Sprinter Favour Onyah Threatens to Dump Nigeria Over Commonwealth Games Snub
Nigerian sprinter Favour Onyah has threatened to stop representing the country after she was omitted from the athletics squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games despite qualifying at the national trials. Onyah was among 15 athletes who opened camp in Abuja on June 25 following strong performances at the National Athletics Trials in Lagos, where she stormed to victory in the women's 400m final, clocking a…
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PFIPC: When a Ghost Walks Through Every Checkpoint
One man, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, allegedly created an organisation called the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), appointed himself Director-General, secured office space at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja,…
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Trump Hails Tinubu’s “Decisive Leadership” in Anti Terror War
The Presidency said on Wednesday that United States President Donald Trump has written personally to President Bola Tinubu to commend what he termed his decisive leadership on behalf of the…
“I’m President at Home”: Fashola Rules Out Presidential Ambition
Former Lagos State Governor and ex Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, has said he is…
Fubara Declares Truce, Backs Tinubu, Wike Coalition
Rivers State - Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reiterated his support for the second…
Gov Sule Stirs Debate on Christian-Christian Presidential Ticket
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has stirred fresh debate by declaring his hope that Nigeria…
2027: Kwankwaso Confirms Written One-Term Pact with Obi
Rabiu Kwankwaso has revealed that he and Peter Obi signed a written agreement committing Obi…
Naira Trades Stable Near N1,371 Per Dollar on Official Market
Lagos State - The naira traded within a relatively stable range against the United States…
Zenith Bank Wins Africa’s Best Bank at Euromoney Awards
Lagos State - Zenith Bank Plc has been named Africa's Best Bank and Nigeria's Best…
Customs Seeks Stronger Media Partnership to Tackle Smuggling
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has called for a deeper collaboration with the media, stressing…
Dangote Exports Rise, Crude Lacks, Dollar Pricing Pressure Market
Dangote Refinery has shifted its fuel sales to U.S. dollars amid crude supply shortages and…
ANALYSIS
Divided They Fall: Why Nigeria’s Opposition Is Losing the 2027 Battle Before the Votes Are Cast
Nigeria's opposition enters 2027 with its strongest cast of heavyweights in a decade. It is still losing, not to Tinubu…
NIGERIA’S 2027 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: Fragmented Opposition And The Battle For Succession
Introduction Nigeria's 2027 presidential election is shaping up to be the most fractured in the country's Fourth Republic history. President…
Mali Sex Trafficking Ring: The Crisis of 20,000 Nigerian Girls Forced into Prostitution
The truth hit hard. Three Nigerian girls thought they were going to Malaysia for good jobs. Instead, they ended up…
School Kidnapping Incidents in Nigeria Since 2014: A Twelve Year Crisis
In Nigeria, the safety of schools continues to deteriorate, 12 years after 276 school girls got kidnapped from Chibok. A…
Four Killed as Suspected Cultists Ambush Rivers Vigilante Commander
Rivers State - Suspected cultists shot and killed the zonal commander of a local security outfit codenamed the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local…
Navy Hands Over Rescued Human Trafficking Victims to NAPTIP
Lagos State - The Nigerian Navy has reaffirmed its commitment to combating human trafficking and other transnational organised crimes with…
Reps Query ONSA Over Ignored Alert on Phantom PFIPC Agency
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has summoned the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to explain why it allegedly ignored…
Troops Rescue Nine Kidnapped Victims, Nab Suspected Terrorist
Zamfara State - The Nigerian Army has announced the rescue of nine kidnapped victims, the recovery of 56 rustled livestock,…
NIMC Act 2026 Signals Push to Fast Track National ID Project
President Bola Tinubu has signed a new law, the NIMC Act 2026, replacing the original 2007 statute, and has ordered…
Nigeria’s Future Workforce Depends on Digital Skills, Preventive Healthcare, Regulators Say
Regulators say Nigeria's digital transformation cannot succeed without parallel investments in workforce skills, employee wellness and institutional reforms, warning that…
NIMC Says Nigeria Has Moved Beyond Fragmented Identity Databases
The Director General of the National Identity Management Commission, Engineer Abisoye Coker Odusote, has declared that Nigeria has moved beyond…
