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New aircrafts: Ohanaeze counters Obi, says Tinubu, Shettima's safety non-negotiable

News, Top Stories

Tinubu to Supreme Court: ‘Obi’s petition nothing but jamboree, lacking in merit’

According to Tinubu, "The entire petition was nothing but a jamboree of sorts, which was prosecuted more in the media…
Ronaldo hits milestone, becomes first athlete with one billion followers on social media

Football

Ronaldo hits double as Portugal move past Slovakia to reach Euro 2024

Three minutes later Bruno Fernandes put the ball on a plate for Ronaldo, who scored with a simple close-range finish…
Tinubu

Headlines, News

Why I am deeply sad – Tinubu

The President, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale extended his deepest sympathy and condolences to Senator Yusuf’s…
Obari Gomba wins 2023 Nigeria Prize for Literature, carts home $100,000

Art, News

Obari Gomba wins 2023 Nigeria Prize for Literature, carts home $100,000

Obari, who beat two other shortlisted writers to win the prestigious award, was announced as the winner at the Grand…
Tinubu says his administration will implement minimum wage this year

Headlines, News

Tinubu appoints new Governing Board for FERMA

The  FERMA Board has Engr. Imam Ibrahim Kashim Imam as its Chairman; Engr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi as Managing Director of FERMA…
Tinubu appoints Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser

News, Top Stories

Breaking: Tinubu appoints Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser

A statement issued by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Friday said Onanuga's appointment was part of  efforts to prioritize effective…
World Cup qualifier: Super Eagles in trouble, force Zimbabwe to another draw

Football

Super Eagles held to draw by Saudi Arabia

The Eagles equalised on 72 minutes. The goal was scored by Boniface after a wonderful combination by Bruno Onyemaechi and…
The Lagos chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said on Wednesday evening that it will soon issued appropriate directive to its lawyers on the judgment of Court of Appeal which affirmed Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the winner of the March 18 Governorship Election in the state.

Politics

Jandor files 34 grounds of appeal against Sanwo-Olu’s victory

Adediran said in the 34-ground appeal dated Oct. 13, that it was to express his dissatisfaction with the verdict of…
Kano: Wanted serial car thief Saminu, nabbed in Sabon Gari

Metro

Kano: Wanted serial car thief Saminu, nabbed in Sabon Gari

According to the spokesman of Kano State Police Command, Superintendent of Police, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, Saminu, a serial car thief…
Faleke

Headlines, News

Rumours of my possible appointment as NPA MD baseless, unfounded – Faleke

Faleke, in a statement on Friday said the rumours are baseless and without merit, saying there has been no such…
CBN

Business

What you need to know about lifting of Forex restrictions on 43 items

The restrictions pushed importers into the parallel market, contributing to the surplus demand for FOREX. This weakened the parallel-market exchange…
Court set to deliver judgment in $1.2m Visa scam fraud trial of American businessman Ramirez

Metro

Court set to deliver judgment in $1.2m Visa scam fraud trial of American businessman Ramirez

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Ramirez alongside his companies, USA NOW LLC, Eagle Ford Instalodge Group…
International “Catcher”, Osondu Igwilo’s accomplice jailed 16 years in Lagos

Metro

International “Catcher”, Osondu Igwilo’s accomplice jailed 16 years in Lagos

Dele Oyewale, EFCC's spokesman, said the convict was first arraigned on three-count charges on June 7, 2022 and subsequently re-arraigned,…
LASACO boosts Lagos housing provision with new homes

Business, Metro

LASACO boosts Lagos housing provision with new homes

 The Managing Director/CEO, LASACO Properties Limited, Olumide Jayeola, who disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen, stated that…
Tinubu sued over failure to probe missing $3.4 billion IMF loan

Business, Top Stories

Breaking: Tinubu appoints CEOs for CAC, FRCN, SON, ITF, 10 other agencies

Tinubu said the appointments are in line with his resolve to base Nigeria's economic revival on the foundation of trade…
Lagos shuts Mile 12 Market over environmental nuisance

Metro, Top Stories

Lagos shuts popular Mile 12 Market over environmental nuisance

Wahab said, "Recent events at Mile 12 and Owode Onirin markets have brought to light the pressing need for strict…
Colorado officer complicit in death of unarmed black man Elijah McClain convicted

Top Stories, US

Colorado officer complicit in death of unarmed black man Elijah McClain convicted

McClain, then a 23-year-old Black man from Aurora, Colorado, died six days after a violent police encounter, during which he was injected…
Super Eagles

Football

AFCON 2024: Super Eagles draw host Cote D’Ivoire

The Super Eagles have played Cote D'Ivoire 27 times since 1967, with Nigeria winning eight times and Cote D'Ivoire nine…
Trial of Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola (a.k.a Naira Marley) for cyber fraud by EFCC was stalled at a Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday

Opinion

Open Letter: Unveiling the Ongoing Campaign Against Naira Marley

This letter isn't just an appeal for Naira Marley; it's a call for objectivity and fairness. We must address the…
U.S. unleashes bold $400m military boost for Ukraine's fight against Russia

US, World News

Raging war: U.S. to evacuate citizens from Israel

Israel is currently locked in bitter war with Hamas after the latter launched deadly attacks on Israel, killing over 1,300…
Lagosians scooping fuel from falling tanker on Otedola Bridge

Metro, Top Stories

Danger! Lagosians scooping fuel from falling tanker on Otedola Bridge (Video, photos)

Videos and photos show residents of the state rushing to the scene of the incident with kegs to scoop fuel…
Blinken returns to Israel, discusses humanitarian aids to civilians

US, World News

US will always support Israel no matter the situation – Blinken

"Anyone who wants peace and justice must condemn Hamas’s reign of terror. We know Hamas doesn’t represent the Palestinian people…
EFCC

Opinion

Setting the facts straight about Ola Olukoyede and his eligibility for Chairmanship of EFCC

For the purpose of carrying out or enforcing the provisions of this act, all officers of the Commission involved in…
Jonathan

Headlines, News

Jonathan, West African Elders call for calm, patience in Liberia after elections

The Forum which deployed a mediation mission to Liberia few days to the elections also cautioned the politicians and their…
Omokri

Politics, Top Stories

Peter Obi is just a pathetic desperado – Reno Omokri

Omokri was reacting to Obi's press conference in Abuja on Wednesday asking Tinubu to tell Nigerians his real name, schools…
Paul Dada

Art, Books

Dilemma and the ‘Ka la ba ya do sha’ Shenanigans (A Movie Review)

Finally yielding to intense pressure and further influenced by the books Duro recommended to him, Alex finally becomes a materially…
Flour Mills releases 2021/2022 sustainability report

Business

Flour Mills releases 2021/2022 sustainability report

Highlight of the report shows that over the last three years, the Group has recorded increases in its economic value…
Police arrest mother of 17-year-old boy who buried his 11-year-old stepbrother alive as punishment for alleged theft of in Kogi State

Metro

Horror! Boy buried for stealing in Kogi

Residents of Akpansede, an outskirt community of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital were treated to a horrid spectacle when like…
Why I wrote a new book at 90 - Soyinka

News

Soyinka to speak at Naija Times 3rd anniversary lecture, book presentation

A statement issued by the Acting Editor, Udo Prince Toby, said Soyinka would be giving a goodwill message to back…
Lagos begins demolition of buildings on drainage setbacks in Lekki

Metro

Lagos begins demolition of buildings on drainage setbacks in Lekki

Speaking with journalists at the scene of the demolition, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab said the…