MTN Nigeria has temporarily suspended its airtime and data lending service, "Xtratime", following the introduction of
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has issued a warrant of arrest against
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Remilekun Temitope Balogun-Okedeyi for
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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
Israel carried out a new round of airstrikes on Tehran on Monday, as Iran warned it could retaliate by targeting critical infrastructure across the Middle East, deepening a conflict that
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun Manchester City has defeated Arsenal 2-0 to win Carabao cup final on Sunday evening. The match ended goaless In the first half after Manchester City dominated the
By our Reporter The US Department of State Bureau of Global Public Affairs has reported a 97 per cent compliance rate among travellers under its visa bond programme, as it
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 ranked fourth globally in terrorism-related deaths, as the Sahel region continues to dominate as the world’s deadliest hotspot for extremist violence, according to the latest Global Terrorism Index.
By our Reporter The Saudi Arabian authorities have declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as the day for the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr after confirming that the crescent moon was not sighted.
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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
Loyalty, they say, should count for something. But in Nigeria—particularly in the aviation sector—it often means very little. My unwavering loyalty to United Airline, always choosing it above other carriers,
By our Reporter Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has denied a report claiming that the Federal Government has paused the issuance
By our Reporter Nestle has expanded its recall of specific infant formula batches from Europe to countries in Africa, the Americas, and Asia over potential contamination with cereulide, a toxin
By our Reporter KPMG has identified several shortcomings in Nigeria’s new tax laws, warning that errors, inconsistencies, omissions, and gaps could undermine their intended objectives unless urgently reviewed. In a
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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
Ozoro Incident: CP Aina Adesola Leads Visit, Assures Justice for Victims
By Our Reporter The Delta State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to justice following alleged cases of sexual assault in Ozoro, as the Commissioner of Police, Aina Adesola, led
Eid-el-Fitr: Osun to Provide Free Train Rides for Indigenes Travelling from Lagos
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced a free train service for indigenes of Osun State travelling from Lagos for the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. a Train of the Nigeria Railway Corporation
Saudi Arabia declares Friday Eid-el-Fitr
By our Reporter The Saudi Arabian authorities have declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as the day for the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr after confirming that the crescent moon was not sighted.
FG Presents House Documents, National Honours to D’Tigress in France
By Our Reporter The Federal Government has fulfilled its pledge to reward members of Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, Nigeria women's national basketball team, following their historic triumph at the
Ex-Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu dies at 62
By our Reporter Henry Nwosu, a former Super Eagles midfielder has died, aged 62. The death of the Imo State-born midfielder was announced on Saturday morning by former teammate and
Health
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
By our Reporter The Joint Health Sector Unions, the umbrella body of health workers’ unions in Nigeria, on Friday suspended its 84-day strike. Sparklight news learned from a top source
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, has addressed the circulating discussions on social media regarding the tragic death of Ms. Ifunanya Lucy Nwagene, popularly known as Nanya, who passed
Without firm commitment, Nigeria has continued to merely lend its voice to the international campaign to end HIV/AIDS. While the country joins governments, partners, and communities worldwide to observe World
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun The Federal Government is mobilising and equipping young medical professionals to serve as National health fellows that will drive a new generation of leaders for the health
The UK has implemented a nationwide ban on junk food advertising on television before 9pm and online at any time, targeting foods high in fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) to
By our Reporter No fewer than six persons have been confirmed dead, while two others sustained severe injuries in a road acc+dent at NASFAT Junction along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The
