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Minneapolis explodes after ICE agent shoots Woman dead
A fatal shooting by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has ignited outrage in Minneapolis, intensifying tensions over…
Embattled Pastor Chris Okafor hands himself over to Police
Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, has formally submitted himself to the Lagos State…
U.S. tightens grip on Venezuela with massive Oil Seizures
The United States has outlined a sweeping three-phase strategy aimed at stabilising Venezuela, recovering its economy and steering the country…
Dangote withdraws Petition against Ex-NMDPRA boss, ICPC vows to go ahead
Business magnate Aliko Dangote has formally withdrawn his petition against the immediate past Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and…
Lagos announces resumption date for public, private schools
The Lagos State Government has announced Monday, January 12, 2026, as the official resumption date for the second term of…
Baba-Ahmed makes his move, throws Hat into Presidential Ring
Senator Yusuf Datti Baba‑Ahmed, the Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has formally declared his intention to…
Idris cracks down on 2027 rumours, suspends Aide immediately
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has firmly distanced himself from any political calculations ahead of the…
Stocks add N409bn as rally on Nigerian Exchange extends
The Nigerian equities market extended its bullish momentum on Wednesday, with investors gaining N409 billion as renewed buying interest lifted…
African Music Elite Converge in Lagos for Landmark 9th AFRIMA
Sixteen leading African artistes have arrived in Nigeria as Lagos prepares to host the 9th edition of the All Africa…
Fresh blow for Nigerians as U.S. rolls out $15,000 Visa Bond
The United States government has announced a new visa policy that will require Nigerian citizens seeking B1/B2 business and tourist…
Ivory Coast cruise past Burkina Faso to reach AFCON quarter-finals
Ivory Coast doubled their advantage in the 32nd minute after Diallo turned provider, sliding a precise pass into the box…
Elegushi, Stanbic IBTC CEO lead J9C lecture on Nigeria’s tax reforms
Panellists include Dr Muda Yusuf, chief executive officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise; Mrs Elizabeth Olaghere,…
Niger killings barbaric, unacceptable, APC Chairman declares
Yilwatda also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as a swift and decisive response, noting that the…
Tinubu breaks 63-year jinx with first Female DG for Nigerian Law School
She also holds a Master of Laws degree from the same institution, specialising in company and commercial law, as well…
Lagos Traffic Radio and the Future of Smart Mobility
Reduced congestion translates into lower fuel consumption, fewer emissions, and improved air quality—outcomes aligned with global sustainability goals. Even marginal…
Trump behaved like Cowboy in Maduro’s arrest – Akinyemi declares
Prominent Nigerian diplomat and former Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, has launched a scathing attack on U.S. President…
Panic on Third Mainland Bridge as BRT bus bursts into flames
Panic broke out on Tuesday afternoon after a Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) vehicle was engulfed by fire along the Third…
Black Friday signals Nigeria’s E-Commerce Maturity, says Jumia CEO
At the close of 2025, the CEO of Jumia Nigeria, Temidayo Ojo reflected on a year-end shopping season that points…
Restructuring not solution to Nigeria’s problems, says Jeyifo at 80
Professor Biodun Jeyifo, renowned scholar, literary critic, public intellectual, Marxist and committed trade unionist, has criticised the manner in which…
How retired Colonel Ajanaku was rescued from abductors in Plateau
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have successfully rescued a retired senior officer of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Ajanaku (Rtd), from…
FirstBank hits ₦500bn Capital Mark as Recapitalisation Drive Succeeds
First HoldCo Plc has announced that its flagship commercial banking subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria, has successfully met the Central…
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Breaking: Ruthless Super Eagles demolish Mozambique to storm AFCON quarter-finals
Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered a commanding display to book a place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations,…
Rising kidnappings trigger protest in Edo University community
Tension flared in Ekpoma, the administrative headquarters of Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, on Monday as a…
Kidnapped Medical graduate found dead in Edo forest after ransom demand
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of Abu Tahir, a graduate of medicine who was abducted alongside…
Extra-time drama as Egypt sink Benin to land in AFCON quarter-finals
Seven-time champions Egypt booked their place in the quater-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after thrashing Benin 3–1 after…
Ex-Lagos Director jailed for stealing ₦48.9m from Access Bank
An Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday sentenced a former Lagos State Education Director, Olawale Faleti, to…
Naira maintains stability, edges higher against Dollar
The Nigerian naira kicked off the first full trading week of 2026 on a positive note, gaining ground against the…
NGX smashes ₦100 trillion barrier as Stocks ignite powerful rally
Nigeria’s stock market began the week on a strong footing, with investor optimism pushing total market capitalisation to a historic…
Sanwo-Olu rolls out ₦100m support package for Nigerian Legion
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced a major support package for veterans and families of fallen heroes, donating ₦100…
Selfies betray teenage drug runners who killed Man in brutal attack
Three teenagers involved in a county-lines drug operation have been sentenced to a combined 23 years in prison for the…