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Man kills brother over witchcraft allegation

A Man identified as Nwalozie Chiwendu has allegedly killed his elder brother, Chidiebere Isaiah, over accusations of witchcraft in Ofeh Community, Omuma Local Government...

Makinde elevates 14 chiefs to crown-wearing Obas despite pending supreme court motion

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has gone ahead with the elevation and coronation of the Alago-Oja of Ago-Oja Land and 13 other high chiefs and Baales to crown-wearing Obas, despite a pending motion before the Supreme Court seeking to halt the exercise. The ceremony,...

BVAS, IREV unreliable, Nigeria must adopt full electronic voting — Sowore

Human Rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele...

Court remands Islamic clerics over brutalisation of minors

Two Islamic clerics have been remanded at the Olokuta Correctional Centre, Akure, Ondo State,...

Man kills brother over witchcraft allegation

A Man identified as Nwalozie Chiwendu has allegedly killed his elder brother, Chidiebere Isaiah,...

Makinde elevates 14 chiefs to crown-wearing Obas despite pending supreme court motion

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has gone ahead with the elevation and coronation...

Globacom promotes Valentine gifting with huge discounts on smartphones

Globacom has announced a Valentine Smartphone promotion, which provides incredible savings on a variety...

Abiodun pays tribute to Mama Onabanjo, pledges support for Cathedral project

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has described the late Lucia Onabanjo as a woman...

BVAS, IREV unreliable, Nigeria must adopt full electronic voting — Sowore

Human Rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele...

Court remands Islamic clerics over brutalisation of minors

Two Islamic clerics have been remanded at the Olokuta Correctional Centre, Akure, Ondo State,...

BVAS, IREV unreliable, Nigeria must adopt full electronic voting — Sowore

Human Rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele...

Business

BVAS, IREV unreliable, Nigeria must adopt full electronic voting — Sowore

Human Rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele...

FG orders NAFDAC to halt sachet alcohol ban enforcement citing economic, security risks

ABUJA: The Federal Government has ordered to the National Agency for Food and Drug...

Wike is a man of big ambition — Fubara *Set to commission 50.15km ring road project

Following the Sunday night reconciliation meeting with the minister of the federal capital territory,...

BAN ON ALCOHOL IN SACHETS: Group urges Tinubu to sign bill into law

A Nigerian media group, the Muslim Media Watch Group, has called on the government...

FG, stakeholders adopt harmonized fertilizer manual to boost agric productivity

The Federal government and relevant stakeholders in the agricultural sector have adopted a harmonized...

Ogun @ 50: A call to renewal for growth, development – Abiodun

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday described the golden jubilee celebration of the...

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...

Entertainment

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 2026 Grammy Awards. Davido, who was nominated in the Best African Music Performance category, alongside other Nigerian artiste, lost to South...

Cybercrime Charge: Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie gets N5m bail

Three Days after she was remanded in prison custody over alleged cybercrime, the Federal...

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...

Interviews

BVAS, IREV unreliable, Nigeria must adopt full electronic voting — Sowore

Human Rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has dismissed the credibility of Nigeria’s current electoral technology,...

‘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...

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 zone condoled with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over the death of the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Solomon Ehigiator Arase, CFR, who died on Sunday at 69. According to...

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...

Metro

Dangote’s Bold Vision: How Ogun State Became the Heart of Nigeria’s Export Dream

At The bustling Gateway International Trade Fair in Abeokuta, the air was thick with...

FG orders NAFDAC to halt sachet alcohol ban enforcement citing economic, security risks

ABUJA: The Federal Government has ordered to the National Agency for Food and Drug...

Arik Air suffers engine failure mid-air, diverts to Benin

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed that an Arik Air Boeing 737-7GL...

BAN ON ALCOHOL IN SACHETS: Group urges Tinubu to sign bill into law

A Nigerian media group, the Muslim Media Watch Group, has called on the government...

Edo State appoints Engr. Kingsley Ogieva as Diaspora Liaison Officer for Spain

The Edo State Government, through the Edo State Diaspora Agency (EDSDA), has formally appointed Engr. Kingsley Uwagboe Ogieva as the Liaison Volunteer Officer for Spain, in a move aimed at strengthening engagement with Edo indigenes and friends of the state resident in Europe. The appointment...

Royals

Makinde elevates 14 chiefs to crown-wearing Obas despite pending supreme court motion

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has gone ahead with the elevation and coronation of the Alago-Oja of Ago-Oja Land and 13 other high...

Veteran actor Jide Kosoko declared Oloja of Lagos-elect

The actor now awaits his traditional installation and capping by the Oba of Lagos...

Fusengbuwa ruling house protests alleged plot to impose next Awujale

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

Oil & Gas

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 suit against Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited over alleged acquisition of community land in Akwa Ibom State.In a unanimous judgment delivered...

How Nigeria can turn risks to opportunities in oil industry — SNEPCo

Nigeria Can transform risks and complexities in the oil and gas industry to opportunities for growth and development if operators and regulators collaborate in...

Opinion

Give us shariah experts in Fed Court of Appeal, MURIC tells NJC

‎The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has appealed to the National Judicial Council (NJC) to appoint Shari'ah experts into the Federal Court of Appeal to enable informed and balanced dispensation of justice. ‎The appeal was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 by...

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...

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 military cooperation...