All 133 cardinals voting in conclave are now in Rome – Vatican
All of the 133 Catholic cardinals who will vote to choose a successor to Pope Francis are now in Rome ahead of the conclave starting this week,…
FG rolls out loan initiative for creatives, entrepreneurs
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy has announced the introduction of the Creative Economy Development Fund which is tailored to roll out loan opportunities for creatives. In a statement by…
2027: Between Buhari’s divided bloc and Tinubu’s return plan
Barely 12 years after the founding of the All Progressives Congress (APC), one of the legacy parties in the amalgam, the defunct…
$37b InfraCorp in limbo five years after N1 trillion investment
70% shareholding held by apex bank, says financial statement • Initiative is stillborn, says…
How estate agents’ unprofessional conducts influence rent
Unprofessional practices by estate agents in major cities are significantly influencing the spike in rent and worsening the housing…
5 children found dead inside abandoned vehicle in Nasarawa
. . . Police chief orders investigation The Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa, Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, has ordered…
Nigerian Police Spent N86Million On Christmas Decorations For IGP’s Residences, Force HQ — Govspend…
A review by SaharaReporters of Nigeria’s public payments portal, Govspend, has revealed that the Nigeria Police Force spent N86 million on Christmas decorations for the Force Headquarters and the official residences of…
Trent Alexander-Arnold to leave Liverpool end of season
Trent Alexander-Arnold announced Monday he will leave boyhood club Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of the season, saying it was the “hardest decision” of his life. The England defender, who helped Liverpool…
How B/Haram Attacked Yobe Military Brigade, Killed 4 Soldiers
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Saturday attacked the 27 Task Force Brigade, Buni Yadi, Gujba LGA of Yobe State, killing at least four soldiers and destroying many operational equipment. The attack happened…
Donald Trump orders reopening of Alcatraz prison
US President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he is directing federal authorities to rebuild and reopen the former Alcatraz federal prison in San Francisco Bay, calling it a symbol of “law and order.”…
Diezani sent someone to offer me a bribe — Sowore
Publisher and presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that a former Minister of Petroleum Resources,…
Trump drops African Development Bank, creating $500m funding headache
The continent faces a fresh blow; part of sweeping budget cuts proposed by the new Trump…
Insecurity, poverty, tariff wars undermine Tinubu’s gains
Halfway into Bola Tinubu’s first term, Nigeria’s ambitious economic transformation is faltering,…
Presidency disputes AfDB President Adesina’s claim that Nigerians are worse off now than in 1960
The Presidency has rejected recent comments by the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, who claimed that Nigerians are worse off today than they were in 1960. The rebuttal…
Crude oil price falls below $60, stoking fears of weaker naira and wider deficits
Nigeria is staring down the barrel of twin macroeconomic shocks as Brent crude prices plunge below $60 per barrel. This development could destabilize the country’s fragile exchange rate regime and widen an…
Lagos worst hit as Nigeria loses over N30bn to 42 market fires
• Stakeholders call for policy overhaul, improved safety systems Between January 2023 and April 2025, at least 42 market…
Anthony Joshua suffers fresh injury blow
Anthony Joshua has suffered a fresh injury blow as he looks to return to a professional boxing ring in 2025. The two-time world heavyweight champion has not fought since failing in his bid to become a three-time…
Fraud probe: Immigration on high alert as NNPC officials, contractors allegedly plot escape
To prevent contractors and former officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) fingered in the ongoing fraud probe from evading accountability, the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), at…
Gov Bago donates N50m to Living Faith Church, pledges road construction
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, on Sunday, announced a donation of N50 million to the Living Faith Church Worldwide during the 44th anniversary celebration of the Church held at its headquarters in…
Negotiating for return of democracy in Rivers: what Wike, Fubara may have to resolve
Sensitive points that must be resolved for democracy and genuine peace to return: - How many commissioners and aides will each…
How AGF report, refinery scandal ended Kyari’s reign
... Nigerians demand full probe In one month, Mele Kyari has moved from the…
Rivers emergency rule: N’Assembly counters PDP govs’ lawsuit, demands N1bn
The National Assembly has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss the suit filed by 11 Peoples Democratic Party governors challenging the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The federal legislature, in…
Defection: Wherever Kwankwaso goes, we follow — Yusuf vows
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso’s political decisions. Yusuf pledged to follow…
We’re yet to set date for CVR resumption — INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that no date has been set for the resumption of Continuous Voter Registration…