Apple Sues OpenAI, Alleging Coordinated Theft of Trade Secrets
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in a California federal court, accusing the ChatGPT maker of orchestrating a coordinated…
HUMAN ANGLE STORIES
“They Were Chained”: The Principal Who Watched Over 44 Captives for 56 Days
Oyo State - Mrs Rachael Alamu was not just a hostage during her 56 days in captivity. As principal of Community Grammar School in Ahoro Esinele, she became, without ever…
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NAFDAC Begins Nationwide Raid on Sachet Alcohol
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has embarked on nationwide enforcement against all alcoholic beverages packaged…
NILAG Fixes July 27 for Post-UTME, Warn on Exam Malpractice
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has confirmed that its 2026/2027 Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) aptitude test will begin on…
FG Launches Diaspora Health Programme for System Strengthening
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in partnership with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, will commence the Diaspora…
Private Sector Critical to Reducing Nigeria’s Cancer Burden, NICRAT DG Says
The Director General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment, Professor Usman Aliyu, has said the private sector…
Six Candidates in Race to Lead UN Set for Televised Debate
The six candidates for United Nations Secretary General are set to debate Thursday in the symbolic General Assembly Hall, one…
Oil Prices Retreat as Iran Confirms Indirect US Talks
Oil prices retreated after Iran confirmed that indirect contacts with the United States are continuing through mediators, easing fears of…
Marcos Returns to Philippines From Singapore Working Visit
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr returned home on Thursday evening after what his office described as his most productive working…
US, Iran Trade Fresh Strikes as Hormuz Conflict Escalates
The United States struck Iran and Tehran hit back at US allies in the Gulf on Thursday, as the two…
Chidimma: The Girl Who Won the World But Can’t Find Home
Chidimma Adetshina dazzled on the Miss Universe stage. Now she is fighting deportation in a Cape Town courtroom — and…
The Decline of Reading Culture Among Youths: Causes, Consequences and the Urgent Need for Revival
In an age dominated by smartphones, instant messaging and endless streams of short-form videos, the culture of reading among young…
The Ultimate Guide to Brain Health: Science-Backed Tips to Boost Memory, Focus, and Cognitive Longevity
Introduction: Why Brain Health Matters More Than Ever Your brain is the command center of your body, controlling everything from…
Kansai Airport’s 30‑Year Perfect Luggage Record Shocks Travelers
Japan’s Best‑Kept Travel Secret: No Lost Bags in 30 Years Since opening in September 1994, Kansai International Airport (KIX) in…
SPORTS NEWS
Meet Osasere Okundaye, Nigeria’s Youngest Chartered Accountant at 19
Osasere Okundaye has been confirmed as Nigeria's youngest chartered accountant, having begun her journey with the Institute of Chartered Accountants…
Bespoke Tailoring Is Quietly Shaping the Future of Nigerian Men’s Fashion
Bespoke tailoring is experiencing a remarkable resurgence across Nigeria, with young men in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and beyond increasingly…
Wife of Nation of Islam Leader Khadijah Farrakhan Dies in United States
CHICAGO — Khadijah Farrakhan, the wife of Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan, has died in the United States.…
Content Creator Jarvis Defends Digital Hustle Amid Olodo Uprising Debate
One rapper called it an uprising of the unserious. A popular content creator says it is something else entirely: survival.…
OPINION
The Economy Is “Improving.” So Why Is My Light Still Out And My Food Still Expensive?
The experts gathered at the Nigerian Bar Association conference last week. They discussed GDP growth. They discussed investment flows. They…
EDITORIAL
PFIPC: When a Ghost Walks Through Every Checkpoint
One man, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, allegedly created an organisation called the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), appointed himself…
LETTERS
The Economy Is “Improving.” So Why Is My Light Still Out And My Food Still Expensive?
The experts gathered at the Nigerian Bar Association conference last week. They discussed GDP growth. They discussed investment flows. They…
COLUMNS
The Religion Trap: How Nigeria Became the World’s Most Prayerful Poor Country [Uncut]
My Thoughts Have No Filter By Abdul'Azeez Bello 0805 113 0075 (WhatsApp) | omobolajibello@gmail God Is Not on the…
