Late gospel singer Osinachi’s husband sentenced to death by hanging

Justice Nwosu-Iheme of a FCT High Court Wuse Zone 2 in Abuja on Monday sentenced the…

NDIC begins payment to Heritage Bank depositors

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, has started payment of N46.6 billion in liquidation dividends to…

Kano court jails man for illegal tree felling

A magistrate’s court sitting at Rijiyar Zaki, Kano, has convicted and sentenced Inuwa Ayuba to two…

Troops arrest wanted bandit, recover arms in Taraba

Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, said it has arrested…

I never had chance to advise Tinubu – Baba-Ahmed

Immediate past special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on political affairs, office of the Vice President,…

Mass defection: Atiku is a loser again – Onanuga

Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu has described former…

Wike summons Julius Berger, AIC, FCDA, over contract discrepancy

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has expressed displeasure over contract discrepancy…

Environmental Health Council honours Prof. Gwarzo with prestigious award

The National Environmental Health Council of Nigeria has honoured the Founder and President MAAUN Group of…

CAC to deploy AI for business registration — Magaji

The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, says it is set to deploy Artificial Intelligence, AI, in its…

Fidelity Bank empowers customers with cash, financial tools

Fidelity Bank Plc says it is fostering a savings culture and driving financial inclusion among Nigerians…

Tinubu funding Wike to destroy PDP, Rivers party chair alleges

Acting chairman of Rivers State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Robinson Ewor, has accused…

Katsina Hisbah refutes alleged assault on lady

The Katsina State Hisbah Board has dismissed a report of alleged assault on a lady, Hauwa’u…

Barau foundation awards scholarships to 300 students

The Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Barau Jibrin’s Foundation, has awarded scholarships to 300 students…

LP disowns Baba-Ahmed’s statement on President Tinubu

The leadership of the Labour Party, LP, has condemned a statement by the former vice presidential…

Suspect extradited to Nigeria for murder charges— Police

The Nigeria Police Force says it has successfully completed the extradition of a fleeing murder suspect…

Paris Club refund: Consultant files contempt charge against CBN

A consulting firm, Melrose General Services Limited, has filed a contempt charge against the Central Bank…

Katsina govt secures $500m energy partnership with Genesis Energy Group

The Katsina State Government in partnership with the Genesis Energy Group has begun implementing its landmark…

Maguire’s dramatic winner sends Manchester United into Europa semis

Manchester United are in the Europa League semi-finals after Harry Maguire’s late goal secured them a…

Nigerian Military deactivates 42 illegal refineries, nabs 42 oil thieves – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, says the troops of Operation Delta Safe have in the last one…

Dangote Cement, Seplat, UBA win awards

Dangote Cement has won the platinum award at the second edition of the Corporate Reporting Award,…

Reps summon Rivers sole administrator

The House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State oversight has summoned the Sole Administrator, Vice…

CBEX: SEC to clamp down on unlicensed Ponzi schemes

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a fresh warning to Nigerians, declaring that all investment…

Wike dissatisfied with finishing of Mabushi Bus Terminal project

LThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has expressed dissatisfaction with the finishing…

2027: Atiku bloc defies PDP govs over coalition talks

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has insisted that a coalition remains the only way to unseat…

Plateau: Gunmen kill 52, injure 22, burn houses in fresh attack

By Fatima Muhammad – Jos — Not fewer than 51 persons have been confirmed killed on…

Russian missile strike on Ukrainian city kills 34

Two ballistic missiles hit the centre of the northeastern city, close to the Russian border, on…

Nigeria, U.S. to develop partnership on economy, security

Nigeria, Africa and the U.S. are set to develop a strategic economic and security partnership. In…

Father, two sons killed in Plateau night attack

A father and his two sons have reportedly been killed in Zogu village, Miango District, Bassa…

Police arrest alleged killer of Ondo businessman

The Police Command in Ondo State has arrested the suspected killer of Awoyinka Sumaila, a businessman…

Trump envoy suggests allied zones of control in Ukraine

Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, suggested British and French troops could…

FCTA gives land allotees 21 days to pay or lose offer

The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has given land allottees 21 days to pay all statutory…

Experts canvass dialogue during 90-day Trump tariff pause

A temporary halt in the escalating trade war, initiated by the US president and offering a…

Gov. Soludo signs 6 bills into law to strengthen governance in Anambra

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra on Thursday signed six bills into law, as part of ongoing…

Trump signs order to ‘make America’s showers great again’

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order lifting water-pressure restrictions on showerheads, a move…

