The Federal Inland Revenue Service has signed a landmark cooperation pact with France aimed at modernising Nigeria’s tax administration through digital transformation, capacity development and improved cross-border enforcement. The agreement …
Kylian Mbappé is in a race against time to be fit for Real Madrid’s pivotal UEFA Champions League clash against Manchester City after missing Tuesday’s squad training, casting major doubt …
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company’s upstream subsidiary, NNPC Exploration and Production Limited, has recorded its highest daily crude oil production in more than three decades, hitting 355,000 barrels per day …
Benin’s president said the “situation is completely under control” in his country after the government thwarted an attempted coup thanks to loyalist soldiers with support from Nigerian forces. A group of …
Real Madrid crashed to a damaging 2-0 home defeat by Celta Vigo on Sunday in La Liga, finishing the game with nine men after red cards for Fran Garcia and Alvaro …
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, Olabode Omoyele, has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu in his efforts to address the country’s security challenges. Omoyele …
XEJet has been honoured with the Best In-flight Service Award at the just-concluded Nigeria International Airshow in Abuja. The award, presented by the minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus …
Majeurs Holdings Limited, said its recent Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certification from the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) signals the company’s commitment to quality standards, offering high-quality furniture and …
Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to their first-ever MLS Cup title on Saturday, playing a leading role in a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in Florida. Argentina superstar Messi provided …
Gunmen stormed a hostel in South Africa’s capital Pretoria on Saturday, killing 11 people including a three‑year‑old child at a site police said was illegally selling alcohol. The attack is …
The Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked Justice Joyce Abdulmalik to recuse herself from the suit filed against the party’s leadership. The camp of the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom …
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, reiterated that his administration would continue to strengthen the security architecture of the state in order to secure the lives and properties of …
Netflix has announced the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery assets in a major cash and stock deal valued at about 82.7 billion dollars, marking one of the biggest takeovers in …
The company handling the sale of Nigeria’s presidential Boeing 737-700 Business Jet has withdrawn the aircraft from the market. The jet, which was previously listed on the company’s website, …
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, following a five-hour screening session held on Wednesday. …
The African Union Development Agency–New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD), in collaboration with the Nasarawa State Government, has commenced the second batch of its skill acquisition programme aimed at empowering …
The Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji, Osun State, on Monday said that a total of 863 students of the institution will be awarded first degrees in its forthcoming convocation …
Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.98 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, marking a slight improvement over the 3.86 per cent recorded in the same period of 2024, according …
A bride-to-be and her bridesmaids were abducted early Sunday when suspected bandits attacked Chacho village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State, just hours before her wedding ceremony. …
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to supply 1.5 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) monthly to the Nigerian market between December 2025 and January 2026, ensuring steady …
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described himself as the highest-ranking Christian in the Nigerian government, attributing his political rise to what he called God’s exceptional grace. Akpabio made the remark …
Nigerian comedian I Go Save has criticised citizens who are openly celebrating the recent cancellation of Burna Boy’s concerts in the United States, describing their reaction as nothing short of …
Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Mr Ibrahim Adigun, on Saturday lauded the state government’s contribution to youth and human capital development. …
A non-governmental organisation, LA-IRIS Human Development Initiatives, has unveiled a new platform aimed at reintegrating out-of-school children in northern Nigeria into formal education. Unveiled on Saturday at the National Institute …
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, said the recent presidential directive withdrawing police personnel from Very Important Persons (VIPs) is a strategic realignment aimed at strengthening frontline policing and …
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of renowned Islamic scholar and leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, describing his death as a monumental loss to …
The Independent National Electoral Commission has urged political parties, politicians, the electorate, and residents to support efforts to build public confidence in the electoral process in the country. The Resident …
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the Northern Region and the FCT, Rev. John Hayab, has revealed that a parent died of a heart attack following the …
Indian cinema legend Dharmendra, widely celebrated as the “He-Man” of Bollywood, has died at the age of 89. The veteran actor, whose career spanned more than six decades and over …
A petrol-laden tanker exploded on Monday evening at a filling station in Tungan-Bunu, Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State, destroying several houses and property worth millions of naira. Witnesses …
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi says some enemies of Nigeria are working against its democracy. Idris stated this while receiving the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Abbas Tajudeen, …
Governors of the South-West region are currently in Ibadan, Oyo State, for an emergency security meeting to take action against the influx of bandits and other criminal elements from other …
