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Akwa Ibom govt’s Facebook page describes Akpabio as ‘Acting President of Nigeria’

Akwa Ibom govt’s Facebook page describes Akpabio a...

1 month ago 79

Gov Lawal speaks at 2026 CEO Forum on unlocking investments in Zamfara

Gov Lawal speaks at 2026 CEO Forum on unlocking in...

1 month ago 172

Lawyers disagree on service of Atiku’s suit against Tinubu’s eligibility for 2027 poll

Lawyers disagree on service of Atiku’s suit agains...

1 month ago 233

What Nigerian law says about Tinubu’s vacation in Europe, transfer of power to Shettima

What Nigerian law says about Tinubu’s vacation in ...

1 month ago 208

From Foundation to Frontier: The Namadi chapter in Jigawa’s 35-year evolution, By Muttaka Gujungu

From Foundation to Frontier: The Namadi chapter in...

1 month ago 133

Dotun: The relentless storyteller, now the story told, By Semiu Okanlawon

Dotun: The relentless storyteller, now the story t...

1 month ago 256

Two-storey building collapses in Anambra

Two-storey building collapses in Anambra

1 month ago 79

Abia-MTN Partnership: 77% of new telecoms sites now operational – Official

Abia-MTN Partnership: 77% of new telecoms sites no...

1 month ago 57

Knorr marks World Jollof Day 2026 with one-of-a-kind “TurnUpForJollof” Celebration

Knorr marks World Jollof Day 2026 with one-of-a-ki...

1 month ago 77

2027: Otti urges greater unity among LP stakeholders

2027: Otti urges greater unity among LP stakeholde...

1 month ago 83

Afrilition and the realisation of the human promise, By Adéwálé Àjàdí

Afrilition and the realisation of the human promis...

1 month ago 85

Oborevwori appeals to Tinubu, army to site 83 Division headquarters in Delta

Oborevwori appeals to Tinubu, army to site 83 Divi...

1 month ago 65

Akpabio’s longtime supporter alleges neglect, exclusion from political appointments

Akpabio’s longtime supporter alleges neglect, excl...

1 month ago 62

Court awards ₦108.5m to 18 workers over discrimination

Court awards ₦108.5m to 18 workers over discrimina...

1 month ago 63

Family confirms PDP National Vice Chairman Dan Orbih’s death

Family confirms PDP National Vice Chairman Dan Orb...

1 month ago 57

Kwara Assembly sacks two members over defection to PDP

Kwara Assembly sacks two members over defection to...

1 month ago 62

10,613 Lagos children suffered emotional abuse after witnessing domestic violence — Lagos govt

10,613 Lagos children suffered emotional abuse aft...

1 month ago 65

EKO 2026 to drive school sports development – LOC

EKO 2026 to drive school sports development – LOC

1 month ago 116

Sunbeth Global Concepts makes Nigerian agribusiness history with IFRS-aligned sustainability report

Sunbeth Global Concepts makes Nigerian agribusines...

1 month ago 132

2027: Why we endorsed opposition’s proposal to field single candidate against Tinubu – PDP faction

2027: Why we endorsed opposition’s proposal to fie...

1 month ago 179

Over 1,000 terrorists killed, 777 kidnap victims rescued in two months — Official

Over 1,000 terrorists killed, 777 kidnap victims r...

1 month ago 256

NFF exposes fake FIFA letter as Nigeria delegation meets football body

NFF exposes fake FIFA letter as Nigeria delegation...

1 month ago 91

Rising tobacco farming exposes African workers to health risks – WHO

Rising tobacco farming exposes African workers to ...

1 month ago 153

Why US is withdrawing 200 troops from Nigeria – DHQ

Why US is withdrawing 200 troops from Nigeria – DH...

1 month ago 72

FG begins nationwide distribution of ambulances to strengthen emergency care

FG begins nationwide distribution of ambulances to...

1 month ago 198

Nigerian military speaks on US troop drawdown, says exercise won’t weaken security partnership

Nigerian military speaks on US troop drawdown, say...

