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High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, saying the president means well for Nigeria and deserves another four years to consolidate his administration’s reforms. Tompolo spoke at the inauguration of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Imo State, where he donated 30 ...
DStv cuts top-tier prices by up to 42% across Africa from November 5, 2026, but Nigeria’s Premium price stays at ₦44,500 as new packages launch, and GOtv revamps.
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, has denied allegations that ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s administration paid billions of naira to secure their appointments. Morka said the ministers were selected based on competence, insisting that no such payments took place under the current administration. He ...
Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga have apologised for the superstar striker’s comments about Mao Zedong, but the damage to their reputation in China won’t be easily or quickly repaired, experts say. The France captain, one of the best footballers on the planet, is at the centre of a ...
The National Economic Council (NEC) Committee on Polio Eradication commended the Zamfara State government for its sustained dedication to polio eradication. The officials disclosed this during an advocacy visit to
Actress Ngozi Nwosu’s team has updated fans on her health, months after she underwent surgery. In a video shared on social media showing the actress on a hospital bed, her
The Zamfara State Government began developing a roadmap to harness the demographic dividend and achieve sustainable economic growth. To achieve this objective, the Ministry of Budget and Planning, with support
Comedian AY Makun, popularly known as AY, has broken his silence again after backlash over his Cardiff comedy show, apologising to disappointed fans. In a lengthy Instagram statement, the comedian
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will travel to Saudi Arabia to perform the lesser Hajj (Umrah), rather than seek medical treatment, his Special Adviser on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has said. The aide made the clarification on Thursday in a post on X while responding to human rights activist Omoyele Sowore ...
Doris Ogala’s courtroom video shows her remand in prison, bag on her head, declaring she fears Jesus, not prison; Nigerians react amid her Chris Okafor case.
Australia raises Working Holiday visa age limit to 35 for nationals of Cyprus, Finland, Germany and South Korea from July 2026; processing takes three months.
Saudi Arabia released industrial and agricultural salary scales with a 15% allowance, showing pay by qualification and maximum earnings after 15 years.
The Ondo Stare Police Command said it is investigating the farmer’s death and the attack on its facility.
The Presidency deniesd plans to delay Nigeria's January 16, 2027 election as ADC raises alarm and the House asks INEC to explain its readiness for the polls.
Bolaji Ogunmola faces backlash over her reaction to a post about Funke Akindele’s Jenifa’s Diary as Nigerians question her actions and share their opinions
Yul Edochie calls polygamy the will of God after a US pastor takes a second wife, prompting Lizzy Gold to respond and sparking mixed reactions online on X.
By Ayobami Okerinde The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has criticised the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, over his claim that Nigeria could be wealthier if public funds were kept in banks to earn interest. Reacting in a post on his X ...
The approval follows the earlier request by the Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji to reappoint three ex-commissioners and 10 special advisers.
A former member of the House of Representatives and member of the African Democratic Congress, Dr. Farah Dagogo, in this interview speaks on the constitutional limits of economic policy entrenchment, external loans being taken by the President Bola Tinubu’s government, and sustainable alternatives to a blanket petrol subsidy regime. Adedayo ...
The lawmakers insisted that the operators must appear individually to explain recurring complaints about dropped calls, poor internet connectivity, failed airtime and data transactions, and inadequate network coverage.
