2024-05-08 22:28
After his eight years in office as a governor of the most populous state and, also the nation’s Center of Commerce and West Africa at large. During his tenure the Kano has witnessed un… Read More
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2024-05-08 21:45
There is no denying the fact that the sun’s rays dance upon the chaotic streets that crisscross some bustling communities of Aniocha North, a local government area in Delta State, Nige… Read More
2024-05-08 21:17
Popular Nigerian musician Simisola Kosoko, also known as Simi, has responded to recent criticism from singers Olawale Oloforo, well known as Brymo, and Samuel Oguachuba, also known as Samkle… Read More
2024-05-08 21:01
The middle-aged man’s lifeless body was found in a brothel in the Edepie neighborhood of Yenagoa, the state capital, according to Bayelsa State police.
The unidentified man was discove… Read More
2024-05-08 20:55
The All Progressives Congress, or APC, has called for the Rivers State House of Assembly to swiftly begin the process of impeaching the state’s governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and the… Read More
2024-05-08 20:48
The Nigerian workforce eagerly awaits an increase in the national minimum wage, as they struggle to cope with the country’s economic challenges. The Federal Government has taken a step… Read More
2024-05-08 20:45
What is cyber security levy law ?
The Cybersecurity Levy Law refers to a proposed law or policy that requires individuals or businesses to pay a tax or fee for the purpose of funding cyberse… Read More
2024-05-08 20:41
Rev Obinna Akukwe cautions those Urchins in IPOB who are hellbent on tarnishing the image of Justice Binta Nyako that they are the very reasons Nnamdi Kanu has not been given bail.
All the s… Read More
2024-05-08 17:06
Twenty persons have been taken into custody by Vietnamese police for allegedly stealing and controlling tens of thousands of Facebook accounts both locally and abroad, official media said on… Read More
2024-05-08 16:10
Tuesday saw the mourning of Elizabeth Evoeme, 81-year-old actress best known for her role as Ovularia in the 1980s TV sitcom “The New Masquerade,” by veteran Nollywood actor Jide… Read More
2024-05-08 13:45
The involvement of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in combat operations has steadily shifted to the home front just as the Army is now embroiled in wars of attrition on various fronts in Nigeri… Read More
2024-05-08 13:41
Amidst the geopolitical dynamics and diverse maneuvers to ensure stability at home, Russia has to show certainty, firmness and consistency in its relations with Africa. Understandably Africa… Read More
2024-05-08 12:20
The 0.5 percent cybersecurity surcharge that banks will impose on electronic transfers, according to Senior Advocate of Nigeria Kunle Adegoke, will make things worse for Nigeria’s impo… Read More
2024-05-08 12:11
Winger Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund believes his team’s victory over Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 (2-0 overall) to go to the Champions League final is a “unbelievable” sens… Read More
2024-05-08 12:07
The House of Representatives has decided to look into the events leading up to the Binance executive’s Friday, March 22, 2024, escape from Nigeria.
This came after Hon. Dennis Okafor&r&hell…Read More
2024-05-08 12:02
The newly imposed cyber security fee by the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has been characterised as one tax too many by Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential conten… Read More
2024-05-08 09:07
Cliches often find expression in some happenings in this nation. The more things change the more they remain the same. That was the position of French writer, John Baptiste Alphonse Karr in… Read More
2024-05-08 09:01
“My practice of reflection had also convinced me that there is nothing on earth that turns quicker on its pivot than political idealism when touched by the breath of practical politics… Read More
2024-05-08 06:59
In the parallel market yesterday, the value of the Naira fell from N1,410 per dollar on Monday to N1,445 per dollar.
In a similar vein, the value of the Naira dropped to N1,416.57 per dollar… Read More
2024-05-08 06:40
The Igboezue International Association of Nigeria and the Diaspora, or IIAND, advised Ndigbo people Friday not to lose hope despite the difficulties they are facing in Nigeria since God is w… Read More
2024-05-08 00:56
The Nigerian Navy is suspected of torturing Richard Onumegbu, a staff member at the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital in Ojo, Lagos, to death.
The House of Representatives has decided to look… Read More
2024-05-08 00:48
Since his inauguration as the executive governor of Kaduna State on 29 May, 2023, governor Uba Sani has never hidden his desire and passion to develop education in the state. Evidence is the… Read More
2024-05-07 21:19
According to the Katsina State Police Command, about 22 suspected armed robbers and 36 people connected to rape and sodomy incidents in the state were taken into custody in April.
This was c… Read More
2024-05-07 21:14
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that the earnings from the sale of repatriated oil and gas can be used domestically to pay contractors’ invoices and fulfil Petroleum Ta… Read More
2024-05-07 19:36
Under the auspices of Yoruba National Youths both at home and abroad, a group has declared that their quest for Yoruba Nation self-determination is non-negotiable and that they will stop at… Read More
2024-05-07 19:24
The English top flight stated on Tuesday that Nottingham Forest’s appeal against a four-point penalty for breaking Premier League financial rules had been unsuccessful.
