News
-
Makinde swears in Babatunde as Oyo SSG; Reaffirms commitment to safeguarding lives, property
By David Adeoye Ibadan, Jan. 12, 2026 Gov. Seyi Makinde on Monday swore in Prof. Musibau Babatunde as Secretary to…
Read More » -
Whispers from the Word: The tapestry in a God-centered family By Monsignor Anselm Nwaorgu
As we enter the new year, we also celebrated the Solemnity of the Holy Family (first week of January). Looking…
Read More » -
Retired AIG, Musa Garba, joins ADC in Zamfara
By Ishaq Zaki Gusau, Jan. 12, 2026 A retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Musa Garba, has joined the African…
Read More » -
32 vessels to arrive Lagos ports with petroleum products, food – NPA
By Aisha Cole Lagos, Jan. 12, 2026 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 32 ships with petroleum products, food items…
Read More » -
Wike/Fubara feud: PANDEF inaugurates Kanu Agabi-led peace, reconciliation committee
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, Jan. 12, 2026 The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has inaugurated a high-powered Peace and Reconciliation…
Read More » -
Ohanaeze condoles with Adichie over son’s death
By Alex Enebeli Enugu, Jan. 12, 2026 Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has condoled with Chimamanda Adichie, over her son’s death, describing…
Read More » -
First HoldCo names new boards in non-banking subsidiaries (See who is where)
By Grace Alegba Lagos, Jan. 12, 2026 First HoldCo Plc has announced new board appointments across its non-commercial banking subsidiaries,…
Read More » -
No bill to criminalise sexual relationships with married men – A’Ibom assembly
By Isaiah Eka Uyo, Jan. 12, 2026 The Akwa Ibom House of Assembly has dismissed as false and misleading, a…
Read More » -
Iran asks to negotiate amid deadly crackdown on protesters – Trump
Washington, Jan. 12, 2026 Amid ongoing mass protests across Iran in which hundreds of people have been killed, the country…
Read More » -
Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid by mutual agreement
Xabi Alonso has left his role as Real Madrid head coach by mutual agreement, less than 24 hours after the…
Read More » -
Trump and the ruin of Kurunmi By Lasisi Olagunju
To the north of Ibadan, on the way to Iseyin, is a village perpetually wearing mournful, forlorn looks. You must…
Read More » -
Imo community calls for accountability over oil revenue
By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, Jan. 11, 2026 The Achi Mbieri Community in Mbaitoli LGA of Imo, has called for accountability…
Read More » -
AFCON 2025: Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal set for blockbuster semi-finals
By Victor Okoye Marrakech (Morocco), Jan. 11, 2026 The semi-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco…
Read More » -
PAP sends additional 34 foreign post-graduate scholarship beneficiaries to UK Varsities
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has deployed additional 34 foreign post-graduate scholarship beneficiaries to various universities in the United Kingdom…
Read More » -
Late Barrister Princess Nwamaka Chigbo: Abuja burial programme of activities out
Major groups, which late Barrister Princess Mediatrix Nwamaka Chigbo, who was murdered by kidnappers in Abuja, on January 5 belonged…
Read More » -
Resident Doctors suspend planned strike amid stakeholder engagements
By Folasade Akpan Abuja, Jan. 11, 2026 The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended the planned resumption of…
Read More » -
Abia opposition chasing shadows – Otti’s aide
By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, Jan. 11, 2026 An aide to Gov. Alex Otti of Abia, Rev. Fr. Christian Anokwuru, has…
Read More » -
Tinubu arrives in Abu Dhabi for sustainability summit
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Jan. 11, 2026 President Bola Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Sunday…
Read More » -
Murder of Barrister Princess Chigbo in Abuja: Police arrests 3 notorious ‘one chance’ armed robbery suspects
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained fight against violent crime…
Read More » -
Nyesom Wike and falling rafters of Rivers By Festus Adedayo
Prince Adekunle, the Yoruba Juju music maestro of the 1970s, once sang that a tree which falls in the forest…
Read More » -
SERAP sues INEC over ‘failure to account for missing N55.9bn election funds’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “over the failure…
Read More » -
Echoes of Venezuela: Nigeria braces for economic turmoil By Dakuku Peterside
Last week, I attended a birthday celebration hosted by a friend in the oil and gas sector, with guests deeply…
Read More » -
Barcelona win 16th Spanish Super Cup after El Clásico triumph
FC Barcelona have won their 16th Spanish Super Cup after a thrilling 3–2 victory over Real Madrid in the final…
Read More » -
What Peter Obi told Obasanjo, Atiku, Mark, others at Tambuwal’s 60th birthday Symposium
Mr. Peter Obi, presidential candidate in 2023, and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called for urgent national…
Read More » -
Salah shines as Egypt edge holders Cote d’Ivoire to reach AFCON semi-finals
By Victor Okoye Marrakech (Morocco), Jan. 11, 2026 Mohamed Salah scored and assisted as Egypt absorbed holders Cote d’Ivoire’s pressure…
Read More »
