Ms Goodness sells Okrika (fairly used) clothes in Oshodi market in Lagos State. She used to accept bank transfers from her customers but recently she has...
At the heart of Nigeria’s fuel production struggles lies a simple but devastating reality: local refineries, including the high-profile Dangote Petroleum Refinery, just aren’t getting the...
The Nigerian currency, the naira, appreciated against the American dollar at the black market on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 trading at N1,490/$1. This is against the...
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today. 1. Drama in court as judge refuses to step down in Emefiele’s trial Justice...
The Nigerian equities market recorded the first profit in the trading week on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, as investors gained ₦10 billion on the trading floor...
The Flying Eagles secured a 2-0 victory over their Ivorian counterparts in an international friendly game in Abidjan on Wednesday. The Eagles defeated their hosts the...
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja stood his ground on Wednesday, dismissing a request for his withdrawal from the ongoing...
SHEHU MUHAMMAD SHEHU reports on how insecurity, government inaction and lack of qualified teachers has significantly forced up the number of out-of-school children in Nigerian’s Sokoto...
The Nigerian currency, the naira, appreciated against the American dollar at both the official and black markets on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 trading at N1,485/$1, and...
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has pushed back against former military ruler Ibrahim Babangida’s attempt to distance himself from the...
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today. 1. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Seeks N1.3b in damages from Akpabio for defamation Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan...
The Nigerian equities market continued its bearish note on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, as investors lost ₦215 billion on the trading floor of the Nigerian Exchange...
The family of the late General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, executed in 1986 for allegedly plotting a coup against then-military Head of State Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (IBB)...
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has called for a transformative vision for the South-East, urging the newly formed South-East Development Commission (SEDC) to prioritize the...
The most important event in Nigeria in the last week has been the publication and public presentation in Abuja, of a book titled A Journey in...
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EVEN Muhammadu Buhari, an affliction on Nigeria during the eight years of his presidency – 2015 to 2023 – was there in Abuja last week. Represented....
Retail lender, Unity Bank Plc posted gross earnings of N59.3 billion for the full year ended December 31, 2023, representing a growth of 3.84% year-on-year. In...
In a revealing and candid interview, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has set the record straight on his failed ministerial appointment, saying it was President...
The trial of Willie Obiano, former governor of Anambra State, continued on Monday before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja with the Economic...
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today. 1. Osun political crisis takes new turn, as NLC directs workers to stay away...
Pay-tv operator, Multichoice Nigeria has again announced another price increment across its subscription packages on both DStv and GOtv. In a notification sent to its customers...
Nigerians might experience fuel scarcity if threats by oil marketers in Nigeria under the aegis of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, are anything...
The Nigerian equities market began the week in the red zone on Monday, February 24, 2025, as investors lost ₦230 billion on the trading floor of...
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has once again, repeated its promise to either capture or eliminate the notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji. Chief of Defence Operations, Major...
Despite Nigeria’s push for digital financial transactions and the advancement of digital payment solutions in various sectors, waste management is left behind especially in states like...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State is facing a deepening internal crisis, one that threatens its chances of reclaiming power from the New Nigeria...
The Nigerian equities market sustained the bullish trend as investors gained N196 billion on the trading floor of the Nigerian Xchange (NGX) in a quiet trading...
Tensions continue to escalate in Osun State as the All Progressives Congress (APC) has pushed back against comments made by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who...
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has told the police and other security agencies in the country that arresting family members or associates...
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today. 1. Gov Adeleke inaugurates newly elected Osun LG officials Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola...
The Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives are poised to commence a 5-days public hearing on the Tax Reform Bills. The hearings are scheduled for Monday,...
President Tinubu has pledged his administration’s support to businesses in the financial technology sector that provide payment infrastructure services for Nigerians and Africans. He made this...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has smashed an international drug trafficking syndicate with the arrest of a 24-year-old Thai woman, Ms. Pattaphi Wimonnat, while...
An Islamic rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has lambasted former military president Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), over what it describesd as attempts to exonerate...
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over the failure to reverse what it said...
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has denied allegations of arresting critics for insulting public officials and politicians. Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who made...
Social media critic, Very Dark Man has weighed-in on the continuing debate about Mohbad’s death and his wife, Omawunmi’s involvement in the tragic incident. Very Dark...
Sultry Nollywood actress Adesuwa Etomi has taken to her social media page to open up on her battle with hyperemesis (an extreme morning sickness that causes...
One of the grandsons of late military dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha, Raees Abacha, has lambasted former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, describing him as a coward...
Anthony Joshua is looking to regain the world heavyweight title one more time before considering retiring from the sport. This was revealed by British boxing promoter...
A Human rights organisation, the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), has called on the Nigerian government to prosecute former military president Gen. Ibrahim...
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today. 1. PDP secures landslide victory in Osun LG elections The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)...
Sultry Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has openly identified as a feminist but she also declared that she is against the idea of women disrespecting their husbands....
Talented Nigerian music video producer Clarence Peters has revealed why he hated the fact that his parents, Sir Shina Peters and Clarion Chukwurah, were famous. Clarence...
Claim: “Please overlook her behavior” – Reactions Surface After Nigerian Woman Cut Off Her Husband’s Two Hands for Buying an iPhone 16 for His Side Ch!c...
Social capital is often praised for fostering trust, cooperation, and civic engagement. In many societies, it helps reduce corruption by encouraging accountability. But what happens when...
If you’re thinking of making serious money in Lagos real estate, you must understand one of the most reliable strategies: buy-and-hold. This is when you buy...
In the heart of Lagos, as the lights dimmed for the private screening of the BBC’s latest exposé, the room grew heavy with a mix of...
The Federal Government is set to discontinue its visa-on-arrival policy, calling it “unsustainable” and a potential security risk. This bold move, announced by the Minister of...
The Nigerian equities market sustained a quiet week as investors gained N196 billion on the trading floor of the Nigerian Xchange (NGX). Ripples Nigeria reports that...
