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Mumuni

MTN Executive calls for strategic investment to elevate Africa’s creativity

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Mumuni argued that for Africa to assume its rightful place in the global creative ecosystem, it must transform its creative…
Lagos

Lagos, UNICEF move to deepen Diversion Programme for vulnerable children

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

She stressed that the adult justice system frequently becomes the first responder to issues that require social rather than punitive…
Lagos

Lagos resident, private firms donate ₦1.8bn to strengthen State Security Architecture

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Security in Lagos received a major boost as a resident and private firms donated ₦1.8bn to the LSSTF, signalling renewed…
Cooking gas

NBS releases report on cooking gas

Paul Dada

4 months ago

Analysis by zone showed that the North-East recorded the highest average retail price of N18,953.86, followed by the North-West N18,861.70.
Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu calls for collective action to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges

Paul Dada

4 months ago

The vehicles were jointly procured by the Lagos State Government and Conference 57, the association of the chairmen of 20…
Elusoji

U.S. case, High Court order void ‘wanted’ declaration – Elusoji

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

“As long as the U.S. case remains active and the Federal High Court order stands, there is no lawful basis…
Makinde

Security concerns deepen as lawyers call for immediate overhaul in Oyo

Paul Dada

4 months ago

He also appealed to the state Commissioner of Police to urgently overhaul the security architecture to prevent further attacks.
Sowore

Senate screens Omokri, other non-career ambassadorial nominees

Paul Dada

4 months ago

Other nominees fielded questions on Nigeria’s foreign policy priorities, the management of bilateral ties, and how they intend to promote…
Katsina Govt says 18 people were killed in clashes vigilante group members and ‘repentant bandits’ in Jibia LGA of the state.

Man held in Katsina for alleged killing, burning of mother, infant

Paul Dada

4 months ago

Aliyu further said that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Bello Shehu, has condemned the act, describing it as “barbaric and…
Nigeria’s economy improving amidst persistent Inflation, child welfare gaps -World Bank

Nigeria secures $500M boost from World Bank for NG-CARES

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

The World Bank has approved an extra $500 million for Nigeria’s Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme.
Uche Ekwunife

Tinubu salutes Senator Ekwunife’s contributions to governance

Paul Dada

4 months ago

Senator Ekwunife had built a successful career in banking before venturing into politics. In 2007, she was elected to the…
CAPPA

CAPPA decries deepening rights violations in Nigeria

Paul Dada

4 months ago

The statement concluded by encouraging government, civil society and partners across sectors to pursue practical solutions that rebuild trust, close…
Alhaji Lai Mohammed

Lekki Toll Gate massacre was fake news – Lai Mohammed insists

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

4 months ago

Mohammed stated this on Wednesday during an interview on ARISE News while discussing his new book, Headlines and Soundbites: Media…
United Nigeria Airlines

Passengers protest after United Nigeria Airlines cancels flights over bird strike

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

4 months ago

Dozens of passengers were seen protesting at the domestic wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Many accused the…
Dangote

New hope for students as Dangote invests billions in education reform

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the Aliko Dangote Foundation Education Scholarship Initiative and called on the private sector to…

Panic in Yenagoa as deputy governor Ewhrudjakpo slumps at work

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Yenagoa on Thursday after he…
Pupils inside the makeshift school

Makeshift Classrooms: A free school giving out-of-school children a second chance

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Established in 2018 by a resident of the area, Mrs Oluwatosin Adeniyi, this makeshift school offers free education with sets…

Papaya Ex takes dive into Nollywood with The Night Market r⁴

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Papaya Ex takes dive into Nollywood with The Night Market 
EFCC is prosecuting Saleh Mamman, a former minister of power and seven others on a nine-count charge, bordering on N31 billion fraud

Court orders ex-Power minister to open defence in N33.8bn fraud trial

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Delivering the judgement on Thursday, Justice Omotosho ordered Mamman to open his defence in line with Section 36 of the…
"I will prefer 'talkative' Iyabo Ojo over Portable for dinner" - Lege Miami

 I never enjoyed Seyi Tinubu’s friendship – Lege Miami 

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

4 months ago

According to him, the friendship has exposed him to relentless pressure from people who assume he has direct access to…

FCCPC seals Ikeja Electric office over violation of consumer rights

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

Speaking during the operation, Olorungbebe explained that the action was taken after Ikeja Electric repeatedly failed to implement a binding…
Ahmad Lawan endorsed Tinubu’s leadership, insisting that the administration has stabilised economy and steering it “in the right direction”.

2027: Tinubu will get 75% of Northern votes, Lawan says

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

According to him, despite the security setbacks recorded in recent months, the government had shown a firm commitment to equipping…
Anambra Police Command said the operatives recovered one pump action, 10 live cartridges, and one black motorcycle from the five suspects.

Five arrested for vandalism, armed robbery in Anambra

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Police said that further investigations were ongoing, adding efforts are underway to apprehend other fleeing suspects and to recover the…
KERA urges Bwari Area Council to immediately to engage in constructive, transparent dialogue with the residents of Katampe Extension.

FCT: Residents of Katampe estate cry out over Radio, TV fees’ enforcement

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

KERA said the coercive revenue drive framed as enforcement of Radio and TV licence fees appeared to be nothing more…
Osun governor, Ademola Adeleke says the crisis over LGs in the state has not changed his support for re-election of President Tinubu in 2027.

What Gov. Adeleke said about his dancing on live TV leaves viewers talking

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

He also assured residents that his focus remains on delivering good governance, improving infrastructure, promoting education, and growing the economy…
In Nigeria, deaths among women linked to IPV rose from 1,940 in 1990 to 7,410 in 2023, while deaths linked to SVAC increased to 4,800

Study links 290,000 deaths to sexual violence against children

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Funded by the Gates Foundation, it was carried out by researchers at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME)…
The Nigeria Police Force

Police begin recruitment of 50,000 constables

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force have begun the recruitment of 50,000 police constables, following approval…
KAROTA SAID the alcohol consignments were intercepted while being transported for delivery to different locations in the Kano city.

Kano Hisbah to destroy trucks of intercepted alcoholic drinks

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

KAROTA further explained that the agency would sustain its surveillance efforts to prevent circulation of intoxicants considered harmful to public…
Governor Seyi Makinde charges Muslim faithful to use the opportunity of Eid-el-Fitri celebration to pray for Oyo State and Nigeria

Makinde vows to make Oyo uncomfortable for criminals

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

Makinde adds that despite the challenges of crime in the country, the state government has been rising to the occasion…
Sultan Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar who spoke at 2025 triennial meeting of NIREC in Abuja affirmed that Sharia is purely 100 per cent for Muslims

Sultan: It’s wrong to subject Christians to sharia law

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

While emphasizing that the Sharia is purely 100 per cent for Muslims, the Sultan said that Nigeria was more of…
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