SUPREME COURT RESTORES HONOUR OF EX-GOC OTKI, UPHOLDS ACQUITTAL IN LANDMARK VICTORY
The Supreme Court has upheld the discharge and acquittal of former General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division Sokoto, Major General Hakeem Otiki, in a...
BUHARI’S SON WINS APC HOUSE OF REPS PRIMARY IN LANDSLAIDE VICTORY WITH 5,849 VOTES
Yusuf Buhari, son of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency ahead...
CITY BOYS MOVEMENT COORDINATOR CUBANA CHIEF PRIEST LOSES APC HOUSE OF REPS PRIMARY
Socialite and businessman Cubana Chief Priest has failed to secure the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the House of Representatives seat representing Orsu/Orlu/Oru...
AFRICOM RELEASES FOOTAGE OF NIGERIA–US STRIKE THAT KILLED ISIS LEADER ABU BILAL AL-MINUK (VIDEO)
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has released video footage showing a joint military operation in northeastern Nigeria that reportedly resulted in the death...
FAMILY ACCUSES ICPC OF BLOCKING EL-RUFAI FROM SEEING DOCTOR, RECEIVING FOOD FROM WIFE
The family of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of violating his...
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
BUHARI’S SON WINS APC HOUSE OF REPS PRIMARY IN LANDSLAIDE VICTORY WITH 5,849 VOTES
Yusuf Buhari, son of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency ahead...
CITY BOYS MOVEMENT COORDINATOR CUBANA CHIEF PRIEST LOSES APC HOUSE OF REPS PRIMARY
Socialite and businessman Cubana Chief Priest has failed to secure the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the House of Representatives seat representing Orsu/Orlu/Oru...
ATIKU PRESSES FOR EL-RUFAI’S FREEDOM AHEAD OF EID, CONDEMNS CONTINUED DETENTION
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged federal and Kaduna State authorities to immediately release former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, describing his continued...
OUTRAGE TRAILS SOUTH AFRICA’S REFUSAL TO GRANT ENTRY VISA TO BUA CHAIRMAN
Former Nigerian senator Shehu Sani has criticised the South African government following the reported denial of entry to Abdul Samad Rabiu, founder and chairman...
BABA-AHMED OPENS UP ON DEMANDS THAT COLLAPSED OBI-KWANKWASO PRP TALKS
The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has revealed why efforts by Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso to join...
Economy
GLOBAL MARITIME GIANT EYES MAJOR NIGERIAN PORT EXPANSION AS REFORM CLIMATE DRAWS FOREIGN CAPITAL
Nigeria could secure about $600 million in new investment into its maritime sector following plans by Dutch logistics company APM Terminals to expand its...
PAINFUL TODAY, NECESSARY TOMORROW: FG DEFENDS ECONOMIC REFORM AGENDA
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has described the current economic challenges facing Nigeria as painful but necessary steps in the country’s...
AFRICA’S DEEPENING IMF DEPENDENCE: THE 10 MOST INDEBTED NATIONS IN 2026
Although loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are often used to help countries overcome economic challenges, experts warn that long-term debt burdens can...
TINUBU SENDS STRONG MESSAGE TO NIGERIANS, SAYS ‘YOU’RE NOT CITIZEN IF YOU DON’T PAY...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that paying tax is a defining responsibility of citizenship, arguing that individuals and businesses who do not contribute...
‘WHY IT’S BETTER TO LIVE IN HOTELS THAN OWN MANSIONS ABROAD’: BILLIONAIRE DANGOTE EXPLAINS
Billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has shared why he chooses to stay in hotels instead of maintaining luxury properties overseas, revealing that he sold his...
Entertainment
FAMILY OF ALEXX EKUBO BREAKS SILALENCE AFTER HIS DEATH, REVEALS WHAT LED TO ACTOR’S...
The family of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has publicly addressed the circumstances surrounding his death for the first time.
In a statement released on...
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...
Entertainment
NIGERIAN SPRINT QUEENS EXTEND CONTINENTAL DOMINANCE WITH FOURTH CONSECUTIVE RELAY TITLE
Team Nigeria delivered a strong performance to win the gold medal in the women’s 4×100 meters relay at the 2026 CAA Senior Athletics Championships...
BEIJING TIGHTENS GLOBAL SPORTS MEDIA GRIP WITH 2026, 2030 WORLD CUP BROADCAST COUP
China’s state broadcaster CCTV has officially secured the rights to broadcast the FIFA World Cup tournaments in 2026 and 2030, ending weeks of uncertainty...
AFRICAN FANS STILL FACE MAJOR WORLD CUP TRAVEL HURDLES DESPITE VISA BOND REVERSAL
World Cup 2026: African Fans Get Visa Relief as US Eases Entry Rules for Ticket Holders, But Challenges Remain
Supporters from five African countries heading...
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026: MEET THE 10 HIGHEST-PAID STARS HEADING TO FOOTBALL’S BIGGEST STAGE
Ronaldo Tops List of Highest-Paid Stars Expected at 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will not only bring together the world’s best...
NIGERIA TO HOST 2026 CAF AWARDS AS TINUBU MEETS PRESIDENT MOTSEPE IN NAIROBI
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s bid to host the 2026 CAF Awards, a major step that signals the country’s return to the forefront...
