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US-Iran War: Tehran Threatens Strait of Hormuz After New Strikes
TEHRAN — Iran has renewed its threat to close the Strait of Hormuz following a new round of…
Ebola DRC Tops 1,000 Cases as WHO Rushes Vaccines to Ituri Province
KINSHASA — The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has crossed 1,000 suspected cases, according to…
Sallah Day Two: Nigerians Extend Celebrations Across the Country
LAGOS — Nigerians extended their Eid al-Adha celebrations into a second day on Thursday, May 28, as the…
Tyla Stuns AMA Awards 2026, Beats Burna Boy and Nigerian Stars
LOS ANGELES — South African music sensation Tyla made history at the 2026 American Music Awards, winning the…
Ogazi Gears Up for NCAA Championships After World-Record Week
TUSCALOOSA — Nigerian sprinting sensation Samuel Ogazi is in the final stages of preparation for the NCAA Outdoor…
Falconets Face Spain Today in U20 Women’s World Cup Opener
WARSAW — Today is the day Nigeria's Falconets have been preparing for since arriving in Poland. They face…
Charly Boy at 75: The Area Fada Who Rewrote Nigerian Pop Culture
LAGOS — Long before social media gave everyone a voice, Charly Boy was already shaking Nigeria with eyeliner,…
Hajj Heat Emergency: Nigerian Pilgrim Among Multiple Deaths at Mecca
MECCA — A Nigerian pilgrim has died at Muzdalifah during the 2026 Hajj season, as extreme heat conditions…
Nigerian Stock Market Dips as Traders Step Back for Long Holiday
LAGOS — The Nigerian stock market recorded a decline in trading activity on Wednesday as investors pulled back…
NAICOM Issues Nigeria’s First Digital Insurance Operational Licence
ABUJA — The National Insurance Commission has issued Nigeria's first operational licence to a digital insurance company. The…
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Rise Above $50bn in Major Milestone
ABUJA — The Central Bank of Nigeria has confirmed that Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves have risen above $50…
Fubara and Desmond Elliot: Lessons From Political Loyalty Misplaced
LAGOS — Two political stories from the last year offer stark lessons about the dangers of misplaced loyalty…
Atiku Congratulates Amaechi at 61 as ADC Nomination Crisis Deepens
ABUJA — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi on his 61st birthday.…
INEC Heads to Court of Appeal After High Court Primary Judgment
ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission has filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal challenging a…
Two Access Bank Staff Fined N50,000 for Defrauding 305 Customers
LAGOS — Two former Access Bank staff members have been fined a combined N50,000 after being convicted of…
