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Tinubu Deflects Media Heat, Urges Media Oversight of Sub-Nationals, LGs

President Bola Tinubu has called on media leaders to hold state and local governments to the same rigorous standards as the presidency, noting...

Breaking: Ex-Green Eagles Star Henry Nwosu Dies, Segun Odegbami Leads Tributes

Henry Nwosu, the youngest member of the legendary Green Eagles squad (now Super Eagles) that secured Nigeria’s first AFCON title in 1980, has...

Tinubu Taps GTB’s Fola Adeola to Lead High-Level Petroleum Reform Task Force

President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the Presidential Petroleum Reform and Value Optimisation Taskforce, a strategic body aimed at designing the next phase of...

CBN Revises BVN Framework, Introduces New Compliance Measures

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new provisions to the revised regulatory framework governing the Bank Verification Number (BVN) operations and...

Nigeria Enters Final Preparation Phase for Historic 3rd National Para Games in Abuja

With just two weeks to go, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch as Nigeria’s capital prepares to host the third edition of the...

CBN Cracks Down on Large Loan Defaulters with New Credit Restrictions

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed financial institutions across the country to restrict banking services for borrowers carrying large non-performing loans....

Two Men Jailed 30 Years for Fatal Flogging of 12-Year-Old Housekeeper in Lagos

Two men were sentenced to 15 years in prison each on Thursday for the brutal flogging and subsequent death of a 12-year-old housekeeper....

World Cup Qualifiers: D’Tigress Eye Must-Win Against Philippines After South Korea Loss

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, fell to a 77-60 loss against South Korea in their second outing at the FIBA Women’s World...

“I Asked If My Touch Would Cause Problems”: Uzor Speaks on On-Screen Role with BamBam

Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has addressed rumours suggesting that he was romantically involved with actress and reality TV star Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan, following intense...

Ondo Gov. Aiyedatiwa’s Tenure Capped: Court Rejects Bid for Second Elected Term

A Federal High Court sitting in Akure has ruled that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is constitutionally barred from seeking another term in office. In...

Breaking: Mass Defection Hits Senate as Nine Senators Ditch Parties for ADC

The Nigerian Senate witnessed a significant political realignment on Thursday as nine senators from various parties formally defected to the African Democratic Congress...

Just In: Ex-Flying Eagles Captain Jailed 6 Months in Norway

Former Nigeria U-20 captain and Molde FK midfielder Daniel Daga has been sentenced to six months in prison by the Nordmøre og Romsdal...

Nigeria’s Foreign Debt Servicing Cost Surges to $5.2bln in 2025

Nigeria’s external debt servicing costs climbed to $5.21 billion in 2025, consuming a staggering 72% of the nation’s total international payments. According to...

Senate Greenlights Tax Expert Prof. Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Prof. Taiwo Oyedele as a minister-designate in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Following an intensive two-hour screening...

US War Spending Hits $11bln in 6 Days as Iran Conflict Escalates

The first week of the conflict with Iran has already cost the United States over $11.3 billion, according to a New York Times...

Elite Runners Set to Descend on Yenagoa for International 10km

Bayelsa State is gearing up to host elite domestic and international athletes for the Yenagoa City 10KM International Race on April 4, 2026....