe
Discover how Nigeria’s Armed Forces use influence operations and strategic communication to counter misinformation, prevent conflict, and build national re
Pathway Advisors Limited, the Lead Arranger and Issuing House, is pleased to announce that Pivot Integrated Energy Services Limited (“Pivot” or “the Issuer”) Series 1 Commercial Paper issuance of up to ₦100 billion (“the Offer”) under its ₦300 billion Commercial Paper Programme is NOW OPEN for subscription. The Offer is expected to close on 31st
The association alleged that despite identifying themselves as accredited journalists, its members were prevented by electoral officials from accessing polling units in the Faculties of Arts, Agriculture, Basic Medical Sciences, Law and Social Sciences.
South African Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Nomfundo (Fundi) Tshazibana will deliver the keynote as leaders from banking, fintech, consumer advocacy and academia come together to examine one of the defining questions facing digital financial services. As financial services become faster, more digital and increasingly interconnected, the institutions that shape a single customer experience are also
chris Brown, has pleaded guilty to affray in connection with a 2023 nightclub attack in London, bringing an end to the more serious...
Writing in tribute, political scientist Jibrin Ibrahim remembered Mr Osoba not just as a brilliant historian but as one of a rare kind.
A 54-year-old worker died on Friday while working on the redevelopment of Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium, Catalan regional police said.
The death is the first fatal accident reported at the site since renovation work began in June 2023.
Emergency services were called to the stadium, but the worker could not be saved. He is believed to have “died as a result of a blow”.
An ...
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed police officers across the country to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms, as part of intensified efforts to curb insecurity.
Disu issued the directive on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, saying the move followed President Bola Tinubu’s ...
Transnational Corporation Plc (“Transcorp Group” or the “Company”) (NGX: TRANSCORP), Africa’s leading listed conglomerate, has announced its half-year 2026 unaudited financial results, delivering resilient profitability and a strong balance sheet in the period. Financial Highlights Revenue: ₦241.5 billion (H1 2025: ₦279.0 billion) Profit Before Tax: ₦75.9 billion (H1 2025: ₦85.7 billion) Profit ...
Hakimi said the decision was not influenced by his...
Tyson Fury defeats Mariusz Wach by TKO, setting the stage for a highly anticipated heavyweight clash with Anthony Joshua. Read more on Punch.
President Tinubu appeals to Nigerian medical professionals in the diaspora to return home and contribute to national development, citing his own journey.
Donald Trump vows “very big price” for the EU after its $1 billion antitrust fine against Google, threatening tariffs and a trade investigation.
Andrea Pirlo has agreed to become the new head coach of the Italy national team, accepting a long-term project. Get the details on Pirlo’s appointment.
One person was killed and two others were seriously injured in multiple crashes that occurred on the Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expresswa...
A major feature of the newly approved postgraduate programmes is the...
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has unveiled plans to establish a state-owned commercial airline as part of efforts to create...
Bangladesh’s president, a close ally of former premier Sheikh Hasina, resigned from the largely ceremonial role on Friday citing ill health, according to a letter seen by AFP.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin confirmed he was stepping down in a call with AFP.
“Yes, I have resigned,” Shahabuddin said when asked about widespread speculation that he planned to step down before completing ...
Download logoIn response to the emerging needs for the sustained Cholera outbreak in South Sudan, WHO has received 19 metric tons of emergency supplies to replenish the fast-depleting stockpile of medical countermeasures needed in the response. These medical supplies enhance operational readiness and surge capacity. The shipment includes cholera response kits to support early detection and ...
The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has said the increasing defection of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Accord Party in Osun State reflects what it described as Governor Ademola Adeleke’s growing acceptance ahead of the August 15 governorship election. In a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbe, the council
Twenty-two-year-old Ahmed Saleh of Kobi Area, Bauchi, has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for alleged impersonation,...
The Inspector-General of Police has directed officers to shoot anyone found with illegal firearms, intensifying efforts to combat insecurity nationwide.
So many social media apps. What if we just ... combined a few?Matteo Della Torre/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesFacebook is going to start testing a version of the app that just gives users a steady stream of full-screen videos.That is: It's going to try turning itself into TikTok.It's just a test! And "classic" Facebook isn't going away. But this is where everything is headed.Facebook helped make ...
Ethical or prescription drugs alone delivered more than three-fifths of turnover to Fidson last year, making 2025 a banner year for the company.
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has called on staff of the commission to work...
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Seyi Awolowo, has said that brands and corporate leaders are partly responsible for the growing “Olodo uprising” in Nigeria, arguing that the country’s increasing celebration of entertainment over academic excellence is fueling anti-intellectualism.
Speaking on The Nigeria Meter Podcast, Awolowo said Nigeria needs to place greater value on academic ...
