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Nigeria to host first rural connectivity summit

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

The first edition of the summit will take place on October 22, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.…

Pinnacle cashier arraigned for alleged N4.1m Petrol sales fraud

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Prosecution counsel Reuben Solomon told the court that Anyanwale, entrusted with handling daily financial transactions, allegedly abused his position by…

Counter-terrorism: FG moves to tighten control on IEDs materials

Paul Dada

7 months ago

Laka said the training was aimed at building the capacity of bomb technicians, security agencies and emergency responders to detect,…

Tokyo 2025: AFN confirms HiRacer’s $20,000 reward for Tobi Amusan

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

a meeting in Tokyo on Monday night with Amusan and the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Chief Bukola Olopade,…

Fubara’s defection Would Make Him party leader instantly – APC

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“If I were the governor of Rivers State, on my return on Thursday, I would announce my defection to the…

Oil cartels want my refinery dead, but Nigerians are winning – Dangote

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

According to the group’s head of corporate communications, Anthony Chiejina, the trucks signal a move from the old fuel distribution…

Tenants count loses as fire razes building in Calabar

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

By Christian Njoku Properties worth millions of naira were destroyed on Monday night by a fire outbreak that gutted a…

Africa Oil Week 2025: Nigeria champions regional energy integration to tackle $120bn import bill

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s leadership role in advancing Africa’s…

Evergreen’s Bimbo Esho to honour music, cultural legends at Ariya Eko 2025

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Organized by Evergreen Musical Company under the leadership of its Managing Director, Mrs. Bimbo Esho, the festival is set to…

Terrorism knows no faith: MURIC decries religious bias in insecurity discourse

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“These two sad incidents which happened on the same day underline the fact that terrorists and bandits target no particular…

Road to Budapest begins as Champions League 2025/26 starts tonight

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

The best eight teams will go straight into the round of sixteen. Teams from ninth to twenty fourth place will…

Nigerian jailed 8 years for $6m fraud targeting elderly victims

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

A Nigerian national, Ehis Lawrence Akhimie, has been sentenced to 97 months (over 8 years) in prison for his role…

No Tax ID, no worries — Banks won’t shut you out in 2026, JTB insists

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“Nigerians are hereby assured that they will continue to have access to their bank accounts and financial transactions even beyond…

We’ll deliver 90% votes to Tinubu in 2027 — Ondo APC Elders

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“Meetings like this will be replicated at the local government, ward, and unit levels to drive mobilisation and ensure Tinubu’s…

Troops neutralise eight ISWAP terrorists

Paul Dada

7 months ago

“Several others sustained gunshot wounds, particularly those who fled on foot, abandoning 14 motorcycles which were recovered by troops,” he…

SSANU, NASU to embark on nationwide strike

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

SSANU and NASU have issued a 7-day ultimatum to the FG over unpaid allowances and unresolved welfare issues, warning that…

Terror Crackdown: IPOB kingpin caught, 12 abductees saved in 24 hours

Paul Dada

7 months ago

He further disclosed that troops neutralised two terrorists in separate encounters in Katsina, recovering an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and a…

National Assembly Clerk speaks on Natasha Akpoti’s return

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

The Office of the Clerk to the National Assembly has rejected claims that it has the power to unblock suspended…

Nepal Protests: 2 Nigerians rearrested after jailbreak

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Two Nigerian nationals who escaped from a prison in Nepal during anti-government protests have been rearrested by India’s paramilitary force,…

NELFUND pushes for NASS backing as new Development Levy promises education Breakthrough

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

NELFUND outlined plans to expand awareness campaigns, upgrade its digital platforms to guarantee transparent and user-friendly application processes, and strengthen…

How Carlots.ng is eliminating fake car listings, introduces manual approval

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

Nigeria’s online car market has long been plagued by fake listings, with unsuspecting buyers often losing millions of naira to…

Ecobank unveils Design and Build 2025 Exhibition, featuring Benimana, Lawanson

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Prof. Lawanson, Leverhulme Professor of Planning and Heritage at the University of Liverpool, is widely recognised for her research on…

World Patient Safety Day: Lagos ramps up efforts to protect Newborns, Children

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Lagos, she said, remains determined to close these gaps by reinforcing regulatory oversight and expanding safe healthcare access.

Police arrest 2 over alleged N25m internet fraud

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

Ayanlade said that the command appreciate the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, whose strategic leadership and unwavering support…

Sanwo-Olu set to deliver inaugural NIIA distinguished lecture series

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

The First NIIA Distinguished Lecture Series 2025 is organised by the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs in conjunction with the…

$4.5bn Fraud Trial: Court grants Emefiele’s request for forensic examination of WhatsApp messages

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Emefiele’s legal team, led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Olalekan Ojo, had filed the application seeking permission for an…

Fuel queues now history – Dangote

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

Dangote said that Nigerians, who had endured persistent shortages since 1975, were now witnessing “a new era”...

Presidency tears Atiku apart over hunger comment: ‘You’re out of touch with reality’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 months ago

Onanuga also highlighted improved government revenues, noting that states are now paying salaries and pensions promptly while also having surplus…

Tinubu cuts vacation short, set to resume duties

Michael Adesina

7 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, having concluded his annual vacation earlier than planned.

Ineligible player: Setback for Super Eagles as FIFA clears South Africa

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

Although other teams have faced sanctions during this qualifying campaign, the case involving South Africa drew particular attention in Africa…

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