Paul Pogba made his long-awaited return to competitive football in Monaco’s 4-1 loss at Rennes on Saturday, while Paris Saint-Germain kept hold of top spot in Ligue 1 with a win …
Nearly 200 nations on Saturday pushed through a modest deal at the UN’s COP30 climate summit in the Amazon region of host country Brazil. It was welcomed by some as a decent …
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has revealed that he has activated a strategic plan aimed at securing the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), …
The Kebbi Government has ordered the closure of all public and private Secondary Schools ad well as all tertiary institutions across the state, except the College of Nursing Sciences, Birnin …
The Federal Ministry of Education has debunked a social media report claiming that schools across the country have been directed to shut down from November 24, 2025. In a statement …
In furtherance of its commitment to empowering artists, expanding creative networks, and building stronger bridges between Africa and Europe, the European Union has launched the Africa–Europe Partnerships for Culture Nigeria …
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has appealed to the federal government to, as a matter of urgency, intervene in the land dispute between the state and …
Women’s rights groups across South Africa have called for nationwide demonstrations on Friday, urging the government to declare gender-based violence (GBV) a national disaster as the country grapples with some …
Nigeria’s oil revenue for September 2025 fell sharply by N345.19 billion, reflecting a major decline in tax receipts from the oil and gas sector. According to documents presented at the …
TotalEnergies has signed agreements with its long-standing partner Conoil Producing Limited to acquire from Conoil a 50% operated interest in block OPL257 while Conoil acquires the 40% participating interest held …
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted a Brazil-bound vessel, MV Nord Bosporus (IMO 9760110), with 20 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Apapa seaport in Lagos. The …
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, will appeal against the life imprisonment and other jail terms handed down by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High …
Persistent power shortages in Nigeria are the result of weak infrastructure, poor transmission capacity, ageing distribution networks, and limited investment in off-grid solutions, experts said yesterday at the Lagos …
MAIDUGURI, BORNO — The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of Operation HADIN KAI to remain highly alert and continue taking proactive measures in operations …
Saudi Arabia is continuing to strengthen its ties with major American AI companies, announcing new agreements worth billions of dollars. This comes as the country’s de facto leader, Crown Prince …
Watching the video of the confrontation between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and a young military officer sparked widespread debate on television and social media last week. The young officer stood …
Survivors of the attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State have recounted how the Vice Principal, Hassan Makuku, was killed and 25 female students abducted. …
Ebenezar Wikina, founder of Policy Shapers, has been named a Fellow of the 2026 Next Generation Foresight Practitioners, a recognition that further elevates his global profile for his citizen-driven development …
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s education system to better prepare graduates for the contemporary workforce. …
Former Harvard University President Larry Summers has announced that he will step back from public commitments following the disclosure of his emails with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. I am …
Kabiru Turaki, the newly elected National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has announced that his leadership will hold its inaugural National Working Committee (NWC) meeting on Tuesday at …
The most dangerous citizens in Nigerian politics today may be those who have quietly checked out. Since the recent off-cycle governorship elections in several states, a familiar refrain has echoed …
Six Nigerian scholars have distinguished themselves in the International Best Reviewer Awards organised by the International Journal of Scientific Research and Modern Technology (IJSRMT). The journal is one of the …
Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar has been released from the hospital after being admitted last week due to a heart-related concern. The 34-year-old fell ill while undergoing pre-season physical …
Tension has engulfed the Maga community in Kebbi State after terrorists launched a deadly pre-dawn attack on the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, reportedly …
American rapper Onika Maraj-Petty, widely known as Nicki Minaj, is scheduled to speak at a United Nations event in New York on Tuesday, where she is expected to address reported …
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has confirmed that Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has been added to the Lagos State Sex Offenders Register …
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia signed a new peace framework in Qatar on Saturday, aiming to end the conflict that has devastated communities in …
In Nigerian politics, opposition parties have popularized a vague phrase The 2027 election will be between the APC and Nigerians.” The statement implies that all non-APC supporters are Nigerians,while APC …
The National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Ajuji Ahmed, has expressed confidence that the NNPP will retain Kano State and secure at least three northern states in the …
The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, has stated that the attempt by some aggrieved lawmakers to impeach him stems from their grievances with Governor Lucky …
Kun Khalifat FC star Lekan Gabriel has assured the club’s supporters that the team will secure maximum points in their clash against Nasarawa United. The Owerri-based club will face Nasarawa …
The Nigerian wrestling team has departed Abuja for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, as the nation hopes for a strong performance. President of the Nigeria …
No fewer than 150 Palestinians, including a woman who is nine months pregnant, have mysteriously landed in South Africa without any exit stamp from Israeli authorities. It was gathered that …
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has promised that the Nigerian Air Force will relentlessly pursue insurgents, terrorists, and criminal gangs undermining the country’s security, insisting …
