Niger’s military government has a taken a decisive move signaling a break from its colonial legacy, as it has officially designated Hausa as the nation’s new...
American tech giant Amazon has unveiled its new AI voice model codenamed Nova Sonic, thus marking a significant step forward in its voice technology offerings. The...
The ongoing tariff war between the United States and China has escalated, sending global crude prices tumbling by six percent on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. US...
The Federal Government has told Nigerians to disregard concerns raised by Borno State governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, that the state is gradually losing control to Boko...
The Federal Executive Council has directed the full implementation of the suspended Naira-for-Crude agreement with local petroleum refiners in a renewed push to strengthen Nigeria’s energy...
At least two people have been confirmed killed with 60 others abducted in the Tsafe local government area of Zamfara State after bandits said to be...
Among the crises rocking the Siminalayi Fubara’s administration has been the presentation of the budget, a financial appropriation that drives the spending of the government within...
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of police tactical assets including additional units of highly trained tactical personnel, state-of-the-art drones...
Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known in music circles as Davido, has announced plans for his white wedding with his long-time girlfriend turned wife, Chioma. The...
Media personality Ifedayo Olarinde, aka Daddy Freeze, has taken to social media to shade Nigerian pastors, claiming that he has not met any of them who...
In a bold move signaling escalating tensions within the Labour Party, President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has instructed union leaders across the...
Eleven governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have taken their legal battle to the Supreme Court, challenging what they describe as...
The Presidency on Tuesday issued a sharp rebuttal to Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South over his public accusation that President Bola Tinubu’s political appointments have...
Despite a court order restraining him from making appointments, Rivers State sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has gone ahead to appoint administrators for the...
Plateau State governor, Caleb Muftwang, has lamented the continuous attacks in several parts in the state, saying that so far, terrorists and bandits have taken over...
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today. 1. Gov Zulum urges increased military support as Borno struggles with renewed Boko Haram...
The Nigerian currency, the naira, gained a paltry N0.68 against the American dollar at the official window on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 to reverse several days...
Declan Rice scored two superb freekicks for Arsenal in a 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in a Champions League quarterfinals clash at the Emirates Stadium on...
A wave of outrage has engulfed the Islamic Movement, commonly known as Shi’ites, following the death of a detained “Free Palestine” protester. The group is accusing...
The World Bank has placed a significant emphasis on Nigeria’s critical role in shaping the future of Africa, asserting that the continent’s development hinges on Nigeria’s...
Chief Jude Ezenwafor, an Abuja-based real estate developer, has been declared the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) gubernatorial candidate for the November 8, 2025, Anambra State election....
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has ordered Louisville Girls Secondary School, Gwagwalada, to pay N100 million in general damages for negligence that resulted...
The House of Representatives has announced plans to conduct a public hearing to investigate the alleged misuse of government interventions and agricultural funding by departments, agencies,...
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has publicly criticized Nigeria’s import ban on 25 categories of goods, arguing that these restrictions significantly impede market access for...
Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has raised the alarm over the recent surge in Boko Haram attacks and kidnappings, warning that the frequency of these incidents...
The federal government is preparing to launch a comprehensive technical and financial assessment of the Ajaokuta Steel Complex, a major step toward revitalizing the long-dormant facility...
The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is an examination for prospective undergraduates into Nigerian tertiary institutions. Over the years, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has...
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has announced a relaxation of the existing curfew in the conflict-prone communities of Ilobu, Ifon, and Erin-Osun. The new directive...
Nigerian comedian-turned-movie producer Bright Okpocha, popularly known in entertainment circles as Basketmouth, has a likeness on the other side of teaching children life lessons. The multiple...
Nigerian actress and media personality Omotunde Adebowale David, popularly known as Lolo 1, has lamented the show of force by security operatives on protesters in Abuja. Lolo 1...
Proscribed Igbo separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has warned youths from the South East against joining the Nigerian Army following a recent announcement...
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has described the recent attacks and killings of innocent residents in Bokkos Local Government Area as an “act of genocide...
Nigerian street hop singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known in music circles as Portable, has declined a move to fight his colleague Darlington Achakpo Okoye, aka Speed...
Global human rights organization, the Amnesty International, has lamented the rising wave of attacks by terrorists and non-state actors across Nigeria which has resulted in the...
The pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has renewed its call for an urgent overhaul of Nigeria’s security framework, emphasizing the need for a more localized and responsive...
Suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, slammed a N5 billion lawsuit against Ebonyi Senator, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, accusing him...
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Monday firmly denied widespread claims that serving and retired military officers contributed funds to pay a ransom for the release of...
Following the tragic killing of two Chinese nationals and a police escort in Abia State, Governor Alex Otti has pledged to strengthen security collaborations with neighbouring...
Convener of the Take It Back Movement, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday, strongly criticised the conduct of police officers during Monday’s nationwide protests, condemning their treatment of...
Amid growing speculation about a potential shift in Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, Yunusa Tanko, Interim National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement...
“My brother, you do not look cheerful at all.” “I am just overwhelmed by everything” “Any personal issues? I hope there is no trouble in paradise...
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I have said it repeatedly, and I will say it again for the umpteenth time that Nigeria’s president, Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is contemptuous of people...
The Nigerian currency, the naira, continues to depreciate against the American dollar at the official window on Monday, April 7, 2025. According to the Central Bank...
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today. 1. ACF demands emergency rule in Plateau over killings The apex northern socio-political organization,...
In Nigeria, there’s a saying: “seeing is believing.” But even that belief system is under threat in a country where government projects are more about headlines...
The Nigerian equities market kicked off the week with a massive loss as investors lost N658 billion on the trading floor of the Nigerian Xchange Group...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the White House on Monday, seeking to persuade President Donald Trump to grant Israel an exemption from recently imposed...
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested one Olawole Sunday, a suspected fraudster specialised in buying bank...
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has downplayed the potential impact of the recent 14 per cent tariff imposed by...
The Julius Abure-led National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party (LP) has issued strong warnings to key party figures, threatening sanctions against Abia State Governor...
