Homosexuality scandal rocks Nigerian Catholic Church
•How Reverend Father sexually abused me – Former altar boy•Church rebukes priest A homosexuality scandal may have…
NNPC, marketers cut petrol prices after Dangote slashes ex-depot cost
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and other marketers have reduced the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) following Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s cut in ex-depot prices. From as high as N950 per…
Go and sin no more – CAC tells Pastor Fatoyinbo after gaffe
The Christ Apostolic Church has accepted the apology of the Global Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo, after his recent remarks about the CAC’s late founder, Apostle Joseph Ayo…
58 Passengers Denied Boarding On British Airways Abuja-London Flight
British Airways on Friday denied 58 passengers boarding on its Abuja-London flight following a faulty door. For safety reasons, the airline had to keep some seats unoccupied, as confirmed by the Nigeria Civil…
I think it’s stupid to get married, says Chike
Chike, the Nigerian singer and songwriter, says he has no plans to get married, describing marriage as “a stupid step”. Speaking in an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the singer said he does not…
Lagos issues traffic advisory for second phase of Ogudu–Ifako Bridge repairs
The Lagos state government has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the second phase of maintenance works on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge in Kosofe LGA. The repair of the expansion joints on the inbound side of the…
Crime: Kano Residents Take On Phone Thieves
It appears that a solution is beginning to emerge to address the problem of phone snatching that has plagued Kano for some time. Some residents have started overcoming fear and are confronting armed phone-snatching…
Governors, Stop Squandering Fuel Subsidy Windfall
Since May 2023 when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu removed subsidy on petrol, Nigerians have been groaning from the pains inflicted on them by the decision. The subsidy cut led to massive increase in the costs of…
Tinubu arrives in Dubai on brief stopover ahead of Japan, Brazil trip
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for a brief stopover en route to a two-nation working visit to Japan and Brazil. The president landed at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, an…
INEC shuts door on Abure, insists tenure as LP chairman is over
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has withdrawn its recognition of Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party, citing the expiration of his tenure and the binding judgment of the…
Gunmen kill one, abduct shop owner in Ondo community
A man identified as Okudili Okoro has been killed, and a businesswoman abducted by gunmen in Ayede Ogbese, a community in Akure North LGA of Ondo state. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday. Local…
National Assembly Takes Action Over Lawmaker’s ‘Cash for Motions’ Claim
The House of Representatives has directed Ibrahim Auyo, an All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker from Jigawa State, to substantiate his allegation that members pay to present motions and bills in the chamber.Auyo,…
ADC schools FG over Okonjo-Iweala’s remarks on Nigeria’s economy
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Friday urged the Nigerian Government and the All Progressives Congress to pay attention to what the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala…
Lawmakers pay about N3m each to present bills, motions at plenary – APC Rep
Ibrahim Auyo, a member of the house of representatives, says lawmakers pay up to N3 million to present bills, motions, and petitions on the chamber floor. The All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker who represents…
Veteran Nollywood Actor Chief Kanran Dies at 70
Veteran Nollywood actor Olusegun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, has died at the age of 70. Movie executive and producer Seun Oloketuyi confirmed the news in an Instagram post on Friday, stating that the actor…
Kwam1, Emmanson: Lawyer sues FG, NCAA, others for N500bn over alleged aviation impunity
Public interest lawyer, Ayodele Ademiluyi, has dragged the Federal Government, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, and several other parties before the Federal High Court, Lagos, demanding N500 billion in…
Arteta slams calls for Odegaard’s removal as Arsenal captain
Mikel Arteta has slammed calls for Martin Odegaard to be stripped of the Arsenal captaincy by insisting there is “no question” the Norway midfielder is the right man to lead their Premier League title challenge.…
Nigeria rejects designation of PDP, APC as ‘terrorist organisations’ by Canadian court
The federal government has rejected the designation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress(APC) as “terrorist organisations” by a Canadian federal court. In a statement on Friday,…
FCMB and FMO Unveil ₦20 Million AgriTech Investment Readiness Programme for Nigerian Startups
In a bid to foster innovation and sustainability in agriculture, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) have…
Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 21.8% despite surge in food prices
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 21.88 percent in July 2025, down from 22.22 percent June. In the report,…
Court backs FBNQuest Trustees in move to seize energy assets linked to Tope Shonubi
A Nigerian court in Lagos has authorized FBNQuest Trustees Ltd., a subsidiary of FirstHoldco, the parent company of the country’s oldest bank, to…
Ex-Chelsea goalie, Cech separates from wife after 26 years
Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Čech has announced that he and his wife, Martina, are separating after 26 years together. The 43-year-old football legend shared the news in a heartfelt statement on Instagram,…
Anybody Who Plans To Rig 2027 Election Should Be Ready To Die – Charly Boy
Nigerian entertainer and social activist, Charly Boy, also known as Area Fada, has warned politicians planning to rig the 2027 general elections of dire consequences…
Nigerian Police Dismiss Constable For Stealing A Goat
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a constable attached to the Taraba command for stealing a goat. According to an official signal from the Commissioner of Police, DFA Jalingo, addressed to the Divisional Police…