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    Fubara is APC leader in Rivers — Bwala

    The Presidency, yesterday laid to rest the controversy over the leadership hierarchy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State by declaring Governor...

    Kano governor finally dumps NNPP, set to join APC *Kwankwaso reacts, tells loyalists – stay firm, don’t sell out

    Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally dumped the New Nigeria People’s Party, (NNPP) and would be heading to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Governor Yusuf, cited deepening internal crises and the need to safeguard the broader interest of the people...

    Gov. Yusuf resigns NNPP membership as Kano political realignment deepens

    Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has formally resigned his membership of the New...

    Fusengbuwa ruling house protests alleged plot to impose next Awujale

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

    Fubara is APC leader in Rivers — Bwala

    The Presidency, yesterday laid to rest the controversy over the leadership hierarchy of the...

    Kano governor finally dumps NNPP, set to join APC *Kwankwaso reacts, tells loyalists – stay firm, don’t sell out

    Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally dumped the New Nigeria People’s...

    NAHCON, Saudi Ministry of Hajj, Umrah engage Hajj stakeholders on operational issues

    The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in continuation of engagement hosted a high-level...

    Lassa fever claims two lives in Benue as cases rise to nine

    TwoPersons have reportedly died from Lassa fever in Benue state, barely a week after...
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    Gov. Yusuf resigns NNPP membership as Kano political realignment deepens

    Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has formally resigned his membership of the New...

    Fusengbuwa ruling house protests alleged plot to impose next Awujale

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

    Gov. Yusuf resigns NNPP membership as Kano political realignment deepens

    Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has formally resigned his membership of the New...

    Business

    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...

    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,...

    Entertainment

    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 controversy surrounding DNA claims involving his son, saying multiple paternity tests have conclusively shown that the teenage girl at the centre of the allegation is not Davido’s child.Speaking during a...

    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...

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

    Rema has emerged as the big winner at the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)...

    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...

    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

    HORROR: Housewife disfigures teenager’s face over husband’s affairs suspicion

    A wave of outrage has swept through Taraba State after a 17-year-old girl, Iwasen...

    Wedding Dreams Shattered: How ₦10m ransom ends 49-day ordeal of Sokoto bride

    Chacho village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State was meant to be...

    Kano murder: Sanusi appeal to Gov. Yusuf to sign death warrants of convicted murderers, speedy trial for suspects

    Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has appealed to Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano...

    Alaafin moves to ancient palace amid chairmanship council feud *Residents celebrate historic homecoming

    OYO — Joy and celebration filled the streets of Oyo town on Tuesday as...

    DSS reportedly takes custody of ex-AGF Malami after Kuje bail standoff

    Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has reportedly been taken into custody by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), ending days of tension over his delayed bail and the security standoff at the Kuje Correctional Centre...

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    Fusengbuwa ruling house protests alleged plot to impose next Awujale

    Members of the Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu Ode on Friday staged a peaceful protest across the town, rejecting what they described as an...

    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...

    Awujale stool: Tension rises as DSS invites nominees *Govt halts process

    InA shocking turn of events, the Ogun State government has suspended the ongoing process...

    Oil & Gas

    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 and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, by filing a formal petition at the headquarters of the Economic and...

    Arthur Eze’s firm explains suspension of oil exploration investment in Senegal

    TheManagement of Atlas Oranto Petroleum, the firm owned by a Nigerian energy entrepreneur, Prince Arthur Eze, has said that it suspended further investments in...

    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...