By Shina Abubakar Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate for the August 15 poll has assured residents of the state that he will make the state safe for business to thrive and citizens to prosper. Speaking at the Osun State Muslim community Secretariat in Osogbo during an interactive session on Sunday, he said the founding fathers of the state were ... Read More

Lionel Messi’s Argentina made three changes to their starting line-up for Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain as the holders attempt to become the first team since 1962 to retain the trophy. Gonzalo Montiel, who scored the winning penalty in the shootout in the 2022 final win against France, comes in at right-back in place of Nahuel Molina for Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina. ... Read More

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“You cannot blame that on the INEC chairman when youth corps members are collecting ₦50,000 and changing figures at the polling unit,” Adeleke said. Read More

Speaking during the assessment, the direct general of CR-SEMA sympathised with the victims, assuring them that the state government, remained committed to providing humanitarian assistance. Read More

“I would love to do many things, but the reality is that even if people think I am all-powerful, I don’t have that much power to tackle certain things.” Read More

The federal government has announced that Nigeria and other cocoa-producing African countries have agreed to deepen collaboration to strengthen local cocoa processing, improve farmers’ earnings and increase the continent’s share of the global cocoa value chain. Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, disclosed this in a statement shared on his verified X account on Sunday, following ... Read More

“The operation demonstrates the navy’s determination to deny crude oil thieves the opportunity to regain operational footholds or rebuild illegal refining infrastructure within its area of responsibility,” he said. Read More

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State for the 2027 election, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, and former APC governorship aspirant, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, have Read More

Super Eagles legend Daniel Amokachi has been named a United Nations Football for the Goals (FFTG) Champion, using the platform to call for greater global efforts to tackle youth mental health through the power of sport. Amokachi was unveiled as the first and only Nigerian former footballer selected for the influential global initiative during the high-profile ‘One World, One Game, One Goal: ... Read More

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has paired Messi with Julián Álvarez in attack as the defending champions seek back-to-back World Cup titles. Read More

Recently, political parties struggled to upload candidate profiles before the July 2026 deadline, primarily due to internal factional crises, poor read more Why political parties struggled to upload candidate profiles before INEC nominations deadline Read More

"NIMC occupies a critical position in translating policy into reality. It is pivotal to the development of any nation because governance today is driven by data, technology and credible identity systems," the minister said. Read More

The Nigerian Navy has continued to assert persistent operational control under Operation DELTA SENTINEL over known illegal refining hotspots in Rivers, thereby frustrating repeated attempts to reactivate dismantled refining infrastructure. This is contained in an operational report by the Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho on Sunday in Abuja. Folorunsho, in the ... Read More

The five-time Grammy winner, whose real name is Aubrey Drake Graham, revealed the high-stakes bet by sharing a screenshot of his betting slip on Instagram. Read More

Bukky Wright returns in this sequel, which balances nostalgia with strong performances, though it struggles to match the original's emotional power. Read More

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has marked his 65th birthday with a message of gratitude to God, reflection on his journey and a renewed commitment to service to humanity. Obi, in a statement issued on Sunday to commemorate the milestone, said birthdays should serve as ... Read More

The winners of the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) national elections have been announced after voting ended and results were released on Sunday. Read More

ABUJA — President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has pledged to lead an inclusive administration that caters for the interests of all members of the association, saying her victory represents a collective achievement for lawyers committed to building a stronger Bar. Badejo-Okusanya made the commitment in a statement issued on Sunday after ... Read More

The newly – elected President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has pledged to build an association where every lawyer has the opportunity to “earn better, live better and practise better.” Badejo-Okusanya made the commitment in a message posted on her X handle on Sunday, shortly after she was declared winner of the NBA’s 2026 national officers’ election. Her ... Read More

The full list of winners in the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, national elections has been released following the conclusion of voting and the announcement of results by the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association, ECNBA, on Sunday. Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, emerged as the 33rd President of the NBA after defeating two other ... Read More

PHEDRA has spoken about creating music for listeners going through difficult seasons, particularly young people searching for encouragement without pretending life's challenges do not exist. That intention gives many of his songs an emotional focus that extends beyond catchy melodies. Read More

