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Reps Summon Defence Minister, Security Chiefs Over Security Spending

The House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, security chiefs and other top government officials to provide details of funds released to security...

Three Passengers Killed In Warri–Itakpe Train Derailment At Agbor

Three passengers have been confirmed dead following the derailment of the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) at Agbor, Delta State, on Monday. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC)...

FG Tightens Procurement Rules, Sets New Imprest Limits For Public Spending

The Federal Government has introduced stricter financial controls governing procurement and imprest management across ministries, departments and agencies, in a move aimed at strengthening...

Court Declares National Assembly’s N110bn Vehicle, Allowance Expenditure Unlawful

A Federal High Court in Lagos has declared unlawful the National Assembly’s proposed N110 billion expenditure on vehicles and allowances for lawmakers, ruling that the allocations...

Troops Rescue 360 Abductees From Terrorist Stronghold In Borno

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI have rescued 360 abductees from a Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) enclave in the Mandara Mountains...

Troops Rescue Kidnap Victims In Kwara, Arrest Five Suspected Criminals In Taraba

Troops of the Nigerian Army have recorded fresh successes in ongoing operations against criminal elements in Kwara and Taraba states, rescuing two kidnap victims and arresting five...

POLITICS

APC Names Sonayon-James As Hamzat’s Running Mate For 2027 Guber Elections

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled Damilola Sonayon-James as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, for the 2027...

NDC Crisis Deepens Over Alleged Kwankwaso Control Of Party Structure

Tensions have emerged within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) following allegations that its Vice Presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, is attempting to dominate the party structure...

Reps Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda Resigns, Defects To APC

The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, has resigned from his position and defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives...

Former Gov. Peter Obi Accepts NDC Presidential Nomination

The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, on May 30, 2026, formally accepted his nomination, declaring that “a New Nigeria is Possible”...

Atiku Meets Hayatu-Deen Amid ADC Post-Primary Reconciliation Efforts

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday held a closed-door meeting with fellow presidential aspirant, Hayatu-Deen,...

NDC Clears Aspirants For Primaries, Warns Against Violence

National Leader of the National Democratic Congress Selection Committee, Henry Seriake Dickson, has announced that all aspirants who purchased Expression of Interest Forms will be allowed...

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

CBN Reshuffles Four Deputy Governors In Major Directorate Redeployment

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the redeployment of its four deputy governors, with the changes taking effect from June 1 as part of efforts to strengthen institutional...

Nigeria Expands Air Cargo Corridor To Boost African Trade

The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has announced a new partnership with RwandAir to expand Nigeria’s air cargo export corridor to East and Southern Africa,...

Central Bank Of Nigeria Retains Interest Rate At 26.5%

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 percent following the conclusion of its 305th meeting in...

NGX Extends Trading Hours, Market Now Closes At 4pm

The Nigerian Exchange Limited has officially extended its daily trading hours, with the market now operating from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The new schedule, which took effect on Monday,...

Dangote Considers Multi-Exchange Listing Of $20bn Refinery

Africa’s richest industrialist and owner of the world’s largest oil refinery, Aliko Dangote is weighing a multi-exchange listing of his $20 billion oil refinery. Capital market...

Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Rises To 1.38m bpd — OPEC Report

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) says Nigeria’s crude oil production rose to 1.38 million barrels per day (bpd) in March 2026, up 5.25 per cent from 1.31...

IMPACT

Mr. Olufemi Bakare: Remarkable Achievements In Corporate Leadership

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 ...

Chief (Dr.) Nzeribe Okegbue: Sterling Achievements In Enterprise

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: Leadership In Nigeria’s ICT Landscape

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 Badrudeen: Icon Of Trauma Surgery And Transformative Care

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: Huge Impact In Psychiatry And Mental Health

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: Distinguished Nursing Educator

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...

HISTORY & LEGENDS

Cambridge Transfers Ownership Of 116 Benin Artefacts To Nigeria

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...

Fela Anikulapo Kuti Wins Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

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...

Boston Museum Returns Two Benin Bronzes Back To Nigeria

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...

Ex-Governor Ladoja Crowned 44ᵗʰ Olubadan Of Ibadanland In Historic Ceremony

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...

THE ENTERPRISE ARENA (TEA)

How To Effectively Build A Working Day On Remote Work From Home

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...

How Nigeria Plans To Return To The Usual Work In The Office

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...

Chaim Zach Makes Monumental Impact On Poultry Breeding In Nigeria

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 Makes Bold Contributions To Education In Nigeria

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 Records Outstanding Successes In Enterprise

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...