1 month ago 68

Four family members die in Kwara building collapse

Four family members die in Kwara building collapse...

1 month ago 90

Gov Lawal mourns Sarkin Zamfara Zurmi, Bello Sulaiman

Gov Lawal mourns Sarkin Zamfara Zurmi, Bello Sulai...

1 month ago 177

Diphtheria outbreak kills 15, infects 117 in Plateau

Diphtheria outbreak kills 15, infects 117 in Plate...

1 month ago 81

Police arrest 1,334 suspects, rescue 383 kidnap victims

Police arrest 1,334 suspects, rescue 383 kidnap vi...

1 month ago 159

Nigerian military conducts 7,062 operations, kills 1,487 terrorists

Nigerian military conducts 7,062 operations, kills...

1 month ago 51

Ogun issues fresh flood alert, urges relocation from vulnerable areas

Ogun issues fresh flood alert, urges relocation fr...

1 month ago 57

Mbah, NSC pledge world-class sports festival, unveil Coal City Games mascot

Mbah, NSC pledge world-class sports festival, unve...

1 month ago 72

Kogi govt reacts to rescue of 21 kidnapped victims

Kogi govt reacts to rescue of 21 kidnapped victims...

1 month ago 222

NAPTIP rescues over 180 trafficked children, links trafficking operations to CSO networks

NAPTIP rescues over 180 trafficked children, links...

1 month ago 207

Falana, Sowore condemn police’s tear-gas attack on Lagos pensioners

Falana, Sowore condemn police’s tear-gas attack on...

1 month ago 130

Nigerian extradited to US for fatal sextortion of minor

Nigerian extradited to US for fatal sextortion of ...

1 month ago 63

What would make Sidi Ould Tah smile?, By Chinedu Moghalu

What would make Sidi Ould Tah smile?, By Chinedu M...

1 month ago 180

Martins urges stronger competition for Osimhen, recalls Yakubu rivalry

Martins urges stronger competition for Osimhen, re...

1 month ago 137

EFCC sacks more than 40 staff over corruption, financial malpractice

EFCC sacks more than 40 staff over corruption, fin...

1 month ago 128

Baba Elesho undergoes surgery, dismisses cancer speculations

Baba Elesho undergoes surgery, dismisses cancer sp...

1 month ago 186

FG upgrades Plateau hospital to National Trauma Centre, deploys 15 ambulances

FG upgrades Plateau hospital to National Trauma Ce...

1 month ago 369

Tinubu tasks North-central stakeholders on collective action against insecurity

Tinubu tasks North-central stakeholders on collect...

1 month ago 59

JNI debunks alleged plan to establish Hisbah in Plateau

JNI debunks alleged plan to establish Hisbah in Pl...

1 month ago 51

Benue, Plateau governors seek regional approach to North-central insecurity

Benue, Plateau governors seek regional approach to...

1 month ago 52

‘‘They threatened to kill us’, rescued NYSC member recounts Kogi ordeal

‘‘They threatened to kill us’, rescued NYSC member...

1 month ago 67

CAFWCLQ: Edo Queens battle USFA for final ticket

CAFWCLQ: Edo Queens battle USFA for final ticket

1 month ago 68

“Everything is in our hands” — Ilechukwu turns focus to Champions League after Katsina draw

“Everything is in our hands” — Ilechukwu turns foc...

1 month ago 52

INVESTIGATION: Oil companies violate Nigerian laws, flare gas, face no sanctions (1)

INVESTIGATION: Oil companies violate Nigerian laws...

1 month ago 54

Fake agencies and ghost workers saga, By Ehi Braimah

Fake agencies and ghost workers saga, By Ehi Braim...

1 month ago 57

Ibom Air’s latest Airbus aircraft is second among the 10 ordered by ex-Gov Emmanuel’s administration

Ibom Air’s latest Airbus aircraft is second among ...

1 month ago 63

NIS to begin passport intervention in four UK cities

NIS to begin passport intervention in four UK citi...

