Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president has criticised the federal government’s response to renewed anti-immigrant tensions in South Africa, accusing authorities of reacting slowly to attacks targeting […]
Month: May 2026
Navy dismantles reconstructed illegal refinery
The Nigerian Navy has dismantled an illegally reconstructed refining cluster along the Rivers-Bayelsa border, recovering about 8,500 litres of suspected petroleum products. Navy Captain Abiodun […]
63% Of Nigerians Want Reduction In Interest Rates, Says CBN Ahead Of MPC Meeting
Ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting scheduled for May 19 and 20, 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria has said that 63.3 per […]
“Talking stage was just one night — now we have two boys” — Man shares rapid love story
A man has gone viral after sharing the unusually fast progression of his relationship, from a one-night talking stage to marriage and two children within […]
3 suspects in custody after shooting spree in Austin, Texas, police say
2 min readMay 18, 2026 12:23 PM IST Three suspects were in custody on Sunday after a dozen shootings this weekend in Austin, Texas, that […]
HURIWA, SERAP seek probe into alleged diversion of N34.53trn, N800bn funds
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) and Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have called for investigations into alleged diversion of public funds […]
Only Desmond Elliott refused to step down for me, says Lagos assembly seat aspirant
Ms Bakare-Odunuga is up against the incumbent, Desmond Elliot, who is seeking re-election to represent the state constituency for the fourth time in 2027. A […]
Terror Attacks : Yorubaland Now Under Siege – Afenifere Declares
A Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has raised the alarm over what it described as a coordinated wave of terror attacks across the South West geopolitical […]
“Intimidation, Coercion, Security Aides Withdrawn” — Desmond Elliott Raises Alarm Ahead Of Surulere APC Primary As Campaign DG Dumps Him For Rival
Lagos State lawmaker Desmond Elliott has raised alarm over alleged intimidation, political victimisation, withdrawal of his security personnel, and planned violence ahead of the All […]
LaLiga: Lookman scores Atletico Madrid winner against Girona
Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, scored the only goal as Atletico Madrid claimed a 1-0 win over Girona on Sunday. The victory saw Rojiblancos keep […]
Don’t buy nomination forms from Abure, LP warns aspirants
The leadership of the Labour Party has warned party members, supporters, and aspirants against obtaining nomination forms from the embattled former National Chairman, Julius Abure. […]
Lady blasts singer Chike for posting “Pity my soul”
Nigerian singer Chike has come under heavy criticism on social media after posting the phrase “pity my soul” amid the ongoing controversy linking him to […]
Dangote Raises Investment in Ethiopia to $4bn, Vows to Ensure Food Security in Africa
Peter Uzoho Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed his commitment to boosting food security across Africa through large-scale […]
CBN’s high CRR costs Nigerian banks N2.5trn yearly – Report
Nigeria’s banking sector may be losing about N2.5 trillion annually due to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) high Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), according to […]
Sterling Bank, Coronation Insurance, Africa Prudential top stock pick this week
This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before taking investment […]
Seven teachers abducted, one killed in Oyo school attack
Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State has confirmed that seven teachers were abducted during the recent attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area, […]
Insecurity: Senate urges governors to embrace safe-school initiative to secure students
The chamber maintained that while the proposal for state police is still under consideration, both the federal and state governments should implement the Safe School […]
Import Licences: Oil Marketers Reply Dangote, Say Private Interests Cannot Override Regulator’s Mandate
Declare fresh lawsuit by Africa’s richest man against Nigerian fuel consumers Insist petroleum products market not a monopoly Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Depot and Petroleum […]
LaLiga: I’m sorry for joining Barcelona – Griezmann begs Atletico fans
Departing Atletico Madrid forward, Antoine Griezmann, has apologized to fans for joining Barcelona at a point in his career. Griezmann on Sunday, played his last […]
“She Dated All Abuja Boys” — Jarvis Gives Carter Efe 14 Days To Retract Alleged Defamatory Livestream Remarks, Cyberbullying Claims
TikTok content creator Elizabeth Aminata Amadou, popularly known as Jarvis or Jadrolita, has issued a legal notice to skitmaker and streamer Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, popularly […]