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The Federal Government has filed a three-count charge against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the alleged interception of communications belonging to Nigeria’s...

A colossal 59-kilogramme catch by Nigerian fisherman Abubakar Usman was the highlight of the 61st Argungu Fishing and Cultural Festival, which concluded on Saturday, 14 February, in...

Three US military aircraft carrying troops and equipment have landed in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, marking the start of a new US-Nigeria security deployment focused on support...

Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has written to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, requesting clarification over reports that the Office of the National...

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sympathy with traders following a fire that destroyed over 1,000 shops and killed at least seven people at Singer Market in Kano. Sources say that...

The National Assembly will reconvene plenary sessions on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, amid expectations that the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 may be considered for passage. In a...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will support only candidates who back President Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming FCT Area Council...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a budget of N1.04 trillion to fund off-cycle elections, preparations for the 2027 general election, and other operational...

The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council in what is seen as a move to give his administration a fresh start. The governor...

Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The...

The governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the political party under which he emerged as senator and later secured...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, as the Renewed Hope Ambassador, a strategic role created ahead of the national launch of the Federal Government’s...

Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has said land, buildings and rent are now fully exempted from Value Added Tax (VAT) under the Nigeria...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reported N60.517 trillion in revenue and N5.760 trillion profit after tax in 2025, with N14.706 trillion remitted to the...

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reached its full designed capacity of 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day (bpd), marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s refining sector and...

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (Sterling HoldCo) has recorded strong financial growth in its interim, unaudited full-year 2025 results, with the Group’s total assets approaching...

Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has announced a reduction in petrol pump prices to ₦739 per litrenationwide, effective Tuesday, starting with MRS filling stations in...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a new set of cash-withdrawal limits, formally ending the special approval system that previously allowed individuals to withdraw up to...

 Mr. Olufemi Bakare stands as an icon in Nigeria’s corporate landscape. He is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Fenchurch Group which is a leading conglomerate in Nigeria and ...

Amb. (Chief) Nzeribe Okegbue  is a patriotic, disciplined and visionary businessman renowned for his track record of  successes in dynamic business environments in Nigeria and other...

Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, is a distinguished academic, computer expert and a highly resourceful digital technologist. As an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the Federal University...

Dr. Abdullah Adeyemi Badrudeen is a highly distinguished Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Spine Surgeon whose exceptional contributions to human medicine have been widely acknowlwdged in...

Dr. Kalu Olua is a seasond physician . With a medical career spanning over 20 years in  Nigeria and the UK, he serves as the visionary Medical Director and Consultant Psychiatrist...

Dr. (Prince) Shafiu Adewole Ademola is a distinguished Nursing Educator, Researcher, and Community Leader from the Kapo-Fowosere Ruling Houses in Ilese, Ijebu North-East Local Government...

Cambridge University has transferred the legal ownership of 116 Benin artefacts to Nigeria, marking a significant step in efforts to address the loss of cultural heritage during the...

Legendary Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti is set to make history as the first African artist to be honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, nearly three decades after...

The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, United States, has returned two Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking another major step in the country’s decades-long effort to reclaim looted cultural...

Former Oyo State governor and senator, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has been officially crowned the 44ᵗʰ Olubadan of Ibadanland, marking the culmination of a 32-year journey through the...

  In the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, many employees were sent by employers to work remotely. This is to reduce the risk of infection in public transport and in crowded...

After the quarantine, things will return to normal (or whatever the new normal will look like). The compulsory stay-at-home laws will be repealed and some other restrictions will be...

Mr. Chaim Zach is an international investor and industrialist. For close to 30 years, he has positively impacted the Nigerian agricultural sector.  He has hugely contributed to the...

Dr Adrienne Tikolo is a highly cerebral and skilled educator. She has made profound contributions to education in Nigeria. Now, her work is reaching out to other parts of the world. Adrienne...

Dr Oyeleke Ajiboye is a seasoned professional in the environmental engineering and property development industry. He has however also recorded huge successes in many other areas of...

Mr. Solomon Adedotun Adegboyega is a first-rate corporate administrator. He has spent over 30 years in management and his dexterity is widely acknowledged. He is today the Managing...

China will eliminate tariffs on imports from 53 African countries starting May 1, Beijing announced on Saturday, in a move expected to boost trade between the two regions. The announcement...

Leaders of the African Union, meeting at a two-day summit in Addis Ababa, have adopted a resolution describing slavery, deportation and colonialism as genocide and crimes against the...

