Sports
Top 5: Rahm floors Ronaldo, Messi, others to become world’s best paid sportsman
Spanish professional golfer, Jon Rahm has become the highest-paid sportsman in the world, beating the likes of Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Inter...
Business
Tinubu begs Shell Group for more investments
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By Abdullahi Mohammed, AbujaAbuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism about...
CBN alerts on fake Naira notes in circulation
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The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been drawn to the circulation ofcounterfeit banknotes, especially higher denominations, by some...
Maida: We’ll ensure level playing field for all telecom licensees
L-R: Director, Legal and Regulatory Services, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Helen Obi; Chief Legal and Regulatory Services, Airtel Network, Shola Adeyemi; Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Network, Carl...
FCTA commits $4.5M World Bank grants to FADAMA Programme
By Abdullahi Muhammad AbujaThe Federal Capital Territory Administration(FCTA), has allocated the...
Dangote refinery receives first crude shipment
The Dangote Refinery, a $20 billion oil complex, is set to receive its first shipment of crude oil as production nears completion.
EVC Maida promises support for Meta on undersea cable initiative
Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has...
COLUMN/OPINION
The sick continent, by Dan Agbese
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Africa is a baffling continent sitting on mounds of paradoxes. The paradox of rich...
Akeredolu, Aiyedatiwa and a dicey peace deal, by Zainab Suleiman Okino
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The lingering political crisis in Ondo state over Governor Rotimi Akerodolu’s health appeared to have thawed last week...
How Uba Maigari Ahmadu is transforming Nigeria’s Metallurgical and Steel Sectors, by Abubakar Yerima
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In a resounding testament to the commitment to revitalizing Nigeria's metallurgical and steel sectors,...
When shall we stop going to court after elections? (1), by Hassan Gimba
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Is there something with the presidential system of democracy we have twice adopted for ourselves that necessitates involving the courts where judges...
Orthopraxy: Cultivating compassion beyond rote rituals, by Osmund Agbo
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Not too long ago, I encountered a man at my workplace who thoroughly tested the boundaries of my...
Nigeria at COP23: Separating the facts from fiction, by Temitope Ajayi
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The number of delegates from Nigeria attending the ongoing Climate Summit in Dubai otherwise...
CORONAVIRUS
Exclusive: How Tinubu’s investigative committee discovered fresh N3 trillion COVID loans, anchor borrowers’ fund mismanaged by Emefiele
A fresh revelation from the investigative committee set up by President Bola Tinubu has revealed that former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele...
USHA, WHO tracking new COVID-19 variant
The World Health Organization and US health authorities said Friday they are closely monitoring a new variant of Covid-19, although the potential...
Why COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency – WHO explains
Covid-19 is no longer classified as a "global health emergency" by the World Health Organization (WHO). The decision was made by the WHO's International Health Regulations Emergency Committee during its 15th meeting on Covid-19 on Thursday, May 4.Speaking at a conference on Friday, May 5, the WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he concurs...
China reveals new COVID-19 vaccination plan
China’s National Health Commission unveiled the latest plan for COVID-19 vaccination on Monday.The commission said that the plan...
Buhari hails CACOVID for donating 350 security vehicles, thousands of vests
By Abdullahi M. GullomaAbuja President Muhammadu Buhari said Wednesday that the...
FG tasks incoming travelers to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination
The Nigerian government has said that all travellers arriving Nigeria must now provide evidence of COVID vaccination in the wake of new...
Chu Maoming of China revises COVID-19 protocol, applauds Nigeria on intensive surveillance
The Chinese Consul General in Lagos, Chu Maoming, has commended the Federal Government for intensifying surveillance at its international airports and also...
COVID-19: Nigeria administered 93.5m doses of vaccines to 65.5m eligible Nigerians
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), revealed that 93.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered to 65.5 million eligible Nigerians...
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Former minister declares for Edo governorship election
By Goodluck IkiebeAll is set for the declaration of interest by a leading Governorship...
NCDMB: Tinubu appoints governing council, management team
President Bola Tinubu has appointed qualified Nigerians to serve on the Governing Council and Management team of the Nigerian Content Development and...
How Abdulfatai, son of late Alaafin, died few hours to his birthday
Prince Abdulfatai Adebayo Adeyemi, one of the sons of the immediate past Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Atanda Olayiwola Adeyemi, is dead.
Your statement is careless – Gov Sani calls out Nigerian Military over Kaduna airstrike
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has described the statement by the Defence Headquarters, DHQ, on the Tudun Biri airstrike as careless.
2023 election: ‘I’m Confused’ – Lalong
Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, says he is confused on whether he should move to the senate or retain his...
