The Federal Government has commenced a monthly cash relief programme offering ₦50,000 to vulnerable households to cushion the impact of rising living costs. The Minister ...
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Everton increased the pressure on under-fire Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle as Thierno Barry sealed a 1-0 win at St James’ Park on Monday. Barry netted early in th...
"Less than 10 percent of the properties nationwide have proper titles. So we invariably are creating a scenario where people own assets but are not able to use those asse...
By Umar Yusuf, Yola The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has appointed Deputy Comptroller Mamman Ali as the Acting Area Comptroller of its Adamawa/Taraba Command. Ali, who w...
My eyes are misty as I write this. I have spent the better part of the morning listening repeatedly to one of the tracks of that gifted Yoruba gospel musician, Olayemi Ba...
Beyond agricultural technology, SCO countries have adopted lessons from China’s broader approach to targeted poverty alleviation.
By Chen Ziqi
Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies installed 357,495 meters in the first quarter of 2026, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) said in its Q1 2...
By Nse Anthony-Uko
Adedayo Olalekan In Nigerian politics, consistency is often the rarest political currency. Positions change with opinion polls, convictions shift with alliances, and camp...
By Ima Ekanem
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki will challenge a Kwara High Court ruling that dismissed his objection to the court's jurisdiction in a criminal defamation and cyber...
By Manasseh Mbachii
The Nigerian equities market closed lower for the third consecutive week by N1.802 trillion loss, pressured by profit-taking in blue-chip tickers. The NGX All-Share Index...
By Olushola Bello
Operatives of the Kebbi Hisbah Board, under the Ministry of Religious Affairs, have arrested 25 youths in Argungu town for alleged involvement in immoral acts. The Direct...
By Henry Oduah
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to building financially resilient, globally competitive and future-ready universities through the National University...
By Henry Tyohemba
Argentina skipper Lionel Messi continues to lead the goalscoring standings at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the tournament moves into the Round of 16. Messi increased his ta...
By Henry Oduah
A Lagos State High Court has dismissed a N1.12 billion counterclaim filed against a real estate developer, Oak Homes Multinational Services Limited, in a long-running dis...
By Yusuf Babalola
Mr Janabi describes the outbreak as one of Africa’s most serious public health emergencies this year and called for sustained international support to bring the virus und...
By Agency Report
A law firm, YAS Law Firm, has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), calling for a comprehensive investigation into al...
By Paul Uwadima
Suya, traditionally known as ‘tsire’ among the Hausa people of northern Nigeria, is believed to have originated in the region before spreading across the country and beyo...
By Fortune Eromonsele
Nigerian politicians have a peculiar talent. They can support an idea in January and condemn it in June, with a straight face, and expect us to applaud both positions. Th...
By Jonathan Nda-Isaiah
Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei officially began on Saturday, state television reported, an event drawing thousands and intended to serve ...
By Henry Oduah
The chairman of the Shura Council of the Tijjaniyya Sect, Sheikh Sani Shehu Maihula, has declared the council’s support for the re-election of Kano State Governor A...
By LONGTONG YAKUBU
A group of kidnap victims in Edo State have recounted how they escaped from captivity after their abductors reportedly fell asleep following an overnight trek through the...
By Patrick Ochoga
Suspected bandits have shot former Secretary to the Benue State Government (SSG), Prof David Salifu, on the outskirts of Wukari, Taraba State on his way to Makurdi as he ...
By Aza Abba
It forecast chances of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over parts of Taraba, Adamawa and Kaduna states during the morning hours.
By Agency Report
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Abuja Region, has announced a planned preventive maintenance at the Katampe 132/33 KiloVolt (kV) Transmission Substation on Sat...
By Henry Oduah
When done the right way, gambling is a lot of fun. These days, when we can play online, and on the go, it has gotten more fun than ever. Yet, despite hundreds of differen...
By akintayo eribake
INEC announced the extension in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja.
By Agency Report
Lagos car owners count losses as floods ground vehicles and boost mechanics’ profits, GEORGE OKOJIE. For Lagos car owners, the rains mean submerged engines, towing bills,...
By George Okojie
Prince William revealed that his father King Charles “hates football” in an appearance on Travis Kelce’s podcast that aired Friday, just hours before the NFL star w...
By Henry Oduah
This was driven by renewed investor interest in banking, telecommunications, and oil and gas stocks.
By Agency Report
