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…
The latest updates regarding Nigerian foreign exchange market stability show the naira holding firm against the US dollar in official trading sessions. According to operational market updates, the local currency stabilized around N1,320 per dollar despite a sharp drop in…
Evaluating the top property developers in Nigeria highlights how major construction firms reshape urban skylines across commercial centers. According to a research assessment released by Fortren and Company, a select group of firms drives large-scale housing delivery. These firms lead…
Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, announced on Monday that ordinary Nigerians will have the opportunity to buy Dangote refinery shares through its Initial Public Offering (IPO). Dangote made the announcement at a signing ceremony in…
Nigeria’s largest insurance provider, NICON Insurance has lost its operating licence and now operates under a Receiver Manager. The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Nigeria’s insurance regulator, revoked NICON’s licence. The Federal Government controls NICON, which it established in 1969 under…
Understanding why petrol prices keep rising remains a primary concern for households and businesses navigating daily transportation expenses. Regulators at the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority recently clarified the structural factors driving fuel pump fluctuations. Speaking through public…
Nasiru Marafa, the bursar of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has been reported dead. According to a statement issued on Sunday by NOUN Registrar and Secretary to Council Oladipo Ajayi, gunmen reportedly shot Marafa while he was returning…
The fight against drug abuse in Abuja, Nigeria, cannot be left to law enforcement agencies alone, stakeholders have said, as they called for stronger prevention, early education, and community involvement to keep young people away from illicit substances. The call…
There was a time when Lere Olayinka was simply the man behind the microphone, explaining, defending and sometimes fighting back on behalf of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. In recent days, however, the outspoken media aide has become…
Dominican Republic’s Joheirry Mola Dominguez won the 73rd Miss World 2026 title, defeating Malaysia’s Taanusiya Chetty and Spain’s Elisabeth Reynés Alaber. Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri, who became the first contestant from her country to win the 72nd edition last year,…
The wait is finally over as the Miss World 2026 Grand Finale takes place today, September 5, in Nha Trang, Vietnam, bringing the 73rd Anniversary celebration of the global pageant to its climax. The 2026 contest is the 73rd edition…
This weekend is set to see high stakes political drama in Rivers State as Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike is set to shun former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi’s mother’s funeral, having scheduled a civic reception in Rivers State’s Ikwerre…
The Nigerian Presidency has clarified that the legal proceedings in America regarding President Bola Tinubu involve a civil records dispute rather than a criminal trial. Speaking on behalf of the administration, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, emphasized…
International brands are rethinking their long-term strategies in West Africa. A notable retreat of global companies leaving Nigeria has accelerated over recent months as foreign firms adjust to tough economic conditions. Moreover, currency fluctuations and rising inflation have forced many…
