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*Security Summit: FG to establish regional database, deploy drones, CCTV, in southeast*2027: Fears mount as political thuggery resurfaces amid alleged recruitment, arming of groups *Stakeholders say cross-border collaboration key to
Alex Enumah in Abuja The Supreme Court has directed lawyers in the country, to henceforth desist from using the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names, in all official
*Market capitalisation climbs to N158.33trn on FX stability, strong corporate earnings *MTN Nigeria grows revenue by 26% to N2.99trn in H1 Kayode Tokede The Nigerian stock market appreciated by
Chuks Okocha in Abuja A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the submission of former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections,
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja In line with the revised time table and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will today publish the
*Seplat posts 498% rise in H1 profit, set to sell 10% stake to national oil company Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) recorded a Profit
Ghana has finalised moves to increase presidential term to five years as well as reduce the age limit for eligibility to 35 years. According to news monitored on AFP, the
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, former Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka, and former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Timi Alaibe, have
Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan The Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, yesterday inaugurated a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in the
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday described his decision to choose former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in the 1999 presidential election as the greatest mistake of his
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has uncovered a criminal syndicate allegedly involved in the production and circulation of fake diplomatic and official government number plates,
Dike Onwuamaeze The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and the Bauchi State Government have signed a financing agreement of $91.63 million to support the implementation of the Bauchi
A Lagos father-in-law has been remanded in police custody for allegedly threatening his late son’s widow amid a property dispute. Learn more about the case
*Minister says priority is service improvement *Targets 24-hour supply in two years Peter Uzoho and Oluchi Chibuzor The federal government yesterday denied plans to end electricity subsidy or increase tariffs
Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu insists his team is ready for their crucial Group C clash against Zambia, despite recent criticism. Read more on their p
Benjamin Nworie in Abakaliki The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to defend their votes at the polls,
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Nigeria’s average Domestic Gas Delivery Obligations (DGDO) performance rose to 2.05 billion cubic feet (Bcf) per day in the year to June 2026, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum
Deji Elumoye in Abuja The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said the proposed business-to-business model for future hajj operations recommended by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) yesterday launched a comprehensive review of its 2024–2027 Strategic Plan, admitting that while significant progress has been made in expanding human
Nume Ekeghe Access Bank Plc has dismissed as false a purported shutdown notice circulating on social media and WhatsApp, reassuring customers, investors and other stakeholders that the bank remains financially
.Police confirm death of reverend father in Kogi Chuks Okocha in Abuja and Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has challenged President Bola Tinubu to extend the same security strategy that
Chuks Okocha in Abuja Former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has expressed bewilderment over President Bola Tinubu’s latest claim that “prosperity
Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Enugu The legal battle surrounding the authorship and ownership of the globally acclaimed gospel song, ‘Way Maker’ has finally been resolved in favour of Nigeria’s renowned gospel artiste,
Afia Media, Nigeria’s only South-east dedicated broadcaster on DStv and GOtv platforms, has unveiled Obuzo, an advertising grant initiative designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the South-east
Sunday Ehigiator Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called for greater investment in digital and physical infrastructure across Africa, saying improved connectivity is critical
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the federal government a deadline of August 10, 2026, to address outstanding welfare and labour issues or face a
In a bold move to strengthen security, protect residents and boost investor confidence, the Ogun State Executive Council has approved four landmark bills designed to tackle violent crimes, ritual killings,
Many residents of the Oshodi area of Lagos State discovered for the first time that they were living with high blood pressure during a free medical outreach organised by the
Deji Elumoye in Abuja Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has admonished Nigerian youths to strive for greater accomplishments and not be satisfied with little achievements. Giving this charge yesterday