CATHOLIC PRIEST DIES AFTER CRUCIFIX FALLS ON HIM DURING LIVESTREAMED MASS
A Catholic priest in Ecuador, Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, has died after a large crucifix fell on him while he was celebrating Mass...
NDLEA SEIZES SAUDI-BOUND CANNABIS, UNCOVERS ₦6.98BN TRAMADOL SHIPMENT
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted cannabis concealed in a gallon of palm oil at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport...
SUSSG ZARIA CHAPTER WELCOMES ADC DEFECTORS TO APC AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS
The Zaria Chapter of the Senator Uba Sani Support Group (SUSSG), led by Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos, joined other political groups to welcome prominent...
KANO HUNTERS KILL TWO SUSPECTED BANDITS, RECOVER ₦10M RANSOM
Local hunters in Kano State have killed two suspected bandits and recovered ₦10 million paid as ransom for a kidnapped man in Falgore Forest,...
SHETTIMA SAYS NORTHERN SUPPORT FOR TINUBU’S RE-ELECTION IS NOT A BLANK CHEQUE
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has warned that growing support in northern Nigeria for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid must not be taken for granted. He...
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News
KAJURU ABDUCTION: ADARA PEOPLE DEMAND APOLOGY OVER ALLEGED POLICE, COUNCIL COVER-UP
Kaduna — The Adara Development Association (ADA) has raised serious concerns over the reported abduction of 166 worshippers by armed bandits in Kurmin Wali...
3 DEAD, 40 INJURED AS TRUCK RAMS INTO ROADSIDE SITTERS
At least three people have died and around 40 others were injured after a canter truck lost control and rammed into individuals sitting by...
KATSINA AMNESTY FOR BANDITS SPARKS REACTIONS AS 70 BANDITS SET FOR RELEASE
Prominent socio-political and regional organisations, including Afenifere, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Ohanaeze Ndigbo, and the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), have strongly condemned the Katsina...
Tinubu in Abu Dhabi: Positioning Nigeria’s Reform Agenda on the Global Investment and Energy...
A Vision for Nigeria’s Place in the New World Order.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday delivered a far-reaching and strategically calibrated address at a...
FED GOVT BOLSTERS NATIONAL ECONOMY THROUGH NPA
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), continues to strengthen the national economy via record trade facilitation, infrastructural development, and enhanced operational...
Politics
SHETTIMA SAYS NORTHERN SUPPORT FOR TINUBU’S RE-ELECTION IS NOT A BLANK CHEQUE
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has warned that growing support in northern Nigeria for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid must not be taken for granted. He...
DICKSON URGES INEC TO RESTORE OMITTED NDC CANDIDATES AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS
Senator Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restore the names...
CONCERNS MOUNT AS APC APPOINTS 209 PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO TINUBU’S CAMPAIGN COUNCIL
Concerns have emerged over the ability of public officials to balance their government responsibilities with political activities after the All Progressives Congress (APC) appointed...
PARASTATAL CEOs’ COALITION DESCRIBED AS BOOST TO TINUBU’S 2027 RE-ELECTION BID
A coalition of chief executives of federal agencies and parastatals has emerged as a proposed support structure for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election campaign...
TINUBU’S GREAT RESET: THREE YEARS OF REFORM, EIGHT YEARS OF TRANSFORMATION — IMAGINE THE...
Connecting the Dots Between Infrastructure, Industrialisation, Social Protection, and Nigeria’s Future Prosperity
By Gloria Fraser, MFR
> “The age of reform has done its work. Now...
Economy
NIGERIA IMMIGRATION DEPLOYS 15 MILLION-RECORD SYSTEM TO FIGHT PASSPORT FRAUD
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has deployed a digital border management system containing more than 15 million migration records to combat fake passports, human...
CBN GOVERNOR CARDOSO TO VISIT CHINA FOR STRONGER CROSS-BORDER PAYMENT LINKS
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso is expected to visit Beijing, China, to discuss stronger cross-border payment arrangements between both countries. The...
