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    Davido was robbed of 2026 Grammy Awards, Fans react

    Fans Of Nigerian Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, have taken to social media to express disappointment following his loss at the...

    FUOYE to confer honorary degrees on Sultan, Ooni, Onnoghen, Kukah, others at 10th convocation ceremonies

    Ado-Ekiti—The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) will confer honorary degrees on former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Samuel Onnoghen, Ooni of lfe, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11, others at the grand finale of the Institution's 10th convocation ceremonies. Others are the Sultan of Sokoto caliphate,...

    Kwankwaso’s loyalist dumps NNPP, joins APC in Kano

    KANO — A loyalist of the leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP),...

    Relief, anxiety as traders defy sit-at-home order, reopen Onitsha Main Market

    Onitsha — The usually bustling Onitsha Main Market came alive again on Monday, but...

    Davido was robbed of 2026 Grammy Awards, Fans react

    Fans Of Nigerian Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, have taken to...

    FUOYE to confer honorary degrees on Sultan, Ooni, Onnoghen, Kukah, others at 10th convocation ceremonies

    Ado-Ekiti—The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) will confer honorary degrees on former Chief Justice of...

    Over 100 lives saved as Soldiers unearthed bomb at Aba Church

    What could have been a day of unimaginable tragedy turned into one of relief...

    We’ll not support non-Muslim candidate in 2027 guber elections — Lagos Muslims

    By Ishola BalogunThe Muslim Community of Lagos State (MCLS) has expressed deep concern over...
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    Kwankwaso’s loyalist dumps NNPP, joins APC in Kano

    KANO — A loyalist of the leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP),...

    Relief, anxiety as traders defy sit-at-home order, reopen Onitsha Main Market

    Onitsha — The usually bustling Onitsha Main Market came alive again on Monday, but...

    Kwankwaso’s loyalist dumps NNPP, joins APC in Kano

    KANO — A loyalist of the leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP),...

    Business

    Relief, anxiety as traders defy sit-at-home order, reopen Onitsha Main Market

    Onitsha — The usually bustling Onitsha Main Market came alive again on Monday, but...

    FAAC: States’ rejection of N1.9 trn stalls January revenue distribution

    The Disagreement over the volume of revenue to be distributed among the three tiers...

    Sanwo-Olu defends Makoko demolition, appeals for security fund support

    The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated that the recent demolition in parts...

    Supreme Court ends 29-year battle, nullifies N1.4bn award against Mobil over land acquisition 

    The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal challenging the jurisdictional decision of the Court...

    Sachet alcohol ban threatens 5m jobs, 800bn investments — ACCI

    The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has warned that the renewed enforcement...

    Gov AbdulRazaq excited as $35m Chinese investments take off in Kwara

    Kwara State has recorded at least two foreign investments worth $35m, in what underscored...

    Nigeria, Turkiye sign nine bilateral agreements *See pic

    Nigeria and Turkiye inked nine important bilateral agreements covering defence, trade, education, media, technology...

    We’re targeting $5bn trade volume with Nigeria — President Erdogan

    PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkiye on Tuesday in Ankara, reaffirmed...

    Tinubu arrives in Ankara, Turkiye

    PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has arrived in Ankara, the capital of the Republic of Turkiye,...

    Lagos Dep Gov, Dr Hamzat joins Dangote Cement’s ₦15bn appreciation bash”

    Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, attended the Dangote Cement 2026 Customer...

    Economic hardship forces owners of private cars into `kabu kabu’

    Abuja - Economic hardship and rising living costs have pushed many private car owners,...

    SEC raises capital base for market operators, gives 18 months to comply

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced new minimum capital requirements for operators...

    Dangote takes ex-petroleum regulator Ahmed to EFCC

    Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has escalated his allegations of corruption...

    FG launches Nigeria house Davos at WEF 2026 to drive FDI, global partnerships

    The Federal Government has established Nigeria House Davos ahead of the 56th World Economic...

    Entertainment

    Cybercrime Charge: Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie gets N5m bail

    Three Days after she was remanded in prison custody over alleged cybercrime, the Federal High Court in Abuja granted bail to Nollywood actress Angela Okorie on Friday in the sum of N5 million. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by trial Justice Emeka...

    Paternity drama: Anu’s Mum fights back, tells billionaire Davido’s dad, “You can’t intimidate us” let Davido address me’

    Ayotomide Labinjoh, the mother of a minor, Anuoluwapo Michelle, at the centre of a...

    Paternity Saga: Davido‘s dad opens up, says ‘I have 14 grandchildren’

    Dr Deji Adeleke, father of Afrobeats superstar David ‘Davido’ Adeleke, has addressed the long-running...

