By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday, described the conduct of the 2026
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK,
By our Reporter The Ondo State Police Command has rescued 12 persons abducted by suspected
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By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun President Donald Trump of the United States, U.S., brought huge security relief to Nigeria with the announcement of the killing of ISIS Second in Command, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki,
By our Reporter The National Universities Commission on Wednesday signed additional $65m performance contracts with Vice-Chancellors of participating universities under the World Bank-backed Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement
By our Reporter FIFA has announced an 11-member Technical Study Group for the 2026 World Cup, with former players and coaches set to analyse matches and decide the winners of
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun The United States, U.S. has reviewed its visa policy of frozen applications, under the travel ban system, and exempted medical doctors from earlier restrictions. Galaxy Television gathered
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun Mike Arnold, former United States Mayor has declared that Nigeria is at a crossroads, noting that the country is facing two scenarios where, according to him, people
Germany has introduced a new online visa application portal that allows applicants to begin and manage selected visa requests digitally through its Consular Services platform. The new system is designed to
By our Reporter The United States has begun enforcing a new visa restriction policy aimed at individuals accused of violating religious freedom in Nigeria, according to Mark Walker, the US
The Federal Government on Thursday dismissed concerns triggered by a recent advisory from the United States authorising the departure of non-emergency personnel from its embassy in Abuja, describing the move
The United States Embassy in Abuja has cancelled all scheduled visa appointments, asking applicants to check their emails for updates on rescheduled dates. In a notice issued on Thursday, the
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commenced its 2026 recruitment exercise, inviting qualified citizens from member states, including Nigeria, to apply for over 30 positions across its institutions. In a
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun Chelsea Football Club made pre-tax losses of 262.4 million pounds ($350 million) in its latest financial results, the club announced on Wednesday, a record high in the
A former high school teacher in Columbus has admitted to engaging in an unlawful relationship with a 15-year-old student following months of inappropriate contact. Jamelah Daboubi, 28, who previously worked
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By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released 279 UTME results that were previously withheld for further investigation. In a statement issued by Fabian Benjamin, JAMB
By our Reporter The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has retained the benchmark interest rate at 26.5 per cent. The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced the
By Our Reporter The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has announced an immediate suspension of the movement of goods on all regulated public transport buses across Lagos State, effective from
Sponsored Post Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc has announced a rights issue of 2,510,848,144 ordinary shares valued at 50 kobo each, to be offered to existing shareholders at N2.00 per share.
By our Reporter Tosin Eniolorunda, Group CEO of Moniepoint Inc., has led an initiative aimed at strengthening financial literacy among women entrepreneurs, hosting a virtual entrepreneurship masterclass for 100 female
By our Reporter The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recorded significant breakthroughs in its ongoing efforts to combat crime, with the recovery of 17 stolen vehicles and the
By our Reporter Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline and a leading carrier in West Africa, has announced plans to commence international flight operations from Gateway International Airport to London this
By our Reporter President Bola Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan aimed at settling longstanding debts in Nigeria’s power sector, in a move to restore stability and improve
By our Reporter The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed restrictions on banking services for chronic loan defaulters and large borrowers with non-performing loans, in a move aimed at
By Our Reporter Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a fresh increase in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), raising it from N1,175 to N1,245 per litre. In a
By Michael Obianyo The management of Sparklight News has announced the appointment of Abdullahi Muritala as its new Associate Editor. Muritala, a freelance investigative, solutions and constructive journalist, is also
By our Reporter President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as the minister of state for finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite. Uzoka-Anite will now move to the Ministry
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Big Brother Naija opens Season 11 auditions, announces registration dates
Organisers of Big Brother Naija have announced the opening of auditions for the show’s 11th season, unveiling registration details and requirements for prospective housemates. In a statement on Saturday, the
OBASANJO, DIGNITARIES STORM ILE-IFE AS OONI INSTALLS AMOSUN’S WIFE AS YEYE MOREMI OODUA
By Our Reporter The ancient city of Ile-Ife came alive on Saturday as eminent personalities from across the country gathered for the installation of Chief Mrs. Olufunsho Amosun as the
MultiChoice shuts down Showmax, migrates content to DStv Stream
By our Reporter MultiChoice has discontinued Showmax and migrated its content to DStv Stream. In a statement on Friday, ID Africa, a marketing and media company, said while the platform
Despite its long history, a new generation is revitalizing the African Aso-Ebi tradition
By Tosin Adesile Oyo, Nigeria: On a hot Sunday afternoon in Iseyin, Oyo State, Abdullateef Maruf, 18, was deep into his work, his forehead dripping with sweat as he focused
Adeleke Dethrones Oba Gbenga Oloyede After 4-Year Imprisonment In United States
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun Adebayo Adeleke, of Osun State Governor has dethroned the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Ife North Local Government Area of the state, His Royal Highness, Oba Gbenga Joseph
Pretty Mike reopens nightclub after NDLEA raid
By our Reporter Mike Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike,Lagos socialite and nightclub owner has announced the reopening of his nightclub, Proxy Lagos, nearly seven months after it was raided
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By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reassures the travelling public and stakeholders that robust preventive measures have been put in place across all international airports in
By our Reporter The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State branch, has suspended its industrial action in all health institutions across the state except the University of Uyo Teaching
By our Reporter Healthcare services at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, were partially disrupted on Saturday as doctors and nurses commenced an industrial action over repeated assaults on healthcare
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun Dr. Lawal Majolagbe, Medical expert and Surgeon Lieutenant with the Nigerian Navy, has called for regular prostate cancer screening among men above 40 years, warning that the
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it has intensified surveillance and public health monitoring following reports of a Hantavirus cluster linked to international
The Federal Capital Territory has received more than 4,000 vials of a long-acting HIV prevention injection, with authorities announcing that the medication will be provided free of charge to eligible
World TB Day, March 24, is recognized in a variety of ways--as is tuberculosis itself. This op-ed offers you a non-exclusive basis, and discusses TB from the perspective of Ethiopian
By Our Reporter A UK health tribunal has barred a Nigerian dietitian, Ifenyinwa Chizube Ndulue-Nonso, from practising in the United Kingdom after finding that she falsified her professional experience to
Nigeria has taken delivery of 11,520 doses of lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, as part of efforts to curb new infections. lenacapavir The consignment was received on
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has approved the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital as a training institution for the preclinical medical programme of Kwara State University. MDCN building The approval followed a
By our Reporter The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening maternal and newborn healthcare services following the successful management of a complex quadruplets delivery at the Federal Medical
By our Reporter The National Salaries, Wages and Income Commission has approved an upward review of the uniform allowance for nurses under Federal Government employment from N20,000 to N80,000 per
