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Two Nigerians Convicted in US Court for $560,000 Romance Scam, Face Up to 40 Years in Prison

Two Nigerian nationals have been convicted in a US court for their involvement in a romance scam that resulted in losses of $560,000....

Tinubu celebrates, extols NNPCL GCEO Mele Kyari at 60

President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company...

Tragic explosion at FCT suburb school claims two lives, injures others

A suspected bomb explosion occurred at Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School in Kuchibuyi Village, Byazhin area of Bwari Area Council, on January 6,...

Massive purge at EFCC: 27 corrupt officers relieved of their duties

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken a bold step in its fight against corruption, dismissing 27 officers from its workforce...

U.S. dollar strength drives oil prices down amid market pressure

By Samuel Akpan with agency report Global oil prices took a step back on Monday, ending a five-session rally, as a robust US...

Port Harcourt, Warri refineries’ resuscitation: Human right lawyer, activist, Deji Adeyanju, lauds Pres. Tinubu

Human right lawyer and activist, Mr. Deji Adeyanju, has written a letter to President Bola Tinubu, commending him on the successful and landmark...

We must end decade-long security challenges in Nigeria in 2025 – Gen. Musa

After more than a decade of battling banditry, terrorism, and other security threats, Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has announced that...

Positive Signals for Healthcare

Economic, social, and political conditions influence healthcare, a reflection of societal advancement. From ancient civilisations to modern nations, the development of healthcare systems...

Does Africa Have a January Problem? Asks Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Fifty-seven years ago, almost to the month, celebrated Kenyan political scientist, Ali Mazrui observed that “for some reason, a disproportionate number of the...

End of the road: Notorious drug queen and Lagos socialite, Iya Ruka, busted

After evading capture for several years, 61-year-old wanted queen of drugs and Lagos socialite, Alhaja Aishat Feyisara Ajoke Elediye, popularly known as ‘Iya...

Tony Elumelu, UK’s Kemi Badenoch, Olu of Warri, Adeboye, others make list of 100 Most Reputable Africans 2025

Reputable Poll International (RPI), in collaboration with the Global Reputation Forum (GRF), has unveiled the prestigious list of the 100 Most Reputable Africans...

Baba Obasanjo and the NNPCL Refineries by Simbo Olorunfemi

That Baba Obasanjo has an almost child-like emotional attachment to the public-owned refineries under the trust and care of the NNPCL is not...

Breaking: Ondo SSG succumbs to injuries from auto crash

Tragedy has struck in Ondo State with the passing of the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tayo Oluwatuyi. He died on Saturday,...

Company Unveils Innovative Solutions to Help Data Centres Address Demands of AI Technology

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), driven by advancements in generative AI such as ChatGPT, has created unprecedented demands on data centres....

MTN Nigeria mulls 100 % tariff increase

The Chief Executive of MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, has said the telecommunications firm has sent a proposal to the Nigerian Communications Commission for...