1 month ago 100

15 NYSC members, 6 other kidnapped persons rescued in Kogi – Tinubu

15 NYSC members, 6 other kidnapped persons rescued...

1 month ago 103

Gunmen invade Anambra community, kill two

Gunmen invade Anambra community, kill two

1 month ago 64

2027: NDC accuses INEC of replacing party’s candidates with ‘unknown persons’

2027: NDC accuses INEC of replacing party’s candid...

1 month ago 81

Police fire tear gas at pensioners protesting arrears at Lagos House

Police fire tear gas at pensioners protesting arre...

1 month ago 59

Umohette celebrates 20th career win, hails Anthony Joshua, Itauma

Umohette celebrates 20th career win, hails Anthony...

1 month ago 62

A leadership lesson for Nigeria from Dolly Parton, By Dakuku Peterside

A leadership lesson for Nigeria from Dolly Parton,...

1 month ago 46

Aston Villa sign Imuran as Nigeria defender eyes bigger stage

Aston Villa sign Imuran as Nigeria defender eyes b...

1 month ago 82

APGA sweeps Anambra LG polls, wins 21 chairmanship seats

APGA sweeps Anambra LG polls, wins 21 chairmanship...

1 month ago 93

“The Bako of Zereshé”: Building a world beyond the ordinary

“The Bako of Zereshé”: Building a world beyond the...

1 month ago 57

Terrorism: 76 primary schools shut, 80 students remain in captivity in Borno LGA – Official

Terrorism: 76 primary schools shut, 80 students re...

1 month ago 61

“We needed that win to stay in the fight” — Fizdale hails D’Tigers’ Cape Verde masterclass

“We needed that win to stay in the fight” — Fizdal...

1 month ago 83

JUST IN: Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara, Bello Suleiman, is dead

JUST IN: Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara, Bello Suleiman,...

1 month ago 57

Dogs attack telecom technician during installation work

Dogs attack telecom technician during installation...

1 month ago 76

Nigeria’s economy grows 4.43% in Q2 2026 — NBS

Nigeria’s economy grows 4.43% in Q2 2026 — NBS

1 month ago 106

Wanted over alleged coup plot, Sylva quits APC, says Nigerians will vote against Tinubu in 2027

Wanted over alleged coup plot, Sylva quits APC, sa...

1 month ago 57

EFCC recovered N1.23trn, $684.48m in 34 months — Olukoyede

EFCC recovered N1.23trn, $684.48m in 34 months — O...

1 month ago 58

Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany angry with Akwa Ibom council chairperson over poor road

Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany angry with Akwa Ib...

1 month ago 88

Nigeria’s bank financing may be fuelling environmental harm in Niger Delta – Fair Finance Coalition

Nigeria’s bank financing may be fuelling environme...

1 month ago 66

JUST IN: Messi announces retirement from international football

JUST IN: Messi announces retirement from internati...

1 month ago 86

Shettima returns to Nigeria after AU Summit in Angola

Shettima returns to Nigeria after AU Summit in Ang...

1 month ago 64

Why our fares for Uyo routes are high – Ibom Air

Why our fares for Uyo routes are high – Ibom Air

1 month ago 55

Retired judge challenges media to scrutinise judiciary, expose wrongdoing

Retired judge challenges media to scrutinise judic...

1 month ago 122

Countries obligated to consider repatriation for transatlantic slave trade – UN Committee

Countries obligated to consider repatriation for t...

1 month ago 101

Falana urges Nigerian govt to ban petrol importation

Falana urges Nigerian govt to ban petrol importati...

1 month ago 78

Massive Promises, Empty Fields: The multi-billion-dollar unsuccessful Saudi project in Ethiopia

Massive Promises, Empty Fields: The multi-billion-...

1 month ago 155

How and why crash games became the fastest-growing casino category

How and why crash games became the fastest-growing...

1 month ago 66

Super Eagles’ Zaidu Sanusi faces two-month injury layoff

Super Eagles’ Zaidu Sanusi faces two-month injury ...

1 month ago 102

Three sisters killed in Kano boat accident

Three sisters killed in Kano boat accident

1 month ago 100