US President Donald Trump has overturned a 2009 scientific ruling that formed the legal basis of federal efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, marking one of the biggest climate...

The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has elected six new members and re-elected four others for the 2026–2028 term following a vote by the AU Executive Council. According...

At least nine people were killed and more than 25 injured on Tuesday after a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, Canadian authorities have confirmed. The...

Japan’s Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has won a landslide victory in Sunday’s snap general election, strengthening her grip on power and marking a major turnaround for the ruling...

The Olubadan-in-Council has nominated former Oyo State Governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The decision was reached during a meeting held at the Oke-Aremo...

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away at the age of 90. The revered monarch died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, exactly one year after he...

While Africans opine about imperialism of the west and others, the least talked about and the most lethal of all the isms, is the imperialism of religion in African society. We can...

Even those who pray daily for miracles—hoping the impossible becomes possible—are still irked by the renewed alliance between Wike and Fubara. It’s a reminder that political allegiances...

The President General of the Okpe Union Worldwide, Professor Igho Natufe, has made a passionate appeal for the full restoration of the Okpe ethnic identity and its rightful recognition...

The town of Kiagbodo in Delta State was filled with cultural pride and national reverence on Tuesday as prominent Nigerians gathered to honor the late elder statesman and Ijaw nationalist,...

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the departure of Men’s Head Coach Thomas Frank, ending his tenure at the Premier League club on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The club said the decision...

The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, reaffirming its status as one of Africa’s leading road races and a major platform for promoting...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed down a series of disciplinary sanctions against both the Senegalese and Moroccan football federations, along with several players...

World football governing body FIFA has condemned the conduct of Senegalese players, officials and supporters following chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened an investigation into alleged misconduct during the quarter-final matches of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, involving...

Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim, the club confirmed on Monday, January 5, 2026, bringing an abrupt end to the Portuguese manager’s short spell at Old Trafford. In...

Prof. Naomi Nari James-Rugu is a most dedicated and resourceful academic. These several years, she has made monumental contributions to research and teaching at the prestigious University...

Dr. Chika Ogochukwu Yinka-Banjo is an accomplished scholar, researcher, educator, and STEM advocate who has risen to national and global prominence through her groundbreaking...

Chief (Lady) Augustina Ovueraye is a highly resourceful educationist whose sterling contribution to the development of education in Nigeria is widely acknowledged. Her expansive educational...

Mrs. Olayinka Osuntogun is a highly distinguished nursing consultant. She is an operational excellence expert who has contributed monumentally to the development of the nursing profession...

Mrs. Modupe Layole Adesote stands as a  luminary in Nigeria’s healthcare landscape, serving as the visionary Chief Executive Officer of Layole and Sons Hospital in Ifako-Ijaiye,...

Dr. Eseoghene Agbatutu is a distinguished physician, public health promoter and humanitarian whose unwavering dedication has revolutionized access to healthcare in underserved communities....

After ten weeks of intense competition, drama, and entertainment, Imisi Ayanwale has emerged the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, clinching the ₦150 million grand prize...

Chidimma Adetshina, a 22-year-old beauty queen representing Nigeria, has expressed her excitement after achieving the first runner-up position at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant. The...

The Federal Government has suspended several senior officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) following allegations of bribery involving controversial crossdresser Idris...

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul, is facing serious legal trouble after being arrested in New York on Sept. 16. According to a federal indictment unsealed on Sept. 17,...

After a most engaging week of delivering healthcare to the under-served and indigent in Lagos, Syd-Monic Foundation concluded its third annual Medical and Surgical Outreach on Sunday,...

Mrs Onajite Regha is the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Secretary of the Electronics Payment Providers Association of Nigeria and the initiator of the association which she co-founded...

   Mr. Peter Folikwe is an enigmatic corporate manager. He could be said to be the man with the Midas Touch. Much of what he has touched these several years, as a manager of...

Daisy Obiano is a uniquely enterprising and creative Nigerian woman. She has made a bold mark with her company, Capelli Salon and Beauty Parlour Ltd located on Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos....

He is a man with a highly innovative mind. His creativity and spirit of industry make him one of those who hold the promise of launching Nigeria onto higher realms in Information and...

Mr. Silvester Ibeh is a highly resourceful and unassuming gentlemen. He is a philanthropist, an international business strategist, a security expert, a man of transparent honesty,...