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‘You’re the reason I know what unconditional love feels like’ – Hanan Buhari pens emotional…
Hanan, a daughter of the former president Muhammadu Buhari has penned down an emotional tribute to her late father. In a photo post shared on her Instagram story, the photographer said her late father taught her what…
BREAKING: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Resigns From PDP
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).In a letter dated July 14 and made…
Police uncover N500m visa scam, apprehend four
The Police Command in Lagos State has detained four suspects in connection with a large-scale visa scam involving the fraudulent collection of N500 million.…
Buhari Never Met Me Before Appointing Me – Gen. Irabor
Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky E.O. Irabor (rtd), has revealed how Former President Muhammadu Buhari appointed him into Nigeria’s top military position in 2021 without ever having met him personally. In…
BREAKING: GTCO becomes first banking stock to cross N100 on NGX
Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) has recorded a strong mid-market performance in the trading session of July 16, 2025, breaking through the N100 mark. This achievement makes GTCO the first banking stock under the…
BREAKING: Court frees Fayose, upholds no-case submission in money laundering trial
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday morning discharged and acquitted former Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, of all charges in his long-standing money laundering case brought against him by the Economic…
I paid N6.5m ransom – Abducted Edo Imam denies police freed him
The Chief Imam of Uromi Central Mosque, Sheikh Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo, has said he paid N6.5 million ransom to secure his release, contrary to claims by the Edo State Police Command that his abductors freed him…
Naira surges to 4-month high, breaks N1,520/$ barrier
The Nigerian currency maintained its bullish momentum, reaching a four-month high against the US dollar and closing at N1,518/$ on the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, the country’s official exchange market. CBN…
Owners Of CNG-Powered Vehicles May Pay More For Insurance
Due to the extra risks involved, owners of vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) may soon be charged a higher premium for third-party motor…
Dead kings shouldn’t be butchered like animals — Oluwo reacts to Awujale’s burial
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has expressed satisfaction with how the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, was buried in accordance with Islamic rites. Oba Adetona, whose passing was announced…
Next Awujale To Emerge After 3-month Mourning
The Fusegbuwa Ruling House is expected to produce the next Awujale of Ijebuland in November 2025, officials have said. It was gathered that those seeking to emerge as the next Awujale and paramount ruler of…
I Defied All Odds To Build $20bn Refinery – Dangote
President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, says he defied all odds in building the $20bn refinery, reflecting his determination to see Nigeria become self-sufficient in refined…
Forgive Us For Inability To Retrieve Our Mandate – Edo PDP Begs Supporters
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has apologised to its supporters for failing to reclaim what it described as a stolen mandate in the September 2024 governorship election. Speaking during a stakeholders’…
I’ve forgiven Buhari for any infractions —Galadima
…I was his operational head before ambitious politicians took over …I still cherish our 15 years of working together Alhaji Buba Galadima, a prominent chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, in this…
Akpabio appeals judgment on Natasha’s suspension suit
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has appealed against the Federal High Court judgment which recommended the recall of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the Senate. In a notice of appeal dated July…
Nigeria meets OPEC quota first time in five months, falls short of 2025 benchmark
Nigeria’s oil and gas sector recorded a modest recovery in June 2025 as the country met its Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) crude oil production quota for the first time in five months. Data…
Six universities, MTN, NDA, 16 others dump grid over blackouts
Frustrated by persistent power outages and soaring costs of diesel generators, six Nigerian universities, telecoms giant MTN Nigeria,…
Benue: 107 Yelwata attack victims still hospitalised, say SEMA officials
More than a month after the deadly attack in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, 107 victims are still receiving treatment in various hospitals, according to the Benue State Emergency Management Agency…
Nigeria in talks with U.S., UAE on new visa rules — FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun formal engagements with the governments of the United States and the United Arab Emirates following recent adjustments in their visa issuance policies affecting Nigerian…
Northern youths hail Tinubu for honouring Buhari with dignity
The Northern Youth Frontiers (NYF) commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday for his exemplary leadership and deep sense of national unity demonstrated during the funeral arrangements of Nigeria’s former…
Burkina Faso President pays tribute to Buhari
Burkina Faso’s strongman, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has expressed his deepest condolences to the Nigerian government over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a post shared on his verified X account on…
Two boys escape Boko Haram after four years, reunite with families
The Borno State Police Command has confirmed the escape and safe return of two minors, Ayuba Ishaku and Yakubu Haruna, who were abducted by Boko Haram insurgents in 2019. The boys, both aged approximately 13, were…
Pay TV struggles as more Nigerians opt for mobile, streaming services
• Nigerians go on social media to cut streaming service cost• Social media lead as news source platform• Facebook, X, TikTok earned telcos over N1tr in Q1• Citizens leverage social media monetisation…
Buhari exits in blaze of glory
The sun rose solemnly over Daura yesterday as a chapter in Nigeria’s history came to a close. Former President Muhammadu Buhari was laid to rest inside his compound in the ancient Northwest town amid a thunderous…