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FG to Deploy Highway Guards Following Vandalism on Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road

By Omoyeni Ojeifo As anticipation builds for the completion of the multi-billion-naira Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Superhighway, rising acts of vandalism are putting the major infrastructure...

Daddy Showkey’s 50 Years on Stage: ‘He Gave Me My First $100’ — 2Face

By Segun Adebayo Afrobeat legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, has paid tribute to veteran Nigerian singer Daddy Showkey, describing him as...

Mystery as Law School Student Found Dead in Lagos Victoria Island Hostel

A 23-year-old female student of the Nigerian Law School at the institution’s hostel in Victoria Island, Lagos, who was found “unresponsive” on the...

Breaking: Casablanca Shock: Super Falcons Knocked Out of WAFCON by Wamen Free-Kick

By Samuel Akpan in Rabat Nigeria’s quest for an 11th WAFCON title came to a bitter end in Casablanca on Sunday, as the...

Tinubu Approves 29 Brigade To Strengthen Security In Kwara, Niger

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The recent kidnappings that left families in four communities across Kwara and Niger States living in fear have triggered a...

Kano building collapse: 16 rescued alive, three of them unconscious

Sixteen people have been rescued alive after a building collapsed at Dan Dishe, Kwanar Yashi, in the Fagge Local Government Area of Kano...

Tested Reformer, Global Energy Strategist: Bala Wunti Named Pioneer CEO of World Energy Council Nigeria

One of Nigeria’s most accomplished energy executives, Bala Wunti, has been appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the World Energy Council...

Nigeria Is Not a Lost Cause — Dare Challenges Gen Z to Rise, Rebuild Nation

…Receives Award of Excellence in Humanitarian Leadership, National Service KANO — Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Chief Sunday...

Adeyemi Indicted: ICPC Labels PFIPC Illegal, Orders Prosecution

An interim ICPC investigation has cleared the way for the prosecution of Adeniyi Adeyemi Mathew, who allegedly operated a fraudulent government agency using...

Game-changer for travel: Canada and Nigeria announce aviation agreement enabling direct flights

Canada has expanded its air transport agreement with Nigeria to boost trade, enhance global connectivity, and unlock new travel and business opportunities. Steven...

Tinubu Orders EFCC to Lift Freeze on Osun Accounts, Says Timing Threatens Election Credibility

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately return to court to vacate an order...

U.S. Raises Visa Bond to $20,000 for Nigeria, Senegal and 28 Other Countries

The United States has increased the maximum refundable visa bond for certain visitors from Nigeria, Senegal and 28 other African countries to $20,000,...

Legal War Begins as Gov. Adeleke Sues EFCC Over Osun’s Frozen Funds

Following the freezing of Osun state government account by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the...

Breaking: 176 Woro-Kwara Abductees Freed After 5 Months

Parts of Kwara State erupted in celebration on Wednesday after 176 abducted residents from Kaiama LGA’s Woro community regained their freedom following five...

Breaking: Tragic Loss: Nigerian Actress Tope Osoba Dies

By Segun Adebayo Deep sorrow has gripped Nollywood following the death of actress Tope Osoba, who passed away after a prolonged battle with...

80% Pay Raise: Defence Minister Lauds Tinubu Over Armed Forces Salary Increase

The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a 30 to 80 percent salary increase for...