    Leaked Sex Allegations: Eucharia Anunobi files petition against Apostle Psalm Okpe, heads to court

    Veteran Actress and pastor Eucharia Anunobi has announced that she has initiated legal action...

    9th AFRIMA: Africa Under One Roof as Delegates, Artistes from 48 Countries Participate

    The 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) once again proved why...

    Interviews

    ‘We’re not in Gaza’: Falana condemns midnight demolitions in Lagos, Abuja

    ABUJA: Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN, Femi Falana, has faulted the ongoing wave of demolitions in Abuja and Lagos, describing...

    We’re not worried by gale of defections, Govs don’t determine election outcomes — Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC Spokesman

    By Ishola BalogunMalam Bolaji Abdullah, the spokesman of the opposition, African Democratic Party, ADC,...

    PANDEF mourns ex-IGP Arase, says he left indelible mark on Nigerian security landscape, public service

    THE Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the apex socio-political body of the South-South geo-political...

    Why I describe Google Maps, GPS systems as ‘Unseen’ that control the  Seen — Ayinla

    By Ishola Balogun Muritala Ayinla, an award-winning journalist and technology management expert, recently presented his thought-provoking research paper titled, “Google Maps: The ‘Unseen’ That Controls the Seen,” at the  Conference of the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) in Atlanta, Georgia. In this...

    Nigeria situation embarrasses me — Dr Mike Okonkwo

    Isn’t it shameful that a politician will fix a road, drill a borehole, and paint the road—then we clap? Clap for what! Bishop Dr. Mike...

    Metro

    Relief, anxiety as traders defy sit-at-home order, reopen Onitsha Main Market

    Onitsha — The usually bustling Onitsha Main Market came alive again on Monday, but...

    Over 100 lives saved as Soldiers unearthed bomb at Aba Church

    What could have been a day of unimaginable tragedy turned into one of relief...

    Borno massacre: More people still missing as Speaker commiserates with families of 17 victims 

    Following the recovery of 17 bodies of victims massacred by Boko Haram in Guzamala...

    Adeleke, Sultan of Sokoto, Ooni of Ife to inaugurate Minaret University Ikirun

    By Ishola BalogunTop Nigerian leaders, including Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, the Sultan...

    Kano Power Play: Will Gov Yusuf’s defection cost Sanusi his crown?

    Following Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s recent political alignment with the centre, renewed speculation has trailed the long-running Kano emirate crisis, with questions resurfacing over whether the development could alter the fate of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II.  However, the governor has dismissed any suggestion that the...

    Royals

    Veteran actor Jide Kosoko declared Oloja of Lagos-elect

    The actor now awaits his traditional installation and capping by the Oba of Lagos in line with the state's traditions and palace protocols. The King...

    Fusengbuwa ruling house protests alleged plot to impose next Awujale

    Members of the Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu Ode on Friday staged a peaceful...

    Ooni of Ife praises Tinubu’s Immigration reforms, renews diplomatic passport

    The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Wednesday paid a visit to...

    Oil & Gas

    Tinubu approves oil drilling at Tongeji Island — Gov Abiodun

    Ogun State Governor , Dapo Abiodun on Thursday disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the commencement of commercial oil drilling at Tongeji Island in Ipokia Local Government Area of the state. Governor Abiodun, who disclosed this while receiving the Flag Officer Commanding, Western...

    Supreme Court ends 29-year battle, nullifies N1.4bn award against Mobil over land acquisition 

    The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal challenging the jurisdictional decision of the Court of Appeal, Calabar, thereby striking out a N1.4 billion compensation...

    Opinion

    Trump blasts Iran’s Supreme leader, says he should be replaced

    President Trump on Saturday said it’s “time to look for new leadership” in Iran, after the nation’s leader lashed out at the president for supporting anti-government protesters and blamed the U.S. for the regime’s deadly crackdown. In an interview with Politico, Trump doubled down on...

    The genesis of inter-cabal conflict and the eclipse of family influence in Buhari’s presidency

    By Barr Solomon DalungThe election of Muhammadu Buhari in March 2015 marked a watershed moment in Nigeria’s democratic history. His victory was anchored on a powerful moral narrative, personal integrity, frugality, and an...

    Nigeria-Saudi Arabia defence pact targets terrorism, training

    In A landmark moment for Nigeria’s defence sector, the Federal Government has entered into a strategic partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that promises to reshape...

    20 Years of Grace, Wisdom, and Royal Impact: A Tribute to Kabiyesi, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo CFR, By Amb Sarafa Tunji Isola

    Kabiyesi Oba (Dr.) Michael Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo CFR, Okukenu IV, The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland.Your Royal Majesty,20 Years of Grace, Wisdom, and Royal Impact: A Tribute to Kabiyesi, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo CFRWith a heart filled...