NAFIU BALA OPENS UP ON ADC CRISIS, SAYS ‘I WAS TRICKED INTO ATTENDING ADC...
A factional leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala, has accused the party’s former national chairman, Ralph Nwosu, of deceiving him into...
NIGERIA CUSTOMS CELEBRATES AS FIRST FEMALE PILOT GETS US COMMERCIAL LICENCE (PHOTOS)
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has celebrated Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun after she achieved a major professional milestone by earning a commercial multi-engine...
‘IT HAS LOST ITS RELEVANCE’: NIGERIAN PASTOR CALLS FOR SCRAPPING OF JAMB, UTME EXAMS
The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has called on the Federal Government to abolish the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination...
RETIRED NIGERIAN POLICE OFFICERS BLOCK ASO ROCK GATE, PROTEST PENSION SCHEME
Tension briefly rose in Abuja on Monday as retired police officers under the Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria blocked one of the entrances...
SPAIN TO URGE EU TO SUSPEND ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT WITH ISRAEL
Spain is officially turning up the heat on Israel. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez just announced that his government is formally asking the European Union...
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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
NAFIU BALA OPENS UP ON ADC CRISIS, SAYS ‘I WAS TRICKED INTO ATTENDING ADC...
A factional leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala, has accused the party’s former national chairman, Ralph Nwosu, of deceiving him into...
SPAIN TO URGE EU TO SUSPEND ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT WITH ISRAEL
Spain is set to push for a major shift in European Union policy toward Israel, as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced plans to formally...
2027: WIKE’S-LED OYO PDP FACTION DEBUNKS MAKINDE’S CONSENSUS PARTY’S CANDIDATES LIST
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has disowned...
CONSENSUS CANDIDATE: RIVERS AWAITS WIKE’S RAINBOW COALITION
There is growing suspense in Rivers State over a proposed political coalition expected to produce a consensus governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 election.
The...
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CONDEMNS NBC DIRECTIVE TO NIGERIAN BROADCASTERS, CALLS IT ATTEMPT TO GAG MEDIA
Amnesty International has criticised the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over its recent directive to broadcasters, describing it as an attempt to stifle press freedom...
Economy
NIGERIA’S FINANCE MINISTRY FAULTS REPORTS ON ‘HIDDEN SPENDING,’ CITES MISINTERPRETATION OF WORLD BANK DATA
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed claims that a large share of the country’s federation revenue is being diverted or concealed, describing such...
NIGERIA HAS SPENT $10BILLION ON AJAOKUTA STEEL WITHOUT PRODUCING A SINGLE TONNE OF STEEL...
Speaking at a Virtual International Conference on Ajaokuta on April 16, 2026, the professor lamented that despite an estimated $10 billion sunk into the...
PERIWINKLE, PARTNERS SEAL DEAL FOR LUXURY HIGH-RISE CONDO IN BANANA ISLAND
Periwinkle Empire has entered into a tripartite joint venture with Bozac Continental Limited and Legacy Automobile Limited to develop a luxury high-rise condominium in...
NPA, APM TERMINALS BEGIN DRUG, ALCOHOL TESTS FOR TRUCK DRIVERS AT APAPA PORT
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and APM Terminal Apapa have commenced drug and alcohol testing for external truck drivers operating within the port, as...
NO BAN ON AIRTIME, DATA CREDIT — FCCPC
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it has not banned airtime borrowing or data advance services in Nigeria.
The statement comes few...
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Entertainment
‘A MARRIED WOMAN IN IKOYI OFFERED ME $10,000 TO JOIN HER AND HER HUSBAND...
Popular Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has sparked online discussions after revealing a surprising experience since moving to Lagos.
In a video widely shared on social...
NORWEGIAN-NIGERIAN SINGER TOLOU CELEBRATES LAGOS IN ‘BODY’ VIDEO
Norwegian-Nigerian singer Tolou has released the official video for her hit single, Body.
Written by Theron Thomas and produced by Tricky Stewart, the track is...
‘THE PALACE IS NOT FOR CONTENT CREATION’: BENIN TRADITIONAL COUNCIL SUSPENDS CHIEF, QUEEN TO...
The Benin Traditional Council (BTC), acting on behalf of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has sanctioned a palace chief, a queen, and...
HE’S BLENDING’: VIDEO SHOWS GOV. SANWO-OLU STRUGGLING WITH SONG LYRICS AT THE LAUNCH OF...
Popular Nigerian Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has officially launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, an initiative aimed at empowering and nurturing emerging music talents...
APPLE USES FELA KUTI’S SONG FOR MACBOOK AIR M5 LAUNCH (VIDEO)
Apple Inc. launched the new MacBook Air powered by the M5 chip on March 3, 2026, featuring Fela Kuti’s 1971 track “Let’s Start” as...
Entertainment
CHELLE EYES NPFL, FOREIGN TALENTS AHEAD OF UNITY CUP
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has outlined plans to widen his player selection by scouting talents from both the Nigeria Premier Football League...
WORLD ATHLETICS HALTS OFILI’S ‘MERCENARY’ MOVE TO TURKEY
Athletics Federation of Nigeria has moved to fully reintegrate sprint star Favour Ofili into the national team following a ruling by World Athletics that...
FULL LIST: 10 CURRENT LONGEST-SERVING MANAGERS IN EUROPE’S TOP FIVE LEAGUES
A review of managerial tenures across Europe’s top five football leagues shows that long-term coaching stability is becoming increasingly uncommon, with only a small...
