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My Father’s Shadow Wins Best Film at AMVCA 2026

LAGOS — Akinola Davies Jr's film My Father's Shadow has won Best Movie at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards. The film's victory was one of the most celebrated…

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Borrowing Tomorrow to Pay for Yesterday

According to the Debt Management Office, the country's total public debt as of December 31, 2025 stood at $110.97 billion or N159.28 trillion. But, President Bola Tinubu, in the Africa…

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FG Pays N3.41bn to 73,000 TVET Trainees

The Nigerian federal government has paid out N3.41 billion in training stipends to 73,000 young Nigerians enrolled in Technical and Vocational Education and Training programs. The government says the funds…

Lagos Port Corridor Gets 2-Day Cleanup Enforcement

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council has launched a two-day enforcement and cleanup exercise along…

Nigeria Floods: NEMA Warns 30+ States to Act Now

Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency has warned more than 30 states to take urgent steps…

UTME 2026: Ekiti School Records Six Scores Above 300

In a week of heavy national news, a secondary school in Ekiti State offered something…

POLITICS NEWS

ADC: El-Rufai Is Tinubu Political Prisoner

ABUJA, May 14, 2026 — The African Democratic Congress has described former Kaduna State Governor…

Peter Obi Vows One Term If He Wins 2027 Presidency

ABUJA — Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has made a public pledge to…

PDP Clears Natasha for 2027 Kogi Senate Contest

ABUJA— The Peoples Democratic Party has cleared Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to contest the 2027 Kogi…

Atiku and Amaechi Submit ADC Forms for 2027 Race

ABUJA, May 14, 2026 — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Transportation Minister Rotimi…

Nigeria Stock Market Hits Record N160 Trillion Cap

LAGOS — Nigeria's stock market has reached a record high, with the Nigerian Exchange Group's…

Dangote Refinery Cuts Nigeria’s Crude Imports Sharply

LAGOS, May 14, 2026 — Nigeria's crude imports have dropped sharply as the Dangote Petroleum…

Naira Holds Steady at N1,370 as CBN Watches Market

LAGOS — The Nigerian naira traded at around N1,370 to the United States dollar in…

Dangote Refinery Is Quietly Saving the Naira, Analysts Say

A few years ago, most Nigerians saw the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a project that…

WORLD NEWS

EU Unanimously Sanctions Israel Over Gaza War Devastation

In European diplomacy, unanimous decisions are hard to reach. Every single one of the EU's 27 member states must agree.…

Trump Heads to Beijing for High-Stakes Visit With Xi Jinping

When the leaders of the world's two most powerful countries sit down together, everyone pays attention — including Nigeria. On…

MV Hondius Hantavirus Outbreak 2026: The Andes Strain’s Deadly Voyage

Deep in the South Atlantic, a luxury expedition vessel designed for the world’s most remote frontiers has become a floating…

Over 50,000 Foreign Nationals Serving in Israeli Military, Data Reveals

More than 50,000 soldiers currently serving in the Israeli military hold at least one other citizenship, with the vast majority…

NCDC: No Hantavirus Cases Recorded in Nigeria

ABUJA — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has assured Nigerians that there are no confirmed cases of Hantavirus in the country. The agency issued a public health…

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MSF: 440,000 Nigerian Children Treated for Malnutrition

ABUJA — Doctors Without Borders, known as MSF, has warned that Nigeria is facing a…

Brain Boosting Strategies: How Parents Can Support Children’s Academic Success

Science-backed approaches help students enhance cognitive performance and excel in school without shortcuts or supplements…

Fasting: Nature’s Miracle Cure for Cancer, Fat Loss & Longevity

Intermittent Fasting: As a medical doctor, I’ve witnessed fasting’s transformative power in both research and…

Lakurawa Kills Two Customs Officers in Kebbi Attack

Suspected Lakurawa terrorists have killed two Nigeria Customs Service officers in Kebbi State. Reports say one of the officers was…

Kwara Pastor Jailed for Life for Raping 3 Children

A Kwara State High Court has sentenced Ajiboye Olayinka, the general overseer of Mission House of Divine Land of Joy…

EFCC Raid on Uyo Hospital Sparks Doctor Strike

Doctors in Akwa Ibom State have declared an indefinite strike after operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission stormed…

A General for the Home Front: What Tinubu’s New Security Appointment Means

When a president creates a new security role and puts a retired military general in it, it usually means something…

Mastercard, BMONI Launch Naira and Dollar Cards in Nigeria

LAGOS — Mastercard and BMONI, an AI-powered financial platform, have announced a new collaboration to launch virtual and physical payment…

8 Nigerian Startups to Pitch at London Stock Exchange

LAGOS — Eight Nigerian technology startups have been selected to pitch their businesses at the Africa Tech Summit London Investment…

SPORTS NEWS

Falconets Beat Malawi 2-0 in U-20 World Cup Qualifier

Nigeria's U-20 women's national team, the Falconets, claimed a 2-0 victory over Malawi in the first leg of their final qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.…

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Super Eagles Eye AFCON 2027 With June Friendlies Planned

LAGOS — The Super Eagles of Nigeria are preparing for high-profile international friendlies against Poland…

Nnadozie Celebrates Brighton’s Historic FA Cup Final Spot

Three words. That was all Chiamaka Nnadozie needed to share the news that made Nigerian…

Osimhen Fires Galatasaray to Turkish Title With Stunning Brace

Two goals. One comeback. Another title. Victor Osimhen's story in Turkey keeps getting better. On…

NFF Warns New FIFA-Badged Referees: ‘No Hiding Place’ for Misconduct

In a ceremony laden with both celebration and caution, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on…

My Father’s Shadow Wins Best Film at AMVCA 2026

LAGOS — Akinola Davies Jr's film My Father's Shadow has won Best Movie at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice…

Burna Boy Sprays Dollars on Fuji Legend Adewale Ayuba in Viral Video

It was a few seconds of video. But those few seconds said a great deal about who Burna Boy is…

AMVCA 2026: The Night Nollywood Reminded Africa Why It’s the Best

Lagos always has a way of turning a ceremony into an event. Saturday night at the Eko Hotels and Suites…

Meet Dr. Olufunso Amosun, Ooni’s Newly Installed Yeye Moremi Oodua

The installation of Dr. Mrs. Olufunso Amosun as the Yeye Moremi Oodua by Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula, Ooni of Ife,…