An independent… Read More
2024-05-07 18:02
This Cybersecurity Levy is not a policy or regulation of the Tinubu administration. Those bandying that claim are either ignorant or dishonest. This is a policy that has existed since 2015… Read More
2024-05-07 17:18
Preliminary investigations show that a police inspector in Plateau State cut off his wife’s hand over three thousand Naira. Reports say he gave her twenty thousand Naira to keep, but s… Read More
2024-05-07 17:11
Price control has been a hot-button issue in Nigeria, with the government implementing a range of policies aimed at stabilizing prices and protecting consumers. But do these measures really… Read More
2024-05-07 17:09
Nigeria has undergone significant economic liberalization in recent years, shifting away from a state-controlled economy to one that is more open to market forces. This has had a major impac… Read More
2024-05-07 13:28
At least, the foreign media broke the news early May. And it may be understandable why local Russian media could be quiet over the impact of western and European stringent sanctions on Russi… Read More
2024-05-07 12:10
The United States said that it would boycott Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inauguration on Tuesday following his most recent election, in which he saw little to no resistance.
&ld&hell…Read More
2024-05-07 10:01
The NBA announced on Monday that Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs had won the 2024 Rookie of the Year award. This is the first time a Frenchman has won the title.
In his outstandin… Read More
2024-05-07 09:34
The Nigerian energy Regulatory Commission (NERC) has been given until May 12 to reverse the recent increase in energy pricing, or face unprecedented industrial action, according to the Niger… Read More
2024-05-07 09:12
On electronic transfers, the Central Bank of Nigeria, or CBN, has mandated deductions of 0.005 percent for the Cybersecurity Levy.
The CBN said in a circular yesterday that the deductions wo… Read More
2024-05-07 09:05
Nigeria has long maintained a policy of subsidizing fuel prices to make it more affordable for citizens. But this policy has come at a high cost, with billions of dollars spent each year and… Read More
2024-05-07 05:51
Last week, there was an uproar over the demolition of some property to make way for the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road. Many Nigerians condemned the speed with which the plac… Read More
2024-05-07 05:43
Five Oteri community ladies are reportedly in serious condition at the Central Hospital in Ughelli after protesting women in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State were allegedly… Read More
2024-05-07 05:36
Members of PROGRESSIVE FORUM under the umbrella of: National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Southwest zone is calling on everyone to desist from recognizing Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle… Read More
2024-05-07 05:34
Junior Pope Odonwodo is a name that will be remembered by generations yet unborn. Why? It is because he made an indelible mark in the Nollywood movie industry. He was a man who could act any… Read More
2024-05-06 21:40
As Israel reiterated its call for Palestinians living in Rafah to leave the city in anticipation of an invasion that has been long-feared, Hamas declared on Monday that it welcomes a proposa… Read More
2024-05-06 21:35
In response to former vice president Atiku Abubakar, the presidency stated that Seyi Tinubu was free to pursue legal business ventures wherever in the globe.
This was said by the Presidency… Read More
2024-05-06 21:19
As the DCP Abba Kyari was presented before the court last week in continuation of his trials, he was not his usual self for the ebullient super cop was looking rather frail and forlorn. It w… Read More
2024-05-06 21:06
According to reports, the British organization Streetz Ahead Creative Housing employs Peter Omoruyi, a Nigerian who was found guilty of sex trafficking while he was away in France.
A family… Read More
2024-05-06 20:32
The Federal Government has made the decision to reduce sales to cross-border markets in the Niger Republic, Niger Republic, and Togo in order to enhance the local electricity supply.
The Nig… Read More
2024-05-06 20:27
In order to prevent the kind of manipulation that is now occurring on the platform, the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has announced plans to delist the Naira from the P2P (peer to… Read More
2024-05-06 20:18
Senator Kashim Shettima, the vice president, had to change his plans to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas due to a technical issue with h… Read More
2024-05-06 19:59
In light of the increasing involvement of young individuals in political processes, the ‘Not Too Young to Run’ movement gains significant relevance. This initiative underscores t… Read More
2024-05-06 16:59
In my viewpoint, education is the single most important thing there is in the world. While everyone might have a different definition of education, its importance remains undisputed. By rece… Read More
PRP Objects To US And French Military Sites In Nigeria, Calling Them “foreign Boots On Our Soilâ€
2024-05-06 12:06
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), which has warned of the risks to the nation’s security and sovereignty, has opposed the transfer of US and French military bases to Nigeria.
