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Education
Aliko Dangote Foundation spends N1.5bn on Bayero University’s PG students
Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), chaired by Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth N1.5…
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Africa
Super Falcons to face Cameroon in two friendly matches ahead of WAFCON 2026
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will face Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in two friendly matches as part of their preparations for…
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Lead Story
What 100 U.S. military personnel now in Nigeria will be doing – DHQ
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Feb. 17. 2026 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the arrival of about 100 United States…
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Lead Story
Counter-terrorism: 100 U.S. military personnel trainers arrive Nigeria – DHQ
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Feb. 17. 2026 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the arrival of about 100 United States…
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Africa
Killing of Nigerian in South Africa: 3 more suspects arraigned
Abuja, Feb. 16, 2026 Sequel to the killing of 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlet in Pretoria South Africa, three…
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Local
UK visas go digital for all Nigerian travellers from 25 February 2026
Abuja, 16 February 2026 The UK Visas & Immigration is continuing its transition to a fully digital border. From 25…
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Local
Adieu, Comrade BJ! By Bolanle BOLAWOLE/Sola ADEYEMI
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Unlike Comrade Dipo Fashina (aka Jingo) and Comrade Segun Osoba, Comrade (Professor) Biodun Jeyifo (BJ) never…
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Local
NIMC takes NIN enrollment to the grassroots
In line with the presidential directive mandating the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to take the National Identification Number (NIN)…
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Lead Story
In Adamawa, Tinubu assures of more prosperity, commends Fintiri, Ribadu
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday in Yola, Adamawa State, said his administration will sustain the ongoing economic reforms for the…
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Local
Dangote signs $400 million equipment deal to fast track refinery expansion
… To become number one construction company in the world Dangote Group has signed a $400 million construction equipment…
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Education
Why private universities must be included in NELFUND’s scheme By Azuh Amatus
In recent years, Nigeria has sought to address the persistent financing challenges faced by its youths in accessing tertiary education.…
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Local
Peter Obi criticises plan to disconnect Aso Rock from national grid
Former Anambra State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Mr. Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government over plans…
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Africa
Dangote explores investment opportunities in Burundi, meets with President
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has paid a brief but strategically significant visit to Burundi, where he explored new…
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Africa
Cardoso hails AU decision on African Monetary Institute, Central Bank
ADDIS ABABA The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has lauded the recent decision of…
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Business and Economy
Professor Abraham Nwankwo, former DG, DMO, publishes new book on public debt in Nigeria
Professor Abraham Nwankwo, the immediate past Director General (DG) of the Debt Management Office (DMO) of Nigeria, and presently a…
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Local
Akwa Ibom government dismisses reports of oil wells being returned to Cross River
The Akwa Ibom State Government has rejected reports that oil wells belonging to the state may be returned to Cross…
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Arts & Entertainment
Leo Stan Ekeh @70: Zinox Group offers 1000 University Tech Scholarships to indigent Nigerian wiz-kids
By Eunice Omokaro Africa’s foremost tech icon and Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, who turns 70 on February…
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Lead Story
Tinubu in Yola to inaugurate key projects
By Ibrahim Kado Yola, Feb. 16, 2026 President Bola Tinubu on Monday arrived at the Yola International Airport at about…
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Local
Rubio meets Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán in Budapest
Budapest, Feb. 16, 2026 United States (U.S.) Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is meeting Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, in…
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Local
Alleged cybercrime: DSS slams El-Rufai with 3-count criminal charge
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Feb. 16, 2026 The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a three-count criminal charge against…
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Local
Nigeria’s secular mask is slipping: Between a republic and a religious state. By Uche J. Udenka
The republic is being quietly redesigned. Nigeria’s crisis is often described as a failure of governance or a collapse…
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Local
D’Rovans and the vanity of life By Festus Adedayo
At the height of its glory, D’Rovans Hotel in Ibadan, Oyo State, stood like the Chappal Waddi. Standing 2419 meters…
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Local
El-Rufai: Tinubu’s angry kingmaker By Lasisi Olagunju
Alhaji Shehu Shagari first met General Murtala Mohammed in August 1974. Newly appointed Federal Commissioner for Communications, Murtala, wrote a…
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Health
US govt. delivers priority medical supplies to Venezuelans
The United States government has airlifted an initial 25 pallets — over 6,000 kilograms — of priority medical supplies to…
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Local
NIMASA, NUPRC meet to improve on industry regulation
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening…
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