Health
UAE-APPROVED BLOOD PRESSURE DRUG SPARKS GLOBAL EXCITEMENT AS MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGH
The United Arab Emirates has become the first country in the world to approve a new hypertension medication known as Baxfendy, a development medical...
HOW KADUNA’S BOLA AHMED TINUBU SPECIALIST HOSPITAL IS TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE ACROSS NORTHWEST NIGERIA
For decades, millions of residents across Northwest Nigeria faced a painful healthcare reality: serious illness often meant travelling long distances to Abuja, Lagos or...
MIDLIFE LONELINESS ISN’T FAILURE — IT’S THE AFTERMATH OF GIVING TOO MUCH TO THE...
There’s a quiet kind of realization that doesn’t come with drama or confrontation—just a slow, unsettling clarity.
At some point, many people find themselves in...
MALARIA SURGE: LAGOS RECORDS 978,000 CASES IN 2025
Lagos State Health District V has raised fresh concern over the persistent burden of malaria, revealing that more than 978,000 cases were treated across...
NO-BAKE BANANA BREAD ENERGY BALLS: SIMPLE, ONE-BOWL POWER SNACK
Banana Bread Energy Balls You’ll Actually Keep Coming Back To 🍌
If you’re tired of the same old snacks, these banana bread energy balls are...
World
SUPREME COURT RESTORES HONOUR OF EX-GOC OTKI, UPHOLDS ACQUITTAL IN LANDMARK VICTORY
The Supreme Court has upheld the discharge and acquittal of former General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division Sokoto, Major General Hakeem Otiki, in a...
BUHARI’S SON WINS APC HOUSE OF REPS PRIMARY IN LANDSLAIDE VICTORY WITH 5,849 VOTES
Yusuf Buhari, son of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency ahead...
CITY BOYS MOVEMENT COORDINATOR CUBANA CHIEF PRIEST LOSES APC HOUSE OF REPS PRIMARY
Socialite and businessman Cubana Chief Priest has failed to secure the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the House of Representatives seat representing Orsu/Orlu/Oru...
AFRICOM RELEASES FOOTAGE OF NIGERIA–US STRIKE THAT KILLED ISIS LEADER ABU BILAL AL-MINUK (VIDEO)
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has released video footage showing a joint military operation in northeastern Nigeria that reportedly resulted in the death...
FAMILY ACCUSES ICPC OF BLOCKING EL-RUFAI FROM SEEING DOCTOR, RECEIVING FOOD FROM WIFE
The family of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of violating his...
Opinion
RALPH CHIDOLUE: NIGERIA LNG LIMITED HAS NO BUSINESS RELEASING ₦800BN TO GOVERNORS’ FORUM
The National Secretary of the Forum of Nigerian Professionals in Politics, Ike Chidolue, has questioned the reported release of ₦800 billion by Nigeria LNG...
KANO CENTRAL 2027: APC’S DEFINING CHOICE BETWEEN LEGACY POWER AND PROVEN IMPACT(VIDEOS)
In politics, there are moments when parties are not merely choosing candidates—they are choosing direction. Kano Central 2027 represents one of such defining moments...
MONDAY LINES : APC’S POLITICS OF CONSENSUS BY LASISI OLAGUNJU
By Lasisi Olagunju PhD
“Our politics has refused to benefit from that past of refined due process. There is no “people” in today’s decisions. And we...
WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY 2026: INK, BLOOD AND THE BURDEN OF TRUTH
A reflection marking this year’s World Press Freedom Day has highlighted the critical role of journalism in defending democracy, promoting peace, and preserving truth...
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...
Religion
JUMMAT MUBARAK! BLESSINGS OF THIS HOLY DAY THE 25TH DHUL QA’ADAH 1447 AH. (15...
*Today is 25th of Dhul Qa'dah 1447AH (15 May 2026)*
*When They Ask About Hajj, Say: It Is a Sacred Journey of a Lifetime.*
Narrated 'Ubaidullah...
JUMMAT MUBARAK! 20TH OF DHUL QA’DAH 1447AH(8 MAY 2026) AND A DAY OF JUMU’AH....
*Today is 20th of Dhul Qa'dah 1447AH (8 May 2026) and a Day of Jumu'ah (Friday)*
*When They Ask About Hajj, Say: It Is a...
KING CHARLES ‘FULL OF REGRETS’ AS MAJOR PRINCE ARCHIE MILESTONE JUST HOURS AWAY
Prince Archie is expected to mark another birthday milestone this week, turning seven on Wednesday, May 6, a moment a royal commentator says may...
SHETTIMA TO MUSLIM PILGRIMS: UPHOLD NATIONAL VALUES THAT POSITIVELY REFLECT NIGERIA
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerian Muslim pilgrims embarking on the 2026 Hajj to uphold strong national values and serve as worthy ambassadors...
THEY’VE BURNT OUR CHURCH IN SOUTH AFRICA, MY PERSONAL MONEY IN THAT CHURCH WAS...
A church structure in South Africa reportedly belonging to a ministry linked to Pastor Suleman has been completely destroyed after a devastating fire outbreak...
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