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Account for Nigeria’s N166.79trn debt before asking World Bank for $1.5bn loan – Atiku to Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Monday, charged President Bola Tinubu to account for N166.79 trillion debt before borrowing $1.5 billion from the World Bank. Atiku accuse…
Army operationalises 28 Armoured Brigade, two formations in Kebbi
The Nigerian Army has operationalised 28 Armoured Brigade and Garrison in Birnin Kebbi, alongside 281 Tank Battalion in Yauri and 381 Artillery Regiment in Kaoje, Kebbi State. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shai…
Lagos Representative Danielle Adewusi Crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026
Lagos State representative, Danielle Adewusi, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 after defeating 19 other contestants at the pageant’s grand finale in Lagos. The finale was held on Sunday at Balmoral Hall, Feder…
2027: Atiku’s subsidy plan could set Nigeria back 20 years — TSG
The Tinubu Support Group (TSG) has warned that the proposed return of fuel subsidy under an Atiku Abubakar presidency could set Nigeria’s economy back by 20 years, urging Nigerians to scrutinise political promises ahead …
Adekunle Gold shared why he doesn’t feel Nigeria’s inflation directly
Adekunle Gold says Nigeria’s rising cost of living barely affects him because staff handle shopping and tell him when prices of sardines and household goods rise.
UN, AU Ask Obasanjo To Rescue Ethiopia’s Peace Deal As Tensions Rise
The UN and AU have asked former President Olusegun Obasanjo to help pull Ethiopia back from renewed conflict as tensions threaten the peace agreement he helped broker in 2022. The two organisations reaffirmed “steadfast …
VDM calls out Nigerian prayer culture in viral video, addresses Arome Osayi
Verydarkman mocks Apostle Arome Osayi’s call to export prayers in a satirical China video, demanding Gucci, Balenciaga and good roads as reactions pour in.
BBNaija no longer commands conversation like before — Ubi Franklin
Music executive, Ubi Franklin, has said reality show, BBNaija, no longer commands public conversation the way it did in the past, despite remaining a successful brand. Franklin made the remark in a post shared on his X a…
Find out more as new petrol price update as brent crude climbs
Depot owners could review petrol and diesel prices after Brent crude rebounded above $107 per barrel, potentially raising the cost of replacing existing stocks.
Akwa Ibom: Stakeholders raise concern over increase in number of street children
Stakeholders in Akwa Ibom State have expressed concern over the rising incidence of vulnerable children on the streets and called for alternative family based care and support. Speaking during a conference organised by S…
Catholic Priest calls out VDM over move against Apostle Arome, advises him to apologise
Fr Chinenye John Oluoma urges VeryDarkMan to apologise to Apostle Osayi Arome over his mimicry video, using scripture to argue that insults are never justified.
Federal government approves upgrade of four South-South ports
Mr Oyetola said the government wanted Nigerian businesses to spend less time and resources moving their goods, while creating an environment that attracts investment and supports employment. The post Federal government a…
Resident doctors give FG 14-day ultimatum to meet demands or face industrial action
The doctors said the ultimatum became necessary due to ongoing delays in resolving several welfare and professional issues, despite the government's previous engagements and commitments. The post Resident doctors give FG…
Terrorists defy govt curfew to attack Plateau communities — NBA alleges
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, in Plateau State has alleged that terrorists attacked communities in the state despite government-imposed curfews. The four NBA branches in Jos, Pankshin, Bukuru and Shendam raised the …
Court orders NMDPRA to continually grant fuel import licences to Matrix, others
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday ordered the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to The post Court orders NMDPRA to continually grant fuel import licences to Matrix, o…
Full list of failed Nigerian banks since 2010 and how to recover trapped funds
Failed Nigerian bank customers may recover savings through successor institutions or NDIC claims; insurance limits and liquidation dividends determine refunds.
