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Table water producers back Lagos ban on single-use plastics
The Association for Table Water Producers, ATWAP, of Nigeria has backed the Lagos State Government ban…
Transfer: Juventus near Costa deal, Dortmund target Chelsea’s Veiga
Juventus are reportedly on the verge of finalising a deal for Portuguese right-back Alberto Costa, with…
2025 Hajj: FCT fixes Jan. 30 registration deadline
The Federal Capital Territory Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, has fixed Jan. 30 as registration deadline for…
NSIB DG, Oyo partner to enhance transport safety
The Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Captain Alex Badeh, and his team paid…
Los Angeles wildfire death toll hits 24
No fewer than 24 people have died DUE major wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles…
States allocated 1.22% of health budget to medical equipment in two years – NGF report
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum’s health sector expenditure and institutional review report showed that 36 states allocated…
Prof. Gwarzo endorses Ali Youssouf as African Union chairperson
The President of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar-Gwarzo has endorsed Mahmoud Ali Youssouf as…
Peace returns to Kaduna communities after 12-year violence
Repentant bandits in Kaduna State have pledged to abide by a peace pact recently brokered by…
Gov. Lawal mourns 16 civilians killed during military onslaught against bandits
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has expressed condolences over the killing of 16 members of the…
300 North Korean soldiers killed fighting Ukraine-South Korean lawmaker
Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and 2,700 wounded while fighting in Russia’s war…
9 killed, many injured as bandits reportedly attack Nasarawa community
Gunmen, suspected to be herders, have reportedly killed nine people and injured many others in Karu…
Fears rise over Imo community’s midnight bomb explosion
A midnight bomb explosion occurred in Umuneke community, Mbieri in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of…
48,932 inmates are awaiting trial in Nigeria – Nwakuche
The Nigeria Correctional Service, NCoS, has identified overcrowding as its most pressing challenge, with 48, 932…
Fuel prices may rise as crude nears $80/barrel
The prices of refined petroleum products may rise in the coming days following the increase in…
Nigerian govt approves 4 airlines for 2025 hajj operations – NAHCON
The Federal Government has approved four airlines as official air carriers to transport intending pilgrims for…
Again, 16 civilians killed as NAF bombs Zamfara bandits
No fewer than 16 vigilantes were reportedly killed in an airstrike in Kakindawa village, Maradun Local…
Aruna’s kids shine in Portuguese table tennis tourney
The children of the Nigerian table tennis star; Quadri Aruna, followed in the steps of their…
Opposition blames FG as 573,000 apply for Customs jobs
Major opposition parties have criticised the Federal Government for its failure to address the deepening economic…
Family planning is solution to poverty — AAFP
Dr Ejike Oji, Chairman Association for the Advancement of Family Planning, AAFP, in Nigeria, on Monday…
Want to Build Wealth Fast with Low Investments? Check Out These 4 Hot Cryptos and Don’t Miss the Top Altcoin Presale 2025!
Let’s be honest—building wealth can feel like an uphill battle, especially when you’re starting with a…
Kano Emirship Tussle: Kingmaker Dan’Agundi heads to Supreme Court
Aminu Dan’Agundi, a kingmaker in Emir Ado Bayero’s cabinet and his senior counsel, says the faction…
BREAKING: Makinde presents staff of office to new Alaafin
13th January 2025 Governor Seyi Makinde has presented the Staff of Office to the new Alaafin…
Meghan Markle delays launch of lifestyle TV show due to LA wildfires
Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle TV series on Netflix, “With Love, Meghan’’ has been postponed by three…
Serial outages: Dangote, NNPCL, Total, 247 firms dump discos, generate 6,500MW
•Operators blame poor supply for move •FG laments exit from national grid As the country battles…
MDAs remitted N7bn VAT to FIRS in Q4, 2024 – Report
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies in Nigeria remitted N7.04bn in Value…
#EndSARS: Police recover rifles stolen from armoury during protest
The Lagos State Police Command said it had recovered three rifles that were parts of the…
ASF.Africa provides grants for women in tech
Ten women will each receive a N1m grant at the grand finale of the ‘Transitioning to…
27% of low-income population online in 2024 – Report
An estimated 5.5 billion people worldwide were online in 2024, but connectivity remained a significant challenge…
Aiyedatiwa pardons 40 prisoners on 60th birthday
Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has granted amnesty to 40 prison inmates serving various jail…
UP AND RUNNING! Okereke scores again, Osimhen, Uche bag assists
•Okereke scores again in Gaziantep win •Osimhen, Uche bag assists Nigerian players are gradually easing into…
PDP factional secretaries set for showdown, vow to resume today
The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party may escalate following the planned resumption in office by…
Firm sues FG over failed N39.1bn metering contract
A metering company, Ziklagsis Network Ltd, has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in…
US consumer sentiment falls to 73.20 in January – Report