The Act… Read More
Prof. Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua Of Nigeria Become First Black Woman To Acquire A Ph.D. In Cybernetics
2024-05-06 12:01
Professor Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua, a Nigerian academic, is the first black woman in the world to hold a doctorate (Ph.D) in cybernetics.
The scientific study of cybernetics compares the way… Read More
2024-05-06 11:56
Monday was the first anniversary of the coronation of King Charles III of Britain. It was a challenging year, marked by ongoing difficulties with his estranged son Prince Harry and a cancer… Read More
2024-05-06 11:51
The Band A consumers’ energy rate will now be reviewed decreased by the Federal Government, from N225/kwh to N206.80/kwh.
Ban Customers are those who use power for at least 20 hours ev… Read More
2024-05-06 09:09
Reports have it that at Harvard Business School, United States of America (USA), the code of belief about entrepreneurship is quite simply this: It can be taught, and it can be learned. Entr… Read More
2024-05-06 08:20
I came across a piece of news this morning with “Public Interest Lawyer Kicks as Police Spokesperson Threatens Twitter User with Repealed Cybercrime Law” as the headline.
The… Read More
2024-05-06 06:31
“Fools at the top would cause damage to any system not to talk of the fragile institutions of a fledgling democracy.”—Charles Archibong, A Stranger in Their Midst: A Memoir… Read More
2024-05-06 06:26
Employers in the private sector in Nigeria lamented yesterday the persistent shortage of Premium Motor Spirit, or PMS, as it is commonly known, throughout the nation. They claimed that ongoi… Read More
2024-05-06 06:20
Over the weekend, Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, provided an explanation for why INEC’s servers malfunctioned during the 2023 presidential election.
He… Read More
2024-05-06 06:14
Five alleged kidnappers were taken into custody by police investigators after they slept off after kidnapping the wife of a pastor and two other people.
It was stated that the suspects took… Read More
2024-05-06 00:09
Tunde Onakoya’s rare exploits in chess hold lessons for the youths
Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, has become a global celebrity after breaking the Guinness World Record for the… Read More
2024-05-05 22:28
Prominent legal professionals in the nation have denounced the Nigerian Police Force’s (NPF) arrest and detention of journalist Daniel Ojukwu.
Journalist Ojukwu of the Foundation for I… Read More
2024-05-05 22:23
Last month, April 26-27, 2024 to be exact, a training workshop aimed at teaching fact-checking skills to local journalists was held in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. Th… Read More
2024-05-05 21:12
Due to allegations of fraud, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has brought Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, its nominee for president in 2023, and 13 other people before the Economic… Read More
2024-05-05 21:03
Sen. Kashim Shettima, the vice president, left Abuja on Sunday night for Dallas, Texas, in order to represent President Bola Tinubu at the Corporate Council on Africa’s 2024 US-Africa… Read More
2024-05-05 20:46
When thugs believed to be land grabpers broke into the neighborhood on Friday afternoon, two people—Wale Oyedeji and Ibrahim Shagari—in the Obafemi/Owode local government area of… Read More
2024-05-05 20:38
Ugwu Augustus, a clean water vendor, is said to have achieved a perfect score of 309 on the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, which allowed him to gain full scholarship status… Read More
2024-05-05 20:33
General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defense Staff of Nigeria, has extended an invitation to Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, to visit the country.
During a courtesy visit to the managin… Read More
2024-05-05 20:28
Ambassador Babagana Kingibe, Special Envoy of the Summit of the Heads of State and Governments of the Lake Chad Basin Commission, has praised the efforts of Transitional Authorities, Chadian… Read More
2024-05-05 20:21
Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) nominee for president in 2023, has denounced the inadequate notification regarding the demolition of properties in the Oniru corrid… Read More
2024-05-05 05:40
My friend Steve Tamari, professor of History at the Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, was violently tackled and physically manhandled by police on the campus of the Washington Un… Read More
2024-05-05 05:36
A precedent embalms a principle” – William Scott, 1745-1836
Trying to impose a successor on the electorate is frequently the last refuge of the elected official – President… Read More
2024-05-05 05:29
I really do wonder whether those great patriots that fought a long and bloody war against
British colonial rule and founded the United States of America (US) in 1776 like George Washington… Read More
2024-05-04 22:07
In the bustling world of entertainment and business, Regina Daniels stands as a beacon of inspiration. Her journey is not just one of fame and fortune but also of remarkable entrepreneurial… Read More
2024-05-04 21:59
Helen Ukpabio’s Freedom from Witchcraft Attacks is disturbing for so many reasons. First, the program reinforces witchcraft beliefs and incites hatred and violence against supposed wi… Read More
2024-05-04 21:53
The scholar and researcher had taken a trip to an open market. There, he met a female fishmonger. Attracted by the casual attention this researcher paid to a croaker fish on display on… Read More
2024-05-04 21:47
Brittany Lauga, a 37-year-old member of parliament for Queensland, reported to the Australian Police that she was drugged and subjected to sexual assault by some unnamed attackers.
