Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Fresh school shooting in Turkey leaves one dead, six wounded
A second school shooting in as many days has rocked Turkey, leaving at least one person dead and six others…
Lookman sinks Barcelona, fires Atletico into Champions League semis
In a night of relentless tension at the Metropolitano, Ademola Lookman proved to be the difference-maker as Atletico Madrid secured…
Editorial: UTME 2026: A Defining Test of Credibility for JAMB
As the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) begins on Thursday, April 16, the national mood is one of cautious…
AFAN warns farmers against rivalry, urges unity for progress nationwide
The Deputy National President (Operations) of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Asuquo Asuquo, has cautioned members against unhealthy…
Lagos reaffirms commitment to Women-led Economic Growth
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its resolve to place women at the forefront of its economic development agenda, positioning…
FCMB taps Cultural Economy to Drive Inclusion at 2026 Ibadan Festival
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is positioning culture as an economic engine, leveraging platforms such as the Ibadan Cultural Festival…
Wadagni sweeps to power with landslide victory in Benin election
Romuald Wadagni has been elected President of Benin in a resounding landslide, securing more than 94 per cent of votes…
Security forces storm Sagamu, arrest 146 suspects in massive raid
Operatives of the Sagamu Area Command of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested 146 suspects during a coordinated raid…
Akpabio: Insecurity will stop two weeks after Election
Senate President Godswill Akpabio sparked a firestorm of political debate on Tuesday, alleging that the current surge in national insecurity…
Factional War: Supreme Court steps in, fixes date in ADC crisis
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has granted an accelerated hearing for the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC),…
Guinness Nigeria records ₦10.39bn profit, announces ₦2 interim dividend
Guinness Nigeria Plc has announced an interim dividend of ₦2.00 per ordinary share for the quarter ended March 31, 2026,…
Supreme Court fixes date as PDP leadership crisis heads for final showdown
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has fixed April 22, 2026, to hear two critical appeals filed by the Kabiru Turaki-led…
Historic Handshake in Washington as Israel, Lebanon Break 40-Year Silence
In a profound shift for Middle Eastern diplomacy, senior officials from Israel and Lebanon convened at the U.S. State Department…
Rome Breaks Rank: Italy Suspends Defense Pact with Israel Amid Hormuz Crisis
In a move that signaled a deepening rift between European powers and the current military strategies in the Middle East,…
U.S., Iran Signal Return to Talks Despite Blockade of Ports
In a swift and unexpected pivot for global markets, the United States and Iran are reportedly preparing to resume negotiations…
U.S. Navy Begins Full Blockade of Iranian Ports
The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East shifted violently on Monday night as the United States military officially commenced a…
Trump, the Pope and the Strait
It has been 46 days since the US-Israel war with Iran began in the Middle East on February 28, plunging…
Okafor fires Leeds to dramatic victory over Man. United at Old Trafford
In a throwback to the fiercest days of the "Roses Rivalry," Leeds United secured a famous 2-1 victory over Manchester…
“Questionable Patriot”: Presidency blasts Atiku for condemning Yobe Air Strike
The Presidency has launched a blistering counter-attack against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, labeling him a "questionable patriot" after he…
Hamzat begins strategic consultations with Lagos GAC ahead of 2027
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat, on Monday formally commenced high-level consultations with influential members of the Governance…
EDITORIAL: Time to Confront Nigeria’s Deepening Security Crisis
When villagers are killed in their sleep, travellers fear major roads, farmers abandon their land, troops are ambushed, and kidnappers…
Adeola emerges APC consensus candidate for Ogun governorship
Senator Olamilekan Adeola has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the Ogun State governorship race, prevailing…
MTN, GAIA Africa push collective growth Agenda for Women in Business
In a bid to deepen leadership capacity and expand economic opportunities for women, MTN Nigeria has partnered with GAIA Africa…
NAFDAC considers Indigenous Pharma Tech as Symmex unveils Huraflow-MES
Nigeria may be on the brink of a major shift in pharmaceutical manufacturing regulation and innovation, following the demonstration of…
Tragedy in Borno: Colonel, seven soldiers die in fresh Boko Haram attack
The Nigerian military’s campaign against insurgency in the Northeast has suffered another devastating blow following the death of Colonel I.A.…
12 Years after: Chibok parents demand global action as 87 girls remain missing
Twelve years after the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Chibok, Borno State, parents of the victims have renewed calls for…
Lagos Socialite Agali shot dead in cold blood on National Stadium Bridge
The Lagos State Police Command has launched a high-priority investigation following the fatal shooting of Adedipe Adeyinkan, a well-known figure…
Orbán falls after 16 years as opposition sweeps Hungary Election
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Sunday conceded defeat after a closely watched election that signals a major political shift…
Heartbreak for Patrick Doyle as newborn daughter dies hours after birth
Veteran Nollywood actor Patrick Doyle has announced the heartbreaking loss of his newborn baby.
Fashion, beauty take centre stage as Lagos hosts enterprise-driven industry fair
Fashion and beauty stakeholders converged at the Eko Hotel Grand Ballroom, Lagos, as the Miss Nigeria Beauty and Fashion Fair…