เครดิตฟรี50 คือโปรโมชั่นยอดฮิตที่ให้สมาชิกใหม่ได้รับเครดิตเล่นฟรี 50 บาท โดยส่วนใหญ่ ไม่ต้องฝากเงิน ไม่ต้องแชร์ลิงก์ เพียงลงทะเบียนยืนยันเบอร์โทรศัพท์ก็รับสิทธิ์ได้ทันที บทความนี้ได้รวบรวม 9 แหล่งแจกเครดิตฟรี50 ที่เชื่อถือได้ อัปเดตล่าสุด พร้อมเจาะลึกทุกเงื่อนไขการทำเทิร์นโอเวอร์ วิธีการรับสิทธิ์แบบทีละขั้นตอน และเทคนิคการสังเกตเว็บแจกจริง เพื่อให้คุณนำทุนฟรีนี้ไปต่อยอดทำกำไรและถอนเงินเข้าบัญชีได้จริง เครดิตฟรี50 คืออะไร? แตกต่างจากโปรโมชั่นทั่วไปอย่างไร เครดิตฟรี50 คือ โบนัสเงินสดหรือทุนเดิมพันฟรีจำนวน 50 บาท ที่ทางคาสิโนออนไลน์หรือเว็บสล็อตเว็บตรง มอบให้กับผู้เล่นเพื่อใช้เป็นทุนเริ่มต้นในการเดิมพัน โดยส่วนใหญ่มักจะเป็นสิทธิพิเศษต้อนรับสำหรับผู้ที่สมัครสมาชิกใหม่ ทันทีที่คุณทำตามเงื่อนไขง่ายๆ เช่นลงทะเบียนเสร็จ รับเครดิตฟรี 50 ยอดเงินนี้จะถูกโอนเข้ากระเป๋าเครดิตหลักของคุณแบบอัตโนมัติ เพื่อให้นำไปใช้ทดลองเล่นสล็อต หรือเดิมพันเกมต่างๆ ภายในเว็บได้ทันทีเสมือนการใช้เงินสดจริงๆ เติมเข้าไป หลายคนอาจสงสัยว่า แล้วทุนฟรีแค่ 50 บาทนี้ มีความพิเศษหรือแตกต่างจากโปรโมชั่นทั่วไปอย่างไร? คำตอบคือ ความแตกต่างอยู่ที่ความเสี่ยงและเงื่อนไขการรับซึ่งมีจุดเด่นหลักๆ ดังนี้ ไม่ต้องฝากเงินเลย: รูปแบบนี้คือโปรโมชั่นสล็อต เครดิตฟรี 50 ไม่ต้องฝากก่อน ...
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) commended Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal for transforming the state healthcare sector through infrastructural revitalisation, improved healthcare service delivery, and institutional strengthening. The NMA chairman,
All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims that ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s administration paid billions of naira to
“Any submission made after the deadlines stipulated in clause 2.7 above shall be treated as a non-submission,” the LPPC warned.
GOtv has unveiled four subscription packages in Nigeria, with monthly prices ranging from N4,000 to N21,000, offering subscribers different entertainment.
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has called for continuity in governance, political unity and sustained investment in critical sectors as the state marks 30 years of creation, saying its future must transcend the ambitions of any individual or political party. Yahaya, reflecting ...
John Shiklam in Kaduna The Managing Director of DICON-D7G, Mr. Osman Chennar, has called on the federal government to intensify support for local defence manufacturing and technology transfer to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imported military equipment. Chennar made the call in a statement yesterday in Kaduna as the organisation participated ...
The Niger Data Mobilisation Team and indigenes of Nkpa community in Abia State have issued a 72-hour ultimatum to Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, and his former campaign Director-General, Trump Eke, to withdraw a defamation suit against public interest advocate Darlington Agoha over his criticism of ...
The resolution passed on Wednesday with 130 countries in favour and 17 opposed, including the US and Israel.
Qatar's labour law required employers to provide accommodation and food support through allowances or benefits in kind, including minimum payments.
Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Adewolu Ladoja, surprised viewers with how he welcomed the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, at an event in Ibadan on Wednesday.
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri About two and a half years ago, precisely in April 2024, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) proposed a bold reform to remove the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, as the statutory chairman of the National Judicial Council, NJC. The NBA, as the umbrella body of legal practitioners ...
Nigerian clean-energy startup D-Olivette Labs has won $200,000 at the 2025 Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development for its AI-powered biodigesters, which convert organic waste into clean cooking gas, electricity and fertiliser.
BY the time Chief Olusola Adejuba began contemplating the possibility of walking away from the project he had spent more than a decade building, he had little left to give. He had sold houses. He had sold cars. He had invested virtually everything he possessed into a dream many people ...
