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Tinubu Boosts Nigeria’s Security Architecture with Induction of Five Helicopters

  President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inducted five new helicopters into the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to boost its...

PenCom Targets 3m Additional Funded Pension Accounts

  The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says it is targeting three million additional funded active pension accounts within one...

NNPCL to Resume Oil Exploration in Borno

  The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has expressed readiness to fast-track the resumption of oil exploration in...

2027: Court Nullifies Uzodinma’s Senatorial Nomination, Declares Okorocha Winner

  The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday nullified the nomination of Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo as...

Obi: I’ll Provide Emergency Measures to Tackle Security, Corruption, Poverty

  Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has promised emergency measures to tackle insecurity,...

Telecom Vandalism: The Human Cost of Nigeria’s Network Disruptions – By Usman Aliyu

  By Usman Aliyu. This article is featured on the KTH Daily Opinion Page. Going into labour in Benin City, Edo,...

Couple Docked Over Alleged N400,000 Loan Fraud

  A man, Kingsley Ahirigwo, and his wife, Chisom Okо, were yesterday docked in a Dutse Chief Magistrates’ Court,...

Troops Arrest Two Suspected Bandit Logistics Suppliers in Benue

‌‌‍⁠ Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Whirl Stroke, have arrested two suspected logistics suppliers to bandits...

Ethiopia, Russia Partner to Advance Nuclear Energy Plans

  Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia is interested in developing cooperation with Russia in the field of nuclear...

China Warns U.S. Against Using Human Rights to Interfere Internally

  China has warned the United States to stop interfering in its internal affairs to contain China’s development under...

$700bn Shocker! FG Knocks Down Claim FG Surrendered Nigeria’s Mineral Wealth to Trump to Get 2027 Backing

  “…Alake described reports of a $700 billion mineral sale as false, insisting the agreement is designed to attract...

Tinubu to Nigerians: I’m Off to Umrah, to Pray for Our Unity, Peace and Progress

By Franklin Adole President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, where he will perform...

Obi in Viral Video Promises to ‘Rig’ Anyone Who Plans to ‘Rig’ 2027 Elections

  By Peter Salami Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi has stirred attention after declaring that his political camp...

“My Boyfriend Wants to Weaponise the Law Against Me” — Doris Ogala Speaks After Court Remand

  A video showing Nollywood actress Doris Ogala in court after she was reportedly remanded at Ikoyi Prison has...

Court Dismisses Emeka Ike’s N10bn Suit Against Wike’s Aide, INEC

  The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the N10 billion fundamental rights suit filed by Nollywood actor...

“Those Who Didn’t Vote Also Did This” — Rihanna Blames Voter Apathy for Trump’s Victory

  Barbadian singer Rihanna has blamed voter apathy for US President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, arguing...

FG Replies Atiku: $21.7bn Loans Are Investments, Clears N1.2trn Power Debt

  The Federal Government has defended President Bola Tinubu’s proposed $21.7 billion external borrowing plan, insisting the funds are...

“I’m Not You, I’m Mr Eazi” , Singer Recalls How He Challenged Mentor Over TikTok Video

  Nigerian singer Mr Eazi has recounted how he responded to a business mentor who questioned his public image...

“Must Every Tragedy Become Content?” , Mercy Aigbe Condemns Public Dispute Over Toluwanisings’ Death

  Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has criticised bloggers for publicising the family dispute surrounding the death of gospel singer...

“His Wife Has the Final Say”, Solomon Buchi Defends Toluwanisings’ Wife Amid Burial Dispute

  Social commentator Solomon Buchi has defended the wife of late gospel singer Toluwanisings amid the ongoing family dispute...

Ulster Trio Sign Contract Extensions Until 2029

  Robert Baloucoune, James McNabney and Joe Hopes have signed contract extensions with Ulster. Ireland wing Baloucoune has penned fresh...

Spanish Cup Matches Suspended After Madrid Train Collision

  All 24 matches in the Spanish Copa del Rey due to take place on Wednesday have been suspended...

Serrano to End Career in Puerto Rico in January

  Seven-weight world champion Amanda Serrano will face Australia's Skye Falzon in Puerto Rico on 9 January in the...

Arsenal to Appeal Against Dowman Red Card

  Arsenal will appeal against Max Dowman's sending-off during Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie at Fleetwood. The 16-year-old midfielder was shown...

Court Dismisses Nollywood Actor’s N10bn Damages Suit Against Wike’s Aide, INEC

  The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a N10 billion fundamental rights suit filed by a Nollywood...

Delta’s Agricultural Sector Gets Boost as Olam Agri Plans Animal Feed Plant

  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has taken another step towards strengthening agricultural development and food security...

Gov. Sani: I Can Take Bullet for Tinubu Because of Benefits Received from His Administration

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said that he is supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027...

Reps Summon Amupitan for Briefing on INEC’s Preparation for 2027 Elections

  The House of Representatives has invited the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, to...

