How failures in payment pillars, infrastructure, lock out people with disabilities
As Nigeria races towards a cashless economy, anchored on payment systems such as mobile money, banking applications, unstructured supplementary service data, USSD, codes and ATMs, a central pillar of its Digital Public Infrastructure, DPI, Nigerians living with disability, especially those who, are visually impaired are being left behind.
US lawmaker warns of rising ISIS threat in Nigeria
Last week, President Donald Trump announced that the United States carried out airstrikes against terrorist groups in Nigeria.
2026 ‘ll be a year of higher level, declares Prophet Sam Ojo
Renowned International cleric and Founder of the Freedom Apostolic Revival Ministry, FARIM, Prophet Sam Ojo has declared 2026 as a “Year of Higher Level,” expressing confidence that God will elevate His people in all areas of life.
Return FG’s N30bn with interest since you didn’t spend it, Fayose tells Makinde
By Idowu Bankole Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has urged Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to return the N30 billion he admitted was released by the Federal Government as an intervention fund for the January 16, 2024, Bodija explosion in Ibadan, since he claimed not to have spent the money. Fayose said it […]
‘We’ll cross the bridge when time comes’ – Fubara
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has said that his government would scale through any set hurdle when it is time.
Toothless Liverpool held to goalless draw by Leeds
Liverpool lacked the firepower to break down a much-changed Leeds in a 0-0 draw at Anfield that wasted a chance to solidify their place in the Premier League top four.
2027: I’ll walk away from Obi if he becomes someone’s VP - Pat Utomi
Utomi also used the opportunity to criticise what he described as the growing tendency to turn the presidency into a refuge for elderly politicians.
Court restrains tinted glass permit enforcement, Police place action on hold
A High Court sitting in Orerokpe, Delta State has issued a restraining order on the implementation of the tinted glass permit ordered by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
Troops rescue 5 kidnap victims in Kogi forest
A credible military source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that the troops, drawn from Obajana and Kabba patrol bases, projected a fighting patrol to Ankomi village in the Adankolo general area of Lokoja Local Government Area, following credible intelligence.
NYSC: ‘Powerful enemies’ used saga to force my exit from Buhari’s cabinet – Adeosun
Her words, “I’m not confused about the fact that I had powerful enemies who I believed saw an opportunity. Let’s get rid of her.
Lagos APC endorses Tinubu’s New Year reform path
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s New Year address, pledging unwavering support for ongoing national reforms.
Count me out of your problems, Wike tells Gov Mohammed
“If you do not have such power, why are you fighting? If you have the power to put out the fire, then go ahead and do it.
Trump blames bruised hand on aspirin, denies falling asleep
US President Donald Trump blamed aspirin for large bruises on his hand and denied falling asleep while attending public meetings in an interview with The Wall Street Journal published Thursday.
Akpabio withdraws all defamation suits after priest’s sermon
ABUJA — Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has withdrawn all pending defamation suits instituted by him against several individuals, saying the decision was inspired by a sermon he listened to during a New Year Mass. Akpabio made the disclosure on Thursday at the Sacred Heart Parish, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where he said he had […]
Kobbo launches as Nigeria’s online marketplace for used items
By Juliet Umeh Kobbo.ng officially launched on January 1, 2026, positioning itself as a digital marketplace designed to serve the real, everyday needs of Nigerians who depend on online commerce to survive and grow. In Nigeria today, millions of people rely on digital selling through online platforms and social media, from students and young adults […]
Alia signs N695bn 2026 budget, declares end to rural neglect in Benue
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has assented to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, approving a N695.01billion spending plan he described as a “people-focused budget” designed to drive rural development, strengthen livelihoods, and ensure sustained economic growth. The governor signed the bill, christened “Budget of Rural Development, Livelihood Support and Sustained Growth” […]