“I hate to get involved, even though politically it doesn’t matter so much. I would say that it is hard to bet against Messi.” Read More

"NRS has already commenced compliance monitoring activities in order to assess the level of adherence to the e-invoicing mandate among large taxpayers," the statement said. Read More

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola, and former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo have exchanged accusations following her defection from the ruling party to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Adeola accused some opposition politicians of pursuing the 2027 governorship contest for personal ... Read More

Veteran Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw is celebrating her 55th birthday with a heartfelt message of gratitude, resilience and self-reflection, describing grace as the defining theme of her life’s journey. Taking to social media to commemorate the milestone, Henshaw reflected on the experiences that have shaped her over the years, saying she has embraced both the joyful and challenging ... Read More

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has raised concerns over the recent increase in petroleum product import licences, warning that the development could worsen price instability, increase pressure on the naira and push petrol prices higher. National Publicity Secretary of IPMAN, Chinedu Ukadike, who spoke on Sunday ... Read More

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have congratulated the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, on his 65th birthday. In separate messages posted on their social media pages on Sunday, the two political leaders praised Obi’s contributions to public service, democratic governance and national ... Read More

“If Terry G fights me one-on-one in boxing, I swear to God he will rise again. People will remember him again.” Read More

Canadian rapper Drake has placed a $1.5 million (about N2.3 billion) bet on Argentina to defeat Spain in Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The award-winning rapper, born Aubrey Drake Graham, shared a screenshot of the wager on his Instagram page ahead of the showpiece at the New York New Jersey Stadium. According to the betting slip, Drake stands to win more than ... Read More

Popular Nigerian rapper Oludemilade Martin Alejo, widely known as Ycee, has revealed that the severe shortage of mental health practitioners in Nigeria has hindered his ongoing treatment for bipolar disorder.   The musician, who recently disclosed that he has been managing the condition for six years following an initial diagnosis in London in 2020, spoke about his personal struggles during ... Read More

According to him, technology, reliable data and digital identity have become indispensable tools for planning, regulation, investment and Read More

Abiodun Adigun, Managing Director of Oxygen X Finance Company, was among business leaders and executives who attended the 14th BusinessDay read more Oxygen X Finance MD, Abiodun Adigun joins business leaders at BusinessDay CEO Forum Read More

For many people, retirement signals the end of a career. For John Adesoye, it marked the beginning of a new one. The 64-year-old father of five has fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a registered nurse after graduating from the University of the West of England, proving that age is no barrier to pursuing one’s ambitions. Originally from Nigeria, Adesoye worked as an electronics ... Read More

The Service has set a 31 July deadline for all large taxpayers to wholly adopt the national e-invoicing and electronic fiscal system (EFS). Read More

He also announced plans for community recycling centres where residents would exchange recyclable materials for cash. Read More

The outgoing President of the NBA, Mazi Afam, Osigwe, SAN, noted that the election faced several challenges that included Read More

Arzikin Noma has partnered with the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) to launch a nationwide read more FG, Arzikin Noma collaborate to boost Nigeria’s grain output to 25m tonnes Read More

Torrential rainfall has wreaked havoc in Darwat-Jol community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, destroying over 20 houses and displacing several families. The downpour, which occurred on Saturday afternoon, triggered massive flooding that swept through the area, leaving residents counting their losses. Some farmlands were also destroyed by the rains. A resident of Riyom, Mr ... Read More

The specialised human capital development programme is aimed at equipping the trainees with industry-relevant skills in mechanical, electrical and instrumentation engineering Read More

Popular Nigerian content creator Peller has said the personality millions of people see on social media is different from who he is in private, describing himself as far more mature away from the cameras. The Tiktoker, in a snippet from an upcoming episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, said the energetic persona people see on social media is simply a character he portrays for ... Read More

Non-Custodial Sentences Not Escape Route For Criminals, FCT Court Says        The Director of Magistrates, High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hidayat Olaide Akanni, has said non-custodial sentencing should not be mistaken for an avenue for offenders to evade justice, stressing that it remains a lawful punishment aimed at ensuring accountability, rehabilitation and ... Read More