Don Jazzy’s 2027 tech scholarship offers up to ₦447,000 in tuition support, but a ₦26,000 acceptance fee has sparked debate over what ‘scholarship’ means.
By Gbadebo Adekunle Babcock University has restated its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the police and host communities to improve security, citing its investment in advanced surveillance technology, including four
By Wonderful Adegoke, LASU Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) has held a white coat ceremony for 98 fourth-year medical students to mark their transition from pre-clinical studies to clinical training.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri branch, has vowed to sustain its strike until the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement is fully implemented, demanding payment
By Temitayo Seidu, UNILAG The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has trained student leaders in civic advocacy, financial management, legal compliance and ethical leadership to strengthen accountability and responsible representation in
By Wonderful Adegoke, UI The management of the University of Ibadan (UI) has unveiled a series of events to mark its 2026 Convocation and Foundation Day, beginning on Tuesday, November
Caleb British International School (CBIS), Abijo, Lagos, has emerged as the national champion at the Zenith Bank Future Innovators Challenge. Represented by a quartet of senior secondary students—Deborah Iweha, Makayla
Grace High School, Gbagada, Lagos will on Thursday, November 5,2026 receive the award of excellence for its outstanding performance at the 2025 WAEC. The presentation will hold at the 17th
Nigeria is neither represented by its president, vice president, nor its foreign minister.
By Dennis Agbo The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council in Enugu State has held a strategic meeting to coordinate mobilisation efforts and develop campaign plans for Governor Peter Mbah’s re-election bid and other party candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, convened on Wednesday ...
As Ekiti State marks 30 years of statehood, education expert and scholarship strategist, Dr. Muyiwa Igbalajobi speaks on the need to link educational excellence with economic prosperity, job creation and
By Temitope Adejuwon Dowen College has celebrated the outstanding performance of its students at the third edition of the NNPC SNPco Interschool Swimming Competition, with Jochebed Amos-Penda emerging as one
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has opposed a proposal to invite the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, to brief the House on preparations for the 2027 general elections, arguing that the engagement could distract the commission. Kalu made the ...
FirstBank, GTBank and UBA launch Google Pay in Nigeria, offering faster contactless and online payments, intensifying competition for Paystack and Flutterwave.
“Most of those who are attacking the President and attacking these young men on social media are being paid,” Akpabio alleged.
The United States banned imports from three Chinese genomics companies on Wednesday over claims they collected genetic material used to track persecuted ethnic minorities in China’s Xinjiang region. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said BGI Genomics, MGI Tech and Shenzhen BGI Technology, also known as BGI Group, had ...
Reps threaten arrest warrants for MTN, Airtel and Glo CEOs who miss a November 4 hearing on dropped calls, slow internet and poor network coverage in Nigeria.
Fred Ojeh National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), to advance the implementation of Nigeria’s National Cancer Biobank Network (NCBN), a nationally coordinated initiative designed to strengthen cancer research and precision oncology in Nigeria. The NCBN initiative builds on a memorandum of understanding between BioVana and NICRAT in 2025 ...
A legal practitioner, Sesan Bankole, has argued that chief executives of telecommunications companies do not necessarily have to appear personally
An Argentine court jailed a football supporter for seven and a half years on Wednesday for threatening Angel Di Maria in 2024 in a bid to stop the World Cup winner returning to Argentina at the end of his career. A court in Rosario found Sergio Di Vanni, 45, guilty ...
By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Enugu State Government of implementing anti-people policies, alleging that the administration of Governor Peter Mbah has worsened the hardship faced by residents. The party’s 2027 governorship candidate, Chief Ocho Obodoeze, made the allegations in a statement issued ...
A strong El Niño is expected to last until March 2027. With limited power for fans and cooling, the heat
The police said the last 25 students kept under observation had also been discharged, with all affected students now reunited with their families and schoolmates.
