Lagos to Host 2026 CAF Awards at Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that Lagos will host the 2026 CAF Awards at the…
Dangote Drops $800m on Ogun Cement Plant Expansion, Doubling Capacity to 12m Tonnes – Ogun Becomes Africa’s Cement Capital
Dangote Industries Limited and Sinoma International Engineering Co., Ltd. have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding worth over $800 million (more than N1.1 trillion) to expand the Dangote Cement Plant...
Ondo Gov Aiyedatiwa Confirms Amotekun Enlistment, Raises Salary to N100,000, Enrols Personnel in Pension, Health Insurance
The Ondo State Government has formally issued a warrant of enlistment to officers of the Amotekun Security Network,…
NRS, NFIU Forge Strategic Alliance to Strengthen Nigeria’s Financial Integrity, Combat Financial Crimes
The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch A. Adedeji PhD, has hosted the Chief Executive…
Emir Sanusi Hails CBN’s Monetary Policy, Says Nigeria Pulled Back from Brink of Total Collapse
The Emir of Kano and former Central Bank Governor, HRH Muhammad Sanusi II, has delivered a resounding endorsement…
Tinubu Urged to Nominate Jonathan for UN Secretary-General – Group Says Ex-President Has “Proven Executive Experience”
The African Policy and Research Consortium has called on President Bola Tinubu to nominate former President Goodluck Jonathan…
Tinubu Vows: “State Police Will Work, We Will Protect It from Abuse – No Negotiation with Criminals”
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the proposed state police will be established with strong safeguards to…
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Olubadan Hails Tinubu: “We’ve Never Had It This Good” – Monarch Thanks President for Rescue of Oriire Children, Praises Over ₦2 Trillion Infrastructure Projects in Oyo State
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has expressed profound gratitude to President Bola…
Mufty-Iwo Sparks Outrage: “Don’t Elect ‘Kafiri'” – Urges Oke-Ogun Muslims to Back Only Muslim Candidates for Governor, Oba, LG Chairman
The Mufty of Iwo has ignited a firestorm of controversy after urging Muslims in Oke-Ogun, Oyo State, to…
“Stop Branding All Fulani as Criminals!” – Sultan of Sokoto Fires Warning, Vows to Flush Out Bandits, Terrorists from Enclaves
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has issued a strong call to Nigerians, urging them to…
COAS Approves GOCs for Newly Established Nigerian Army Divisions, Expands Operational Footprint
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs)…
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Nigerien Army foils terrorist attack in Tillabéri, destroys two kamikaze drones
The Nigerien Army has repelled an attack by an armed terrorist group in Bouloundjounga village, Tillabéri Region, Niger…
NDLEA declares ‘developers’ drug kingpin Nnamuka Uchenna, Ekechi Franklin, Nnamuka Ifeanyi and Emmanuella Chinoso wanted, freezes N9.8bn linked to syndicate
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared alleged drug kingpin Nnamuka Uchenna and three of his…
SECURITY ALERT: Local reports indicate that a black helicopter was sighted over Egbe in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State before flying towards the forest corridor connecting Yagba West with Danikun in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The reports allege that the aircraft is being used to supply armed groups operating across parts of Kogi,…
BREAKING: Gbajabiamila Files N15bn Defamation Suit Over Alleged N27.3bn Grant Kickback Claim
Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has filed a N15 billion defamation suit against Prince Adeniyi…
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Column: Class Will Always Take Care of Its Own. By Bolarinwa Ayoola
A few weeks ago, I participated in a discussion on a WhatsApp group dedicated to political discourse. The…
OPINION BY JAMIU AJIBOYE OWOLABI: S.L. Akintola: A Victim of Military Coup
“Yoruba Ronu” is a powerful phrase that has travelled across generations in Yorubaland. It is both a warning…
Trump Approves Free Entry for Americans to Over 110 Tourist Sites in 2026 Under ‘America-First’ Policy
December 7, 2025By Ayinde Adeleke U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a new entry-access policy that will grant…
OPINION BY ADEMOLA ADEKUSIBE: How Other Regions Are Quietly Arming Themselves Due To The Southwest’s Economic And Political Influence
By Ademola Adekusibe In Nigeria today, calamity has become an almost constant companion. Violence, abduction, and terror are…
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BREAKING: Otedola Drops Another N222bn on First HoldCo – Now Controls 25.88% of Nigeria’s Oldest Banking Group