FALKLAND ISLANDS FACE RENEWED ARGENTINA PRESSURE OVER OIL AND FISHING
The Falkland Islands are facing renewed economic pressure from Argentina as President Javier Milei’s government targets the territory’s emerging oil industry and signals possible...
RIVERS ECONOMY SET FOR BOOST AS ₦4.66TRN PETROCHEMICAL PLANT IS PROPOSED
Rivers State could attract a major industrial investment following plans for a petrochemical plant valued at approximately ₦4.66 trillion in Bonny Local Government Area....
NIGERIA TARGETS 7% ECONOMIC GROWTH IN 2027, RULES OUT FUEL SUBSIDY RETURN
The Federal Government has set a target of seven per cent economic growth for 2027 and ruled out restoring fuel subsidies and multiple exchange...
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Entertainment
ADELEKE’S SIGNATURE DANCE HONOURS TINUBU AT INAUGURATION OF PCC, VILLA (VIDEOS)
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has sparked reactions online after a video showing him dancing to his nephew Davido’s hit song in the presence...
ADESANYA VOWS NEVER TO RETURN TO FIGHTING AFTER RETIREMENT
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has declared that he will not return to professional fighting once he decides to retire from the sport.
The...
JEFFREY ARCHER’S FINAL INTERVIEW: INSIDE THE GARDEN THAT INSPIRED HIS REMARKABLE WRITING CAREER
British novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer’s final newspaper interview offered a glimpse into the private world where he found inspiration for his stories....
NIGERIAN-BRITISH CHEF OPEOLUWA ODUTAYO REDEFINES AFRICAN CUISINE IN WINCHESTER
Nigerian-British chef Opeoluwa Odutayo, popularly known as Chef Opy, is bringing African culinary traditions to new audiences through her creative approach to food, culture...
“WE NEEDED $15,000 TO BRING BACK MOJI OLAIYA’S BODY, TINUBU GAVE US $25,000” –...
Veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri has explained why he continues to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing the president’s past financial assistance to members...
Entertainment
ADESANYA VOWS NEVER TO RETURN TO FIGHTING AFTER RETIREMENT
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has declared that he will not return to professional fighting once he decides to retire from the sport.
The...
FIFA IMPOSES LIFETIME BANS ON TWO FORMER FEDERATION PRESIDENTS OVER FINANCIAL MISCONDUCT
FIFA has imposed lifetime bans on two former football federation presidents following investigations into serious financial misconduct and abuse of their positions.
The officials are...
WHY OBAFEMI MARTINS IS FUNDING A FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT FOR TINUBU’S 2027 CAMPAIGN
Obafemi Martins to organise football tournament in support of Tinubu’s 2027 campaign
Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins is set to organise a youth football...
FIFA, CAF ORDERS SUSPENSION OF NFF ELECTORAL PROCESS INDEFINITELY
FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have directed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to suspend its ongoing electoral process pending a joint...
NIGERIAN STARS SET TO FLY SUPER EAGLES FLAG IN UEFA CLUB COMPETITIONS
NIGERIAN STARS SET TO FLY SUPER EAGLES FLAG IN UEFA CLUB COMPETITIONS
The 2026/27 European football season will see several Nigerian players take centre stage...
Health
Today is 5th of Jumaada al-Ula 1448AH (16 October 2026) and a Day of...
The Book of Dress - Kitab al-Libas
Narrated Al-Bara:
The Prophet (ﷺ) ordered us to observe seven things: To visit the sick; follow funeral processions; say...
20 INJURED, ABOUT 50 HOUSES DAMAGED AS GAS PIPELINE EXPLODES IN RIVERS
At least 20 people have reportedly sustained injuries, while about 50 houses were damaged following a gas pipeline explosion in Aleto community, Eleme Local...
HOW SENATOR BELLO MANDIYA DIED ALONE IN HIS ABUJA HOME AFTER BATHROOM FALL
Former Senator Bello Mandiya reportedly slipped and hit his head in the bathroom of his Abuja residence, where his body remained undiscovered for about...
