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Abdulrahaman said that the cattle ranches designed with modern facilities, pasture and water points would be established across the three senatorial districts in the state.
The development agenda, which followed extensive work on the constituency's opportunities, challenges and development priorities, is intended to serve as a...
The governor expressed confidence that Damji’s entry would further strengthen the APC, while reiterating his commitment to unity, progressive leadership and the...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Saturday announced that two suspected Ebola cases had been identified in the North-east.
The United Kingdom has signalled a possible shift in its position on the transatlantic slave trade, with Andy Burnham, the
The Federal Government is considering integrating training programmes of the National Institute for Sports (NIS) into its Technical and Vocational
The NDC column for Kano State was left blank, with INEC indicating "court Order" in the comments section. The commission said Gwarzo's final clearance would depend on...
The ongoing mass protests in France were ignited and led by students. They are the segment of society to which all shades and classes of society belong. When such a class reaches consensus and hits the streets, as it has done in parts of Europe in the last few weeks ...
Women in Management, Business and Public Service, WIMBIZ, has expressed its continuous commitment to advance women’s leadership and increase female
He said production growth was supported by improved efficiency, higher facility uptime and lower operating costs across the company's expanded upstream portfolio.
Nigeria’s research and innovation potential remains largely untapped because of weak links between universities, research institutions and industry, limiting the
MTN Nigeria’s profit after tax rose 55.3 percent to N1.17 trillion in the nine months ended September 2026, as strong
United States President, Donald Trump, has agreed to grant an immediate visa to the mother of a 15-year-old Ghanaian boy shot dead in New York, following a request by the city’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani announced the development on Saturday after speaking with Trump, saying the visa would allow the ...
For Nigeria, victory would secure a place in the semi-finals for the first time since their historic third-place finish at the 2022 edition in India. It would also take the Flamingos to four victories in regular time at a single edition of the competition, setting a new national record
Nigerians report ₦25,000 HoPE cash transfer alerts, but nationwide payments remain unconfirmed. See payment details, eligibility checks and key scam warnings.
The actresses, both established names in Nigeria’s film industry, have repeatedly found themselves at the centre of online debates over box-office performance, promotional strategies and alleged attempts to copy each other.
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ruled out any plan to postpone the 2027 general elections, insisting that the polls will be held as scheduled.
ISAAC SHOBAYO, North-Central Bureau Chief, speaks with Dr Bitrus Pogu, National President of the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), about the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) readiness for the next general elections, the nation’s economic hardship, insecurity, federal allocation to states, and other national issues. Excerpts:
Food prices across major Lagos markets recorded a reversal in October 2026, with more staples posting price increase than declines, despite a month-on-month fall in Nigeria’s national food inflation rate.
He said the people of the South-East had unanimously agreed to support the re-election of Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima in 2027, adding that the region's...
The NDC governorship candidate’s name remains missing from the updated list ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, raising questions about the party’s status.
Petrol and diesel depot prices fell in Lagos, Warri, Port Harcourt and Calabar as competition grew, but rising Brent crude may limit further relief.
Binance said Sunday that it had resumed withdrawals after a major hack that affected more than $6 billion in funds. Binance, which is the world’s largest crypto exchange by daily trading volumes, had suspended user withdrawals after the attack. “First batch network now opened in phase one of withdrawals is ...
The ADC gave security authorities in Sokoto 24 hours to act over an alleged attack on its governorship candidate, while Ekiti police announced 11 arrests following an incident involving Omoyele Sowore. Two official publications gave conflicting payment terms for the government's ₦50,000 relief programme, as Abba Atiku pledged buses for ...
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States has knocked out much of Iran’s military but still has to “take care of” one or two targets, as Tehran warned of reprisals if attacked. Trump maintained that negotiations with Iran to end the war, which was started by the ...
Minicor, a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence startup co-founded by Nigerian software engineer Saheed Akinbile, has raised $3.8 million in seed funding to help businesses integrate AI-powered applications with legacy software systems.
…Exceeds N20bn target in oversubscribed issuance United Nigeria Airlines has closed the first tranche of its N100 billion commercial paper
In his welcome address, the Olowu expressed his appreciation for the visit, describing it as an honour to receive the Council for the fourth consecutive year. He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the NUJ and its members, reiterating his belief in the power of the media to shape society positively.
For millions of Nigerian workers, payday increasingly feels less like relief than a brief pause before the next financial struggle. Now, a ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for six months has sharpened the question: can a country keep adjusting minimum wages without confronting the cost of living? Christian APPOLOS reports on ...
