By Evelyn Usman No fewer than 315 Nigerians abducted by terrorists and kidnappers have been rescued in separate operations across Kwara, Niger and Ogun states within 24 hours, bringing relief to hundreds of families. The figure comprises 308 victims rescued from terrorist captivity in the forests of Kwara and Niger states and seven students of […]
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,416 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,420 per dollar on Wednesday.
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to immediately approach the court to vacate the order freezing the accounts of the Osun State Government.
Customs stated that investigations are ongoing and pledged to keep the public informed as prosecutions commence
Of the myriad unpleasant things that occur daily in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, none unsettles residents as much as a negative phenomenon that has come to define the town’s ecosystem.
Like a bad omen, the tragedy foisted on the city is ingeniously captured as ‘One Chance’ by evil merchants who use privately owned vehicles to cause havoc.
Last month, a text message landed on Odion Akagbosu’s phone late at night. It was short, cold and terrifying. “Someone wants you dead. He sent us to kill you, but I don’t want to kill an innocent soul. Comply with me or I will not show mercy.”
From the outside, 7A Otto Causeway, Otto, Lagos, looked like just another warehouse in a busy commercial neighbourhood.
… discovers collaborators in SGF, HoSF, AGF, Budget offices; fake agency invaded PEAC; submits interim report to Tinubu
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged residents of the state to vote massively in the August 15 governorship election, declaring that his administration would not allow the All Progressives Congress (APC) to return the state to what he described as a period when civil servants had to beg their neighbours for food. Adeleke made […]
Quarter-finals line-up at 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this weekend (all times GMT):
Last month, a text message landed on Odion Akagbosu’s phone late at night. It was short, cold and terrifying. “Someone wants you dead. He sent us to kill you, but I don’t want to kill an innocent soul. Comply with me or I will not show mercy.”
From the outside, 7A Otto Causeway, Otto, Lagos, looked like just another warehouse in a busy commercial neighbourhood.
“That act by the President was to demonstrate to the Roman Catholic community in Nigeria that they have no better friend than President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”
By Olayinka Latona A meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has sparked public debate over the role of religious leaders in governance, with differing opinions emerging on whether clerics should openly comment on government policies or remain focused on spiritual matters. The debate intensified after Cardinal John Onaiyekan […]
By Prince Osuagwu Hi-Tech Editor The smartphone is no longer content to sit quietly in your palm. It wants to open up, stretch out, think for you, follow your subjects on camera, organise your notes and even suggest what you should do next. That is the experience Samsung Electronics West Africa is betting on with […]
By Juliet Umeh It sounds funny, but it’s true – some of the flappy and scruffy dress combinations young boys and girls born between the middle and late 2000s wear these days are strictly AI -induced. It sounds like a fairytale, right? But, that’s the reality of today. From old to young, almost everybody seems […]
By Juliet Umeh & Islamiyyah Adekanbi For more than two dec-ades, Nigeria’s telecommunications operators have powered one of the country’s biggest economic success stories, connecting millions of people, driving financial inclusion and providing the digital infrastructure that supports banking, education, healthcare, commerce and governance. However, they have come out to demand stronger government support, policy […]
…Global PC shipments fall 4.9% to 68.2m units in Q2 2026By Juliet Ume For many Nigerians preparing for a new academic session, entrepreneurs running digital businesses and professionals working from home, owning a laptop is no longer a luxury. It has become an important tool for learning, work and running a business. However, buying one […]
Following attacks on schools and the abduction of students and teachers, the need to look into the effectiveness or otherwise of the Safe Schools Initiative became imperative
By Elizabeth Osayande THE Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, has entered a new chapter in its distinguished history with the successful transition of leadership from Professor Abiola Sanni, SAN, to Professor Adejoke Oyewunmi, who officially assumed office as Dean on 1 August, 2026. Professor Oyewunmi is the 20th Dean of the Faculty and only […]
WAEC said 2026 Computer-Based WASSCE school candidates sponsored by states indebted to the Council will not be able to access their results
Oloyede declared that he was leaving behind “a stronger, more transparent and globally respected institution”
