London court acquits Alison-Madueke of all corruption charges
British authorities began their investigation into corruption allegations against Alison-Madueke more than a decade ago
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PenCom, NURTW to enroll 9m transport workers in pension scheme
Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA—The National Pension Commission (PenCom), has commenced discussions with the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), on a partnership aimed at bringing an estimated nine million transport workers into the Personal Pension Plan (PPP), under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The proposed collaboration was unveiled during a courtesy visit […]
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FG allocates new crude oil terminals to Swede Control Intertek
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Federal Government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has announced the allocation of two additional crude oil terminals to Swede Control Intertek Limited, a Pre-shipment Inspection Agent. The decision was contained in a statement signed by the Director of the CBN’s Trade and Exchange Department, Aderinola Shonekan. According to the […]
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Police arrest man over alleged murder of married lover in Anambra
By Florencemary Nwabueze The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Thankgod Ikwugwara, over the alleged murder of his married lover three months ago in Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the state. The deceased, a 33-year-old woman whose identity was withheld, was reported missing on March 13, 2026, by her mother at […]
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One killed, two injured as MACBAN alleges attack on Fulani travellers in Benue
The Benue State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the alleged attack on four Fulani men in Okpokwu Local Government Area, calling on security agencies to arrest those responsible and ensure justice.
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NiDCOM hails Bukola Babajide as UK honours her with MBE for tech, inclusion work
By Nkiruka Nnorom The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, has hailed entrepreneur and technology leader, Olubukola Moyo Babajide, following her appointment as a Member of the Order of the British Empire, MBE, by King Charles III. Babajide, founder of Crystal Options Ltd. and Female Techpreneur, was named on the King’s Birthday Honours List for her […]
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Full list of Samsung phones, devices to receive One UI 9 update
Samsung’s next major software evolution is officially on the horizon. Built on top of Google’s freshly minted Android 17 framework, One UI 9 is gearing up for a massive global rollout.
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Peter Obi refutes rumours of division in Obidient Movement
By Henry Umoru, Abuja The Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, Peter Obi, has dismissed reports suggesting internal divisions within his supporters, popularly known as the “Obidient Movement.” Obi said the claims of disunity were false and insisted that the movement remains intact and united. In a […]
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Plateau to install 5,000 surveillance cameras, deploy drones — SSG
By Golok Nanmwa, Jos The Plateau State Government says it plans to install about 5,000 surveillance cameras, deploy drones, and establish a command-and-control centre as part of efforts to strengthen security and improve real-time monitoring across the state. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Arch. Samuel Jatau, disclosed this on Wednesday in Jos while […]
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NNPC renews Methane reduction deal with TotalEnergies for 2 more years
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has renewed its partnership with TotalEnergies for another 24 months to continue deploying advanced methane detection technology across its upstream operations, in a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support its decarbonisation targets.
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Nigeria can raise oil output to 1.9m bpd — NUPRC
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has expressed confidence that Nigeria can increase crude oil production to 1.9 million barrels per day (bpd), following recent gains that pushed output to a peak of 1.86 million bpd in May. The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this on Wednesday during […]
Politics
Defect and lose your seat, NDC warns aspirants
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 presidential and general elections, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has introduced a mandatory indemnity and affidavit requirement for all its governorship and National Assembly candidates as part of efforts to curb political defections. The party said the policy is designed to preserve loyalty among elected officials […]
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Nigeria’s current account surplus rises 46% to $4.98bn
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said the country’s current account surplus rose by 46 percent year-on-year to $4.98 billion in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26).
World Cup 2026
Mother of Cape Verde’s Vozinha gets US visa to attend next World Cup match
The mother of Cape Verde’s breakout star goalkeeper, Vozinha, has successfully been granted a visa to enter the United States.
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Metro
At 90, Abia widow fights for life amid repeated assault by brother’s wife, kids
FOR most people, old age is a season of rest, dignity, and the comforting embrace of family. But for 90-year-old Mrs. Comfort Nwanchioma Okwuonu, popularly known as Danchama, the twilight of life has allegedly become a horrifying tale of abuse, loneliness, and unending violence.
Entertainment
Why I’m not thinking about marriage yet — Bloody Civilian
Nigerian singer Emoseh Khamofu, popularly known as Bloody Civilian, has revealed why marriage is currently not part of her plans despite repeated questions from family members about her future.