GHANA NAME VETERAN QUEIROZ FOR WORLD CUP
The Ghana Football Association has appointed veteran Portuguese tactician Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of the national team ahead of the 2026...
MAN CITY SMELL BLOOD – WHY ARSENAL SHOULD FEAR TITLE RIVALS
Manchester City produced a dominant 3-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, responding strongly to Arsenal’s shock weekend defeat and tightening the Premier League...
Health
VIDEO: LAGOS RESCUES MALNOURISHED CHILD NEGLECTED OVER WITCHCRAFT CLAIMS
Lagos Government Rescues Malnourished Child Allegedly Abandoned Over Witchcraft Claim
The Lagos State Government has rescued a young child who was allegedly abandoned and left...
110 OF EVERY 1,000 NIGERIAN CHILDREN DIE BEFORE AGE 5 AS STUNTING, MALNUTRITION WORSEN,...
The World Bank has raised serious concerns about the state of child healthcare in Nigeria, pointing to high mortality and malnutrition rates among young...
OUT-OF-POCKET HEALTHCARE CAUSING AVOIDABLE DEATHS — NMA CHAIR
In this interview, Patrick Odey speaks with the Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State chapter, Dr. Aniekan Peter, on the...
TEARS AS KANO WOMAN DIES HOURS AFTER GIVING BIRTH TO QUINTUPLETS
Hafsat Yusuf, the woman who gave birth to quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in Kano, has died.
Her husband, Salisu Nafiu, confirmed that she...
OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN RISE TO 273M GLOBALLY – UNESCO
The number of children and young people out of school worldwide has reached 273 million, according to the UNESCO in its 2026 Global Education...
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World
NAFIU BALA OPENS UP ON ADC CRISIS, SAYS ‘I WAS TRICKED INTO ATTENDING ADC...
A factional leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala, has accused the party’s former national chairman, Ralph Nwosu, of deceiving him into...
NIGERIA CUSTOMS CELEBRATES AS FIRST FEMALE PILOT GETS US COMMERCIAL LICENCE (PHOTOS)
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has celebrated Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun after she achieved a major professional milestone by earning a commercial multi-engine...
‘IT HAS LOST ITS RELEVANCE’: NIGERIAN PASTOR CALLS FOR SCRAPPING OF JAMB, UTME EXAMS
The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has called on the Federal Government to abolish the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination...
RETIRED NIGERIAN POLICE OFFICERS BLOCK ASO ROCK GATE, PROTEST PENSION SCHEME
Tension briefly rose in Abuja on Monday as retired police officers under the Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria blocked one of the entrances...
SPAIN TO URGE EU TO SUSPEND ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT WITH ISRAEL
Spain is officially turning up the heat on Israel. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez just announced that his government is formally asking the European Union...
Opinion
FROM BABANGIDA TO TINUBU: LEADERSHIP, REFORM, AND THE BURDEN OF CHANGE
Power, Reform, and the Cost of Change
Nigeria has not lacked leadership—it has struggled with the cost of reform, and the impatience that follows it.
History...
REASSESSING A CONTROVERSIAL LEGACY: SANI ABACHA, REFORM, AND THE POLITICS OF MEMORY IN NIGERIA
History rarely offers simple verdicts—especially in nations where power, survival, and reform intersect under intense pressure.
Few Nigerian leaders embody this complexity more than Sani...
REFORM, POWER, AND THE BURDEN OF LEADERSHIP IN NIGERIA’S HISTORY
History does not judge leaders in real time—it recalibrates them over decades.
In Nigeria, this reassessment is often complicated by politics, perception, and the emotional...
FACT CHECK: VIRAL PHONE CHARGING “SHOCK” VIDEO MISLEADS PUBLIC, EXPERTS URGE CALM
By Headlinenews.News Special Desk
A viral video currently circulating across social media platforms has sparked anxiety among mobile phone users, claiming that using a phone...
MONDAY LINES ABUJA: WHY ARE THE AMERICANS RUNNING? BY LASISI OLAGUNJU
“Like the Elemoso in Ogbomoso history, the enemy is in the forest killing officers, men and women unmatched. The man we voted to bring...
Religion
SHI’ITES STAGE RALLY IN BAUCHI, BACK IRAN, URGE ISLAMIC VALUES
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, widely known as Shi’ites, gathered in Bauchi on Sunday in a show of support for Iran while...
JUMMAT MUBARAK! BLESSINGS OF THIS HOLY DAY THE 29TH SHAWWAL 1447AH (17TH APRIL 2026)...
*Today is 29th of Shawwal 1447AH (17 April 2026) and a Day of Jumu'ah (Friday)*
*The Book of Drinks - Kitab al-Ashriba ... (contd.)*
Narrated Abu...
I AM NOT INVOLVED IN VIOLENCE OR TERRORISM – SULTAN OF SOKOTO WARNS AMERICAN,...
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has strongly denied any involvement or support for violence or terrorist activities, distancing himself from recent allegations...
JUMMAT MUBARAK! BLESSINGS OF THIS HOLY DAY THE 22ND SHAWWAL 1447AH (10TH APRIL 2026)...
*Today is 22nd of Shawwal 1447AH (10 April 2026) and a Day of Jumu'ah (Friday)*
*The Book of Drinks - Kitab al-Ashriba ... (contd.)*
Narrated `A'ishah:
The...
DAVID MARK SEEKS COURT REVERSAL OF INEC’S DE-RECOGNITION OF ADC LEADERSHIP
The leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has escalated further as the David Mark-led faction has approached the Federal High Court in...
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