Atiku Abubakar, the ADC presidential candidate, has defended his proposal to reintroduce fuel subsidy, insisting that his plan is fundamentally different from the old subsidy regime that encouraged dependence on imported petrol. In a statement posted on his official X…
The United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is set to partner with Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The partnership is to investigate the alleged mismanagement and diversion of funds released for US-backed health programs in Nigeria. The…
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) within the premises of the General Hospital in New Bussa, Borgu Local Government Area of the state. The device was reportedly discovered on Wednesday,…
The Nigerian stock market has taken a significant hit, shedding a combined N1.9 trillion over two trading days. Investors offloaded stocks in anticipation of the Dangote Refinery IPO, valued at N2.15 trillion. On Wednesday alone, the market recorded a decline…
The Federal Government has approved the immediate and full payment of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) to academic staff in federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, covering the period January to August 2026. This was disclosed by the…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over a disturbing shift in how fake and substandard products find their way into Nigerian markets. The agency is pointing fingers at Chinese syndicates now…
France Football has released its official shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The organizers published the list of nominees on their website on Tuesday. As expected, the announcement has stirred fresh debate among football fans worldwide. Everyone wants to know…
Residents in parts of Abuja woke up to yet another electricity headache on Wednesday after the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed a fresh power outage affecting several neighborhoods in the Federal Capital Territory. In a notice issued on Wednesday,…
The Benue State Government has denied knowing about Peter Obi’s visit to the state. In the early hours on Tuesday, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ran into a blockade. His convoy was stopped by youths at Gyado…
Tension gripped Benue State on Tuesday after suspected thugs reportedly attacked Peter Obi. The incident occurred during the Nigeria Democratic Congress Party leader’s visit to the state. Details remain sketchy at press time. Esther Umoh, Obi’s media aide, announced the…
A jury in Las Vegas has convicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis of first-degree murder. The verdict closes a chapter that hip-hop fans have waited nearly three decades to see resolved. Davis, 63, orchestrated the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed Tupac…
US forces struck Iran for the first time in a month on Sunday. They hit two Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded within hours by firing ballistic missiles at two US air bases in…
The Champions League group stage draw is complete as five Premier League clubs learned their fate on Thursday evening. The path to the knockout rounds looks treacherous for all of them. Arsenal face a nightmare slate. Liverpool must navigate Italian…
Ibrahim Gusau has quit! The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president handed in his resignation on Wednesday morning. Also, several board members followed him out the door. This mass exodus comes after months of public anger and a security probe into…
Manchester United’s captain, Bruno Fernandes, has been named the 2026 PFA Players’ Player of the Year. Bruno beat five other nominees to claim the prestigious honor as his fellow professionals voted him the best player of the 2025/26 season. The…