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and three inspectors over a viral video showing them making...
Nigeria’s para powerlifting team secures medals and N27m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Read about their impressive performance and cash rewards.
I (not pictured) took a risk in moving to Los Angeles. Even though the relationship and job I went to California for didn't last, I'm so glad I moved.stockbusters/Getty Images/iStockphotoI moved across the country to Los Angeles for a relationship that ended less than a year later. Instead of moving back home, I stayed, networked, and built a life for myself in California.I made connections that ...
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the objections by the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio rebuked Senators Oshiomhole and Ndubueze during plenary for breaching Senate procedural rules. Learn more about the incid
Discover five significant records that could be broken at the WAFCON 2026 in Morocco, including appearances, titles, and goal-scoring feats. Don’t miss the
The civil advocacy group describing the office of the SSG as the engine room of policy coordination, said it should not be treated as a ceremonial or political position.
I've purchased the Amtrak USA Rail Pass three times.William FleesonAmtrak's USA Rail Pass allows riders to take 10 trips across the country for a flat fee of $500.I've purchased the pass three times, and though the rides aren't luxurious, they're worth it.The pass is a great way to explore new places and meet interesting people.As a native of Washington, DC, I'll never forget looking out the ...
Joe and Anthony Russo are returning to direct the next "Avengers" film, while Robert Downey Jr. will play the main villain.Jesse Grant / Getty Images for DisneyMarvel's next film, "Avengers: Doomsday," is set for release in theaters on December 18.OG Avengers like Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, and Chris Evans will return to the MCU.The movie also unites characters from "Thunderbolts*," "The ...
Yinka Ogunbiyi is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur, biomedical engineer and Harvard-trained innovator whose invention, HaloBraid, is poised to transform the global hair-braiding industry.
Nigeria's Esther Nworgu delivered a remarkable performance to secure the country's first gold medal at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after setting a new Games record in the women's para powerlifting lightweight event.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, assures Nigerians their votes will count in the 2027 elections, confirming dates for presidential and governorship pol
Key Developments in Nigerian Digital Regulation and Related Global Education Trends Executive Summary This report examines three significant developments tracked
The Cross River State Government has signed a 25-year concession agreement with Living Curation Real Estate Limited to redevelop the Obudu Ranch Resort and other tourism assets through a public-private partnership.
…as ICPC quizzes NASS officials Director General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Dr. Yakubu Tanimu, on Friday formally confirmed that the phantom Council entered the budget through official instrument, which has its institutional origins in the Presidential Economic Advisory Council inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari on 9 October 2019. This is coming on
By Adeola Badru
Oyo State Government has described the life imprisonment imposed on three persons convicted over their involvement in the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area as inadequate, insisting that the punishment does not reflect the severity of the crime.
The state, however, said it would respect the judgment of the Federal High Court and would ...
A newly opened flyover has sparked concern after part of the structure developed visible damage following heavy rainfall.
See the full list of FIFA World Cup top goalscorers for 81 nations, including Nigeria’s Ahmed Musa, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Four police officers in Ondo State have been arrested and are under investigation for ethnic bias and unprofessional conduct captured in a viral video.
Student-loan borrowers who were defrauded by their schools are getting debt relief.sengchoy/Getty ImagesStudent-debt relief is coming for more borrowers defrauded by their schools.It's a result of the Sweet vs. McMahon settlement, which has pushed for relief for thousands of borrowers.An appeals court denied the Education Department's attempt to delay the relief.Student-loan forgiveness is ...
Two fishermen have gone missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Opu-Okumbiri community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
Residents of the community identified the missing fishermen as Elder Sunday Sample Timothy and his assistant, Mr Avarada.
A community leader, Chief Saturday Akimi-Omunhuo, said the two men set out on a fishing expedition in the early hours of ...
US President Donald Trump warned China and Russia on Friday against selling weapons to Iran — while saying he believed assurances from Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin that they were not yet doing so.
“Therefore, two major Countries that people speak of often in terms of Iran are, in my opinion, not participating,” Trump said on his Truth Social network. “If they did, it would be very bad for ...
A serving lawmaker has shared a surprising story about a fellow member of the House of Representatives, challenging widespread assumptions about life in the National Assembly.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have renewed their long-running political feud, exchanging accusations over an alleged impeachment plot and the controversial third-term agenda that strained their relationship while in office.
Obasanjo alleged that Atiku gave the late former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Umar ...
LeBron James signs with the Philadelphia 76ers for his final NBA contract, aiming for another championship. Get the full story on LeBron James 76ers move.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has scheduled October 8, 2026, for the hearing of Senegal’s appeal over the controversial AFCON 2025 final.
The airline’s CEO said the runway excursion occurred after the aircraft hydroplaned during landing, stressing that it was neither a crash nor an emergency landing.