Oborevwori Signs 13th-Month Salary, Four Other Bills into Law

  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has signed five bills into law, including the Thirteenth Month Salary...

World Bank Predicts 23% Rise in Global Commodity Prices in 2026

  Global commodity prices are projected to rise by 23 per cent in 2026, driven by escalating tensions in...

Tax Reforms: 92% of Taxpayers to Pay Lower or Zero Tax — JRB Executive Secretary

  The Executive Secretary, Joint Revenue Board (JRB), Mr Olusegun Adesokan, has said that about 92 per cent of...

Jilted Lover Docked for Allegedly Assaulting Girlfriend

  A 29-year-old man, Yusuf Ajisafe, was yesterday docked in a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan for...

Cybersecurity:‌‌‍⁠‍⁠⁠‍‌‌‍⁠‌⁠‌‍‌ EFCC Strengthens Digital Systems to Combat Financial Crimes

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it is strengthening its digital systems and cybersecurity capabilities to...

Kaduna Was Not a Rally: It Was a Festival of Endorsement – By Abimbola Tooki

  By Abimbola Tooki Kaduna did not merely host the inaugural presidential campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC)...

Wife Scarcity: What Will Our Young Sons Do Now? – By Funke Egbemode

  By Funke Egbemode. This column appears on the KTH Daily Opinions Page. Once upon a time, a man needed a...

Jailed Tanzanian Opposition Leader Starts Hunger Strike

  Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who was charged with treason last year, has started a hunger strike to...

“…Alake described reports of a $700 billion mineral sale as false, insisting the agreement is designed to attract American capital, technology and expertise into...

  Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud emerged as the largest party in Israel’s election, with his right-wing bloc leading the opposition...

“If Polygamy Is Bad, So Are Tithing and Female Pastors” , Daddy Freeze Defends Prophet Israel

  Media personality Daddy Freeze has defended US based pastor Prophet Israel Ford following controversy over his decision to...

Windfall: FG Approves N70,000 Monthly Transport Support for Workers as Labour Talks Yield Major Breakthrough

…FG, Labour sides agree on new Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee By Abu Adamu The Federal Government has approved a N70,000...

Miners’ Deaths: FG Panel Seeks Dismissal, Prosecution of NSCDC Officers, N1.4bn Compensation

  • Probe finds 37 detainees suffocated in overcrowded cell, says deaths preventable • 14 minors among victims. This was reported...

ADC Kicks as Tinubu Seeks $20.52bn, €1.05bn Loans for Projects Across 36 States, FCT

By Peter Salami President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve a supplementary external borrowing plan of...

Xhaka Cleared to Play for Switzerland Again

  Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo will both be allowed to play for Switzerland again next month following an...

Sri Lanka Beats Pakistan, Eliminates England from Tri-series

  England are out of their 50-over tri-series in Pakistan after the hosts were beaten by Sri Lanka on...

Venus Williams Crashes Out of Guangzhou Open

  Former world number one Venus Williams lost her 16th singles match in a row as she was beaten...

Carrick Remains in Charge of Man Utd for Chelsea Game

  Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United for their trip to Chelsea this weekend. Sources at the...

Shooting Stars Coach Kandil Laments Draw at Ikorodu City

  Shooting Stars assistant coach, Ali Kandil, says his side should have secured victory after being held to a...

Sports Commission, Olympic Committee Seek Greater Media Coverage for Female Athletes

  Worried by the low level of media attention paid to female athletes, the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and...

Customs Coach Eyes 2026 CGC Volleyball League Title

  Head coach of Nigeria Customs Service, Abdullahi Salisu, has announced his team's target to win the 2026 CGC...

Team Nigeria’s 19-man Contingent to Leave for Youth Olympic Games Thursday

  By Orkula Shaagee A total of 19 athletes representing Nigeria at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal,...

Court Reserves Judgment in SDP’s Suit Against INEC

  The Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved judgment in a suit the Social Democratic Party (SDP) filed...
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On Nigeria’s Non-oil Revenue Potential

  By Obinna Chima The Presidency declared during the week that the nation is witnessing a historic shift in its public finances, with non-oil revenues driving...

Betrayal Is The Palm Oil…

  By Mahmud Jega Chinua Achebe wrote that proverbs are the palm oil with which words are eaten. If he had updated Things Fall Apart before...

The Bond Between Tinubu and Shettima

By Tunde Rahman Long before President Bola Tinubu decided on Vice President Kashim Shettima, who turned 59 last week, as his running mate in the...

Jonathan Should Contest if He Wants

  By Simon Kolawole Since he was defeated in the 2015 presidential election, President Goodluck Jonathan has remained very visible in the public eye. Moreover, his...

From Brasilia With Love

  By Abdulaziz Abdulaziz The image of President Bola Tinubu and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva clasping their hands together, their faces beaming with bright...

2027: Governor Bala Mohammed’s Confusing Signals

  By Zainab Suleiman Okino In 2023, Governor Bala Mohammed was presumed to be nursing a presidential ambition. Though still in his first term as governor...
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