Maida: We’ll ensure level playing field for all telecom licensees
L-R: Director, Legal and Regulatory Services, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Helen Obi; Chief Legal and Regulatory Services, Airtel Network, Shola Adeyemi; Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Network, Carl...
Kissinger: A divisive titan departs, by Nick Dazang
Henry Alfred Kissinger, soldier, scholar, celebrated diplomat, geopolitical consultant, died on Wednesday, 29th November 2023. He was one...
BBL: How quest for beauty, competition driving celebrities into cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgery among celebrities is becoming trendy.In Nigeria, Brazilian Butt Lift, popularly called BBL, is the order of...
Ogun: How Police commissioner ordered DPOs to contribute N100,000 each for ‘NPF sports’ event – Officers reveals
Abiodun Alamutu, the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State has asked all the Divisional Police Officers to contribute N100,000 each for a...
CBN alerts on fake Naira notes in circulation
The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been drawn to the circulation ofcounterfeit banknotes, especially higher denominations, by some...
Latest News
2023 election: ‘I’m Confused’ – Lalong
Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, says he is confused on whether he should move to the senate or retain his...
Top 5: Rahm floors Ronaldo, Messi, others to become world’s best paid sportsman
Spanish professional golfer, Jon Rahm has become the highest-paid sportsman in the world, beating the likes of Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Inter...
2023: PenCom recovers 24.8bn unremitted fund
The National Pension Commission, PenCom, recovered N24.8 billion of funds unremitted by employers in the third quarter of 2023.
Samuel Deborah: Jatau, mother of five regains freedom after 18 months in detention
After 18 months in prison, Rhoda Jatau, a Bauchi woman who condemned the alleged killing of Samuel Deborah in Sokoto State, has...
Osayi, Onigbinde emerge player, coach of the Month
Kingdom Osayi has won the Nigeria Premier Football League player of the month award for November.Osayi kept six...
How 20,000 jobs were lost to multinationals’ divestments – NECA
Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, has raised the alarm over the consequences of ongoing divestment of multinationals in Nigeria, saying no fewer...
Zamfara Govt announces recovery of 50 operational vehicles in the custody of Matawalle
The Zamfara State government has announced the recovery of 50 operational vehicles that were carted away by the immediate past governor, Bello...
US, Mexico submit joint bid to host 2027 Women W’Cup
The United States and Mexico have submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, the two federations.
BBL: How quest for beauty, competition driving celebrities into cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgery among celebrities is becoming trendy.In Nigeria, Brazilian Butt Lift, popularly called BBL, is the order of...
Last year at Shiloh, Oyedepo prayed for me to become minister – Betta Edu testifies
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has revealed that Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church, also...
Politics
Former minister declares for Edo governorship election
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By Goodluck IkiebeAll is set for the declaration of interest by a leading Governorship...
I won’t suspend Wike, others – PDP Chairman, Damagum
The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has said the National Working Committee under his leadership will not...
Edo refutes ‘fake’ appointment letter to PDP chairman
The Edo State Government has refuted a purported appointment letter addressed to the State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr Tony...
Ogun: ‘We won with over 50,000 votes,’ Adebutu Reacts To Appeal Court’s verdict
Days after losing at the appeal court, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, insists his party...
Interview
Main reason why Osun Assembly can’t remove CJ – NBA chair explains
Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Osogbo branch, Olayemi Abiona, talks to BOLA BAMIGBOLA on the controversy surrounding the resolution of the...
Iyalode Alaba Lawson planned her burial from sickbed – Ebenezer Obey
Veteran juju musician, Chief Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, talks to OLUSOLA FABIYI about his family, the late Iyalode of Egbaland, Chief Alaba Lawson, and...
Buhari never rewarded me for helping him become president – Atiku’s ex-aide reveals
The former Special Adviser on Research and Strategy to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Dr Umar Ardo, speaks to ABDULRAHMAN ZAKARIYAU on...
How failure in mathematics thwarted my dream of becoming pilot – Saka recounts
Hafiz Oyetoro, well known as Saka, is a veteran actor, comedian, and instructor at Adeniran Ogunsanya University of Education in Lagos. He discusses with EMMANUEL OJO how his acting career has influenced him.How has the journey of 60 years been for you?Yes, I turned 60 this...
Africa
Africa
Absurd: Man Kills His Colleague in South Africa, Removes His Intestines, Takes Selfies (images)
the suspect had two knives on him. One big knife and a smaller one which he first stabbed the victim in
Africa
Breaking: Soldiers arrested as Junta foils another coup in Burkina Faso
The Burkina Faso junta has announced that there was a coup attempt in the country.In a statement, the...
Africa
‘The error is sincerely regretted’ – Presidency apologizes for saying Tinubu is first African leader to ring NASDAQ bell
The Presidency has officially apologized for claiming President Bola Tinubu was the first African leader to ring the NASDAQ bell.