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and member of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), Chief Olabode George, has called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to safeguard the integrity and independence of the Nigerian judiciary following a recent court judgment arising from the party’s leadership dispute. George, who is the Atona Oodua
The ambassador expressed optimism that Nigeria and Germany would continue to deepen their diplomatic and economic relations through stronger collaboration in trade, investment and other areas of shared interest.
With the first gold medal now secured and two silver medals added, Team Nigeria will look to build on the early momentum
A man arrested for allegedly posing as a medical doctor has made shocking admissions during police interrogation.
Abia State Government reaffirms its commitment to improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services through strategic partnerships and infra
Governor Peter Mbah assures the public that Enugu Air safety is paramount after a runway incident at Benin Airport, pledging full cooperation with investig
The IOC has rejected a complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding his alleged political support for Donald Trump, citing jurisdiction.
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s comments on the Federal Government pension backlog as “unnecessary ghosting and futile political shadow chasing by an inept APC-led administration.” The Atiku Media Office, in a statement on Friday, described as “untenable
I love visiting Shoshone Falls in Idaho.Emily HartI've visited Shoshone Falls — often called the "Niagara of the West" — several times.The canyon walls are massive and striking, especially in contrast to the river.There's also plenty of things to do in the area, like visit Dierkes Lake Park or stroll Twin Lakes.After visiting all 50 states and all 63 US national parks solo, I've learned that ...
By John Alechenu
The Imole Campaign Council of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has written to the British High Commission in Abuja over developments ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state.
Spokesperson of the council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, who led the delegation to submit a petition to the High Commission in Abuja on Friday, also told journalists that the Osun ...
Jurgen Klopp has been confirmed as the new head coach of Germany’s men’s national team.
The 59-year-old will replace Julian Nagelsmann who was relieved from the post after Germany’s shock World Cup exit at the round of 32 stage to Paraguay.
Klopp will resume to his new job on August 15 following his release by the Red Bull from his Head of Global Role with the energy drink company, owners of ...
NIDCOM celebrates Nigerian-American engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi for inventing HaloBraid, the world’s first braid-assist robot, raising $7M in funding.
A PDP chieftain insists he is the authentic Osun PDP candidate for Osun Central Senatorial District, countering a lawmaker’s claim and warning against subs
Discover the athletes representing Team Nigeria at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Get to know the Nigerian contingent aiming for medals in Scotland.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has returned N108 million recovered from an alleged fraud case involving two former employees of a Lagos company.
A heartbreaking case in the UK has ended with a father receiving a life sentence after a court uncovered the events surrounding the death of his infant son.
A fresh crisis appears to be brewing within the Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as no fewer than 55 party aspirants who voluntarily stepped down from various elective contests in the interest of party unity have accused the party leadership and the Kaduna State Government of neglecting and marginalising loyal members.
The aggrieved aspirants, operating ...
The Police Command in Lagos State has detained six Liberians over alleged human trafficking, abduction and an international visa scam luring compatriots with fake relocation promises to Canada and the United Kingdom.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that the suspects, comprising one woman and five men aged between 21 and 40, were apprehended at Gberigbe in the Ikorodu area of Lagos ...
Zee Residence, a new boutique luxury residential hospitality destination, will officially open on Sunday in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, with its promoters saying the facility is designed to redefine premium accommodation by combining the comfort of home with hotel-quality services.
Team Nigeria enjoyed a memorable outing in para powerlifting at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, winning one gold and two silver medals as Esther Nworgu broke the Games record, Esther Oyema finished second in the women’s lightweight event, and Roland Ezuruike claimed silver in the men’s Lightweight Group A competition.
Nworgu delivered a commanding performance to win Nigeria’s first ...
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of attempting to internationalise Nigeria’s political contest, warning opposition politicians against actions that could undermine the country’s democratic institutions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Matawalle, in a statement issued on Friday by his Personal Assistant on Media, Ahmad ...
A police source said the syndicate lured victims from Liberia to Nigeria with promises of securing visas, work permits and residency documents for Canada and the UK, collecting huge sums of money for travel arrangements that never materialised.
The national leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), on Friday, set up and inaugurated a seven-man committee to manage the affairs of parks and garages in Osun State.
The committee, which will be led by Mr Kazeem Oyewale popularly known as Asiri Eniba, was inaugurated at the headquarters union located in Garki Area, Abuja.
Daily Trust reports that the new committee ...
Forty-five young Nigerian graduates have kick-off formalities for a 12-month Nigerian Content Human Capital Development (NC-HCD) Training Programme for technical competencies identified as critically important for value retention and increased indigenous participation across the oil and gas industry value chain.
Organised by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in ...
American R&B singer, Nivea B. Hamilton, popularly known as Nivea, has revealed that she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year...