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Discover which EU countries boast the highest employment rates in 2024, with the Netherlands leading and Turkey at the lower end. Explore factors driving t
By Hadiza Yusuf
An 18-year-old man, Abdullahi Aminu, has died after falling into a pond at Kofar Gabas in Danbatta Local Government Area of Kano State.
The Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi disclosed this on Wednesday.
According to the PRO, the incident occurred on Tuesday.
He said the Fire Service received a ...
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has commenced a forensic investigation into the University of Lagos, Lotus Bank, and technology company Hackerbella Ltd over allegations that students' personal data were used to open bank accounts without their knowledge or lawful basis.
His challenge is yet to be accepted by any artist as of the time of filing this report.
Delivering the keynote address at this year's festival, Apostle Emmanuel Iren encouraged attendees to intentionally build relationships that strengthen purpose, faith, and destiny, reminding them that no one was designed to do life alone.
The top hierarchy of Nigerian football has taken the extraordinary step of issuing a direct, public plea for forgiveness following a shocking tournament disaster that has left millions of fans heartbroken.
Afolabi revealed that although he sold his car to buy a motorcycle, riding it proved to be another difficult experience because he was completely unaccustomed to it.
A compromise somewhere between Barcelona’s €60 million proposal and City’s €80 million asking price could therefore provide a pathway to an agreement, particularly if the Catalan club are prepared to increase the value of performance-related payments.
The White House announced the US has deported over three million foreigners in 15 months, with no illegal migrants entering the country.
Governor Adeleke’s spokesman, Pelumi Olajengbesi, threatens Osun Senator Fadahunsi with a ₦10bn defamation suit over alleged malicious statements.
Chavarria, who spent the past several seasons establishing himself as a dependable full-back in La Liga, made 125 appearances for Rayo Vallecano. He also started for the Spanish club in last season’s Conference League final, which Rayo lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace.
Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesman in Anambra, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Awka.
Comedian Brain Jotter was harassed by Lagos touts, sparking renewed concerns about extortion and safety in the state. Read more about the incident.
With Nigeria’s World Cup hopes now hanging in the balance, Oshoala believes the Super Falcons need the support of the nation more than ever as they fight to preserve their historic record at the global tournament
Investigations into an ICT BEE council found evidence of financial and governance failures.
The report said the troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued 18 persons kidnapped from their residence at Sabon Gari, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara.
The actress’s disclosure offers a rare glimpse into what remains for film producers after deductions from a movie’s reported cinema gross.
Airlines began restoring services after aviation unions temporarily suspended their industrial action, with Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines resuming operations after the disruption left passengers stranded at airports in Lagos and Abuja.
The European Union has fired back at widespread reports claiming it turned its back on an official invitation to oversee a crucial upcoming democratic process.
The Federal Government is considering changes to crude allocation and pricing rules to improve feedstock access for Nigerian refiners, including the Dangote Refinery, the Crude Oil Refinery-owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has said.
Shoprite Holdings says South Africa generated 85% of its group supermarket sales during the 52 weeks ended June 28, underscoring how heavily Africa’s largest supermarket chain still relies on its home market despite growth across other African operations.
The lawsuit, which was publicised via her official Instagram page, revealed that she is also asking the court to order Edochie to publish a full, unreserved retraction and apology in at least two widely circulated national newspapers and on her social media platforms.
With a highly contentious regional vote approaching, an internationally acclaimed music star has taken an unprecedented step by appealing directly to the United States President.
The Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE) has secured a licence from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority
read more Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange gets NMDPRA licence to trade, clear petroleum liquid
Nigerian passport holders are set to gain visa-free access to two African countries from January 1, 2027, following announcements by the governments of Chad and the Republic of the Congo.
The two countries have announced plans to remove entry visa requirements for nationals of all African countries, meaning Nigerians will be able to travel to both destinations without obtaining a ...
…No beds, medical equipment as staff quarters decay
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki
ABAKALIKI — Patients and health workers have raised the alarm over the deplorable condition of the Umuebe/Amaovo Primary Health Centre in Amovu Community, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
An investigation showed that the health centre was in a state of disrepair, with ...
Students are facing an uncertain future after academic staff abruptly walked out of classrooms on Monday, launching a massive, open-ended strike that has brought a major university to a standstill.
Lagos’ competitive luxury hospitality market is getting a new waterfront contender as ÀÁJÒ Hospitality Group prepares to open Shore by
read more Lagos’ luxury hospitality race gets new waterfront contender as Shore by Sailors opens
Nigeria’s state-owned refineries were shut down primarily because their operations were commercially unviable, not because they were incapable of processing
read more Nigeria’s refineries shut due to commercial losses, not technical failure – Osifo
A high-stakes televised town hall took an unexpected turn on Tuesday when a top state official fiercely clapped back at mockery from a political rival.