A new prosecutor has taken over the election interference case in the US state of Georgia against President Donald Trump after the previous district attorney was removed. Peter Skandalakis, the …
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested three suspected child traffickers and rescued 17 children in Zaria. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement released …
As qualification rounds continue worldwide, more countries have confirmed their places at the 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup. As of Thursday, the following teams have officially secured their spots in …
The Super Eagles have booked their place in the final of the African playoffs for the 2026 World Cup after a thrilling 4-1 victory over Gabon in Rabat on Thursday. …
Drake finds himself embroiled in yet another legal matter, this time involving an Italian photographer. According to an exclusive report by Grouchy Greg Watkins of AllHipHop, the Canadian music icon …
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a bipartisan bill to end the longest government shutdown in United States history — a 43-day standoff that crippled Washington, left hundreds of thousands …
The Federal Government has concluded plans to engage retired military officers in community policing as part of efforts to reclaim ungoverned spaces across the country and enhance local security. The …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Nigerian media to ensure that their criticism of government policies and actions remains fair, informed, and constructive, saying such engagement should strengthen, …
Retired military generals have expressed strong displeasure over the clash between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer, A. Yerima, following allegations of …
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has stated that the club has no plans to re-sign Lionel Messi. Messi left the LaLiga giants for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 after failing to …
The Federal Government has officially scrapped the national policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in schools, directing teachers across Nigeria to adopt English as …
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has called on Nigerian editors to be pillars of democracy, national unity, and electoral integrity as the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections. …
The Senate on Wednesday approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to borrow ₦1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market to finance the deficit in the 2025 national budget. The approval …
The President/Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, plans to invest up to $1 billion in Zimbabwe to develop cement and power plants, as well as a fuel pipeline. …
Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has called on Nigerian universities to establish Artificial Intelligence (AI) task forces to guide the responsible use of …
There was tension in Abuja on Tuesday when soldiers prevented the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from gaining access to a parcel of land located in …
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, said the administration of President Bola Tinubu has succeeded in putting an end to the regimes of volatility and unpredictability that once …
Carlos Alcaraz battled to victory over Taylor Fritz at the ATP Finals on Tuesday, moving to within one win of securing the year-end number one ranking for the second time. …
The All Progressives Congress (APC)in Cross River State has demanded the removal of its State Chairman, Alphonsus Eba, over allegations of embezzlement, misconduct, and misappropriation of party funds, as well …
The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday performed a groundbreaking ceremony of the Kwale Free Trade Zone, Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area. Oborevwori said the KFTZ is a …
Russia on Monday dismissed as delusional the notion that Ukraine could win the ongoing war, even as its military claimed to have captured three additional villages along the vast front …
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to remain calm in the face of the ongoing diplomatic spat between the United States and Nigeria. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, …
Nigerian politician, businessman, and social reform advocate, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has officially resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing the …
National Chairman, All Progressives Grand Alliance, Sly Ezeokenwa, has described the Saturday governorship election in Anambra State as “one of the most transparent and well-organised elections” in the history of …
The immediate past Chief Imam of Lagos State University, Prof. Amidu Sanni, has described United States President Donald Trump’s threat of military action against Nigeria as “the misadventure of a …
Ned Nwoko, the estranged husband of Nollywood star Regina Daniels, has stated that he gave his mother-in-law, Rita Daniels, no less than N125 million over the past two years. …
Members of Iraq’s security forces and internally displaced people went to the polls for early voting on Sunday ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections. Polling stations opened at 04:00 GMT …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Chukwuma Soludo as the winner of the Anambra State governorship election held on November 8. The Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor …
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber, Stanley Chibuike, who reportedly concealed a pistol in a loaf of bread. The Spokesperson of the command, SP Bright …
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has expressed concern over the growing economic losses Africa suffers due to outbound medical tourism, estimating that the continent loses about $10 billion annually, with …
Donald Trump has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from U.S. sanctions on purchasing oil and gas from Russia, according to a White House official. During Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s …
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has distanced herself from a viral social media post that allegedly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over Nigeria’s security …
North Korea’s defence minister warned Saturday of more “offensive action”, as Washington and Seoul criticised Pyongyang’s latest ballistic missile launch. North Korea’s missile launch on Friday came just over a …
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