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From Nigeria’s Airtime Billions To A £42m London Mansion: The Extraordinary Wealth Of Optasia’s Bassim Haidar

As Nigeria moves to open the airtime credit lending market long dominated by Optasia, renewed attention is being focused on the lavish lifestyle...

FIFA Humiliated by Empty Seats at World Cup Despite ‘Unprecedented’ Demand Claims

By Samuel Akpan FIFA suffered humiliation at the 2026 World Cup when swathes of empty seats appeared during South Korea’s comeback victory over...

Xenophobia: Between 700 And 1,000 More Nigerians To Be Evacuated From South Africa – NIDCOM

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Between 700 and 1,000 more Nigerians face evacuation from South Africa due to xenophobic violence, even as the Federal Government...

FULL TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S DEMOCRACY DAY ADDRESS ON JUNE 12, 2026

Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate not only democracy but also the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians...

Breaking: FG’s New Geological & Engineering Varsity Named After Gen. Yar’Adua

In recognition of his enduring vision for national partnership, the Federal Government has paid tribute to the late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, who...

Democracy Day: Democracy Must Be Felt in the Pockets of Nigerians, Says Tinubu

By Our reporter President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to transitioning Nigeria into a post-reform era of accelerated growth. According...

NNPC: Cheap Shots, Phantom Claims, and a Nation in Need of Foreign Investment

By Adeyemi Adegbola Senator Adams Oshiomhole, clearly, has an axe to grind with NNPC Ltd. The former labour leader, who cut his teeth...

UEFA Picks Somali Referee for Super Cup Despite US Ban

By Samuel Akpan UEFA has picked Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate the Super Cup showdown between PSG and Aston Villa in Salzburg...

FG Declares June 12 Public Holiday for Democracy Day

In observance of Nigeria’s Democracy Day, the Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, a public holiday. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of...

FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles Retain 26th Position Despite Portugal Defeat

By Samuel Akpan Despite falling narrowly to Portugal, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have held onto their 26th position in the FIFA World Rankings released...

Unite Against Insecurity: Civil Groups Demand End to Finger-Pointing

By Omoyeni Ojeifo For the second time this week, the United Against Terror Movement staged another peaceful solidarity march in Abuja on Thursday,...

NDLEA Lands Major Conviction in $6m International Cocaine Trafficking Case

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing war against drug...

Bala Wunti Hailed as Selfless Leader, Beacon of Hope for Bauchi Community

Dr. Bala Wunti has been celebrated as a selfless leader, accomplished public officer, and beacon of hope for thousands across Bauchi State following...

Senate Distances Itself from Oshiomhole’s Attack on NNPC, Rejects Kyari Arrest Warrant

The Senate on Thursday moved swiftly to distance itself from the arrest warrant reportedly issued against former Group Chief Executive Officer of the...

Just In: Private Jet Lands and Takes Off From Under-Construction Delta Highway

A Bombardier Challenger 601 business jet reportedly made an emergency landing on an uncompleted road in Delta State on Wednesday morning following a...

Tearful Mother, Children Storm National Assembly to Protest Nigeria’s Kidnapping Menace

By Omoyeni Ojeifo A Bayelsa woman and her three children, aged 4 to 13, are continuing their protest at the National Assembly gates...