OPPOSITION REALIGNMENT: ADC LEADERS, OBI EXPLORE NDC COALITION OPTION
A major political realignment is unfolding within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as several top figures are reportedly preparing to defect to the National...
XENOPHOBIA ESCALATES: NIGERIANS FLEE SOUTH AFRICA AS ATTACKS INTENSIFY
A wave of violent unrest targeting foreign nationals in South Africa has triggered urgent evacuation measures, with the Nigerian government offering a free repatriation...
ROYAL DIPLOMACY: INSIDE KING CHARLES III AND QUEEN CAMILLA’S 2026 US VISIT
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have concluded a formal visit to the United States, marked by a farewell ceremony held at the White...
LUXURY DISPUTE: MERCEDES-BENZ SUES OSIMHEN OVER €90,000 CAR DEBT
German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has reportedly taken legal steps against Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen over an alleged unpaid vehicle leasing debt linked to a...
TRUMP RAISES STAKES: US ‘BETTER OFF’ WITHOUT IRAN DEAL, SAYS PRESIDENT
President Donald Trump has made a series of remarks during an event in West Palm Beach, Florida, touching on ongoing tensions with Iran, US...
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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
OPPOSITION REALIGNMENT: ADC LEADERS, OBI EXPLORE NDC COALITION OPTION
A major political realignment is unfolding within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as several top figures are reportedly preparing to defect to the National...
TRADE RESET: CHINA REMOVES TARIFFS FOR NEARLY ALL AFRICAN NATIONS
China has announced plans to remove tariffs on imports from all African countries starting Friday, with the exception of Eswatini due to its continued...
2027: ADC COALITION NEW CRISIS: KWANKWASO, OBI READY TO DEFECT TO NDC.
Fresh cracks have appeared within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition as the 2027 general elections approach, with reports indicating that Peter Obi and...
2027: ‘DON’T PULL DOWN THE ROOF’ — KASHIM SHETTIMA WARNS POLITICIANS AGAINST DIVISION
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged political actors to exercise restraint and prioritise unity as consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections gather momentum.
Shettima...
PENTAGON PULLBACK: U.S TO WITHDRAW 5,000 TROOPS FROM GERMANY AMID TRUMP–MERZ RIFT
The United States Department of Defense is preparing to withdraw around 5,000 American troops from Germany amid growing tensions between President Donald Trump and...
Economy
PRESCO SOARS 109.6% AS ASSETS APPROACH N1 TRILLION MARK
Presco Plc has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, alongside unaudited results for the first quarter ended March...
ORANTO SETBACK: SOUTH SUDAN REVOKES ARTHUR EZE’S OIL LICENCE OVER EXPLORATION DELAYS
The government of South Sudan has refused to renew the Block B3 oil exploration licence previously held by Oranto Petroleum, citing prolonged inactivity and...
TOSIN ENIOLORUNDA TO ENTREPRENEURS: MASTER YOURSELF, SET CLEAR GOALS OR FAIL
Eniolorunda stated this at the 2026 edition of The Platform Nigeria, held to commemorate Workers’ Day, with the topic, ”It’s About Making Ideas Happen”...
POWER CRISIS: IKEJA ELECTRIC EXPLAINS LAGOS’ PERSISTENT BLACKOUTS
Ikeja Electric has attributed the ongoing electricity disruptions in Lagos to reduced power allocation from the national grid, leading to persistent outages across several...
WORKERS’ DAY OUTCRY: LAGOS LABOUR BLASTS RISING FUEL COSTS, DEEPENING HARDSHIP
Workers across Lagos have expressed frustration over the continuous rise in fuel prices, saying the situation has worsened economic hardship and increased the cost...
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Entertainment
MICHAEL JACKSON BIOPIC EXPLODES: $217M GLOBAL OPENING SHATTERS EXPECTATIONS
The new Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” has stormed the global box office, recording a spectacular opening weekend of $217 million (£160m) and becoming the...
FANS TURN OUT IN NUMBERS FOR MICHAEL JACKSON BIOPIC IN LEKKI CINEMAS
Cinemas across Lekki, Lagos, were filled to capacity on Sunday as the newly released Michael Jackson biopic attracted huge audiences eager to relive the...
PRINCE JACKSON TAKES ON THE KING: INSIDE THE EMOTIONAL BATTLE TO PRESERVE MICHAEL JACKSON’S...
Prince Jackson, son of the late pop music superstar Michael Jackson, spoke with ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis in an exclusive interview...
ACROSS THE DIVIDE: “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BRIDGE” BRINGS LAGOS TO THE BIG...
Across the Divide: “The Other Side of the Bridge” Brings Lagos to the Big Screen
A new Nollywood title is stepping into cinemas with both...
LADY LEFT STRANDED IN LAGOS AFTER DATE SNUBS HER, CALLS HER “GRANDMA” UPON SPOTTING...
A Nigerian lady has sparked reactions online after sharing her ordeal of being stranded in Lagos following a failed visit to a man who...
Entertainment
LUXURY DISPUTE: MERCEDES-BENZ SUES OSIMHEN OVER €90,000 CAR DEBT
German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has reportedly taken legal steps against Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen over an alleged unpaid vehicle leasing debt linked to a...
HISTORY MAKER: SABASTIAN SAWE CELEBRATED IN KENYA AFTER RECORD-BREAKING SUB-2 LONDON MARATHON
Kenyan marathon sensation Sabastian Sawe has returned home to a hero’s welcome after setting a historic world record at the London Marathon, where he...