Bassey Otu, Cross River State governor, Saturday, presented his administration’s record of debt reduction, asset recovery, infrastructure renewal and public
U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to facilitate a visa for the Ghanaian mother of Javits Frimpong, a teenager killed while walking to school in New York. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Trump’s intervention on Saturday, as Ghana demanded justice for 15-year-old Frimpong, whose killing has shaken the ...
LASCOPA resolved 528 of 556 complaints against Ikeja Electric, securing ₦26.2m in refunds and credits for Lagos consumers facing billing and power disputes.
The government has declared Wednesday, November 4, 2026, a public holiday for all public and private sector workers. Find out the reason behind the decision.
Kola Ologbondiyan is the Director of Media and Publicity, the African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC), and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the party’s National Chairman, Senator David Mark. In this exclusive interview with MUIDEEN OLANIYI, he speaks on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), current developments ...
The Executive Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has said that the Igbo entrepreneurial model
The Aba business hub can compete favourably in the global business space if given adequate attention. Export experts who made
In this piece, recent investigation of medical organisations and medical experts reveals how late-night internet use, alcohol consumption, sleep deprivation and unhealthy lifestyle choices are exposing young Nigerians to hypertension, highlighting doctors’ warnings and the urgent need for preventive measures.
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The association said the establishment of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development had given pastoralists and livestock farmers hope after decades of neglect. Speaking at a rally in Kaduna ...
US President Donald Trump has agreed to facilitate a visa for the Ghanaian mother of Javits Frimpong, a teenager killed while walking to school in New York. New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, announced Trump’s intervention on Saturday, as Ghana demanded justice for 15-year-old Frimpong, whose killing has shaken the ...
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has warned that anyone
…As Rhema celebrates 35th anniversary Nov. 2 Taiwo Akinola, the presiding bishop of Rhema Christian Church & Towers, has called
There are unsubstantiated feelers that some Northern political elements within the All Progressives Congress (APC) are ganging up on President
ONE of the fundamental diagnoses of the Nigerian state is that its constitutional framework for governance is at variance with its plural reality. In other words, the Nigerian Constitution recognises Nigeria as a federation with three tiers of government—federal, state and local.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has admitted that its own officials sabotaged the preliminary voter register by uploading AI-generated photos and duplicating entries. PHILIP IBITOYE examines this major breach of trust and
Vice-Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Alhaji Lawal Daura, has described the party’s presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, as the most competent and credible for the 2027 Presidential election. Daura said this is as a result of Makinde’s “unmatched performance” as governor of Oyo State. The APM Vice Presidential ...
Running a haulage or logistics business is no small task. With rising operational expenses, high maintenance costs, and fluctuating fuel prices, every drop of diesel counts. Fuel usually accounts for the single largest operating expense for heavy-duty commercial trucks.
A Nigerian midfielder was knocked unconscious by his opponent during a division 2 league match in Spain. Quadri Liameed was representing Sabadell against Albacete when the incident occurred on Saturday night. Liameed was hit on the head by Albacete’s Jose Corpas who was attempting to volley a loose ball in ...
A Professor of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Olaposi Omotuyi, has raised concerns over the growing health implications of food adulteration, unsafe agricultural practices and the misuse of chemicals in food preservation and processing in Nigeria.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it has no objection to the candidacy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Kano State, Abdulsalam Gwarzo, explaining that a court order is responsible for the omission of his name from the updated list of candidates for the 2027 ...
Kalu recalled that Tinubu, during his tenure as governor of Lagos State between 1999 and 2007, appointed people of Igbo extraction into his administration.
..Judge orders warrant published in national newspapers It was two days of legal fireworks in a Port Harcourt High Court
“Nigeria is built to make you do the needful. If you choose not to go to school, the decision and consequences are all yours,” he said.
Shoprite Nigeria’s plan to reopen through standalone neighbourhood stores is more than the return of a familiar supermarket brand. It
In this interview with YETUNDE AJANAKU, CSP Oluwafunke Adu discusses her journey in the Nigeria Police Force, her experience as a woman in the profession, the challenges she has faced.
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief There is no room for agents of state and local governments to mount roadblocks in the name of revenue collection under the new tax laws, the Executive Secretary of the Joint Revenue Board (JRB), Mr Olusegun Adesokan, has said. Adesokan stated this in Abuja ...