Solomon Adedotun Adegboyega: Legacy In Corporate Management

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...

GENERAL

Israel Strikes Iran As Ceasefire Comes Under Renewed Pressure

Israel launched air strikes on western and central Iran early Monday, with explosions reported in Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz and Karaj, according to Iranian media reports. The Israeli...

Powerful Earthquake Kills Dozens, Triggers Tsunami Alerts in Philippines

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 130 others, and triggering tsunami warnings across parts...

Zelensky Seeks Face-To-Face Meeting With Putin To End War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has renewed his call for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, proposing a face-to-face meeting aimed at ending the more than four-year-old...

Somalia Security Forces Kills 28 Al Shabab Militants In Security Operations

Somali security forces have killed 28 Al Shabab militants, including a senior commander, during coordinated operations in the Hiran and Middle Shabelle regions. The Somali National...

US Intercepts Iranian Missiles, Drones, Launches Retaliatory Strikes

U.S. forces on Tuesday intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and attack drones and carried out self-defense strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island following what Washington described...

United States Conducts “Self-Defense” Strikes Iran As Ceasefire Talks Stall

The United States has carried out what it described as “self-defense” airstrikes on Iranian radar and command-and-control facilities, amid escalating tensions and ongoing negotiations...

ASSESSMENT / INTERVIEWS

Senator Rashidi Ladoja Nominated As 44th Olubadan Of Ibadanland

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...

Olubadan Of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, Dies At 90

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...

The Imperialism Of Foreign Religions And Its Grip On African Identity

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...

Wike And Fubara’s Reunion: A Humble Alliance That Shocks The Cynics

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...

Okpe Nation Deserves Full Recognition, Says Professor Igho Natufe

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...

Nation Bids Farewell To Elder Statesman Edwin Clark In Delta State

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,...

SPORTS

Somali Referee Omar Artan Ruled Out Of World Cup After U.S. Entry Denial

Somali referee Omar Artan has been ruled out of the World Cup after being denied entry into the United States, officials and FIFA have confirmed. US Customs and Border Protection said...

PSG Defeat Arsenal On Penalties To Win Back-to-Back Champions League Titles

Paris Saint-Germain have been crowned UEFA Champions League winners after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in the 2026 final held in Budapest. Arsenal...

Liverpool Confirm Arne Slot’s Departure After Two-Year Spell

Liverpool Football Club has confirmed that head coach Arne Slot has left his role with immediate effect, with the club beginning the process of appointing a successor. Slot, who joined...

President Tinubu Congratulates Rangers On Winning The NPFL Title

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Rangers International FC on winning the Nigeria Premier Football League title for a record ninth time. Rangers secured the league crown...

Pep Guardiola To Leave Manchester City After Transformative Era

Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City at the end of the 2025/2026 season, bringing an end to a decade-long spell that reshaped the club into one of Europe’s dominant football sides. The...

Aston Villa End Long Wait For European Glory With Europa League Triumph

Aston Villa ended a 44-year wait for a major European title after defeating SC Freiburg 3-0 in the UEFA Europa League final in Istanbul. Goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendía,...

WOMAN

Prof. Naomi Nari James-Rugu: Celebrating An Icon Of University Education

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: Global Recognition In AI And Robotics

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 (Mrs.) Lady Augustina Ovueraye: Veritable Woman of Class

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: Driving Excellence In Home-Care Nursing

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: Committed To Healthcare Delivery In Nigeria

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: Championing Healthcare For The Underserved

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

ENTERTAINMENT

Popular Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has died at the age of 40 after a reported battle with cancer. Reports on Tuesday indicated that the actor passed away on Monday after months of...

One Battle After Another’ Dominates 2026 Oscars, Wins Top Awards

The 98th Academy Awards were held last night at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with the political thriller One Battle After Another emerging as the biggest winner of the night. The...

Imisi Wins Big Brother Naija Season 10, Takes Home ₦150 Million Grand Prize

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 Named Miss Universe First Runner-Up

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...

PEOPLE | PRODUCTS | SERVICES

Syd-Monic Foundation Concludes Third Medical Outreach In Lagos

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,...

Onajite Regha’s Uncommon Strides In Electronic Payment Technology

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...

Peter Folikwe: Berger Paints’ Iconic Immediate Past MD

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: Woman Behind Capelli Salon And Beauty Parlour

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....

Muyiwa Razaq Ogungboye’s Rising Profile In ICT Leadership

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...

Silvester Ibeh Effectively Delivers With Cardinal Security Services Ltd

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,...