ABUJA — The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has fixed July 31, 2026, as the deadline for all large taxpayers to fully comply with the mandatory adoption of the national e-invoicing and Electronic Fiscal System (EFS), also known as the Merchant Buyer Solution (MBS). The directive followed a public notice issued by the agency on February 17, 2026, outlining the implementation timeline ... Read More

…Urges NMDPRA to review import licences   Imported petrol is proving more expensive than domestically refined fuel, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) warned on Sunday, urging the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to urgently review recently issued import licences. IPMAN’s national publicity secretary, Chinedu Ukadike ... Read More

FATE Foundation, with funding from the Citi Foundation, has launched the youth entrepreneurship incubation programme to equip young Nigerians with read more FATE Foundation, Citi launch youth entrepreneurship incubation programme in Nigeria Read More

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has challenged fellow artiste Terry G to a celebrity boxing match, claiming the bout would revive the veteran singer’s career. Portable made the remarks during an interview on Rubbin’ Minds on Channels Television, where he discussed his growing involvement in celebrity boxing and his plans for future fights. ... Read More

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Nigeria’s petrol imports surged by 207 per cent in June 2026, reversing earlier gains recorded in domestic refining as local supply declined sharply, according to data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). An analysis of the authority’s monthly petrol supply data for the first six months of 2026 showed ... Read More

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted permission for an action to be filed for an order of judicial review of the utilisation of funds allocated to Local Government Areas in Abia State. The court’s decision followed an application filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the Civil Society Observatory for Constitutional and Legal Compliance ... Read More

Speaking at a public event in Kano Ganduje said Northern Nigeria remains the deciding factor in presidential elections and argued that Read More

Tragedy The revered monarch made the announcement in a statement released on Sunday through the Director of Media and Public Affairs at the Ooni’s Palace, Sodiq Lawal. Read More

The race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball will be decided after Sunday’s final between Spain and Argentina, with several players staking strong claims to be named the tournament’s best performer. While lifting the World Cup remains the ultimate prize, the Golden Ball is awarded to the player judged to have made the biggest impact throughout the competition. ... Read More

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Dr Muttaka Rabe-Darma, has vowed to mobilise over one million votes for President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Dikko Radda ahead of the 2027 elections. The assurance was given on Sunday in Katsina by Mr Abubakar Tsanni, Director-General, Grassroots Mobilisation for Tinubu/Dikko (GMTD 2027), during an interactive session with youths and women’s groups ... Read More

  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the June 20 Ekiti State governorship election, Dr Wole Oluyede, has said his decision to withdraw his petition challenging the outcome of the poll was informed by national interest and the need to protect the country’s broader political stability.   Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday, Oluyede said ... Read More

Spain winger Lamine Yamal has once again taken to social media with a cryptic message just hours before one of the biggest matches of his career. Ahead of Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, the 19-year-old shared an old photograph of himself as a child on Instagram, accompanied by the caption: “For you and for the streets.” Read More

…Credible identity system will strengthen mining oversight — Alake By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have commenced collaboration aimed at strengthening digital governance, improving security and accelerating reforms in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. The partnership was ... Read More

Students of Federal Government College (FGC), Kaduna, who engage in bullying risk indefinite suspension as the school management and Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) intensify efforts to eliminate the menace. The PTA Chairman, Mr Ibrahim Abdul, disclosed this while fielding questions from newsmen during the college’s 29th Speech and Prize-Giving Day. He said the school had adopted a ... Read More

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed reports alleging that suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists attacked the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Monguno, Borno State, killing students and attempting to abduct others. The ministry described the reports as false, saying its internal verification, including ... Read More

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA, Abia State government has assured motorists and residents of Owerri-Nta in Isiala Ngwa South council area that it is committed to ending the flooding problem along the road, following the ongoing road reconstruction project. In a statement, Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed that the government has taken note of a video ... Read More

Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has congratulated the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on his 65th birthday. Read More

…Warns Electoral Malpractices, Weak Rule of Law Scare Investors Away By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Billionaire businessman and founder of Adeleke University, Dr Deji Adeleke, has expressed concern over electoral malpractices and weak adherence to the rule of law, warning that such challenges are discouraging investors from doing business in Nigeria. Adeleke said continued ... Read More

New intelligence claims circulating in regional media allege that US forces in the Middle East have suffered significant battlefield casualties, read more Reports claim US military conducted large-scale medical evacuation from Jordan following Iranian attacks Read More

