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Education
News Analysis: The NYSC, fake news, and the fragile thread of national unity
By Editorial Board
When the alarmist headline “Urgent: The NYSC Death Trap Our Graduates Are Being Sold to Bandits” began circulating online, it did more...
Education
NYSC refutes “death trap” allegations, reassures corps members of safety
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has strongly dismissed claims circulating in a viral publication alleging that graduates deployed for national service are being “sold to bandits” through a so called “ransom clause.”
In a statement issued on Wednesday by Caroline Embu, Director of Information...
World News
U.S. proposes 15-point plan to end Iran war – Reports *As Iran eases transit rules in Strait of Hormuz, sets conditions
The United States has presented a 15-point plan to end the war with Iran,...
Sports
Friendlies: 15 players arrive in Super Eagles’ camp in Turkey
No fewer than 15 players have arrived in Antalya as the Super Eagles opened...
Human Interest
Tension as armed herders attack seven Benue communities, kill four
Tension has escalated in Logo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State following reports...
Human Interest
Three killed, scores displaced in Fulani/ Hausa clash in Kebbi
Tragedy struck in Alwasa community, Kebbi State, as a dispute between Hausa and Fulani...
Human Interest
Real estate syndicate led by Lawrence Onwukwem, accused of new scandal
A real estate syndicate led by Lawrence Onwukwem, Isaiah Ijele, and their associates is...
Human Interest
Four die in late-night crash along Ijebu-Ode–Ore expressway
Four persons have been confirmed dead in a fatal road crash that occurred late...
Human Interest
Jos Disco blames power supply drop on reduced grid allocation
The Jos Electricity Distribution PLC (JED) has attributed the recent decline in power supply across its franchise areas to a significant drop in electricity...
Education
UNIBEN appoints Omoyiwola 10th substantive registrar
The University of Benin (UNIBEN), has announced the appointed of Ms Bimpe Omoyiwola as...
Oil & Gas
Rationing crude oil for local refineries ridiculous — MURIC
A rights group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has described the rationing of crude...
Human Interest
Iran war: Tehran says Trump’s peace talk claims are ‘fake news’
US President Donald Trump announced that discussions are ongoing with Iran to “determine whether...
Business
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....
Property
Group petitions Tinubu, demands probe into alleged misconduct by Lagos CP
A Social Political organisation, The Renewal Group, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to...
Economy
Headline inflation rate falls 15.06% in February
Headline inflation rate fell slightly by 0.04 percentage points to 15.06 percent in February...
Oil & Gas
US-Iran war: Dangote refinery increases petrol price to N1,175/litre
The Dangote Petrochemical Refinery has again increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit...
Money market
Tinubu appoints Lamido Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor
ABUJA - PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as...
Politics & Governance
Nigeria aims to boost fertiliser consumption to feed its growing population
Abuja - In a bid to boost agricultural productivity and strengthen food security, the...
Politics & Governance
World Bank lauds Plateau’s water reforms, urges accelerated implementation
The World Bank has commended Plateau State Government for its remarkable strides in water...
Education
YABATECH, Wakanow ink deal to boost industry-academia ties
By Ishola Balogun
Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) and Wakanow, a leading travel and technology...
Economy
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...
Property
Breaking: Fire guts Head of Service building
A section of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the...
Oil & Gas
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...
Economy
30 banks scale recapitalisation hurdle — CBN
30 banks have scaled the recapitalisation hurdle, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has...
Maritime
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,...
Business News
FAAN, MTN bridge connectivity gap with free airport WiFi
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, in partnership with MTN Nigeria, Thursday, launched free...
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
News
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
Education
News Analysis: The NYSC, fake news, and the fragile thread of national unity
By Editorial Board
When the alarmist headline “Urgent: The NYSC Death Trap Our Graduates Are...
Human Interest
Jos Disco blames power supply drop on reduced grid allocation
The Jos Electricity Distribution PLC (JED) has attributed the recent decline in power supply...
Human Interest
Tension as armed herders attack seven Benue communities, kill four
Tension has escalated in Logo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State following reports...
Human Interest
Tony Elumelu foundation to empower additional 3,200 young African entrepreneurs with $5,000 grant
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) on Sunday unveiled 3,200 new beneficiaries with 5,000 dollars...
Human Interest
Terrorists abduct nine worshippers in Kwara church, three rescued.
Terrorists Sunday morning stormed ECWA Church in Omugo community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State and abducted thirteen worshippers.
The Commissioner of police, Adekimi Ojo who confirmed the development to newsmen said majority of the kidnapped victims are over 70 years of age,even as...
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Education
News Analysis: The NYSC, fake news, and the fragile thread of national unity
By Editorial Board
When the alarmist headline “Urgent: The NYSC Death Trap Our Graduates Are...
Education
NYSC refutes “death trap” allegations, reassures corps members of safety
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has strongly dismissed claims circulating in a viral...
World News
U.S. proposes 15-point plan to end Iran war – Reports *As Iran eases transit rules in Strait of Hormuz, sets conditions
The United States has presented a 15-point plan to end the war with Iran,...
Sports
Friendlies: 15 players arrive in Super Eagles’ camp in Turkey
No fewer than 15 players have arrived in Antalya as the Super Eagles opened...
Human Interest
Jos Disco blames power supply drop on reduced grid allocation
The Jos Electricity Distribution PLC (JED) has attributed the recent decline in power supply...
Education
UNIBEN appoints Omoyiwola 10th substantive registrar
The University of Benin (UNIBEN), has announced the appointed of Ms Bimpe Omoyiwola as...