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IWD 2026: Lola Fani-Kayode, Amaka Igwe, Funke Akindele, 17 other women who built Nollywood (Part 1)

IWD 2026: Lola Fani-Kayode, Amaka Igwe, Funke Akin...

4 months ago 142

Peter Obi, two senators participate in ADC membership revalidation in Anambra

Peter Obi, two senators participate in ADC members...

4 months ago 117

CFA still useful for Francophone countries, even AES – French Ambassador

CFA still useful for Francophone countries, even A...

4 months ago 146

IWD: Mbah’s wife reaffirms commitment to Enugu women’s well-being, empowerment

IWD: Mbah’s wife reaffirms commitment to Enugu wom...

4 months ago 101

IWD: Abia, Cross River governors celebrate women

IWD: Abia, Cross River governors celebrate women

4 months ago 103

International Women’s Day: NHRC, CISLAC urge more women representation in governance, politics

International Women’s Day: NHRC, CISLAC urge more ...

4 months ago 92

MOVIE REVIEW: Omotola’s ‘Mother’s Love’ delivers emotion but leans on Nollywood clichés

MOVIE REVIEW: Omotola’s ‘Mother’s Love’ delivers e...

4 months ago 148

IWD 2026: Tacoma, Maraji, Soso, other women dominating Nigeria’s skitmaking sector

IWD 2026: Tacoma, Maraji, Soso, other women domina...

4 months ago 138

NBBF aspirant Igoche Mark pledges unity, growth for Nigerian basketball

NBBF aspirant Igoche Mark pledges unity, growth fo...

4 months ago 112

Nigeria’s renewed closeness with France did not start under Tinubu — French Ambassador

Nigeria’s renewed closeness with France did not st...

4 months ago 132

IWD: ADC reserves 40% party positions for women at all levels – Spokesperson

IWD: ADC reserves 40% party positions for women at...

4 months ago 142

Police confirm appointment of Anthony Placid as new spokesperson

Police confirm appointment of Anthony Placid as ne...

4 months ago 110

Again, Dangote refinery raises petrol gantry price as Iran conflict rattles oil market

Again, Dangote refinery raises petrol gantry price...

4 months ago 119

International Women’s Day: Group calls for action to address inequalities affecting women, girls

International Women’s Day: Group calls for action ...

4 months ago 134

In Nigeria, a judge is not above or beyond investigation, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

In Nigeria, a judge is not above or beyond investi...

4 months ago 137

Ndoma-Egba: Calm and dignified at 70, By Sam Akpe

Ndoma-Egba: Calm and dignified at 70, By Sam Akpe

4 months ago 101

INTERVIEW: France’s presence in Africa has never been so big, despite AES – French Ambassador

INTERVIEW: France’s presence in Africa has never b...

4 months ago 116

Night of Terror: How armed men attacked Abuja community, kidnapped residents

Night of Terror: How armed men attacked Abuja comm...

4 months ago 140

SERAP sues Nigerian govt over ‘failure to withdraw unlawful mass phone‑tapping rules’

SERAP sues Nigerian govt over ‘failure to withdraw...

4 months ago 148

Osimhen should have been sent off in Istanbul derby – Yalçın

Osimhen should have been sent off in Istanbul derb...

4 months ago 134

More questions for Nasir El-Rufai, By Femi Fani-Kayode

More questions for Nasir El-Rufai, By Femi Fani-Ka...

4 months ago 144

Nigeria trains 78,000 health workers in two years, expands insurance coverage to 21.7m

Nigeria trains 78,000 health workers in two years,...

4 months ago 152

Ghana calls for UN probe after missiles hit peacekeeping battalion in Lebanon

Ghana calls for UN probe after missiles hit peacek...

4 months ago 107

US/Israel-Iran War (Day 9): Trump rejects UK’s offer, Iran attacks Gulf states despite apology

US/Israel-Iran War (Day 9): Trump rejects UK’s off...

4 months ago 107

ANALYSIS: Huge toll of postponement of WAFCON 2026

ANALYSIS: Huge toll of postponement of WAFCON 2026...

4 months ago 153

Police arrest lab technician running illegal blood bank in hair salon

Police arrest lab technician running illegal blood...

4 months ago 134

IWD 2026: Women hold just 64% legal rights men enjoy – UN

IWD 2026: Women hold just 64% legal rights men enj...