Nigerian govt strengthens cancer research, trains 120 researchers

The Federal Government has launched a training programme for 120 young researchers aimed at enhancing their…

NCC proposes 12-month grace to reclaim airtime on deactivated lines

The Nigerian Communications Commission has proposed a 12-month grace period for subscribers to reclaim unused airtime…

Nigerian Customs intercepts N18m worth of controlled drugs at Mfum border

The Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, has announced the interception of controlled drugs valued at over N18…

Abia private varsity condemns killing of Chinese expatriates, policeman

The management of Gregory University in Uturu, Abia State, has condemned the brutal murder of two…

Tinubu institutionalises April 7 as national police day

President Bola Tinubu has formally announced the institutionalisation of April 7 every year as National Police…

Oil, commodities slump amid US-China tariff showdown

Asian equities collapsed on a black Monday for markets after China hammered the United States with…

Italy pledges to boost Kaduna investment drive

The Ambassador of Italy to Nigeria, Lacopo Foti, has expressed his country’s readiness to support the…

BREAKING NEWS :Retired NAMA workers demand unpaid pension increments

Retired employees of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency are demanding that the government honour its commitment…

Alaafin coronation: Tinubu restates commitment to preservation of Nigeria’s diverse cultures

President Bola Tinubu has restated his commitment to preserving Nigeria’s diverse cultures by supporting initiatives that…

Oyo indigenes in Abuja congratulate new Alaafin

The Oyo Forum, Abuja, has congratulated Oba Akeem Owoade 1 on his coronation as the 46th…

Gunmen kill 2, abduct 12 passengers in Benue

The Management of Benue Links Nigeria Limited has said that gunmen attacked the company’s bus, killed…

Local refineries importing substandard crude, PETROAN alleges

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria says some local refineries are importing substandard…

Gombe to experience 107-140 days of rainfall — NiMet

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has said that in 2025, the length of rainy season in…

CBN refutes new N5,000, N10,000 banknotes report

The Central Bank of Nigeria declared as fake a report that it had introduced new N5,000…

First Lady seeks support for people living with autism

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu in commemoration of the World Autism Awareness Day, 2025, has called…

Are Online Casinos Safe? What You Need to Know

Online casinos bring the thrill of gambling straight to your home. With just a few clicks,…

Emir Sanusi lauds Gov. Yusuf over people-oriented policies in Kano

The Emir of Kano, Mohammad Sunusi II, on Tuesday praised Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State…

Tella in fitness race for DFB Pokal semis

Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella will have to undergo a late fitness test to be available…

NSCDC seizes truck with 70,000 litres of stolen crude

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has impounded a truck loaded with 70,000 litres…

Key Factors in Using Supply Demand Zones for More Accurate Forex Decisions

In Nigeria, many aspiring investors often wonder what forex trading is as they explore diverse opportunities…

Teenager hands Djokovic shock defeat in Miami Open final

Nineteen-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 7-6(4) in an upset for…

French minister ‘shocked’ by US diversity letter

France’s foreign trade minister said on Monday he was “deeply shocked” after the US embassy in…

NEITI plans review of $6.03bn divestments by IOCs

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI, has announced a review of divestments involving 26 oil…

Three US-based Nigerians face 60-year jail for money laundering

Three Nigerians based in the United States of America, Olumide Olorunfunmi, Samson Amos and Emmanuel Unuigbe,…

Sallah: Gombe stampede killed 2 children, injured 20 others – Police

The Police Force Gombe State Command has confirmed the death of two children following a stampede…

Nigerian govt to establish Renewed Hope Cultural Villages nationwide — Official

In a bid to promote Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage, the Federal Government has announced plans to…

Delta CP orders probe into music artiste’s death

The Delta State Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, has ordered a thorough investigation into the death…

Army chief reaffirms commitment to national security

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed his commitment to securing Nigeria as…

Exclusive Interview with Ope Abiola, HFM Nigeria Managing Director: A Leader and Advocate for Forex and CFD Trading Regulation in Nigeria

Interviewer: HFM has built a strong reputation in Nigeria’s online trading space. Can you share how…

Syria’s interim president says new authorities can’t satisfy everyone

Syria’s interim President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, said on Monday that a new transitional government would aim for…

Israel PM picks ex-naval commander as new security agency head

31st March 2025 Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu Israel’s prime minister has picked former navy commander…

Djokovic silent on eye ailment after stunning Miami Open defeat

Novak Djokovic refused to discuss the evident eye problem he suffered before Sunday’s Miami Open final…