Introduction Nigeria stands today at a decisive inflexion point in its democratic journey. The nation’s political landscape is increasingly defined
By Prisca Sam-Duru It started with pictures. Then videos on social media. In both, Nollywood actress Annabel Apara appeared visibly pregnant, smiling, cradling a bump that never existed. She was even seen purportedly sharing announcements and clips documenting a pregnancy journey.Within hours, the images were everywhere – shared on WhatsApp ...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced the second phase of its special intervention patrol, codenamed ‘Operation Gaduma’.
Following the destruction of more than 270 health facilities, killing of scores of health workers, abduction of many and desertion
By Vera Anyagafu For thousands of Nigerian students dreaming of a UK degree, the goalpost has shifted again, not placed out of reach, but set a little higher than before.On or after November 30, 2026, Nigerians applying for a UK student visa will be required to show slightly more money ...
The digital age is no longer a distant future that societies anticipate with curiosity; it is the living reality that
By Dickson OmobolaSkyway Aviation Handling Company Plc, SAHCO, has secured a ground handling contract with Air Algérie in Lagos and Abuja.Under the agreement, SAHCO will provide full ground handling services to Air Algérie at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, leveraging ...
By Dickson Omobola Former Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Dr Richard Aisuebogun, has warned that disruptions in aviation fuel supply due to geopolitical conflicts, supply chain breakdowns and shifting trade dynamics, among others, could trigger flight delays and cancellations, higher airfares and reduced connectivity in ...
Despite the grief that greeted the sudden death of gospel singer, Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, and the emotional tribute night organised in his honour by fellow gospel singers, efforts to give him a final resting place remain stalled over a disagreement between his wife and extended family.
“The report was received by the Adamawa State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) in the early hours of October 30, following the identification of two individuals presenting with...
He explained that the individuals were immediately isolated, while samples were collected and appropriate public health measures initiated to determine the cause of their illnesses.
Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on Saturday, presented his administration’s record of debt reduction, asset recovery, infrastructure renewal and public service reforms as evidence of progress under the People First Agenda, declaring that a second term would propel the state from economic recovery to wealth creation and shared ...
A US Ninth Circuit court ruling has blocked an order to reopen the 2027 Diversity Visa Lottery, leaving African applicants awaiting further developments.
EKITI State governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has cautioned his supporters and political associates against excessive praise-singing and the use of grandiose political appellations, urging them to address him simply as “Mr Governor”
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — A pro-Tinubu group, Renewed Hope Foot Soldiers for Tinubu (RHFST), has warned that the Federal High Court’s ruling recognising Rochas Okorocha as the duly elected All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Imo West Senatorial District could heighten political tensions in the South-East and undermine President ...
PILOTS are falling asleep in the cockpits because they’re so overworked, a damning new report claims, as reported by Daily Mirror of UK
Group says move will strengthen national unity, political stability, democratic inclusiveness By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Director-General of BTO For PBAT ’27 Support Group, Ogbeni Adojutelegan Adesuyi Gideon, has said the presidency should remain in Southern Nigeria until 2031 to promote equity, fairness and political balance. Adojutelegan said allowing the ...
The elder Frimpong said his son had complained of persistent bullying at DreamYard Preparatory School, where two students were reportedly suspended, although police have not established any connection to the killing.
…Distributes empowerment materials, promises ₦200,000 business grants to 750 persons …As S’East governors throw their weight behind Tinubu’s re-election … Benjamin Kalu: Ndigbo not part of anybody’s one-term presidency arrangement, we deserve more Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday flagged off the South-East Women Mega Empowerment and the ...
The NCDC has given a fresh update on the new suspected cases in Yola, the capital of Adamawa and sent an important message to Nigerians. You need to see this.
The perceived rivalry between Nollywood actresses, Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele, has resurfaced on social media, following a post by Abraham.
The Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University has urged small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria to meet international standards, understand cross-border trade regulations and identify potential buyers to
Al venture capital firm Antler and Artificial Intelligence company OpenAI have highlighted opportunities for African entrepreneurs to build technology-driven businesses, as growing demand for electric vehicles, energy storage and AI
FIREFIGHTERS in California, United States, are warning about the dangers of lithium ion batteries after a power bank and portable phone charger’s explosion was caught on camera, United Press International (UPI) reported.
The Lagos State Government has set machinery in motion to host the 4th edition of the Lagos Economic Roundtable at Protea Hotel, Lagos, on Wednesday. The roundtable, organised by the