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Updates: Iran accuses U.S. of violating ceasefire as Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue, may pull out of ceasefire agreement
Iran is accusing Israel of violating the conditional ceasefire announced by President Trump by continuing its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Iran also accused...
Business News
Africa earns under 10% of $120bn chocolate market despite producing 70% of cocoa’
'The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COCEFAAA) has disclosed that Africa earns less than 10 per cent of the estimated $120 billion global chocolate market, despite producing about 70 per cent of the world’s cocoa.
The association also announced plans to unveil...
Human Interest
25-year-old man kills two, injures three over failed business in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Abubakar Musa,...
Human Interest
Hormuz Strait may remain shut as Iran fumes over Israeli attack on Lebanon
EvenAs the United States and Iran arrived at a ceasefire agreement early Wednesday, uncertainty...
Human Interest
Save us from bandits, Sukuntun Muslims cry out, flee community *MURIC calls for urgent action to save lives
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has sent a Save Our Soul (SOS) message to...
Politics & Governance
Mark, Amaechi, Obi, Aregbesola, supporters defy rain in Abuja, protest against INEC’s decision on ADC
The Rain did little to dampen the determination of the crowd that surged toward...
Economy
Investors’ confidence rises as Nigeria raises ₦501bn for power sector overhaul
Nigeria’s electricity sector reform programme gained momentum in January 2026 with the successful issuance...
Human Interest
MUSWEN pays tribute as Iya Adinni of Ifeland, Alhaja Rafatu Awofisayo, dies at 102
Photo: Late Princess (Alhaja) Rafatu Ademinure Awofisayo, the Iya Adinni of Ifeland
The Muslim Ummah...
Politics & Governance
Opposition leaders hold closed-door talks at David Mark’s Abuja residence
ABUJA — Nigeria’s opposition heavyweights are currently converging as a high-powered Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) delegation storms the residence of former Senate President David...
Human Interest
Plateau killings: Mutfwang convenes security council meeting to strengthen peace efforts
Jos – Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang on Wednesday convened an expanded State Security...
Human Interest
Court sentences four terrorists to life imprisonment, convicts 14 others
The trial of more than 500 apprehended members and associates of the Boko Haram...
World News
Iran’s 10-point demands labeled ‘workable’ by Trump
Iran’s list of demands for President Trump has been revealed after a ceasefire was...
Business
Business News
Africa earns under 10% of $120bn chocolate market despite producing 70% of cocoa’
'The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COCEFAAA) has disclosed that Africa...
Economy
Investors’ confidence rises as Nigeria raises ₦501bn for power sector overhaul
Nigeria’s electricity sector reform programme gained momentum in January 2026 with the successful issuance...
Politics & Governance
UPDATED: See Photos: Tinubu commissions Gateway Int’l Airport, other projects in Ogun
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday reassured Nigerians of his administration’s unwavering commitment to...
Economy
Tinubu storms Ogun, commissions airport, airline, other major infrastructure projects
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will today embark on an official visit to Ogun State,...
Economy
NiDCOM to host Diaspora Economic Conference, targets $20bn remittances for investment
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has announced plans to host the Nigeria Diaspora...
Politics & Governance
Senate approves Tinubu’s $6bn loan request in record time
The Nigerian Senate has swiftly approved President Bola Tinubu's request to secure $6 billion...
Maritime
NPA targets N1.489trn revenue, modernization of Apapa, Tin Can Island Ports
The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has projected N1.489 trillion in internally generated revenue, IGR...
Economy
Use oil windfall to boost economic resilience, IMPI tasks FG
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has advised the Federal Government to use...
Economy
NCC orders telcos to compensate subscribers over poor service
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has directed Mobile Network Operators, MNOs, to compensate subscribers...
Maritime
CBN appeals court ruling on Union Bank takeover
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has constituted a high-powered legal team of Senior...
Metro
Installation of Truck barriers: Lagos to divert traffic at Ojuelegba flyover bridge for two nights
The Lagos State Government has announced plan to divert traffic for two night at...
Property
Wike grants land titles, fee waivers to FCT traditional rulers
As Part of measures to strengthen the relationship between the government and traditional institution,...
Economy
Air Peace resumes Caribbean flights
Air Peace has resumed monthly flights to the Caribbean from Lagos to Barbados via...
Economy
Money laundering Trial: How Malami’s wife wired funds via hotel’s account–Witness
Trial of the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr....
Entertainment
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...
News
Two nollywood production crew members found dead on location
The Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID Yaba, has commenced an investigation into the...
Entertainment
Grammys 2026: Full list of winners
Grammys 2026: Full list of winners
Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga on Sunday...
Entertainment
Davido was robbed of 2026 Grammy Awards, Fans react
Fans Of Nigerian Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, have taken to...
Nollywood
Cybercrime Charge: Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie gets N5m bail
Three Days after she was remanded in prison custody over alleged cybercrime, the Federal...
INTERVIEW
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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...
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Why Nigeria is in a mess—–Utomi
Political economist and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Professor Pat Utomi, has delivered...
Politics & Governance
BVAS, IREV unreliable, Nigeria must adopt full electronic voting — Sowore
Human Rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele...
Human Interest
‘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...
Politics & Governance
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
Human Interest
25-year-old man kills two, injures three over failed business in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Abubakar Musa,...
Human Interest
Hormuz Strait may remain shut as Iran fumes over Israeli attack on Lebanon
EvenAs the United States and Iran arrived at a ceasefire agreement early Wednesday, uncertainty...
Human Interest
Plateau killings: Mutfwang convenes security council meeting to strengthen peace efforts
Jos – Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang on Wednesday convened an expanded State Security...
Human Interest
Court sentences four terrorists to life imprisonment, convicts 14 others
The trial of more than 500 apprehended members and associates of the Boko Haram...
Human Interest
Save us from bandits, Sukuntun Muslims cry out, flee community *MURIC calls for urgent action to save lives
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has sent a Save Our Soul (SOS) message to the authorities to rescue the Muslim community of Sukuntuni, Kankiya Local Government area of Katsina State from bandits. According to MURIC, the whole community has fled the area after bandits...
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World News
Updates: Iran accuses U.S. of violating ceasefire as Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue, may pull out of ceasefire agreement
Iran is accusing Israel of violating the conditional ceasefire announced by President Trump by...
Business News
Africa earns under 10% of $120bn chocolate market despite producing 70% of cocoa’
'The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COCEFAAA) has disclosed that Africa...
Human Interest
25-year-old man kills two, injures three over failed business in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Abubakar Musa,...
Human Interest
Hormuz Strait may remain shut as Iran fumes over Israeli attack on Lebanon
EvenAs the United States and Iran arrived at a ceasefire agreement early Wednesday, uncertainty...
Politics & Governance
Opposition leaders hold closed-door talks at David Mark’s Abuja residence
ABUJA — Nigeria’s opposition heavyweights are currently converging as a high-powered Peoples Democratic Party...
Human Interest
Plateau killings: Mutfwang convenes security council meeting to strengthen peace efforts
Jos – Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang on Wednesday convened an expanded State Security...