Power blackouts plunge Samoa into state of emergency

Samoa declared a state of emergency on Monday as repair crews raced to halt a wave…

Court stops IBEDC’s shares transfer over ownership battle

The dispute over the sale of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Limited has remained unresolved, as the…

Ayo Adebanjo: The road not taken

By next month, precisely April 30, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a towering elder-statesman, journalist-Lawyer, federalist, frontline Afenifere…

Onne port terminal operator plans tariff hike

The West African Container Terminal located in Onne River State has concluded plans to increase its…

Eid-el-Fitr: Tinubu, NASS, govs preach peace, police heighten security nationwide

Eminent Nigerians, including President Bola Tinubu, the leadership of the National Assembly, governors, the Sultan of…

Revenue-generating agencies owe FG N9.3tn – NEITI

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative has revealed that revenue-generating agencies currently owe the government a…

Stock market gains N437bn on dividend declaration

The announcement of dividends for the 2024 financial year by corporates reversed the downward trend recorded…

Alaafin urges mutual love between Nigerians, political leaders

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has emphasised the importance of mutual love between political…

Turkish league promotion delights Nigerian youngster

Nigerian and Giresun Sanayispor mercurial midfielder, Kafayat Shittu, has expressed her delight following her side’s promotion…

Petrol price to rise more as naira-for-crude talks wobble

There is anxiety in the downstream arm of the oil and gas sector as operators await…

NTTF confirms 2025 U-12 training camp date

The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation has announced that the 2025 U-12 National Hopes Week will take…

Joshua warned against Paul fight

Anthony Joshua would ‘lose all credibility’ if his next fight was against Jake Paul. That’s according…

W’Cup qualifiers: Junior Yellow Greens suffer second defeat

There is still no respite for Nigeria’s male U-19 cricket team, the Junior Yellow Greens, at…

NFF selects coaches for CAF B-License course

Participants in the first batch of the CAF B-License Coaching Course that will run between April…

Emzor restates commitment to sports dev

The management of Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited has restated its support for sports development in Nigeria…

Despite Tinubu’s intervention, Obasa pursues suit against Meranda, lawmakers

Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), the counsel for the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly,…

Lagos confirms 10 diphtheria cases, vaccinates 36,310

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has confirmed that the state recorded 10…

ALGON pledges quality governance at grassroots

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to enhancing governance at the…

If PDP wins FCT, you’re out, Tinubu teases Wike

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday light-heartedly cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom…

How bankruptcy led Nigerian boxer to death in Ghana – NBBofC

The Nigeria Boxing Board of Control says boxer Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, who died in Accra, Ghana…

Abiodun won’t abandon ongoing repairs of Ogun community roads – Aide

Governor Dapo Abiodun has pledged to complete the ongoing rehabilitation of roads in Mowe and Magboro…

Why Bosun Tijani’s appointment was confirmed despite calling senators morons – Akpabio

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has explained why the Senate confirmed Dr. Bosun Tijani as Minister…

Uninsured Heritage Bank depositors to receive first payout – NDIC

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has announced that the first tranche of liquidation dividends for uninsured…

NSA seeks religious leaders’collaboration against terrorism, extremism

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has called for greater collaboration between religious leaders, communities, security…

Nine killed, three injured in Katsina road crash

Nine persons died, while 11 others were injured in a road crash that occurred along the…

How kidnappers abducted Lagos landlord’s daughter – Police

The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday narrated how suspected kidnappers abducted a Lagos landlord’s daughter…

Lynched travellers: CDS squad goes after killers, Okpebholo consults govs

•14 arrested as gov suspends security corps boss, illegal vigilante groups The Chief of Defence Staff,…

Akpabio hails Ekiti’s stride in education

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has lauded Ekiti State’s love for education, asserting that indigenes of…

Tompolo, Yoruba group endorse Tinubu for second term

The duo of Niger Delta chieftain, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, and a Yoruba socio-cultural group, the…

Maja doubtful for rest of season

Josh Maja could miss the rest of the season as coach Tony Mowbray has revealed that…

Rivers: FG awaits service of PDP govs’ suit

The Federal Government has yet to be served a suit reportedly filed at the Supreme Court…

Let’s give Olukoyede his flowers

The last one year saw the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission break every record it set…

US secures extradition of UK-based Nigerian for suspected fraud

Nigerian suspected fugitive, Ehis Akhimie, has been extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States…

Fubara’s chief of staff drags ex-Rivers HoS to court for libel

Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday, disclosed that…