Preliminary data from the United States revealed that consumer sentiment fell to 73.20 in January 2025,…
Stampede: Oyo files murder charges against Ooni’s ex-Queen, others
The Oyo State Government has filed eight counts, bordering on murder and manslaughter against the ex-queen…
CSOs playing crucial role in Gombe’s growth, development
In Gombe State, a network of dedicated civil society organisations is quietly driving change across healthcare,…
Abiodun, Oyebanji seek support for fallen soldiers’ families
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun and his Ekiti State counterpart, Biodun Oyebanji, on Sunday, paid tribute…
Enyimba blow Confed Cup chance after Al Masry draw
Enyimba’s chances of making it into the next round of this season’s CAF Confederation Cup are…
Recapitalisation, regulatory shocks, bumper profits defined banking sector in 2024
Nigerian banks posted bumper profits in 2024 against the backdrop of a fresh recapitalisation exercise and…
Osinbajo still in APC, says ex-media aide
Spokesperson for former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Mr. Laolu Akande, has dismissed speculations that Osinbajo has…
Jigawa JSC orders three Sharia judges to resign
The Jigawa Judicial Service Commission has directed three Sharia court judges to resign and terminated the…
Kano plans free school uniforms for 796,000 pupils
The Kano State Government has said it will begin the distribution of free school uniforms to…
S’East stakeholders set agenda for new Ohanaeze leader
Felicitations have continued to pour in from personalities and groups for the newly elected President-General of…
80th anniversary: GCU to honour Channels TV, Chevron, Shell bosses, others
Government College Ughelli, Delta State, is set to celebrate its 80th anniversary with an awards ceremony…
NAF unveils tough rules to curb airmen’s exodus
The Nigerian Air Force is currently battling the huge resignation of personnel, prompting the introduction of…
NAF unveils tough rules to curb airmen’s exodus
The Nigerian Air Force is currently battling the huge resignation of personnel, prompting the introduction of…
Rebased GDP: Pension fund inclusion will stimulate scrutiny – Experts
Experts have said that the inclusion of the activities of pension fund administrators in the rebased…
How Carter intervened to save me from Abacha’s gulag – Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday, paid a heartfelt tribute to the late American President…
FirstBank eyes expansion to Ethiopia, Angola, Cameroon
First Bank is looking to expand to at least three African countries in its next growth…
Fury fight has to happen this year – Joshua
Heavyweight Anthony Joshua says a fight with Tyson Fury “has to happen this year” as he…
Golf: Osaze reveals Nigeria Olympic dream
Former Super Eagles forward Osaze Odemwingie is dreaming of seeing Nigeria’s flag in the game of…
Teenager arrested for defiling neighbour’s eight-year-old daughter
A 17-year-old boy, Jamiu Adebayo, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly…
Body of Ogun labourer stuck inside well recovered
The body of a well-digger, Michael Eri, who was stuck inside a well he was working…
Livestock traders recount losses in Kwara market fire
Livestock traders in Olusola Saraki Market, Ita-Nma, Ilorin in Ilorin West Local Government Area which was…
Benue farmer killed after N5.5m ransom
A prominent farmer in Akor village in Nzorob Council Ward, Guma Local Government Area of Benue…
NPFL bans ex-Rivers United media officer
Former media officer of Rivers United, Sammy Wejinya, who currently serves as the media aide to…
Businesses now prioritise cybersecurity over cost-cutting – GSMA
A new report from GSMA Intelligence revealed that enterprises are increasingly focusing on revenue growth and…
Golf: Acutech Pro-Am launches 2025 season in Lagos
The Nigeria Professional Golf season will tee off with the 2025 Acutech Pro-Am Championship, scheduled for…
NFF unveils Chelle as Eagles coach today
The uncertainty hanging over the appointment of Eric Chelle as the new coach of the Super…
Nigeria face Pakistan in U-19 Cricket W’Cup friendly
After months of preparation, Nigeria Women’s U-19 cricket team, the Junior Female Yellow Greens, will face…
Osun truck driver arrested for killing boy
The Osun State Police Command has arrested the driver of a truck heading to a quarry…
Role of smart gadgets in energy saving
In this article, DANIEL ADAJI explores how smart gadgets contribute to energy efficiency in residential, commercial…
Sports law: A review of CJEU decision on Diarra vs FIFA
Currently, footballers of Nigerian origin ply their trades in various top-flight European leagues, including Ademola Lookman…
Lagos orders unapproved schools to register
The Lagos State Government has directed all unapproved and unregistered private schools operating within the state…
LASG, SMEDAN seek accurate data on informal economy
The Lagos State government, through her Bureau of Statistics, and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development…
NGX backs Ethiopian Securities Exchange
The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc has reinforced its commitment to advancing Africa’s capital markets through its…
Chelsea to face Brighton in FA Cup fourth round
Chelsea Football Club will face premier league rivals Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium…
Nigeria needs $4.9bn annually to achieve zero hunger—Lawmaker
The House of Representatives member representing Imeko-Afon/Yewa North Federal constituency, Gboyega Isiaka, on Sunday said that…
