African nations spend more on debt servicing than health — Report
By Sola Ogundipe A major new report has raised alarm about the deepening debt crisis across Africa, revealing that the majority of countries on the continent are spending more on…
N25m for grabs as Gbenga Daniel hosts choir festival
….Urges communal action against insecurity By Nnamdi Ojiego A total of N25 million is up for grabs, as choirs from across Nigeria converge on Sagamu for the Fourth edition of…
NGE: NPAN, Akpabio, Diri hail Anaba on re-election
….Urge renewed fight against fake news By Henry Umoru & Samuel Oyadongha Newspapers Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria, NPAN, has congratulated Mr. Eze Anaba, Editor of Vanguard Newspapers, on his re-election…
416,000 Nigerians displaced by disaster, violent conflicts in 2024 — Report
….As expert calls for climate-resilient action to curb displacement By Elizabeth Osayande A global report on internal displacement by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre, IDMC, has revealed that Nigeria recorded…
15-year-old Haruna Suliat emerges one-day House of Representatives member
In a repeat of last year’s feat, ÌDÈRÈ community has once again proven its intellectual prowess as 15-year-old Haruna Suliat Adeola emerges as the winner of the One-Day House of…
Kidnappings: Youths set Emir’s palace, NDLEA office ablaze in Kwara
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Angry youths in Lafiagi, headquarters of Edu local government, on Monday stormed the Palace of their monarch, the Emir of Lafiagi, and the office of the…
2027: Governor Sule under pressure to name successor
— “We Will Not Entertain Any Sabotage of Our Party’s Resolve” – Adamu By Abel Daniel, Lafia LAFIA — With two years to the 2027 governorship election, Nasarawa State Governor,…
2027 ambition: I’m willing to serve for four years only — Peter Obi
..Says ‘we’ll ensure votes count’ By Vincent Ujumadu & John Alechenu ABUJA—The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in 2023 election, Peter Obi, has assured his supporters at home…
Rivers: Reinstate Fubara, lawmakers to cement peace, NYCN urges Tinubu
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA—The National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, has urged President Bola Tinubu to facilitate the full reinstatement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and lawmakers affected…
Alleged terrorist negotiator, Mamu, files fresh application for bail
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, yesterday, fixed July 22, to hear a fresh bail application by an alleged Abuja-Kaduna train kidnap negotiator, Mr Tukur…
DABIRI-EREWA APPLAUDS TIMILEYIN OLUSEYI’S HISTORIC FEAT IN U.S. MEDICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAM
ABUJA, JUNE 30, 2025: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has extended heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Timileyin Oluseyi, a Nigerian-born medical doctor in the United States, for…
Hunger: Aliko Dangote Foundation’s free rice excites host communities of Ibese, Itori, Ijebu-Igbo
…Describe the rice Distribution another Operation Feed the Nation Over 30 Host Communities to Dangote Cement Ibese Plant as well as those in Itori in Yewa North, Ewekoro local government…
COMMENDATION OF KADUNA OPEN CUSTODIAL FACILITY AND CALL FOR JUDICIAL SENTENCING REFORM BY DEJI ADEYANJU
I wish to commend the Ministry of Interior for the inauguration of the Kaduna Open Custodial Facility, now known as the “Reformed Bakery”. This innovative initiative marks a welcome shift…
Nigeria will save N1.7 trillion from Dangote’s N720 billion investment on 4,000 CNG trucks
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has invested over N720 billion to implement its landmark initiative of deploying 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks for the nationwide distribution of petroleum products, which is…
ILE IFE AGOG AS OONI HOSTS 2025 ALARAGBO FESTIVAL
The ancient city of Ile-Ife, regarded as the cradle of Yoruba civilisation, came alive on Sunday as it played host to the 2025 edition of the Alaragbo Festival, a colourful…
Police Rescue 29 Kidnap Victims Across 3 States, Arrest Suspects and Recover Weapons
As IGP Reaffirms Continuous Fight Against Violent Crimes The Nigeria Police Force, in a sustained and strategic operation aimed at curbing crime and criminal activities, and restoring public confidence, has…
Governor Soludo Orders Investigation into Alleged Brutality by Anti-Touting Squad in Viral Video
Anambra State Government has taken note of a viral video purportedly showing men of the Anambra State Anti-Touting Squad drilling a group of alleged touts. While maintaining a firm stance…
Presidency Debunks Rumours: Akume Remains Secretary to the Government of the Federation
There has been no change in the status of His Excellency, Senator George Akume, as Secretary to the Government of the Federation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, currently in Saint Lucia,…
HAASTRUP: KING OF IJESHA. PRINCE OF DENMARK? BY AKIN ADEOYA
Is there any possibility that a European monarch will adopt and take the throne with a name like Obasanjo, Abacha or Abdulsalam? For example, King Julius Obasanjo of some kingdom…
Tourism Ministry Celebrates Creativity and Local Talent at Lagos Leather Fair
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has once again demonstrated its commitment to promoting local talent and craftsmanship by celebrating creativity, innovation, and the beauty of leather…