Arewa Tech Fest (ATF), one of West Africa’s leading innovation and ecosystem platforms, has announced the forthcoming edition of its
read more Arewa Tech Fest announces Lagos exchange to drive national innovation, economic collaboration
Banking group Standard Bank has now rolled out Smart ID services to 100 branches in the country.
Blok is offering two-bedroom buyers at THIRTEENONUP a fully furnished home for a limited time on a select number of apartments.
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has come under attack over alleged exclusion of sections of the State from key
read more Group accuses Diri of marginalising sections of Bayelsa in key appointments
A highly anticipated final campaign gathering in Ilesa erupted into sheer panic on Tuesday morning when an armed group launched a sudden, targeted assault on unsuspecting citizens.
The Naira remained range-bound against the British pound, settling at N1,843/£1 as midweek official market trading opened.
Reports of a plot to evade a potential Iranian assassination threat during Mr Trump’s return from the NATO summit surfaced on Tuesday.
Download logoA new Liberian National Hospitality Training Center at the Business and Domestic Occupational Training Center (BDOTC) was inaugurated in Monrovia, Liberia as part of efforts to strengthen youth skills development. Constructed by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) with funding from the European Union (EU) under the Youth Rising Project and equipped by the ...
An early-morning tactical operation in Idemili North blew the lid off a major distribution hub, catching key operators off guard just as their daily transactions were getting underway.
By Nkiruka Nnorom
The Donald Trump administration said it has completed 15 consecutive months without releasing a single illegal alien into the United States, while carrying out more than 3 million deportations and tightening visa and citizenship rules.
In a fact sheet released by the Department of State, the administration said the measures were part of efforts to put ...
“As a high-ranking lawmaker representing the people in the National Assembly, Senator Fadahunsi carries a solemn constitutional and moral responsibility to promote peace, uphold democratic norms, and foster unity,” Obi said.
Terrified students were forced to scramble for cover on Monday when a brutal campus event took an unexpected, violent turn.
The promoters say the proposed technology hub, to be renamed Uyo World Trade Centre, has secured major investment commitments, including a proposed $250 million financing facility.
The Department of Home Affairs has made significant strides in eliminating service downtime and operational hours lost at front offices across the country.
A 13-year-old girl’s desperate attempts to run away from her Agege home finally came to light after she fled to her biological father, uncovering a dark secret that immediate family members never saw coming.
Paul Pogba’s time at Monaco could end early as the club reportedly seeks contract termination. Learn more about Pogba’s potential exit and future.
Kano Police Command arrests three suspected vehicle thieves in intelligence-led operations, recovering four tricycles and a Pontiac vehicle. Read more.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRazaq welcomes a new Nigerian Army battalion to Omu-Aran, enhancing Kwara security efforts against banditry and kidnapping. Anoth
Ask ten Nigerians what a gift card is, and most will describe the same thing: something you receive from someone, redeem at a store, and forget about. That description made sense ten years ago. It does not describe how gift cards in Nigeria work today.
Gift Cards Are No Longer Just Gifts
The traditional idea of a gift card is that it is a present. Someone buys it for you, you spend ...
Getty Images; Rebecca Zisser/BITomek Wrzesinski has spent more than 20 years selling supersized boats to the uberwealthy, and he's found one nearly foolproof way to get a client to bite.It starts with sending a cryptic weekend text message: "Maybe I have something for you. I just need to check if it's still available. It's an off-market offer." The last three words are usually enough to cinch the ...
Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir has once again stirred the political space with his firm position on the Muslim Muslim presidential ticket.
By Folarin Kehinde
ABUJA — The National Population Commission, NPC, has raised the alarm that only about 40 per cent of births in Nigeria are currently registered, despite more than five million children being born in the country annually.
The Commission disclosed this in Abuja during the commemoration of the 2026 Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics, CRVS, Day.
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The United States Department of State has revoked more than 175,000 visas under President Donald Trump as part of an intensified effort to identify foreign nationals who violate U.S. immigration rules, commit crimes or pose risks to public safety and national security.
According to the department, the majority of the visa revocations followed law enforcement encounters involving ...
LAGOS — The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has criticised the Federal Government over its alleged silence on recent remarks attributed to Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir.
Ayodele said Jingir should be arrested over the remarks, warning that failure to caution religious leaders against inflammatory statements could threaten peaceful ...
