The agreement formalises collaboration between Nigeria and the African Development Bank to accelerate aviation sector reforms and unlock large-scale financing for industry development across the […]
Month: May 2026
2027: Cubana Chief Priest Reaffirms ‘Unshakable’ Loyalty to Tinubu, APC
Celebrity socialite Cubana Chief Priest has reaffirmed his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as “undiluted and […]
CBN extends PoS geo-fencing metre, compliance deadline
In its circular on Friday, the CBN also directed all affected institutions to provide evidence of compliance ahead of the new enforcement deadline, 31 July. […]
Negotiate with kidnappers, abducted Oyo principal begs Tinubu, Makinde + Video
The abducted principal of Community High School, Esinele, Mrs. Alamu Folawe, has released another heartbreaking video appealing directly to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi […]
NDC selects former deputy governor as Kano governorship candidate
The opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has selected Aminu Abdulsalam, Kano State’s former deputy governor, as its candidate for governor in 2027. Mr Abdulsalam’s nomination […]
Wike Threatens To Revoke Abuja Hotels’ Titles Over “Illegal” Political Meetings
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has threatened to revoke the land titles of hotels, event centres and other public facilities in […]
Trump Mocks Jill Biden Over Debate ‘Stroke’ Claim
US President Donald Trump on Friday mocked Jill Biden for saying she thought her husband Joe was having a stroke during a 2024 election debate, […]
Ikeja Electric ignites safety consciousness on Children’s Day
Ikeja Electric Plc (IE), Nigeria’s leading electricity distribution company, celebrated this year’s Children’s Day by executing an impactful educational outreach across selected public primary schools […]
Police Arrest Two Nigerians, Three Others For Gang Rape Of Colombian Tourist In Rome
A 32-year-old Colombian tourist has been rescued after being held captive and repeatedly assaulted over a three-day period in Rome, Italian authorities have confirmed…. A […]
ADC Leadership Crisis: CJ Reassigns Gombe’s Suit Against Mark, Aregbesola To New Judge
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has reassigned the suit filed by a former National Deputy Chairman of the African […]
Barcelona Sign Gordon For €80m From Newcastle
Barcelona confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United on Friday, for a fee that could rise to €80 million ($93 million). Gordon […]
Ibadan Teachers Protest Abductions, Demand Urgent Rescue Of Kidnapped Colleagues, Pupils In Oyo
Hundreds of teachers and civil society activists on Friday took to the streets of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, demanding the immediate and safe release […]
Etche Chairman Stuns Crowd, Gifts ₦2M to Disabled Ugele Singer
Etche, Rivers State — The Chairman of Etche Local Government Area in Rivers State, Hon. Chima Boniface Njoku, has reportedly gifted ₦2 million to a […]
Just in: Mourinho returns to Real Madrid on three-year deal
Former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho will return to the Santiago Bernabeu after agreeing a three-year deal to take charge of the Spanish giants for […]
2027: NRM elects presidential candidate
Esther Okereke, who was elected at the party’s 2027 convention and presidential primary election, on Friday, promised to prioritise responsible leadership if elected president. The […]
Iran Preparing "Grand' Funeral For Ex-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iranian authorities are laying the groundwork for a “grand” funeral for slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, official media reported Friday, following a lengthy postponement […]
Enugu PDP Chieftain Declares Self Authentic Governorship Candidate
Gideon Arinze in Enugu A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, Samson Chukwu Nnamani, has declared himself the authentic governorship candidate […]
NCoS reacts to alleged robbing of high profile inmate by officers
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed allegations that its officials robbed an inmate at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja, of personal […]
“1.9m Views, Alleged Defamation” — Police Arraign 19-Year-Old Blogger Over Cyberstalking Claims Against Tony Elumelu
The police on Friday arraigned a 19-year-old blogger, Nurenorue Surpruchi, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged cyberstalking and defamatory posts against the […]
3 Chinese Astronauts Return To Earth After Spending 7 Months In Space
Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after spending nearly seven months in space, setting a record for the longest on-orbit stay by a […]