No road, no election: Protest over bad road enters day 4 in Cross River 
Ukraine identifies 2 Nigerians killed ‘fighting for Russia’ 
Army varsity professor dies in Boko Haram captivity 
Illegal miners kill NSCDC officer, burn patrol vehicle in Niger 
Gunmen abduct 12-year-old schoolgirl in Ibadan; police launch investigation 
WhatsApp says Russia ‘attempted to fully block’ app WhatsApp said Wednesday that Russia “attempted to fully block” the messaging app in the country to push users to a competing state-controlled service, potentially affecting... Read More
Aba Power Installed 100,000 Meters In 2025, Commits N35bn To Smart Metering The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Geometric Power Group, Professor Bart Nnaji,has disclosed that Aba Power installed more than 100,000 prepaid meters in 2025,... Read More
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Geometric Power Group, Professor Bart Nnaji,has disclosed that Aba Power installed more than 100,000 prepaid meters in 2025,... Read More
Kidnappers abduct Police officer, 4 others in Edo …Demand N100m ransom for 2 victimsBy Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – AKOKO- The Edo Local Government Area in Edo State seemed to be under siege... Read More
Hajj stakeholders decry NAHCON leadership turmoil, seek overhaul Some stakeholders in the Hajj industry have raised concerns over frequent leadership changes at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), calling for a comprehensive... Read More
Michael Okpara’s son, Uzodinma of PDP, declares support for Otti Chief Uzodinma Okpara, the son of the former Premier of the defunct Eastern Region, late Dr Michael Okpara, on Wednesday, announced his full support for... Read More
46 days after payment of N40m ransom, terrorists detain 9 victims By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin —Nine victims abducted by terrorists in Adanla community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, are still being held in captivity... Read More
Brentford vs Arsenal – Match preview and team news Premier League leaders Arsenal travel to the Gtech Community Stadium on Thursday night, aiming to banish a peculiar midweek curse and maintain their six-point advantage... Read More
Brentford vs Arsenal – Predicted lineup and team news Brentford host Arsenal at the Gtech Community Stadium on Thursday night, seeking to maintain their surprise push for European football. The Bees have moved into... Read More
Arsenal XI vs Brentford – Predicted lineup and team news Arsenal travel to Brentford on Thursday night, aiming to preserve their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League table. The Gunners have moved... Read More
Woro attack: Kwara won’t bow to fear or intimidation — Gov AbdulRazaq Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has assured residents that the state will not bow to fear or the intimidation of any deranged ideology, promising... Read More
Naira rises to N1,447/$ in parallel market 1 min read By Elizabeth Adegbesan THE Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,447 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,455 per dollar on Tuesday. But the naira depreciated... Read More
I could be arrested anytime – El-Rufai 1 min read Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has claimed that he could be arrested at any time by the APC-led Federal Government. His allegation came... Read More
Sen Kalu reaffirms backing for e-transmission, slams misrepresentation of 5-year-old video 3 min read ABUJA — The lawmaker representing Abia North in the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has reaffirmed his position on the electronic transmission of election results,... Read More
S Reps propose visa ban on Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah, others By Dapo Akinrefon, Bashir Bello & Nkiruka Nnorom LAGOS — United States lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at addressing alleged religious persecution and mass... Read More
5th anniversary: Why Jakande’s vision, legacy must not die — Family LAGOS — THE family of the first civilian governor of Lagos State, Lateef Jakande, yesterday, marked his fifth year remembrance with special prayers, describing his... Read More
Sanusi urges Nigeria to leverage China ties for industrial growth By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has called on Nigeria to strategically harness its 55-year diplomatic relationship with China to... Read More
El-Rufai: I backed Tinubu politically, not as friend By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has clarified that his support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election was strictly... Read More
Reps raise NIS 2026 budget proposal to ₦60bn 2 min read By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has increased the 2026 budget proposal of the National Institute of Sports (NIS) from... Read More
PENGASSAN members reject suspension of branch executives, query CSR deductions By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — Members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company... Read More
US to deploy 200 troops to Nigeria for military training The United States is set to deploy about 200 troops to Nigeria to train the country’s military in combating Islamist militants, a U.S. official said... Read More
When should the media speak? If not now? 6 min read By Tony Onyima Recently, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), the umbrella body of newspaper and media editors in Nigeria, issued a statement expressing concern... Read More
We are strictly following due process in MOUAU — Pro-Chancellor By Anayo Okoli The Pro-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State, Comrade Fidelis Ede, has stated that the Governing Council under... Read More
Ignorance, not absence of institutions, fuelling injustice — Lagos AG By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — THE Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State, Mr Lawal Pedro, SAN, has declared that most cases of injustice, exploitation... Read More
Court orders Navy to release Vessel MT Dejikun By Innocent Anaba LAGOS — JUSTICE Yellim Bogoro of a Federal High Court in Lagos, has ordered the Nigerian Navy to immediately release from its... Read More
