“24 hours later, a private plane arrived. The money was delivered to the hotel, hand to hand. Millions of dollars,” he said.

Worried by the rising menace of gully erosion, the Anambra State Government has threatened to enforce regulations requiring residents to provide proper drainage for storm water from their homes.

By Jackson Rivers For decades, the people of Ugborodo, a coastal host community in Warri Kingdom, have lived side by side with one of Nigeria’s most strategic oil and gas operations. Their land hosts critical offshore and onshore facilities supporting Chevron Nigeria Limited’s (CNL) operations at Escravos. Yet, in the midst of this enormous contribution […]

By Ayoyinka Jegede The Rivers State Mega Region axis of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) recently organised a public seminar on Nigeria’s new tax law, aiming to educate members and the public on the implications and benefits of the law. The seminar, which is part of the Church’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes, […]

Fan group Football Supporters Europe (FSE), which last week called prices “extortionate” and “astronomical”, responded by saying the FIFA was offering too little.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles camp ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco rose to 26 players with the arrival of winger Samuel Chukwueze on Tuesday.

The association said its renewed call followed what it described as sustained attempts by detractors to distract and frustrate its demand for transparency, accountability and good governance.

By Godwin Oritse   The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) recorded a   1,085 per cent surge in export-laden containers as total cargo throughput climbed to 33.52 million metric tonnes in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025 Operational data released by the Authority showed that overall cargo handled during the period rose by 16.2 per cent from 28.84 million […]

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, alongside members of a Federal Government Technical Committee, has conducted an on-the-spot inspection of facilities at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, as part of the ongoing process to upgrade the airport to full international status.

Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, told journalists after the meeting that the union would continue its deliberations on the outcome of the consultation with the president before taking a decision.

Another headline states that former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, said her late husband, ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, battled long-term malnutrition that affected his health while in office, adding that some powerful aides turned him against her, leading him to restrict her access to his room.

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja   The Federal Government has finalised plans to launch a N1.23 trillion Power Sector Bond as part of a broader N4 trillion debt programme designed to restore liquidity, stabilise the electricity market and rebuild investor confidence.   The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, disclosed at an Investor Forum […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, has commended the Chairman of Dangote Group of Industries, Aliko Dangote, for prioritising investments that have significantly contributed to addressing unemployment in Nigeria. Elemide said the country’s unemployment challenge and the growing “japa” syndrome would have been drastically reduced, […]

Real Madrid World has extended the contract of Nigerian coach, Ayere Sylvester for another year after achieving huge success with the brand in his first spell.

NDIC begins payment to depositors By Babajide Komolafe and Emma Ujah The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operational licences of Aso Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc, citing persistent violations of regulatory requirements and failure to meet prudential standards governing mortgage banks in Nigeria. The CBN’s decision was part […]