NO TALKS WITH MADRID, INSISTS JOSÉ MOURINHO AMID SPECULATION
Benfica coach, Jose Mourinho, said on Friday that there has been no contact between him and Real Madrid, despite speculation that the Spanish giants...
TEAM NIGERIA HIT BY CHUKWUMA, OGUNDIRAN SETBACKS
US-based sprinters Rosemary Chukwuma and Blessing Ogundiran are on the brink of missing Nigeria’s campaign at the World Relays 2026 due to testing and...
COMMONWEALTH PUSH: NBF INVITES 40 BOXERS TO LAGOS CAMP AHEAD OF GLOBAL TOURNAMENT
The Technical Committee of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has invited 40 boxers to its final phase of open camping ahead of the 2026...
Health
HUNGER ON THE STREETS: NIGERIAN PASTOR COLLAPSES, RESCUED BY PASSERSBY
A young pastor has been rescued by passersby after he reportedly collapsed while preaching by the roadside, in an incident that has gone viral...
CLIMATE SHIELD: UNDP, NAICOM EXPAND LAGOS FLOOD INSURANCE MODEL NATIONWIDE
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has pledged fresh support to strengthen Nigeria’s insurance sector, with a focus on climate risk protection, disaster preparedness,...
WORLD MALARIA DAY: LAGOS TAKES FIGHT TO LEKKI COMMUNITY WITH MASS OUTREACH
The Lagos State Government has marked this year’s World Malaria Day with a free medical outreach in Akodo-Ise Community, Lekki, where residents received malaria...
LEGAL MILESTONE: COURT BACKS FCCPC POWER TO PROBE HOSPITALS OVER NEGLIGENCE
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has the legal authority to investigate complaints...
POVERTY PERSISTS IN BAUCHI DESPITE RESOURCES, STAKEHOLDERS RAISE CONCERN
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Bauchi State, saying the...
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World
OPPOSITION REALIGNMENT: ADC LEADERS, OBI EXPLORE NDC COALITION OPTION
A major political realignment is unfolding within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as several top figures are reportedly preparing to defect to the National...
XENOPHOBIA ESCALATES: NIGERIANS FLEE SOUTH AFRICA AS ATTACKS INTENSIFY
A wave of violent unrest targeting foreign nationals in South Africa has triggered urgent evacuation measures, with the Nigerian government offering a free repatriation...
ROYAL DIPLOMACY: INSIDE KING CHARLES III AND QUEEN CAMILLA’S 2026 US VISIT
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have concluded a formal visit to the United States, marked by a farewell ceremony held at the White...
LUXURY DISPUTE: MERCEDES-BENZ SUES OSIMHEN OVER €90,000 CAR DEBT
German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has reportedly taken legal steps against Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen over an alleged unpaid vehicle leasing debt linked to a...
TRUMP RAISES STAKES: US ‘BETTER OFF’ WITHOUT IRAN DEAL, SAYS PRESIDENT
President Donald Trump has made a series of remarks during an event in West Palm Beach, Florida, touching on ongoing tensions with Iran, US...
Opinion
NIGERIA’S JOBS CRISIS: GRADUATES SURGE AS POLICY FAILURES SHRINK OPPORTUNITIES
A detailed policy appeal has drawn attention to Nigeria’s worsening youth unemployment crisis, using the experience of a young graduate, Adaeze Okafor, to illustrate...
ADC: BACK ON THE SADDLE, BUT OUT OF THE RACE. THE LEGAL TRAP TIGHTENING...
In politics, timing is power. Structure is survival. Legitimacy is everything. Remove any one of the three, and even the loudest victory can collapse...
TWO SCENES, TWO SOCIETIES: WHAT BENIN’S RESTRAINT AND NIGERIA’S RUSH TO LOOT REVEAL [VIDEO]
Two Scenes, Two Societies: What Benin’s Restraint and Nigeria’s Rush to Loot Reveal
When the road spills, a nation’s character is exposed.
The image is unsettling...
DECENTRALISATION IS NOT DISPOSSESSION: WHY TINUBU’S EXPANSION OF FEDERAL INSTITUTIONS CORRECTS, NOT OFFENDS.
REBUTTAL ON ADC VANGUARD PROTEST ON DECENTRALISATION OF FEDERAL INSTITUTIONS - "TINUBU OFFENDED US"
A claim now circulating from the ADC Vanguard—that President Bola Ahmed...
“COMMUNICATION IS GOVERNANCE: WHY SINGAPORE STANDS AS A GLOBAL MODEL” [VIDEO]
“Communication Is Governance: Why Singapore Stands as a Global Model”
In a moment of global economic strain—triggered by conflict in the Middle East and its...
Religion
JUMMAT MUBARAK! BLESSINGS OF THIS HOLY DAY THE 13TH DHUL QA’ADAH 1447 AH. (1ST...
Jumu’ah Reflection: A Day of Mercy, Forgiveness and Renewal
On this blessed Friday, a day described in Islamic tradition as the “best day on which...
MORAL RECKONING: EZEKWESILI CHALLENGES NIGERIAN CHURCHES TO ABANDON WEALTH CULTURE, REFOCUS ON CORE MISSION
Former Minister of Finance, Oby Ezekwesili, has urged the church to shift its focus away from material displays and place greater emphasis on its...
ODO NOFORIJA CENTRAL MOSQUE OPENS AS LAGOS DEPUTY GOVERNOR URGES UNITY, PRAYERS FOR TINUBU
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat, has urged Nigerians to consistently pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emphasising that national unity, patience,...
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...
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