ABUJA — The Federal Government, through the Nigerian High Commission in India, has been attending to the cases of hundreds of Nigerians detained in various prisons across the country, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has said. NiDCOM disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying officials of the Nigerian High Commission had, as of […]
By Efe Onodjae Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has said the average Nigerian can survive on N3,000 daily, arguing that poverty benchmarks should be considered within the economic context of individual countries. Omokri stated this on Sunday Politics, a television programme, while discussing the cost of living and international poverty standards. He said he […]
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 34, announced his international retirement on his social media accounts on Sunday, after eight years and 59 caps with the Lions of Teranga.
Erling Haaland said it was a “great feeling” to seal Manchester City’s controversial 1-0 win at Manchester United on Sunday after the Norway striker’s goal survived a contentious VAR review.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has mourned the death of former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, describing the late elder statesman as a patriot, bridge-builder and “colossus” of public service.
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday took centre stage at the ongoing 2026 BRICS Summit, calling for an urgent overhaul of global governance structures and international financial institutions.
Armed bandits, in the early hours of Sunday, reportedly attacked an Operation Burst base located within a forest reserve along the Igbeti–Igboho axis in Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, setting ablaze a block within the security base and a patrol van.
Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Abi has been evicted from the reality TV show, becoming the latest housemate to leave the ‘Show Ya Sef’ edition.
Chowdeck CEO, Femi Aluko, has disclosed that riders on the food delivery platform earn an average of N100,000 per week, with the highest-performing riders making significantly more.
The ADC spokesman further alleged that the ruling party had resorted to threats because it had lost the support of Nigerians.
By Femi Adesina It was the radiance of kings last Saturday at the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo as His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, led a battery of traditional rulers from far and near to install a new Balogun (war leader, Captain) for the kingdom. Dr Adesola Adeduntan, FCA, was an […]
…Prosecute sellers of substandard cables — Coleman MD By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Economic hardship, ignorance and dwindling purchasing power are fuelling the growing trade in fake and substandard goods in Nigeria, with consumers increasingly settling for cheaper products without fully understanding the risks involved, stakeholders have said. They said the situation had become particularly troubling as […]
Bishop Mike Okonkwo Annual Lecture, used the occasion of the respected cleric’s 81st birthday to examine Nigeria’s electoral system
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — “Those who follow us will enjoy the honey; if you refuse, then you’ll be flogged.” Those were the words from Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, as he addressed supporters of Tinubu’s City Boy Movement in Maiduguri ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He also spoke […]
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor That fairly cheap smartphone you bought from an unfamiliar dealer, the one that came without much paperwork, may soon have a date with the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. Not because the Commission is interested in what is inside your phone, but because it wants to know whether the device itself […]
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor There is a simple rule in the smartphone market: if you want high-end features, be prepared to pay high-end prices. But Samsung appears to be challenging that rule with its latest offering, the Galaxy S26 FE. The smartphone brings several features associated with premium flagship devices, while keeping its price […]
The conspirators, who came from several US states and outside the country, met through online gaming platforms, according to court documents.
NCC has allayed fears that its new Device Management System, DMS, could give the regulator access to users’ personal data and communications
Checks showed that parents have to pay more than they did last session, as their children resume for new academic session
The 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies of LASU turned out to be a glorious way to celebrate Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, the outgoing VC
“Government funding is not enough. Universities live, function and excel on blended funding,” Alausa declared
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — As schools reopen for the new academic term, the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BSPHCDA) has assured residents that the diphtheria situation in the state is under control. The assurance came amid concerns among parents and other Nigerians over whether schools in states that have recorded cases […]