4 months ago 111

Iran attacks threaten regional, global stability, Erdogan tells Starmer

Iran attacks threaten regional, global stability, ...

4 months ago 121

Hoodlums attack LG congresses of Wike’s PDP faction in Oyo

Hoodlums attack LG congresses of Wike’s PDP factio...

4 months ago 110

APC shocked over member’s alleged role in Ebonyi traditional ruler’s kidnap, killing

APC shocked over member’s alleged role in Ebonyi t...

4 months ago 92

Soldiers repelled coordinated Boko Haram attacks on Borno communities – Nigerian Army

Soldiers repelled coordinated Boko Haram attacks o...

4 months ago 99

Ramadan Siege: Rising terror attacks in Islamic holy month shake Northern Nigeria

Ramadan Siege: Rising terror attacks in Islamic ho...

4 months ago 133

‘Cooking on public roads is prohibited’ — Lagos govt warns Sarah Martins

‘Cooking on public roads is prohibited’ — Lagos go...

4 months ago 146

Gateway Airport critical to cargo movement in Nigeria – Shippers’ Council CEO

Gateway Airport critical to cargo movement in Nige...

4 months ago 112

Let faith inspire compassion and service, Abiodun urges Muslims at Iftar

Let faith inspire compassion and service, Abiodun ...

4 months ago 135

Enugu govt gives property owners 90 days to regularise building plans

Enugu govt gives property owners 90 days to regula...

4 months ago 120

Police train 56 officers, create counterterrorism bases in Adamawa, Cross River, Ogun

Police train 56 officers, create counterterrorism ...

4 months ago 107

Team Nigeria seals World Relays spot as MTN CHAMPS ends in Calabar

Team Nigeria seals World Relays spot as MTN CHAMPS...

4 months ago 107

Nigerian Army buries soldiers killed in Borno terror attacks

Nigerian Army buries soldiers killed in Borno terr...

4 months ago 137

EFCC arraigns four for alleged N2 billion oil fraud

EFCC arraigns four for alleged N2 billion oil frau...

4 months ago 117

N210trn mirage: How Wadada’s claim on NNPCL collapses under simple arithmetic, By Kingsley Ade Adegbite

N210trn mirage: How Wadada’s claim on NNPCL collap...

4 months ago 107

BREAKING: Benjamin Hundeyin removed as police spokesperson, replacement appointed, New Media unit created

BREAKING: Benjamin Hundeyin removed as police spok...

4 months ago 172

Nigerian thriller ‘The Weekend’ begins streaming on HBO Max in Central, Eastern Europe

Nigerian thriller ‘The Weekend’ begins streaming o...

4 months ago 141

EXCLUSIVE: FG panel praises UNN VC, predecessor for exposing ex-Minister Uche Nnaji’s certificate forgery

EXCLUSIVE: FG panel praises UNN VC, predecessor fo...

4 months ago 113

FUJI NOTE: Aderinto: In Praise of the Queens in Fu...

4 months ago 162

Super Eagles goalkeeper Obasogie cleared of match-fixing allegations

Super Eagles goalkeeper Obasogie cleared of match-...

4 months ago 145

Akwa Ibom govt deletes video of Eno’s ‘insult’ against critics

Akwa Ibom govt deletes video of Eno’s ‘insult’ aga...

4 months ago 123

Former health minister appointed ambassador to Canada

Former health minister appointed ambassador to Can...

4 months ago 128

Food prices dropped by 50% amid agricultural reforms — Minister

Food prices dropped by 50% amid agricultural refor...

4 months ago 106

Osimhen, Ndidi set for Istanbul derby showdown

Osimhen, Ndidi set for Istanbul derby showdown

4 months ago 140

Nigerian doctor wins leading women’s award in Canada

Nigerian doctor wins leading women’s award in Cana...

4 months ago 105

Nigerian troops rescue 12 kidnapped victims, arrest suspects

Nigerian troops rescue 12 kidnapped victims, arres...

4 months ago 106

NCDC raises alarm over rising meningitis risk in Nigeria

NCDC raises alarm over rising meningitis risk in N...

4 months ago 127

Dormant dam to energy asset: Lessons in energy sovereignty from the Tiga Dam, By Tobi Oluwatola

Dormant dam to energy asset: Lessons in energy sov...