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Nollywood actor Sunday Afolabi has opened up about his financial struggles and hardship, revealing how
The Nigerian Navy has received a major security boost in Lagos as authorities move to strengthen operational readiness ahead of a crucial period.
“It’s interesting that when power goes out for hours in Aba, people are screaming because they have gotten used to constant electricity,” Mr Otti stated.
Kirk Gafill, an owner and general manager of Nepenthe, said the restaurant is losing thousands in sales while under an evacuation order due to the Timber Fire.Kirk GafillKirk Gafill runs Nepenthe, an iconic Big Sur restaurant under evacuation due to the Timber Fire.He said Nepenthe faces up to $70,000 in lost sales each day it's closed during peak season.Gafill said the impact on Nepenthe and its ...
A routine environmental operation along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway took a heartbreaking turn when operatives discovered vulnerable mothers and their babies living in an unexpected location.
Remote work has redefined the traditional office. For many, the daily commute now ends at a home workspace, whether that is a dedicated room, a dining table, or a quiet corner.
A major operation at the Seme Border has uncovered a disturbing haul allegedly destined for the Nigerian market.
One of South Africa's biggest unions has called on the government to nationalise South Africa’s pharmaceutical industry.
Download logoExxonMobil's announcement that artificial intelligence has identified four new exploration opportunities within Guyana's prolific Stabroek Block marks a significant milestone in the country's digital transformation. By applying AI to historical discoveries, drilling results and subsurface data, the company is demonstrating how advanced analytics, machine learning, high-performance ...
…Says Nigerians must key into the ranching policy …As FG identifies 417 grazing reserves The federal government says
read more FG mulls six ranches to quash farmers/ herders clashes
A simple moment inside Davidos tour bus took an unexpected turn when the singer and his logistics manager found themselves in a tense exchange.
By Vincent Ujumadu
It was an emotional atmosphere at Umuenu Umuawulu in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State when a widow, Mrs Nkechi Obi, wife of the former chairman of Umuenu Quarters Assembly, Umuawulu, Mr Humphrey Obi, broke down in tears to narrate the circumstances that led to her husband’s death while pursuing justice in the community.
The people of ...
Shoprite has grown its footprint with 262 new stores in the past year, as it anticipates strong financial results for the year.
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS Southwest Zone, has given the Osun State Police Command 24 hours to either charge Comrade Bukola Alalade, popularly known as Machiavelli, to court or release him from detention. In a statement jointly signed by NANS general secretary, Ojetola Babatunde, NANS southwest coordinator, Adeyemo Josiah, and public relations officer,
African nations have been advised to, as a matter of urgency, develop democratic systems that reflect their respective histories, cultures and political realities while upholding fundamental principles of democracy, including justice, equality, human rights, accountability, and free and fair elections whose results are acceptable to all. The advice was given by former Nigeria’s President, Dr
By Chinedu Adonu
FOR decades after his death, the remarkable story of the very powerful and influential Igbo Paramount Chief in the present-day Enugu State, Chief Onyeama N’Eke, merely lived mainly in family memories and fading historical records. Not much is being said about this powerful Warrant Chief in the wider world.
However, recently those memories have found ...
The police summoned the senator over what they referred to as his threatening, inciting and intimidating comments.
The Sultan of Sokoto has spoken out amid rising religious tensions in Nigeria, delivering a message aimed at both Christians and Muslims.
PEOPLE living with sickle cell trait may be at risk of having prediabetes or diabetes missed because a commonly used blood-sugar test can significantly underestimate their glucose levels, a new study by Ghanaian researchers has found.
Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that he secretly switched planes because of a threat to his life, after the Washington Post revealed the US president was smuggled out of Air Force One to a different aircraft on a catering truck.
“They wanted me to go in a different flight, a different plane — equal safety, but they wanted me to do it, so I do it. I do what they say,” Trump told reporters ...
“I will continue to support and encourage the Muslim-Muslim ticket. What they say would not stop me. They started it; at a point, we suffered in their hands,” he said.
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned what he described as inflammatory comments and threat-laden rhetoric attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. Obi, in a statement posted on his Facebook page, expressed concern that the remarks could heighten political tensions, intimidate voters and ...
A peaceful family outing on a Florida river suddenly turned into a nightmare when a massive alligator struck without warning.
Candidates contesting the August 15, 2026 Governorship Election in Osun State gathered at the Arise TV News Osun 2026 Governorship Town Hall, held Tuesday at the Aurora Events Center, Osogbo, to present their programmes and manifestoes.
She explained that the NYSC operated under the authority of the Federal Government and implemented only policies, guidelines and procedures approved by relevant government authorities.