Lauga cla… Read More
2024-05-04 21:41
Following Newcastle’s 4-1 thumping of Burnley on Saturday, Burnley is in danger of going down.
Callum Wilson gave Newcastle the lead with a tap-in in the 19th minute, and Sean Longstaf… Read More
2024-05-04 21:35
The late British-Nigerian young fan Daniel Anjorin, who was cruelly assassinated in London on Tuesday by an attacker brandishing a sword, has been honoured by Arsenal fans.
The 14th minute o… Read More
2024-05-04 21:29
Following reports from police that a political motivation was suspected, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz denounced the attack on one of his party’s deputies in the European Parliament on… Read More
2024-05-04 21:25
Manchester City defeated Wolves 5-1 at the Etihad to go within three games of an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title. Erling Haaland scored four goals in the victory.
Arsen… Read More
2024-05-04 21:19
Real Madrid defeated Cadiz 3-0 on Saturday to win La Liga. Girona then defeated Barcelona 4-2 to complete the victory for Los Blancos.
When Barcelona lost in Montilivi, Carlo Ancelotti&rsquo&hell…Read More
2024-05-04 21:13
Months ahead of the anticipated general election, Sadiq Khan, the Labour mayor of London, defeated the Conservatives in yet another devastating local election, handing them their worst-ever… Read More
2024-05-04 09:42
I know of an era in Nigeria – not too far from my growing-up years – when only the bold and courageous of women wore trousers. Even then, they knew when and where to wear them &n&hell…Read More
2024-05-04 09:36
A look at our natural surroundings, atmosphere and the galaxies serves as a gentle reminder to us mortals of an unseen activator and creator of the universe. The ambience of nature and its s… Read More
2024-05-04 09:34
Drenched in tears inviisible since the passage of younger brother, Igeniwari, new Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, deserves honours for believing in self and country. This journey to the p… Read More
2024-05-04 09:28
During the campaigns, Shettima had touted himself as a security expert. Now, he loiters like an ice cream man. Shettima is effectively idle. Against the backdrop of Osinbajo, Shettima looks… Read More
2024-05-04 09:22
Fans are clamouring for an immediate resolution to the ugly celebrity feud between music icons Davido and Wizkid.
While they acknowledge that celebrities may have conflicts, they feel that t… Read More
2024-05-04 09:17
Online users can’t stop drooling over a radio hostess who appears in a widely shared video while on the job and has her infant slung to her back like an African.
Her fans are not only… Read More
2024-05-04 06:32
Men who use a common hair loss treatment should be mindful of the possibility of major sexual and mental side effects, such as insomnia.
Millions of men use the daily pill, but it may cause… Read More
2024-05-04 06:24
Researchers at the University of California have conducted a new study on zebrafish that explores the mysterious realm of sleep. Their research, which was published in Nature, clarifies the… Read More
2024-05-04 02:10
Over the years, you have been actively involved in activism. As you continue to age gracefully, are you concerned about the future of activism in Nigeria and whether there will be individual… Read More
2024-05-04 00:45
Elijah Adebayo’s equaliser saved a 1-1 draw at Everton on Friday, keeping Luton in the running to avoid Premier League relegation.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s penalty put Rob Edwards… Read More
2024-05-03 21:53
Occurrences that make me turn to the former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, and the company he keeps include what a commentator said recently. He alleged that as Anambra S… Read More
2024-05-03 21:50
This week, I crave your indulgence as I opt to add my voice to the fiery hullabaloo swirling around Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State. I, however, promise not to bore y… Read More
2024-05-03 21:45
A group of ten alleged ritualists who specialize in killing individuals and selling their body parts to other ritualists have been apprehended, according to the Lagos State Police Command.
O… Read More
2024-05-03 21:41
After the Blues decisively defeated Tottenham 2-0 on Thursday to put themselves squarely in the running for the Europa League, Mauricio Pochettino has begged for an end to “stupid rumo… Read More
2024-05-03 21:36
A stay of the proceedings in the contempt case brought against Mr. Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over the scheduled trial of Alhaji Yaha… Read More
2024-05-03 21:30
The value of the naira fell in the parallel market yesterday, from N1,365 per dollar on Thursday to N1,410 per dollar.
On the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, or NAFEM, the naira did, howev… Read More
2024-05-03 21:19
It is not an exaggeration to harangue that there has been prevailing hunger in Nigeria, particularly since May 29, 2023 when Nigerians witnessed the inauguration of a new president in the pe… Read More
2024-05-03 21:18
The Resource Forum of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, under the leadership of Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, has petitioned the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, and the Commissioner of Police… Read More
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