Petrol marketers have suspended fresh purchases of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) as ex-depot prices at private depots in Lagos climbed read more Marketers suspend fresh petrol purchases as depot prices jump to N1,220 Read More

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with the Benue State Civil Protection Guard, have killed two suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnap victims during an intelligence-led operation in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. The operation, which lasted two days, was carried out through ... Read More

…Commends EFCC’s recent court victories By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) on Sunday called for greater transparency and public oversight in the management of assets recovered through anti-corruption efforts, saying Nigerians deserve to know how forfeited properties and funds are utilised. The group also commended the Economic ... Read More

Two youths have gone missing after they were swept away by a swollen river in Hayin Malam Bello community, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following a heavy downpour on Saturday evening. The incident occurred as the victims attempted to cross the river on their way home from Kabala West, where they had gone before the rain. Residents said the river, which had been passable ... Read More

EV Automobiles Ltd has partnered with ReTrust Microfinance Bank to accelerate the adoption of clean energy transportation in Nigeria, by read more EV Automobiles, ReTrust MFB partner to expand electric vehicle access in Nigeria Read More

A vaccine originally developed to prevent tuberculosis more than a century ago may help people with Type 1 diabetes use Read More

Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have abducted the wife of a Pastor, alongside her three children in Damasak, Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State. Damasak, located in the Northern Borno Senatorial District, approximately 156 kilometers from the state capital, Maiduguri, has been a frequent flashpoint for insurgent activities. Sources within the community said the incident ... Read More

…Says female heads of Bench and Bar have two years to restore confidence in judiciary By John Alechenu ABUJA — Former Senator representing Ekiti South, Akinyede Sola, has described the election of Oyinlasola Badejo-Okunsanya, SAN, as President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) as a historic development for the legal profession and Nigeria’s judiciary. Akinyede ... Read More

I like to think that I’m a citizen of the world. Truthfully, I have not been raised to have racial or ethnic boundaries, even as I’ve been socialised to appreciate the beauty of my culture and the refreshing diversity observable among humankind.  If I could poach a linguistic invention, which I first encountered through Professor Read More

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has called for the use of structured Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms to strengthen commercial justice across Africa. She argued that effective utilization of ADR would help to protect the business environment and support the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) ... Read More

By Cynthia Alo For more than five decades, crude oil has remained the dominant pillar of Nigeria’s economy, displacing agriculture from the position it once occupied as the country’s major source of revenue and foreign exchange. However, with the global shift towards cleaner energy and growing concerns over the sustainability of oil dependence, experts are urging Nigeria to ... Read More

Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr Musiliu Oseni, has given his support to the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe's call for harmony in Read More

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have abducted the wife of a Pastor incharge of COCIN Church, Moses G. Guguma, and his three (3) children in Damasak, the Headquarters of Mobbar local government area of Borno state. Damask, located in Northern Borno Senatorial District and is about 156kms drive from Maiduguri, the state ... Read More

Howsoever it ends, the association must confront with bold transparency the duty to continuously improve the administration of its leadership processes. It must also understand that failure to do so will endanger its commitment to promoting the rule of law. This is not an option as the country confronts a bumpy election year in 2027. Read More

A lethal combination of relentless military kinetic action and a devastating cholera epidemic has triggered a total operational collapse of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Northeast Nigeria. Read More

Security operatives have launched a rescue operation for one of the three siblings abducted by gunmen in Benue State while transporting Read More

The Food and Beverage recycling alliance (FBRA) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) recently partnered to deepen community-based read more Beverage recycling alliance, UNIDO partner to deepen community-based waste collection Read More

By Olayinka Latona Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Christian leaders across Nigeria have intensified calls for massive voter participation, rejection of money politics and greater involvement of citizens in choosing leaders, while insisting that the Church must remain non-partisan but actively engaged in promoting good governance. From Pentecostal fellowships to the ... Read More

Happy Woman Solutions Limited, recently partnered with Mayden Microfinance Bank, to launch the Happy Woman Match Fund, a financing initiative read more Happy Woman, Mayden MfB partner to bridge equipment gap, empower women entrepreneurs Read More