ECOWAS condemns deadly attacks in Benin, expresses solidarity
The Economic Community of West African States has condemned the recent violent attacks in Northern Benin…
Police highlight penalties for resisting, obstructing officers
The Nigerian Police Force has issued a stern warning to citizens, emphasising the importance of cooperating…
Oborevwori unveils plans for Asaba International Market, others in 2025
The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, announced on Sunday that the state would witness the delivery…
Gas refilling plant explosion kills 12 in Yemen
Twelve people were killed and over 100 injured in an explosion at a natural gas refilling…
Speeding truck kills boy in Osun
A tragic accident claimed the life of a young boy on Saturday evening in Obaagun Community,…
Fire guts school buildings, two shops in Anambra
An evening fire has burnt some parts of the building of Practicing Primary School, located inside…
Ondo man kills 14-year-old son over alleged criminal activities
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man, Elela Monday, for allegedly killing his 14-year-old…
Zamfara commends NAF on airstrike, mourns civilian casualties
Zamfara State Government has commended the Nigerian military’s efforts in the renewed onslaught against bandits in…
Serie A: Inter defeat Venezia to close gap on leaders Napoli
Inter Milan moved to within one point of Serie A leaders Napoli on Sunday after bouncing…
Delta gov shuffles cabinet, Aniagwu takes over information ministry
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has implemented a minor cabinet reshuffle, resulting in the reassignment of…
Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu celebrate Okoya at 85
President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday congratulated the Chairman of Eleganza…
Taraba taskforce seizes hidden iron monoxide in illegal shipment
The Taraba State Special Taskforce on Environmental Protection, Public Safety, and Prohibition of Deforestation has intercepted…
Obi congratulates new Ohanaeze president general, Azuta-Mbata
A former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has congratulated the newly elected leaders of Ohanaeze…
Tax returns: FCT-IRS gives MDAs, employers of labour January 31 deadline
The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has urged private companies, government’s Ministries, Departments and…
10-man Man United knock Arsenal out of FA Cup on penalties
Arsenal’s FA Cup dreams came to a shattering end as a resilient ten-man Manchester United triumphed…
Jigawa JSC sacks 3 judicial officers over misconduct
The Jigawa State Judicial Service Commission, JSC, has sacked three judicial staff over misconduct. The commission…
Four killed in Kebbi terrorist attack on NIS facility
Four people were killed in a deadly terrorist attack on a Nigerian Immigration Service facility at…
Uber, Bolt, other e-hailing drivers seek national regulatory framework in industry
The Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria, AUATON, an umbrella body for e-hailing drivers in…
FCT employers get January 31 deadline on tax return filing
The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service has called on all private companies, Ministries, Departments, Agencies,…
Why Lagos deserves special status — Lagos Assembly
The Lagos State House of Assembly has renewed its call on the the National Assembly and…
Ex-US president Jimmy Carter sought my freedom from Abacha’s detention – Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has hailed the late ex-U.S. President Jimmy Carter as a “humanist…
Transformer breakdown responsible for water scarcity in Jos-Bukuru
The management of Jos Water Services Corporation, JWSC, has attributed the unavailability of potable water in…
Livestock traders recount losses in Kwara market inferno
Livestock traders in Olusola Saraki Market, Ita-Nma, Ilorin in Ilorin West Local Government which was engulfed…
Obasanjo lists similarities with Jimmy Carter
A former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday listed some similarities he shared with the…
Owoade’s emergence as Alaafin, a blessing – Gani Adams
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has lauded the emergence of Abimbola Owoade as the…
NDLEA seizes N1.1b worth of codeine shipment in Rivers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has seized a total of 338,200 bottles of codeine-based…
S’East Senate caucus salutes new Ohanaeze president Mbata
The South East Senate Caucus has congratulated Senator Azuta Mbata on his emergence as the President…
NFF to unveil Chelle as Super Eagles’ Head Coach on Monday
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, will on Monday in Abuja present to the public the new…
Expert links rising depression, suicide to social media
Dr. Maymunah Kadiri, a Consultant Neuro-psychiatrist and Medical Director of Pinnacle Medical Services in Lagos, has…
Benue allocates 5,600 hectares of land to IDPs to farm
The Benue Government has allocated 5,600 hectares of land to 5,600 Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, households…
JUST IN: NFF to unveil Chelle as new Super Eagles coach Monday
The Nigeria Football Federation is set to officially unveil Mr Éric Sékou Chelle as the new…
Nigeria Immigration Service confirms 4 dead in suspected terrorist attack on Kebbi facility
The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has confirmed the deaths of four individuals following an attack by…