Nollywood actor Charles Okocha has denied biting singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, during their recent celebrity boxing rematch in Lagos.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called an emergency meeting of senior staff in Rabat, Morocco, amid growing pressure over the organisation’s abandoned plan to bring private investment into a company responsible for running its tournaments.
July 17th, Shanghai. The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and the High-level Conference on Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence opened as scheduled. More than 1,100 enterprises, more than 3,000 exhibits and over 300 world-first products, the exhibition area exceeded 100,000 square meters for the first time. Beyond the scale figures, it is worth asking: When […]
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The rehabilitation of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Wamakko, Sokoto State, has reached 80 per cent completion, with the project expected to improve the welfare and experience of corps members posted to the state. The project, awarded by the Sokoto State Government to SBG Enterprises […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reinforced the state’s emergency response capacity with the induction of 150 newly recruited firefighters into the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The ceremony also featured the commissioning and commencement of operations at the new Oworonshoki Fire Station, bringing the number of public […]
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Former President of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, describing the move as a major morale booster for […]
By Dayo Johnson Akure Former Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, says Nigeria can only break free from administrative gridlock and insecurity if power is genuinely transferred to sub-national governments. Mimiko spoke at the Pastors’ Seed Service of the 74th Annual Convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, on the topic, “The Government […]
By Kingsley Omonobi The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a salary increase for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Matawalle described the decision as “a landmark demonstration of the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to the welfare, morale […]
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The withdrawal of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) COVID-19 regulatory forbearance given to banks has pushed banks’ Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) ratio to 9.94 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26), significantly above the apex bank’s prudential benchmark of 5.0 per cent. The development was disclosed in the CBN’s first quarter […]
•As crude oil prices drop By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Competition among petroleum marketers and depot operators intensified on Tuesday as the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also called diesel, recorded downward adjustments across major depots in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Warri and Calabar. This came on […]
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 […]
Wooden buildings lasts 50 years. Brick, masonry, blocks, concrete and steel buildings, 50 years to 175 years, stone buildings, 100 years to 500 years
Gombe State has largely remained insulated from the wave of insecurity ravaging many parts of Northern Nigeria
Colonel Zakari Maimalari was to lead the northern group of officers to restore the dignity of the northern-led Federal Government
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 […]
Oloyede declared that he was leaving behind “a stronger, more transparent and globally respected institution”
The petitioner claimed WAEC CEO was being targeted because he is a northerner leading an organisation populated by staff from South-West
‘They will say: “Oh, you see? To be a VC, do you know how many people that one had to sleep with?” But you don’t have to be discouraged’
By Adesina Wahab Public relations practitioner and education advocate, Moshood Isamotu, has called for stronger collaboration between parents, schools and students, describing the relationship as the foundation for raising responsible citizens and building a prosperous nation. Speaking at the 2025/2026 Graduation Ceremony of Mayode Schools, Lasunwon Estate, Ikorodu, on Friday, Isamotu said no child could attain […]