Skitmaker Carter Efe sparks reactions after making candid remarks about American girlfriend Jasmine and hinting at a possible return to single life
The Lagos State Government has said the proposed GreenLine Rail project, which is expected to connect Lekki axis with Marina and other parts of Lagos State, is not for cargo evacuation. Speaking during its 2026 media parley in Lagos, the state Commissioner of Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, explained that contrary to ...
Sampson Ukwu, the media aide to the NDC governorship candidate in Enugu State, Christian Chinyeaka, had suggested in a statement on Wednesday that Mr Mbah was behind the event centre’s sudden change of mind on the approval of the venue for Thursday's event.
The Bauchi and Kano State Houses of Assembly have approved proposed amendments to the 1999 Constitution to pave the way for the establishment of state police in Nigeria. The approvals form part of the ongoing constitutional review process aimed at decentralising policing and strengthening the country’s security architecture amid persistent ...
A federal judge on Wednesday rejected the US Department of Justice’s efforts to set aside the ballots of more than 20,000 California voters it said might not be citizens, slamming the move as brazen pre-election “interference.” The case sparked an uproar ahead of the November 3 midterms, in which President ...
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) on Tuesday released the final list of candidates for the December 29 local government elections. The list was presented at a meeting with Electoral Officers (EOs) and Assistant Electoral Officers (AEOs) at the commission’s headquarters in Ibadan. OYSIEC Chairman, Dr Afees Adeniyi, directed ...
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have neutralised 44 suspected members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during several offensive operations in some parts of Borno State. The encounter also left scores of terrorists injured, with destruction of their vehicles, motorcycles and ...
Ajax Amsterdam and Bayern Munich will meet in a friendly in Nairobi, Kenya on January 5 to open the new Raila Odinga International Stadium, the two clubs said on Wednesday.
The group stage draw for the 2026/27 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup was held in Cairo on Wednesday, with special guests Oussama Darragi (Tunisia) and Achille Emana (Cameroon). In
“Amaechi is contradicting his past positions. He has lost direction politically,” Oshiomhole said.
*Ikpeme tips Nigerian lasses to fly By Habeebulah Tijani Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has called on his players to be ruthless in front of goal as Nigeria’s U-17 women’s
By Habeebulah Tijani Former Super Eagles player Sam Sodje has criticised the decision to have Eric Chelle manage both the Super Eagles and the national under-23 team, the Olympic Team.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has mobilised members across all local government areas of Lagos State to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The resolve was made at a meeting organised by the sociopolitical movement, THE REFORMERS, to develop a common strategy ahead of ...
*Confirms NESG as Technical Partner By Precious Adegoke The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development has launched an official website for the National
A high-stakes African women’s football saga reaches its climax in Cairo today as Nigeria’s Edo Queens FC and Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies take to the pitch for a dramatic 30-minute
CNG prices in Nigeria range from N380 to N500 per scm, while petrol’s landing cost hits N1,253 per litre; conversion costs and access affect savings.
By Inioluwa David Nigeria’s taekwondo is winning global recognition. Grand Master Tayo Popoola, President of the Taekwondo Federation of Nigeria (NTF), has received a letter of commendation from Kukkiwon President
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has offered full scholarship up to university level to 15-year-old Esther Christian, the captain of the Abia debate team that emerged victorious at the 2026 International Schools Debate Championship in Doha, Qatar. Christian, who lost her father at the age ...
*Nigerian fires closing 68 to edge Kenyan Njogu by one shot Nigeria’s Godwin Okoko has won his first professional title, taking the Rift Valley Championship at Nakuru Golf Club by
Nigeria will send 19 athletes, 12 women and seven men, to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, which open in Senegal on 31 October, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has
*Women Close In Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have won the men’s title at the 2026 Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Volleyball Premier League, while their women’s team moved closer to the
…As Ethiopia Airlines announces PH destination Ezekiel Ikotun, MD/CEO Finchglow Travels Limited, has rallied stakeholders in the travel value chain,
Abia Warriors have appealed the Nigeria Premier Football League’s (NPFL) decision to suspend multimedia officer Chidera Favour Igwe for five matches and impose ₦3.25 million in fines following their October