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Ramadan Reflection 22: Earn a lifetime reward tonight

All praise is due to Allah who has allowed us to witness the blessed month of Ramadan, a month of mercy, forgiveness, and salvation...

The ‘orphan pearl’: Inside Kharg, the beating heart of Iran’s oil empire

Known as the ‘Forbidden Island’ due to strict military control, this ancient coral outcrop processes 90% of Iran’s crude exports while guarding millennia of human history. By Mohammad Mansour Beneath the scorching sun of the Gulf, the rhythmic hum of millions of barrels of crude oil...

Middle East war: Tinubu moves to cushion impact of petrol pice hike on Nigerian commuters

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate deployment of about 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas...

Iran war: We’re monitoring developments to undertake policy adjustments — Edun

Amidst escalating fuel prices in the country, the federal government has said it was...

Australian researchers develop light-speed AI chip to slash energy use

Scientists in Australia have developed a groundbreaking ultra-compact artificial intelligence (AI) chip that performs...

FG may face renewed pressure to subsidise petrol prices —Economist

Dr Emmanuel Eche, Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, Federal University, Wukari, Taraba, has said...

Breaking!: Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Oyedele as finance minister, Sen Abe as NUPRC chairman

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has written the Senate, seeking for the screening and subsequent confirmation...

Nigerians groan as petrol pump price hits N1,350 across country 

The pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, has surged...

Photo news: Tinubu hosts traditional and religious leaders for Iftar

PHOTO NEWS: His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, was joined by Vice President Kashim Shettima for Iftar with traditional and religious leaders at...

My father’s death, a huge loss to the family –– Onigbinde’s daughter

Mrs Bola Jegede, daughter of the late former Super Eagles Head Coach, Adegboye Onigbinde,...

PDP: Wike-backed BoT meets over outcome of appeal court judgement, others 

The Abdulrahman Mohammed-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) says it will...

2027: Jonathan’s posters flood northern cities, spark speculations

Campaign posters promoting former President Goodluck Jonathan for the 2027 presidential election have appeared...

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The ‘orphan pearl’: Inside Kharg, the beating heart of Iran’s oil empire

Known as the ‘Forbidden Island’ due to strict military control, this ancient coral outcrop...

Iran war: We’re monitoring developments to undertake policy adjustments — Edun

Amidst escalating fuel prices in the country, the federal government has said it was...

Nigerians groan as petrol pump price hits N1,350 across country 

The pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, has surged...

Breaking: Fire guts Head of Service building

A section of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the...

US/Iran war: Oil marketers raise pump price to N1,100 per litre as crude hits over $100 per barrel

Oil Marketers have increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known...

30 banks scale recapitalisation hurdle — CBN 

30 banks have scaled the recapitalisation hurdle, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has...

Middle East tension hits shipping traffic as major carriers suspend transits

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has sharply declined amid escalating regional conflict,...

FAAN, MTN bridge connectivity gap with free airport WiFi

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, in partnership with MTN Nigeria, Thursday, launched free...

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...

Entertainment

Pheelz takes center stage on Glo-sponsored African Voices Changemakers on CNN int’l

This weekend, Nigerian sonic architect Pheelz will step into the global spotlight as the featured guest on African Voices Changemakers, the flagship magazine programme of CNN International. The 30-minute special, sponsored by telecommunications powerhouse Globacom, premieres Saturday, February 21, 2026.In a searching, unfiltered conversation, host...

Two nollywood production crew members found dead on location

The Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID Yaba, has commenced an investigation into the...

Grammys 2026: Full list of winners

Grammys 2026: Full list of winners Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga on Sunday...

Davido was robbed of 2026 Grammy Awards, Fans react

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

Cybercrime Charge: Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie gets N5m bail

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

INTERVIEW

FG may face renewed pressure to subsidise petrol prices —Economist

Dr Emmanuel Eche, Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, Federal University, Wukari, Taraba, has said the Federal Government might face renewed pressure to subsidise pump...

INTERVIEW: Why Nigeria is in a mess—–Utomi

Political economist and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Professor Pat Utomi, has delivered...

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

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

‘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 the exercises as unconstitutional, illegal and a gross violation of citizens’ fundamental rights to property. Falana, who spoke during a live...

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, in this candid interview with Ishola Balogun, offers a scathing...

Metro

2027: Jonathan’s posters flood northern cities, spark speculations

Campaign posters promoting former President Goodluck Jonathan for the 2027 presidential election have appeared...

BIZZARE: 62 yr-old father defiles 12 yr-old daughter

Police detectives in ondo state, have arrested a 62 year old, father, Imeje Mathew...

South Africa’s Mbatha’s Global Rise Featured on Glo-Sponsored African Voices 

Award-winning South African film star Nomzamo Mbatha is featured on this week’s edition of...

DSS must obey court order, release Jigawa minor, Walida to her parents — MURIC 

A rights group, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the Director-General of the...

FCT council elections: Police announce 12hr movement restriction

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Miller Dantawaye, has announced a restriction of movement across the Federal Capital Territory from 6:am to 6:on on FCT Police Command Announces 12 Hours Restriction of Movement for Abuja Area Council Elections, 21st February, 2026, in view of...

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Ramadan Reflection 22: Earn a lifetime reward tonight

All praise is due to Allah who has allowed us to witness the blessed...

The ‘orphan pearl’: Inside Kharg, the beating heart of Iran’s oil empire

Known as the ‘Forbidden Island’ due to strict military control, this ancient coral outcrop...

Middle East war: Tinubu moves to cushion impact of petrol pice hike on Nigerian commuters

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate deployment of about 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas...

Iran war: We’re monitoring developments to undertake policy adjustments — Edun

Amidst escalating fuel prices in the country, the federal government has said it was...

Photo news: Tinubu hosts traditional and religious leaders for Iftar

PHOTO NEWS: His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, was joined by Vice President...

My father’s death, a huge loss to the family –– Onigbinde’s daughter

Mrs Bola Jegede, daughter of the late former Super Eagles Head Coach, Adegboye Onigbinde,...