By Press Release The Federal Government on Sunday announced a nationwide ban on the admission
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun Three weeks after escaping arrest at his home in Anguwan Makera, Kuta,
By our Reporter Pastor Chris Okafor has made a strong and controversial statement addressing arrogance,
Top News
International News
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun West African leaders have taken a major step to make flying within the region significantly cheaper, adopting measures that will abolish multiple air transport taxes and cut
By our Reporter Australia has officially enforced a nationwide law banning children under 16 from accessing major social media platforms, effective from midnight in Sydney. The restriction affects over five
By our Reporter Military officers in Benin Republic have taken control of the federal government after announcing its dissolution during a broadcast on the country’s state television on Sunday. The
By our Reporter President Donald Trump has suggested that American football should adopt a new name so that soccer, called football globally, can take exclusive ownership of the term. He
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has presented letters of credence to five newly appointed Nigerian envoys. The new appointees are-Amb. Olawale Emmanuel Awe as Nigeria's
By Obianyo Michael In a major milestone for African-led innovation, PadHer — the menstrual health education initiative founded in Nigeria by social entrepreneur Chika Nwaogu — has been named one
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun The government of the People's Republic of China has pledged strong technical and diplomatic support for Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to modernise and automate operations at its seaports,
By our Reporter The United Kingdom has declined a request from the Nigerian government to allow former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu to serve the remainder of his prison sentence
By our Reporter The United States says it will partner with the Nigerian government to develop a joint task force aimed at addressing allegations of Christian persecution in the country.
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun The Chairman of Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi state, Hussaini Aliyu, has dismissed a claim credited to U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore alleging that the abduction of
By our Reporter Thousands of doctors in England began a five-day strike on Friday, marking the 13th walkout by medics since March 2023. The action started at 0700 GMT and
By our Reporter Singapore plans to introduce mandatory caning for convicted online scammers as part of sweeping new measures to tackle the country’s growing fraud epidemic. Senior Minister of State
Latest News
Business News
By our Reporter The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued final operating licences to 82 Bureaux De Change under its revised regulatory framework, cautioning the public against dealing with unlicensed
By our Reporter As part of effort to celebrate people of excellence and outstanding contributions across various professional fields, Sparklight News has unveiled the recipients of its 2025 Awards, with
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun Nigeria's external reserves have surged past the $45 billion threshold for the first time in over six years, fresh data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun In recognition of excellence and outstanding contributions across various professional fields, Sparklight News has unveiled the recipients of its 2025 Awards, with prominent figures such as Professor
By Michael Obianyo With the rise in digital adoption across Nigeria’s growing fintech sector, distrust persists as a large segment of the population still prefers cash and relies on physical
By our Reporter The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reduced the price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, across its retail outlets in Lagos and
By our Reporter The Presidency has confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15% import duty on petrol and diesel, saying the move is intended to boost local refining and
By our Reporter The Federal High Court sitting in Warri has issued an order directing the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector General of Police to maintain the status quo
By our Reporter Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since
By our Reporter The industrial dispute between the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria took a dramatic turn on Saturday as the
By our Reporter The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a temporary suspension of petroleum product sales in naira, saying the move is necessary to avoid a currency mismatch with its
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun The Lagos State Government has engaged stakeholders of the Computer Village, Ikeja, on the proposed relocation of the market to the ICT and Business Park, Katangowa, Agbado
Politics
Entertainment News
Troost-Ekong bids international football farewell
By our Reporter William Troost-Ekong, Nigeria Captain has confirmed his retirement from international football after a decade with the Super Eagles, announcing the decision in an emotional statement on Thursday.
Profitable Business during December that may interest you
By our Reporter December in Nigeria is known with parties, food, and people trying to ‘enjoy life.'' It’s also when our wallets open like they have no control, and everyone
PRESIDENTIAL FERTILIZER INITIATIVE TO MAKE FOOD AVAILABLE FOR NIGERIAN
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, has said the government is preparing the third phase of the Presidential Fertilizer Initiative. The minister stated that the
Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Dies at 81
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun Jimmy Cliff, the pioneering Jamaican singer, songwriter, and actor who helped carry reggae from the island’s sound systems to the world stage has died on Monday. His
2Baba and Lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, Celebrate Birth of First Son Together
By our Reporter Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, Veteran Nigerian musician and Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, have welcomed their first child together, a baby boy. Rumors about the
I Survive on ₦5,000 and ₦10,000 from Friends — Veteran Actor, Pa Ojoge Accuses TAMPAN of Neglect
By our Reporter Mr. Sesan Adio, Veteran Yoruba Actor, popularly known as Pa Ojoge, has opened up about his financial struggles and alleged neglect by the Theatre Arts and Motion
Health
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun Tension gripped the Bayelsa state capital of Yenagoa on Thursday after the Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo reportedly collapsed and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre. The
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the World HIV Day, the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), has called for local investment
By our Reporter Dr. Benjamin Oluwatosin Olowojebutu, first Vice President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), paid a courtesy visit to the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), accompanied by
By our Reporter Prof. Muhammad Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, says patient satisfaction with Nigerian healthcare services currently stands at 74%. Speaking at the 2025 Joint Annual
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a strong warning about the escalating transmission of mpox, with 17 African nations reporting active cases over the past six
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria has raised an alarm over what it described as widespread, unlawful pharmaceutical practices occurring across several Federal Health Institutions (FHIs),
By Adedoyin Falolu The Nigerian Medical Association in partnership with Diatom Impact Foundation owned by Dr. Akindele Akintoye has donated sanitary towels to all female inmates in Nigerian correction services
By our Reporter The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has described as “unethical and unacceptable” the growing trend of using ambulances to transport corpses within Abuja. Speaking after the fifth
By Press Release The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced the 2025 NMA Healthcare and Medical Expo, scheduled to hold on the 5th November at the Ladi Kwali Conference Centre, Abuja Continental
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun The Federal Government has officially launched the 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), with the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun Mr. Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has reportedly travelled to the United Kingdom to undergo medical treatment following an undisclosed
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms 11 new Lassa fever cases & 2 deaths in Week 37, 2025. Total cases: 895, deaths: 166, CFR: 18.5%. Dr.
