Tinubu to US: We’re going to defeat terrorism
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Thursday, assured the United States that his administration will defeat terrorism in the country.
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FEC approves road projects worth over N400bn
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Thursday approved major road contracts and project reviews valued at over N400 billion to enhance the country’s road infrastructure.
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Alleged misconduct: Kano sacks court clerk, demotes two others
By Bashir Bello The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has sacked a Clerk with the Upper Shari’a Court, Rijiyar Lemo, Salim Umar, and demoted two others: a presiding judge of the Upper Shari’a Court, Durbunde, Alkali Shamsu Maul’ainaini, and a principal registrar with the Magistrate Court, Zungeru Complex, Isa Yuguda Wudilawa, over allegations of gross […]
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Why Kanu may not appear in court Friday – Family
The family called on the international community to urge Nigeria to stop violating Kanu’s right to a fair hearing.
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Peter Obi donates ₦15m to School of Nursing, rejects naming building after him
By Vincent Ujumadu There was a mild drama at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ihiala, Anambra State, when the former governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi, rejected the management’s plan to name the school’s new five – storey administrative building after him. […]
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ECOWAS seeks modernisation of Islamic schools to tackle terrorism, extremism
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for the modernisation of traditional Islamic schools to tackle the surging scourge of terrorism and violent extremism across the sub-region. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja at the West African Islamic Conference on Security and Governance. […]
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NRC to electrify national rail network within five years
By Folarin Kehinde, Abuja The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to transition the nation’s rail network to full electric traction within the next five years, marking a major step in its Vision 2-5-10-20 development framework. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, made this disclosure on Wednesday during […]
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FEC approves N43bn for Lagos–Ibadan highway, others
The Council also reviewed progress on the East–West Road, which was inherited by the Tinubu administration at a cost of N156 billion for two carriageways, three flyovers, and two bridges.
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Don’t recognise Senator Daniel as our member, Ogun APC warns
….. they’re afraid of rising profile of Daniel – Oliyide By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has restated that the suspension of the Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Olugbenga Daniel, remains in full effect, warning that any engagements with him as a member of the party are […]
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FEC approves construction of residences for judges, water projects in FCT
Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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WIMBIZ: Women must own their journeys to transform nations — Okonjo-Iweala, Arunma Oteh, others
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Director General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has called on women to act as models of leadership with a renewed vision to take charge of their destinies and drive transformation across business, governance, and society. Okonjo-Iweala in her short remarks at the 24th Annual Conference of the Women […]
Politics
Tinubu swears in Doro, Udeh to replace Yilwatda, Nnaji in federal cabinet
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday swore in Bernard Doro and Kingsley Udeh as new ministers during a brief ceremony held at the State House, shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.
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US threat: Nigeria not in panic mode – FG
THE Federal Government on Thursday said that it was calm and not in any panic mode over the position of the United States on the alleged genocide against Christians in the country.
Metro
FEC proposes Presidential Task Force on ‘Detty December’
THE Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Thursday proposed the creation of a Presidential Task Force on ‘Detty December.’
Entertainment
Video: Hilda Baci receives second Guinness World Record plaque for largest jollof rice pot
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has officially received her second Guinness World Record plaque, recognising her feat of cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice.
Web3
AI chip giant Nvidia becomes world’s first $5 trillion company
AI chip juggernaut Nvidia became the world's first $5 trillion company on Wednesday, as investors remain confident that artificial intelligence will deliver a new wave of innovation and growth.
Naija Diaspora
US arrests Nigerian, four other fugitives wanted by Germany for €300m fraud
The United States has arrested five fugitives — including a Nigerian — allegedly linked to a sprawling fraud network accused of defrauding thousands of victims of more than €300 million in Germany.
ICYMI
Nigeria’s telecom subscribers hit 173.5m as broadband penetration reaches 49.3%
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry sustained its growth momentum into the third quarter of 2025, as active voice subscriptions rose to 173.54 million in September, up from 171.57 million in August, according to the latest industry data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC.
Business
Nigeria’s MSMEs need inclusive financing, stronger partnerships to thrive — experts
By Cynthia Alo Financial experts have called for inclusive financing and stronger collaboration among government, banks, and private sector players to enable Nigeria’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to effectively contribute to national economic growth. They made this call at the Manufacturing Business Accelerator (MBA) Cohort 2 Graduation and Business Showers held in Lagos, themed […]
Sports
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FIFA announces nominees for Men’s The Best 2025 [Full List]
FIFA has unveiled the nominees for the Men’s The Best 2025 award, highlighting players who delivered outstanding performances over the past year in global football.
Special Report
Ancient tradition behind Alaafin’s throne: Trusted aide ‘tests’ seat
Before the Alaafin takes his throne, two things must happen: first, a loyal and trusted aide must sit on the seat before the monarch does
Community approach: The answer to substance abuse in Bayelsa state
Substance abuse among youths has become a menace in the oil-rich Bayelsa State with stakeholders at a recent dialogue in Yenagoa…
Families differ with Delta govt over Sapele land
A storm is gathering in Delta over a contested piece of prime land formerly leased to the African Timber and Plywood Company (ATP) in Sapele
Technology
Three EdTech startups get seed funding from Women and Career foundation
By Prince Osuagwu Three education technology, Edtech startups have received a huge boost to their careers when a nongovernmental organisation, Women and Career, recently doled out seed funding necessary to scale their ideas into proper entrepreneurship. The lucky startups, The Varlc project, Ntapi Inc, and Neuronest were among the finalists after a rigorous 12-weeks training […]
Nigeria’s telecom subscribers rise to 173.5m as broadband penetration reaches 49.3%
Similarly, internet subscriptions on GSM networks grew to 140.36 million, while overall teledensity reached 80.05 percent, reflecting steady expansion across the networks of major mobile operators.
Nigeria’s Economic Reforms: How clear monetary policy direction creates window for strategic investments
Nigeria’s economy has moved beyond survival mode into a phase of structural transformation and accelerated growth.
In next five years, banks treating tech as cost center ‘ll fall behind — Jeffery Elimihe, CIO Zenith bank, Sierra Leone
Jeffrey Osadebame Elimihe is a banker, technologist and a lecturer. He is the current Chief Information Officer at Zenith Bank, Sierra Leone.
Education
2.6bn people live in ‘digital darkness’ globally — World Bank
“While adults are capable of learning, sustained engagement and practice through engaging and relevant training programmes are crucial”
Ecobank, YABATECH partner to launch Lagos Pop-Up Museum
By Eniola Allen In a major stride towards strengthening Nigeria’s creative economy, Ecobank Nigeria Limited and Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) have entered into a strategic partnership to host the Lagos Pop-Up Museum, a multidisciplinary art and innovation exhibition scheduled to hold from November 8, 2025, to February 2026. The initiative, jointly organised by the Yaba […]
Welfare scheme: Teachers still waiting for implementation five years after
Free tuition for teachers’ children, automatic recruitment of B.Ed graduating students, B.Ed students are to enjoy stipends…
Nanotechnology: Bankole blazes new trails with research innovations
By Adesina Wahab From humble beginnings in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and formative years in Osun State, Nigerian-born scientist, Azeez Adedayo Bankole has risen to prominence as a trailblazer in the field of nanomaterials and energy innovation. His academic journey reflects both brilliance and determination: graduating with distinction in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from the Federal Polytechnic, Ede (2009), […]