Sit-at-home: I can turn Onitsha main market premises to school – Soludo
Mayors are to take record of shops which are not opened for business and then report back to him for permanent closure, imposition of fine or outright revocation
Reps back Tinubu’s N58.18trn 2026 budget, pass for second reading
The budget was presented to the National Assembly on December 19, 2025, and described by lawmakers as a defining moment in Nigeria’s economic re-engineering.
Divestment: Court adjourns suit between Bayelsa monarch and Shell to March 18
On Thursday, counsel to the defendants, Mr Michael Amadi notified the court that the respondents had filed a notice of preliminary objection
NFF mourns Samuel Chukwueze’s mother
Nigeria football is in mourning, once more, following news of the death of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, the mother of Super Eagles’ ace forward, Samuel Chukwueze, in the early hours of Thursday, 29th January 2026.
Your appeal not stay of execution, Wike tells striking FCTA staff
“Let me say that the mere fact that I filed a notice of appeal does not automatically mean there is a stay of execution.
Northern CAN rejects calls for removal of INEC Chairman, warns against politicising religion
Northern CAN cautioned that using religion as a basis for questioning the integrity of public office holders was dangerous and capable of inflaming sectarian tensions.
Rybakina beats Pegula to set up blockbuster Australian Open final with Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina said Thursday she was braced for another “great battle” as she plots revenge over world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a rerun of their 2023 Australian Open final.
Iran vows ‘crushing response’, EU targets Revolutionary Guards
Iran on Thursday vowed a “crushing response” to any attack after US President Donald Trump warned time was running out for a nuclear deal, and as the European Union looks to declare the Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organisation.
Alleged terrorism: Rescued victims filed complaints against Tukur Mamu – DSS witness
When asked whether the six victims were interviewed in the presence of Mamu, the PW-6 responded negatively.
Lawyers storm Finance Ministry over ₦4trn debt
Over 500 lawyers stormed Finance Ministry, protesting ₦4 trillion debt owed indigenous contractors for completed capital projects.
Sachet alcohol ban: NAFDAC resumes full enforcement, says no company shut
The enforcement follows a directive of the Nigerian Senate and is supported by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
UNIBEN admits 15,077 students
“Your business here is well spelt out; that is, to learn what you do not know and to unlearn what is capable of impeding your aspirations”
Emmanuel Daraloye: The Journey to One Thousand Album Reviews
By Azeezat Babátúndé The journey of a thousand miles starts with just a step. For Emmanuel Daraloye, it starts so early. It begins with a passion to document African history, music, and culture with a structure and force that has gone global. This is the ingenious tale of a dreamer who treads paths where others […]
Super Eagles forward, Samuel Chukwueze loses mother after brief illness
Super Eagles and Fulham FC star, Samuel Chukwueze is bereaved following the death of his mother.
Industrialising Benue: How Governor Alia is rebuilding state’s economic base
By KUNLE SANNI For decades, Benue State has proudly carried the title of “Food Basket of the Nation.” Its vast arable land and strong farming culture have sustained millions across Nigeria. Yet, agriculture alone has not been sufficient to shield the state and nation at large from economic shocks, youth unemployment, or revenue volatility. Recognising […]
Federal Fire Service saves 2,106 lives, over N900bn in 2025
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) saved 2,106 lives and N934.70 billion worth of property in different fire incidents across Nigeria in 2025, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
