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FirstBank Achieves New Feat: N1Bln Disbursed in One Day Through Agent Credit Scheme

By Tosin Ajayi In a significant milestone by the nation’s pioneer financial institution, FirstBank has disbursed N1 billion in a single day to...

IED Blast Kills Nine at Borno Bus Stop

An improvised explosive device (IED) detonated at a bus stop in Mairari village, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State, at 11 am...

Major Milestone:Tinubu Inaugurates First Section of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Other Key Projects 

President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the first section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Superhighway, hailing it as a crucial development for trade, tourism, and...

Breaking: Nigeria Lifts Unity Cup as Super Eagles Beat Jamaica

The Super Eagles of Nigeria emerged victorious in the 2025 Unity Cup, defeating Jamaica 5-4 in a dramatic penalty shootout on Saturday. The...

Gateway Games: Returning 22 Kano Contingent Members Feared Dead in Auto Crash

Tragedy struck members of the Kano State delegation returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun State, tagged “Gateway Games”, as...

Exam Malpractice Threatens Nigerian Education System, Minister Warns

Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa has warned that if Nigeria fails to collectively address the rampant issue of exam malpractice, the nation’s education...

INEC announces dates for 2026 governorship polls in Ekiti, Osun states

The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has announced July 20, and August 8, 2026, respectively for the off-cycle governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun...

Tinubu Confident: Economy, Reforms in Good Shape at Mid-Term Mark

President Bola Tinubu’s mid-term report paints a positive picture of his administration’s progress, touting significant economic growth and a nearly 500% surge in...

Tinubu’s 2025 Children’s Day Promise: Ensuring No Child Goes Hungry

President Bola Tinubu has unveiled his administration’s comprehensive plan to safeguard Nigerian children from bullying, violence, and neglect, while also addressing food insecurity....

Tinubu in Lagos for ECOWAS 50th Jubilee, Coastal Highway Launch

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday for Lagos to join other regional leaders in marking the 50th anniversary of the Economic...

Breaking: Tinubu Halts Wike’s Property Revocations, Offers 14-Day Grace to PDP, Others

President Bola Tinubu has stepped in regarding the ongoing sealing of properties in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that belong to ground rent...

Breaking: Explosion Rocks Mararaba-Nyanya Bypass: FCT Police Cordon Off Scene, Begin Forensic Analysis

A devastating explosion occurred on the Mararaba-Nyanya bypass in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday afternoon, around 2:50 PM, causing significant shockwaves...

Update on FCTA’s Unpaid Ground Rent:  PDP’s Abuja National HQ Sealed

Officials from the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), acting on the directive of Minister Nyesom Wike, have sealed off the national headquarters of...

Atiku, Obi, Wabara, Amaechi, Malami, Others Convene in Abuja to Forge Anti-APC Alliance

In the buildup to the 2027 elections, a coalition of prominent political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Labour Party Presidential...

Lekki Deep Seaport Gets FG’s Nod for Channel Dredging, Boosting Competitiveness

A major boost for Nigeria’s maritime sector is underway, as the Federal Government has authorized the maintenance dredging of the Lekki Deep Seaport...

Chinese Ambassador Seeks Value-Added Tea Production in Taraba

Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, says he is keen on strengthening ties with Taraba State and boosting the value of tea from...