ICYMI
‘I’m the boss’ – Trump tells G7 counterparts
The G7 summit of world powers in France is being chaired by President Emmanuel Macron as host but on Wednesday his guest US President Donald Trump left no doubt over who he believed was in charge.
Business
TCN expresses concern over rising cases of vandalism in Niger State
By Obas Esiedesa The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has raised concerns over increasing vandalism of power transmission infrastructure in parts of Niger State, warning that the trend poses serious economic, safety and electricity supply challenges. Speaking during a community engagement visit to Lambata in Gurara Local Government Area yesterday, the General Manager, Transmission, Abuja Region, […]
Sports
Mayweather faces felony charges over $200,000 luxury watch cheque
According to ESPN, the Hall of Famer has been charged with theft and intent to defraud following a complaint linked to the purchase of an Audemars Piguet watch in Las Vegas.
Special Report
Bullets Before Ballots: Insecurity threatens 2027 polls – 5,272 killed in 5 months
Amupitan identified threats facing Nigeria’s elections: social media volatility, AI-driven disinformation, and Foreign Information Manipulation
June 12: Afenifere, Obi, Otti, Alia, Okpebholo others demand unity, security in Nigeria
As Nigeria marked June 12, leaders reflected on the nation’s democratic journey, urging vigilance, unity, welfare and accountability
IMF, economists disagree over Nigeria’s economic prescriptions
Nigeria’s leading economists and financial experts have disagreed with some of the latest policy prescriptions by the International Monetary Fund, IMF, for Nigeria
‘They disengage but never deradicalise’; fresh fears over ISWAP commanders who surrendered
When an insurgent lays down his weapon, does the threat truly end or simply change form? That question has moved from theoretical debate
Technology
Venture capital slump leads Nigerian startups to borrowing for survival
By Juliet Umeh As venture capital funding across Africa remains low, Nigerian startups are now turning to borrowing to stay afloat and support growth in a tighter investment environment. Latest data from Africa: The Big Deal shows that startups across the continent raised $135 million in May 2026 through 37 deals, an improvement from April’s […]
Nigeria First Policy concerns FMCIDE’s $10m deal attracts criticism
By Juliet Umeh Stakeholders in Nigeria’s Information and Communications Technology, ICT, sector has expressed concerns over aspects of the recent partnership between the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, FMCIDE, and Hello.cv. They argue that the arrangement contradicts the Federal Government’s Nigeria First Policy by promoting Cape Verde’s country code top-level domain, ccTLD, […]
As bad loans rise, experts identify three fixes for Nigeria’s lending sector
As Nigerian banks battle rising bad loans amid economic uncertainty, industry stakeholders are urging lenders to look beyond digital loan applications and address deeper weaknesses in their credit infrastructure.
Nigeria’s digital sovereignty quest gains mom
As Nigeria accelerates its digital transformation ambitions, one of the major obstacles that continue to undermine the aspirations of becoming Africa’s digital powerhouse is the country’s heavy dependence on foreign internet infrastructure.
Education
Safe Schools Initiative: How safe are our schools?
Across the country, millions of children still study in buildings with broken or no fences, no lighting, no guards, and zero emergency response capability
Ovia’s James Hope University positions as Nigeria’s exclusive postgraduate institution
By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe James Hope University, JHU, has positioned itself uniquely in the Nigerian higher education space by operating strictly as a postgraduate-only institution. The university located at Lekki, Lagos, focuses entirely on advanced learning and executive training. It has unveiled three flagship business programmes designed for a new era of learning shaped […]
Sokoto embarks on massive education expansion, approves 56 new secondary schools
By Musa Ubandawaki, SOKOTO In an effort to strengthen education and expand access to learning opportunities, the Sokoto State Government has commenced the construction and upgrading of 56 secondary schools across the state under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, a landmark intervention aimed at improving educational infrastructure and increasing school enrolment, […]
Ex Babcock VC, Tayo, channels book launch fund to charity
By Elizabeth Osayande Barely six months after a book launch in his honour, Professor Ademola S. Tayo, Babcock University’s immediate past President/Vice-Chancellor, has pledged the proceeds to fund an educational support initiative for indigent students. The initiative will provide an annual sponsorship for 10 students from Oke-Ila Orangun and 5 others from Inisha both in Osun […]