Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday renewed calls for Nigerians to embrace regular medical screening, stressing that early detection remains critical in the fight against […]
Month: May 2026
League of African Ambassadors president leads diplomatic delegation to Mosaic Forum in Cairo
The League of African Ambassadors has officially announced that its President, Ambassador Nwannebuike Eze Ominyi, will lead a high-powered delegation of top African diplomats to […]
Morocco 2026: Flamingos storm into final qualifying round, earn N4.5m reward from Soname
After a dominant 5–0 victory in the first leg in Abidjan, the Flamingos completed the job in emphatic fashion with a 6–0 win in the […]
Understanding the divide between patriotism and blind loyalty, by Richard Odusanya
As a young man growing up in the 1990s, I had the rare privilege of benefiting from the direct mentorship of one of Nigeria’s most […]
Twenty-two dead, dozens injured in crash involving Afghan returnees from Pakistan
At least 22 people were killed, and 36 others injured after a truck carrying Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan lost control and plunged into a […]
Peter Obi reels out a plan for Nigeria, says Kwankwaso won’t be ‘a spare tyre’
Mr Obi said his administration would prioritise partnership with Mr Kwankwaso, his running mate, to move Nigeria forward. The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic […]
Oyo Kidnap: Makinde Says Prayer, Not Protest, Is Answer
Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday urged families of abducted schoolchildren and residents of the state to refrain from protests over the continued […]
Group warns against tobacco industry still targeting Nigerian youths despite control laws
The group warned that despite years of tobacco control campaigns and existing laws, Nigerian adolescents remain vulnerable to nicotine addiction due to weak enforcement of […]
Flamingoes Hammer Guinea 11–0 On Aggregate, Set Up Benin Clash
Nigeria’s U-17 National Women’s team, the Flamingos delivered a commanding performance with a 6–0 victory over Guinea in Ikenne to seal an emphatic 11–0 aggregate […]
“I’m not afraid of cancellation” – Peter Okoye addresses critics, vows to speak out on insecurity
Veteran Nigerian singer Peter Okoye has made a strong statement on insecurity and bad governance in Nigeria, expressing his readiness to speak more openly about […]
“If Dem Born Wike Well, Make E Call My Name” — Aisha Yesufu Fires Back As FCT Minister Mocks Her Failed NDC Senate Bid
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and activist Aisha Yesufu have traded words following her inability to emerge as the senatorial candidate […]
2027: ‘They live in rented apartments but want to be governor’ — Eno fires at challengers
Governor Eno has questioned the credentials of unnamed political challengers, saying some live in rented apartments yet seek to govern Akwa Ibom. Governor Umo Eno […]
Study Warns of Rising Tobacco Ads Targeting Young Nigerian Women
Concerns have intensified over the growing use of targeted marketing by tobacco companies to recruit women and girls in Nigeria, with new findings indicating a […]
“Bala Gombe-Led ADC Faction Unveils Chris Uba” — Party Presents 29 Governorship Candidates As Rival Camp Fields Atiku For 2027
A faction of the African Democratic Congress has unveiled businessman Chris Uba, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections following the conclusion of […]
Ajose Celebrates Sonayon-James Emergence As Lagos APC’s Deputy Governorship Candidate
Former Governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Samuel Mayunwon Ajose, popularly known as SMA Gold has congratulated Princess Damilola Sonayon James […]
WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as new treatment center opens in Congo
Five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola virus, the head of the World Health Organization said Sunday during a visit to Bunia […]
Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Future Leaders Fellowship programme opens applications
The Obafemi Awolowo Foundation has announced the opening of applications for the Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Future Leaders Fellowship Programme. The programme is a highly selective, merit-based […]
FG Launches Oyo State Forest Guards Recruitment Drive
The Federal Government has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State as part of new security measures aimed at addressing insecurity in […]
Insecurity: 200 Amotekun Operatives Killed In Oyo, Says Makinde
Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has disclosed that more than 200 operatives of the South-West security outfit, Amotekun Corps, have been killed in Oyo […]
Savannah Energy Posts Strong Four-Month Performance With 8% Increase In Nigeria’s Daily Production
Posted on May 31, 2026 Ahead of its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) on 1 June 2026, Savannah Energy PLC, the British independent energy company focused […]