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The federal government has started the process of refunding about N1.91 trillion in excess subscription funds from its latest Sukuk funds, with most funds from high networth individual investors and…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said the power of prayer over the nation has kept the nation saying, “Some say, ‘You’ve been praying and fasting — where is the…

Forbes has released its latest list of the world’s wealthiest individuals as of 1 June 2025, with Elon Musk reclaiming the top spot. Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, X) leads with a net worth of $423 billion. He is…

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to reintroduce the suspended monthly environmental sanitation exercise as part of a broader strategy to promote a cleaner, safer, and flood-free Lagos. The Commissioner…

The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that most Nigerians are unaware that they currently pay 55 per cent of what other West African countries pay for Premium Motor Spirit (petrol). Dangote…

The Afenifere, under the leadership of Oba Oladipo Olaitan, has declared that Nigerians have been subjected to harrowing pain and anguish in the two years of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The pan-Yoruba…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to release 1.3 billion dollars of airlines’ funds blocked from repatriation as at the end of April. The director-general of the association,…

Bayo Onanuga, special adviser on media and information strategy to President Bola Tinubu, says Nigerians will soon experience a reduction in the cost of living, as the effects of the administration’s economic reforms…

Ousmane Dembele, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) winger, has been named the UEFA Champions League (UCL) player of the season. Dembele, who has been outstanding in this season’s tournament, was announced as the best…

BUA Group and Hadiza Bala Usman, former managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), are locked in fresh spat over the termination of a Rivers port concession deal. The dispute started following an…

At least nine residents are feared dead following the detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) at a bus stop in Mairari village, located in Guzamala LGA of Borno state. The blast occurred around 11am on…

The skyrocketing cost of living in Nigeria has plunged many citizens into deep poverty, leading a growing number of Nigerians to abandon their pets as they can no…

…Search Continues by Local Divers Two more corpses have been recovered from the devastating flood that struck Mokwa last Thursday, bringing the official death toll to 153, according to a statement from the Niger…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited over the “failure to account for and explain the whereabouts of the alleged…

While it is common knowledge that top Nigerian artists often prefer international engagements due to the allure of foreign currency and wider exposure, Afrobeats superstar Davido has offered a more nuanced perspective on…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has stated that his re-election bid for a second term in office lies in the hands of God. He made the remarks at a civic reception held in his honour by the Oha Isiala Ngwa People of…

Manchester United signed Brazil forward Matheus Cunha from Wolves in a deal worth a reported £62.5 million ($83 million) on Sunday. Cunha is expected to pen a five-year contract with the Old Trafford club, who have the…

Renowned international fiery cleric and General Overseer of Freedom Apostolic Revival Ministries, FARIM, Prophet Samuel Adebayo Ojo, Baba Authority, has declared that all political coalitions and opposition efforts…

A commercial bus loaded with traders returning from Orie Orba Market in Udenu Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State was hijacked by suspected Fulani herdsmen on Saturday evening around 7 p.m. along the Owukpa–Orokam…

Elon Musk on Saturday denied a report that he used ketamine and other drugs extensively last year on the 2024 campaign trail. The New York Times reported Friday that the billionaire adviser to President Donald Trump…

The recent move by the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, to present a 30-kilometre segment of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a completed and commission-worthy project has drawn sharp criticism from the…

Wole Soyinka, the Nobel laureate, says Rotimi Amaechi demonstrated courage by refusing to step down for President Bola Tinubu during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary contest of 2022. Soyinka…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the President Bola Tinubu administration is weaponising poverty against Nigerians. Abubakar spoke on Saturday at a public lecture to mark the 60th birthday anniversary of…

Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom, has blamed “political detractors” for his daughter’s outburst against him. A video of Jane Ufot, daughter of Eno, seemingly accusing her dad of “sacrificing” Patience, her…