4 months ago 127

Ministers urge stronger support for women-led businesses to boost AfCFTA participation

Ministers urge stronger support for women-led busi...

4 months ago 139

Tinubu assures troops of improved welfare, says Nigeria emerging from economic challenges

Tinubu assures troops of improved welfare, says Ni...

4 months ago 113

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Son of the Soil’ wants to be Nigeria’s John Wick but lacks punch

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Son of the Soil’ wants to be Nigeri...

4 months ago 131

US/Israel-Iran War (Day 8): Demand for Russian oil increases as war enters second week.

US/Israel-Iran War (Day 8): Demand for Russian oil...

4 months ago 109

WHO confirms 13 attacks on health facilities in Iran as US/Israel-Iran War continues

WHO confirms 13 attacks on health facilities in Ir...

4 months ago 129

PHOTOS: IWD: Food aid brings smile to Makoko women’s faces

PHOTOS: IWD: Food aid brings smile to Makoko women...

4 months ago 96

For centuries, “Anonymous” was black, By Osmund Agbo

For centuries, “Anonymous” was black, By Osmund Ag...

4 months ago 97

Iran’s President: Neighbouring countries won’t be targeted anymore unless US attacks from there

Iran’s President: Neighbouring countries won’t be ...

4 months ago 150

MTN CHAMPS: Ethiopia’s Wachiso wins men’s 400m as more champions emerge in Calabar

MTN CHAMPS: Ethiopia’s Wachiso wins men’s 400m as ...

4 months ago 131

Your sacrifice will not be in vain, Tinubu tells Nigerian soldiers

Your sacrifice will not be in vain, Tinubu tells N...

4 months ago 116

WHO backs rollout of new HIV prevention drug in nine countries

WHO backs rollout of new HIV prevention drug in ni...

4 months ago 108

MUSIC REVIEW: Baba Ijesha revisits prison saga, accuses Princess of betrayal in ‘Eniwaye Dáràn’

MUSIC REVIEW: Baba Ijesha revisits prison saga, ac...

4 months ago 89

IWD: Shinkafi, Aisha Buhari, others named among ‘2026 Women of Impact in Africa’

IWD: Shinkafi, Aisha Buhari, others named among ‘2...

4 months ago 107

Advocacy group calls for urgent action on women’s economic participation in Nigeria

Advocacy group calls for urgent action on women’s ...

4 months ago 108

FEC proposes bill to enable National Medical College issue PhDs, says fellowship not equivalent to PhD

FEC proposes bill to enable National Medical Colle...

4 months ago 140

NERD certificate now prerequisite for NYSC –Minister

NERD certificate now prerequisite for NYSC –Minist...

4 months ago 139

30 banks meet requirements as recapitalisation exercise progresses – CBN

30 banks meet requirements as recapitalisation exe...

4 months ago 143

US/Israel-Iran War: ‘Situation could spiral beyond anyone’s control,’ UN chief warns

US/Israel-Iran War: ‘Situation could spiral beyond...

4 months ago 149

Strait of Hormuz closed, 3000 vessels, 20,000 seafarers stranded in Middle East – IMO

Strait of Hormuz closed, 3000 vessels, 20,000 seaf...

4 months ago 145

PSC approves promotion of seven AIGs to DIGs

PSC approves promotion of seven AIGs to DIGs

4 months ago 153

Diri urges Ijaw agitators to sustain state creation campaign

Diri urges Ijaw agitators to sustain state creatio...

4 months ago 119

No deal with Iran except ‘unconditional surrender’ – Trump

No deal with Iran except ‘unconditional surrender’...

4 months ago 145

Born into War: The harrowing world of child survivors of Plateau, Benue bloodbaths

Born into War: The harrowing world of child surviv...

4 months ago 116

Donald Trump, like Adolf Hitler, walks on both legs, By Owei Lakemfa

Donald Trump, like Adolf Hitler, walks on both leg...

4 months ago 106

Giving Back Where It Matters: TMDK distributes 17,000 bags of food relief across Zamfara for Ramadan

Giving Back Where It Matters: TMDK distributes 17,...

4 months ago 120

INEC rejects Labour Party’s request to dissolve states, LGA executives

INEC rejects Labour Party’s request to dissolve st...

4 months ago 122