Billionaire businessman and Chairman of First HoldCo, Femi Otedola, has significantly deepened his investment in the financial institution…
BREAKING: Tinubu’s Economic Miracle: Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit $51.86 Billion, Highest in 17 Years – Surpasses CBN Target
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have climbed to $51.86 billion, marking their highest level in more than 17 years and…
DAWN Commission Partners EOYNA to Drive Diaspora Investment into Southwest
The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission has entered into a strategic partnership with Egbe Omo Yoruba…
Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Gantry Price to N1,175 Per Litre
The Dangote Refinery has reduced its petrol gantry price to N1,175 per litre, a move expected to ease…
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Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa Rewards Outstanding Students, Teachers with Cash, Employment
Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has honoured outstanding students, teachers, and NYSC award recipients, rewarding academic excellence…
University of Ibadan Appoints Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as 14th Substantive Vice-Chancellor
The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan has appointed Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as the institution’s 14th…
YORUBA EXCELLENCE SHINES AS EKITI AND KWARA STUDENTS LEAD TEAM NIGERIA TO GOLD AT 2026 SPELLING BEE WORLD CUP IN SHANGHAI
Nigeria has recorded a major breakthrough on the international academic stage as students from Ekiti and Kwara States…
At 64, Yoruba Man John Adesoye Makes History as Newly Registered Nurse in UK – A Testament to Yoruba Resilience
John Adesoye, a 64-year-old Yoruba man, has achieved a major milestone after qualifying as a registered nurse in…
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Super Falcons Dazzle in Matching Adire Attire as WAFCON 2026 Preparations Intensify in Morocco
The Super Falcons have stepped out in style as they continue their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa…
Spain Wins 2026 World Cup with 1-0 Extra-Time Victory Over Argentina
Spain secured their second World Cup title on Sunday, defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in a tense final…
Argentina Stun England with Two Late Goals to Reach World Cup Final
Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in a dramatic World Cup semi-final, with Lautaro Martinez heading…
BREAKING 🌍⚽: 9 of 10 African Teams Advance to the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, the Highest of Any Confederation
Africa leads all confederations with 9 of 10 teams reaching the Round of 32 at the FIFA World…
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BREAKING: Russia Issues International Arrest Warrant for Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Over Terrorism Facilitation Charges
Russia has escalated its legal pressure on Telegram founder Pavel Durov, with the Federal Security Service (FSB) formally…
BREAKING: UK Court Jails Nigerian ‘Sexual Predator’ Obinwa Obichukwu for Two Years Over Assault at Euston Station
A Nigerian man, Obinwa Obichukwu, has been sentenced to two years in prison in the United Kingdom after…
Fubara Has No Choice But to Bow – Wike Welcomes Rivers Governor Back to the Fold: “We Accept His Surrender”
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has formally welcomed Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara back into his political camp, declaring…
No More Fanta for Your In-Laws: Sokoto Hisbah Bans Soft Drinks, DJs, Wazigidi Music at Weddings – “It’s Un-Islamic”
The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has banned the long-standing marriage practice that requires prospective grooms to present soft…
Yoruba Author Tomi Adeyemi Cuts Ties with ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Film: “I Will Not Watch It”
Yoruba author Tomi Adeyemi has publicly distanced herself from the upcoming film adaptation of her bestselling novel Children…
Amuwo-Odofin Farmers Rejoice as Prince Lanre Sanusi Flags Off Fertilizer Distribution Under Renewed Hope Agenda
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Amuwo-Odofin Chapter, has distributed…
BREAKING: Tinubu Snubs South African Delegation Over Xenophobic Attacks – Demands Compensation, Ratification of Key Agreement Before Any Talks
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dealt a heavy blow to diplomatic relations with South Africa by refusing to…
BREAKING: House of Representatives Orders IGP to Produce Self-Acclaimed Fake Agency DG, Adeyemi Adeniyi, Within 48 Hours
The House of Representatives has ordered the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to produce the self-acclaimed Director-General of…