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    Tinubu to Super Eagles: Thank you, your bronze medal feels good like gold

    President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Nigerian national team, Super Eagles, for Saturday's bronze medal victory at the 2025 African Cup of Nations.The President...

    NPF congratulates Rtd CP Fatai Owoseni on conferment as Atunluse-Ilu Adini of Oyo State

    The Nigeria Police Force has congratulated retired Commissioner of Police, Fatai A. Owoseni, on his conferment with the prestigious title of Atunluse-Ilu Adini of Oyo State. The honour was bestowed on the retired senior police officer by the Chief Imam of Ibadan in conjunction with...

    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...

    103-year-old woman burnt to death in Lagos fire, family mourns as LASEMA warns on safety

    Tragedy struck again in Lagos on Friday when a 103-year-old woman was burnt to...

    Tinubu to Super Eagles: Thank you, your bronze medal feels good like gold

    President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Nigerian national team, Super Eagles, for Saturday's bronze...

    NPF congratulates Rtd CP Fatai Owoseni on conferment as Atunluse-Ilu Adini of Oyo State

    The Nigeria Police Force has congratulated retired Commissioner of Police, Fatai A. Owoseni, on...

    Tinubu mourns Imam Abubakar, describes him as courageous servant of God

    President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow at the passing of Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, the...

    Imam Abubakar did what leaders failed to do — Obi

    Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has mourned the death of Imam Abubakar Abdullahi,...
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    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...

    103-year-old woman burnt to death in Lagos fire, family mourns as LASEMA warns on safety

    Tragedy struck again in Lagos on Friday when a 103-year-old woman was burnt to...

    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...

    Business

    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...

    Naira appreciates to N1,480/$ in parallel market

    The Naira Friday appreciated to N1,480 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,485...

    Audit firm alleges ₦13.7bn payroll fraud in Osun, demands EFCC, ICPC probe

    A forensic audit firm, Sally Tibbott Consulting Limited, has accused the Osun State Government...

    2026 Budget: Tinubu, Shettima, aides to spend N12.2bn on trips

    President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and their aides are set to spend...

    Nigeria recorded N12trn Trade Surplus, 21% non-oil export growth in H1 2025 — Trade Ministry

    NigeriaHas recorded a N12 trillion trade surplus in the first half of 2025 as...

    BREAKING! Ex-AGF Malami, son, wife secure N1.5bn bail

    The immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami,...

    Crisis deepens in Rivers as PDP Chair, Ewor slams Fubara, aligns with Wike

    Factional Chairman of the People's Democratic Party in Rivers State, Dr. Nname Ewor, has...

    New Year Day: Firefighters battle multiple fire outbreaks across country

    The Federal Fire Service FFS entered the New Year on full operational alert, tackling...

    No going back on commencement of new tax law Jan 1– Tinubu

    PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has said that the new tax laws, including those that took...

    Doris Uzoka-Anite takes helm of revenue generation, debt management

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reshuffled key economic roles, transferring oversight of revenue generation,...

    Food Security: LGAs ‘ve roles to play in driving agricultural revolution – ALGON

    ABUJA - The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria,ALGON, has said that local government...

    Farmers in tears as cheap rice imports flood Nigerian markets 

    Abuja - The recent drop in rice prices, which should've been a welcome relief...

    Entertainment

    AFRIMA 2026: Nigeria dominates as Rema, Burna Boy, Shallipopi win

    Rema has emerged as the big winner at the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2026, taking home three awards. The 24-year-old 'Calm Down' crooner won Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, Best Artiste of the Year, and Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in...

    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...

    AFRIMA: Eni, Claudia Host AFRIMA Red Carpet as Tosyn, Ariane Lead Fashion Watch

    All Eyes will be on the Red Carpet as the 9th All Africa Music...

    Nigeria recorded N12trn Trade Surplus, 21% non-oil export growth in H1 2025 — Trade Ministry

    NigeriaHas recorded a N12 trillion trade surplus in the first half of 2025 as...

    AFRIMA unveils multi-talented entertainer, FalzTheBahdGuy, French-Senegalese Actress, Liliane Maroune, as hosts of 9th edition

    The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has officially unveiled Nigerian rapper and actor, FalzTheBahdGuy...

    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

    NPF congratulates Rtd CP Fatai Owoseni on conferment as Atunluse-Ilu Adini of Oyo State

    The Nigeria Police Force has congratulated retired Commissioner of Police, Fatai A. Owoseni, on...

    103-year-old woman burnt to death in Lagos fire, family mourns as LASEMA warns on safety

    Tragedy struck again in Lagos on Friday when a 103-year-old woman was burnt to...

    Tinubu mourns Imam Abubakar, describes him as courageous servant of God

    President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow at the passing of Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, the...

    Imam Abubakar did what leaders failed to do — Obi

    Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has mourned the death of Imam Abubakar Abdullahi,...

    Man 30, kills wife, 25, in Kebbi

    A Middle aged man identified as Sulaiman Mamuda allegedly murdered his wife Umaima Maidawa at Bayawa village under Augie local government area of Kebbi state . SP Bashir Usman, Kebbi state Police public relations officer who confirmed the incident said that the suspect was arrested...

    Royals

    Oyo Obas’ Council row: Ogun monarch cautions Alaafin, endorses rotational chairmanship

    The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom, in Yewa North local government area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has cautioned the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba...

    Alaafin denies meeting with Makinde on rotational chairmanship of Council of Obas

    The Alaafin of Oyo’s Palace has denied claims that Oba Abimbola Owoade held consultations...

    Makinde inaugurates Oyo Council of Obas, Chiefs after 15 years of lull as Ladoja emerges chair

    Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas and...

    Oil & Gas

    Breaking: Heirs Energies acquires Maurel & Prom’s 20.07% stake in Seplat Energy

    Heirs Energies, Africa’s leading indigenous integrated energy company, has acquired the entire 20.07% equity stake (120.4 million ordinary shares) previously held by Maurel & Prom S.A. in Seplat Energy Plc (Seplat Energy) at a price of GBP3.05 pence per share, valuing the transaction at...

    Dangote takes ex-petroleum regulator Ahmed to EFCC

    Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has escalated his allegations of corruption against the immediate past Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream...

    Opinion

    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 uncompromising anti-corruption stance. Buhari’s campaign symbolized a break from elite excess:...

    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...

    From Rigasa to Romania: Uba Sani’s Big Push for Kaduna’s Future

    By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Gov Uba Sani of Kaduna State is steadily carving a new narrative for governance in Northern Nigeria, blending people-focused infrastructure projects with bold international partnerships aimed at repositioning the state as a leading...