ADESANYA VOWS NEVER TO RETURN TO FIGHTING AFTER RETIREMENT
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has declared that he will not return to professional fighting once he decides to retire from the sport.
The...
ONDO RESIDENTS RAISE ALARM OVER OFFENSIVE STENCH AND POLLUTION AFTER NAF AIRCRAFT CRASH
Residents of Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, have expressed concern over a persistent foul smell and suspected environmental pollution...
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World
CATHOLIC PRIEST DIES AFTER CRUCIFIX FALLS ON HIM DURING LIVESTREAMED MASS
A Catholic priest in Ecuador, Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, has died after a large crucifix fell on him while he was celebrating Mass...
NDLEA SEIZES SAUDI-BOUND CANNABIS, UNCOVERS ₦6.98BN TRAMADOL SHIPMENT
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted cannabis concealed in a gallon of palm oil at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport...
SUSSG ZARIA CHAPTER WELCOMES ADC DEFECTORS TO APC AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS
The Zaria Chapter of the Senator Uba Sani Support Group (SUSSG), led by Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos, joined other political groups to welcome prominent...
KANO HUNTERS KILL TWO SUSPECTED BANDITS, RECOVER ₦10M RANSOM
Local hunters in Kano State have killed two suspected bandits and recovered ₦10 million paid as ransom for a kidnapped man in Falgore Forest,...
SHETTIMA SAYS NORTHERN SUPPORT FOR TINUBU’S RE-ELECTION IS NOT A BLANK CHEQUE
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has warned that growing support in northern Nigeria for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid must not be taken for granted. He...
Opinion
SEVEN IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT POPE LEO XIV’S LUNG CANCER DIAGNOSIS
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer, following surgery to remove a cancerous growth from his...
UMAHI URGES NIGERIANS TO GIVE TINUBU ANOTHER FOUR YEARS TO COMPLETE ROAD PROJECTS
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has called on Nigerians to give President Bola Tinubu another four-year term to complete the numerous road construction...
IMF WARNS NIGERIA AGAINST RESTORING PETROL SUBSIDY, PROPOSES ALTERNATIVES
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned the Nigerian government against bringing back a nationwide petrol subsidy, urging it to provide direct and targeted...
2027 ELECTION: UBA SANI SETS THREE-MILLION-VOTE TARGET FOR TINUBU IN KADUNA
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has set an ambitious electoral target of three million votes for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general...
TO WAZIRI ATIKU ABUBAKAR: A FINAL WORD FOR A DIMINISHING STAR (PART 1)
I received a WhatsApp message from Waziri Atiku Abubakar on Sunday afternoon in response to my open letter to him, published earlier that day...
Religion
Today is 5th of Jumaada al-Ula 1448AH (16 October 2026) and a Day of...
The Book of Dress - Kitab al-Libas
Narrated Al-Bara:
The Prophet (ﷺ) ordered us to observe seven things: To visit the sick; follow funeral processions; say...
NASFAT ZAKAT AND SADAQAT AGENCY INAUGURATES NEW 12-MEMBER COUNCIL IN FCT
The NASFAT Agency for Zakat and Sadaqat (NAZAS) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has inaugurated a new 12-member council to oversee its activities...
SEVEN IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT POPE LEO XIV’S LUNG CANCER DIAGNOSIS
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer, following surgery to remove a cancerous growth from his...
JUMMAT MUBARAK! 20TH OF RABEE’L THAANI 1448 AH (2ND OCTOBER 2026) AND A DAY...
🌙 Jumu'ah Mubarak!
May Allah accept our worship, overlook our shortcomings, and grant us a Friday filled with blessings we recognize and those we don't.
Alhamdulillah...
OLUBADAN OF IBADANLAND OBA RASHIDI LADOJA STIRS FAITH AND TRADITION DEBATE AS HE PERFORMS...
Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has sparked reactions online after travelling to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, also known...
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