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Atiku’s Son dumps PDP, joins APC to back Tinubu’s 2027 Presidency
Welcoming him into the party, the APC National Vice Chairman (North-East), Comrade Mustapha Salihu, described the defection as significant, saying…
Destination Branding: How Sanwo-Olu Turned Lagos into Nigeria’s Festive Capital
Globally, December is a special month, and the Christmas period is a season when people come together to celebrate life,…
Fake Naval Captain busted as Lagos Taskforce foils bold impersonation scam
Investigations revealed that the principal suspect, identified as Mr. James K. Robert—based on the name displayed on his uniform and…
Sanwo-Olu reaffirms unwavering support for Armed Forces, honours Fallen Heroes
According to him, the dangerous nature of the task undertaken daily by the Armed Forces makes it imperative for federal…
Breaking: Inflation slumps again as Nigeria records sharp December price slowdown
The monthly inflation trend also pointed to slower price increases. The NBS reported that the month-on-month headline inflation rate stood…
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Gallant Eagles Fall to Morocco on Penalties, Miss AFCON Final
Nigeria’s successful kicks came through Paul Onuachu and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, but they were not enough to overturn Morocco’s advantage.
U.S. delivers $3m disaster aid to Cuban families hit by Hurricane Melissa
Each flight is carrying more than 525 food kits and 650 hygiene and water treatment kits, providing immediate relief to…
Mena Nath Media reaffirms PR-First strategy for iconic brand marketing
According to the agency, this approach enables brands to engage audiences authentically while preserving trust and consistency across multiple platforms.
$20m Fraud trial: Court fixes date for Ponle’s arraignment
The EFCC prosecutor did not oppose the request, prompting the court to adjourn the case to April 13, 2026, for…
Kwankwaso sets tough conditions before any possible move to APC
He referenced past experiences where alliances led to abandonment after contributions to government formation, questioning whether the APC had genuinely…
Sadio Mane’s late strike powers Senegal into AFCON Final
Earlier chances fell Senegal’s way as Nicolas Jackson and Iliman Ndiaye both threatened, while Egypt relied heavily on counter-attacks led…
Tinubu mourns Newswatch Co-founder Yusuf Mohammed
The President recalled that Mohammed founded Newswatch in 1984 alongside Dele Giwa, Dan Agbese and Ray Ekpu, a partnership that…
LASEPA shuts 244 hotels, churches, mosques, others over environmental violations
“During the year under review, LASEPA carried out 244 enforcement actions across households, markets, hotels, warehouses, service centres, churches and…
U.S. slams Visa doors on Nigeria, Russia, 73 other Countries
For Nigerians and others from the affected countries, the move represents a sharp escalation beyond earlier partial restrictions that began…
Man. City close in on Carabao Final after Newcastle win
The visitors doubled their advantage late on when sustained pressure paid off. Following a corner routine, City kept Newcastle pinned…
US designates Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist group
“Today, the Department of State announces the designations of the Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and…
Kwankwaso makes stunning U-Turn, backs Abba Yusuf’s planned APC defection
In the video, Kwankwaso explained that his endorsement aims to respect the political rights of party members and to defuse…
Nigeria–UAE trade pact to unlock duty-free access, jobs, investment – Oduwole
She added that over the next three to five years, tariffs would also be removed on Nigerian machinery, vehicles, electrical…
Nigeria Targets $30bn Green Finance as Tinubu Signs UAE Agreement
President Tinubu described the agreement as “a historic and strategic” pact that would also strengthen cooperation in aviation, agriculture and…
APC chairman warns state coordinators over electronic membership registration
He further disclosed that the National Executive Committee (NEC) had created a conducive environment to ensure the success of the…
MultiChoice appoints Omotosho as CEO as Ugbe bows out
Omotosho brings more than two decades of leadership experience spanning media, telecommunications and digital businesses across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.…
Stocks soar as Investors gain ₦745bn in bullish Market rally
On the downside, Champion Breweries led decliners after shedding 8.51 per cent to close at ₦15.05. Eunisell Interlinked fell by…
Kogi Police repel armed attack on Obajana Operational Base
The operation, which involved precision airstrikes, recorded significant successes and is believed to have unsettled criminal sleeper cells in the…
Ekpoma Protest: Police Shut Out Journalists as 52 Suspects Arraigned
Presiding over the matter, William Aziegbemi declined jurisdiction, ordered that the suspects be remanded at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre, and…
Tinubu reacts to death of Akran of Badagry
Tinubu particularly commended the late ruler’s role in protecting and projecting Badagry’s historical significance, noting that the town’s identity as…
Police nab notorious drug dealer, five thugs in Kano crackdown
Kiyawa explained that the operation was in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, who…
Succession battle brews as 95 Royals jostle for Awujale Stool
Presiding over the nomination meeting, the chairman of the ruling house, Otunba Abdulateef Owoyemi, praised members for conducting the process…
Admission fraud rocks UNN as lower-ranked candidates replace top scorers
According to the Board, each category is guided by ranking, with higher-ranked candidates required to be admitted first before others…
Real Madrid appoint Álvaro Arbeloa as Coach after sacking Xabi Alonso
Arbeloa’s playing career at Real Madrid (2009–2016) saw him operate as a reliable, tactically intelligent full-back who could cover both…
Real Madrid sack Xabi Alonso after brief, turbulent coaching spell
Madrid paid tribute to Alonso’s commitment and leadership, stating: “We would like to thank Xabi Alonso and all his coaching…