NELFUND haven of corruption, giving students only N20,000 — Dino Melaye
African Democratic Congress, ADC, chieftain, Dino Melaye, has alleged corruption in the running of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, and the Federal Government’s student loan scheme under President Bola Tinubu. …
APC wins all local council chairmanship, councillorship seats in Enugu
A PREMIUM TIMES review of the 17 chairmen-elect shows that 12 of them were re-elected for a second term in office while five others were elected for the first time. The post APC wins all local council chairmanship, counc…
‘I wasn’t chasing First Class,’ UNIOSUN best graduating English student
I was in JSS 3 when I lost my dad. Maybe young, but not too young. He had cancer, so he was sick for a long time before we The post ‘I wasn’t chasing First Class,’ UNIOSUN best graduating English student appeared first o…
‘I was misled,’ Kenneth Okonkwo reverses position on Obi’s debt record
Kenneth Okonkwo, former spokesman for Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, has said he was misled when he defended the former Anambra State governor against claims that The post ‘I was misled,’ Kenneth Okonkwo reverse…
Bauchi records 6.2 fertility rate, 22.2% unmet family planning needs — Survey
Bauchi has recorded a total fertility rate of 6.2 children per woman, while 22.2 per cent of women have an unmet need for The post Bauchi records 6.2 fertility rate, 22.2% unmet family planning needs — Survey appeared fi…
UAE releases full list of 100 universities whose graduates are eligible for Abu Dhabi Golden Visa
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has released the official list of universities whose graduates may apply for the Abu Dhabi Golden Visa for Students.
Ex-commissioner demands power rotation to Kogi West, rejects planned summit
Former Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Dr Tom Ohikere, has called for the rotation of the governorship to Kogi West in 2028 The post Ex-commissioner demands power rotation to Kogi West, rejects planned summit ap…
Fire Guts Customs Western Marine Command office
Fire on Monday gutted the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Western Marine Command office in Apapa, Lagos, destroying property worth millions of naira. The fire, which reportedly started at about 10:23 a.m. from an electrica…
“Peter Obi I Campaigned For Is Different From Who He Is Now” – Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo, former spokesperson for the Labour Party presidential campaign, has said the Peter Obi he campaigned for in the 2023 presidential election is different from the person he now sees politically. Okonkwo ma…
Atiku calls for higher minimum wage, promises review from first day in office
Atiku said the current minimum wage was no longer sufficient to meet the basic needs of Nigerian workers, particularly amid renewed increases in petrol prices.. The post Atiku calls for higher minimum wage, promises revi…
US Completes Military Withdrawal from Iraq
The United States has fully withdrawn its military forces from Iraq, an Iraqi government official confirmed on Sunday, ending more than two decades of American troop presence in the country. All US combat troops and l…
Peter Obi I Campaigned For Is Different from Who He Is Now – Kenneth Okonkwo
African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has said the Peter Obi he campaigned for in 2023 is different from the man he sees today, admitting he was misled when he previously defended the former Anambra…
Rivers Assembly Orders Arrest of PAMO University VC Over N29bn Scholarship Funds
The Rivers State House of Assembly has ordered the arrest of the Vice-Chancellor of PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Professor Smith Jaja, over his repeated failure to appear before a legislative committee probing mo…
'Cancel October 1 Independence Parade or Face Danger' - Primate Ayodele Warns Tinubu
Prominent Nigerian cleric Primate Babatunde Ayodele has urged President Bola Tinubu to scrap the planned Independence Day parade on October 1, warning that proceeding with the event could invite danger. In a video sha…
I was misled on Obi’s debt records in Anambra -Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says he was misled on the disputed debt records of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), during his tenure as g…
FG moves to intervene as erosion threatens naval, NNPC facilities in Calabar
The federal government says it has taken steps to address the ecological crisis threatening critical national assets, including the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Victory and a Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) jetty …
Tension in Osogbo as vendor who sells ‘cheap’ food items disappears with customers’ money
The business, located in the Odi-Olowo area of the Osun State capital, attracted residents with its low prices for food items including rice, cooking oil, spaghetti and semovita. The post Tension in Osogbo as vendor who …
NCDMB honours retirees, reflects on local content growth
At the event which held at the Conference Centre, Nigerian Content Tower (NCT), Yenagoa, 14 former employees who had served in its seven Directorates, received Special Awards of Excellence for years of meritorious servic…
Super Eagles Land In Bissau Ahead Of AFCON 2027 Qualifier
The Super Eagles have arrived in Bissau ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Guinea-Bissau. The team departed Nigeria on Sunday for Bissau ahead of their second Group L qualifying fixtu…
“Tinubu Doesn’t Need To Be In Abuja To Do His Job” – Presidency
The Presidency has reacted to the controversy generated by the continued absence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the President is hale and hearty. There have been concern over the absence of the President who trav…