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Another view on the matter of akara, By Azu Ishiekwene

Another view on the matter of akara, By Azu Ishiek...

2 months ago 89

Xenophobia: Reps urge Nigerian govt to summon South African envoy over killing of citizens

Xenophobia: Reps urge Nigerian govt to summon Sout...

2 months ago 104

Court admits Emefiele’s statements as exhibits in alleged $4.5bn fraud trial

Court admits Emefiele’s statements as exhibits in ...

2 months ago 80

2026 Hajj: Jigawa pilgrims board returns ₦3.4bn to state treasury

2026 Hajj: Jigawa pilgrims board returns ₦3.4bn to...

2 months ago 97

US publishes names of 24 Nigerians to be deported

US publishes names of 24 Nigerians to be deported

2 months ago 76

Early childhood development in crisis severely underfunded in Nigeria –Report

Early childhood development in crisis severely und...

2 months ago 79

Ebola death toll in DR Congo reaches 600

Ebola death toll in DR Congo reaches 600

2 months ago 82

Corruption Trial: Court remands ex-CCT chairman in prison

Corruption Trial: Court remands ex-CCT chairman in...

2 months ago 76

Oyo Abduction: Terrorists demand release of commanders, threaten to kill captives — Defence Minister

Oyo Abduction: Terrorists demand release of comman...

2 months ago 95

Kidnap victim narrates forest ordeals, Lakurawa war with Dogo Gide

Kidnap victim narrates forest ordeals, Lakurawa wa...

2 months ago 74

Tosin Ajayi: Helen Prest breaks silence after sole lawful widow ruling

Tosin Ajayi: Helen Prest breaks silence after sole...

2 months ago 72

NLC threatens protest in Akwa Ibom, gives reasons

NLC threatens protest in Akwa Ibom, gives reasons

2 months ago 96

New sources of development funding for Nigerian CSOs in a post-USAID world, By Judith-Ann Walker

New sources of development funding for Nigerian CS...

2 months ago 88

Police detain officers who allegedly assaulted, gouged out man’s eye

Police detain officers who allegedly assaulted, go...

2 months ago 73

Akwa Ibom releases N60m for family planning commodities after decade-long funding gap

Akwa Ibom releases N60m for family planning commod...

2 months ago 106

TRENDING: Cardi B, Maduka Okoye spark dating rumours (PHOTOS)

TRENDING: Cardi B, Maduka Okoye spark dating rumou...

2 months ago 82

Another Ponzi scheme down the drain: When will we learn?, By Shuaib S. Agaka

Another Ponzi scheme down the drain: When will we ...

2 months ago 65

Six ISWAP fighters surrender as troops rescue abducted persons

Six ISWAP fighters surrender as troops rescue abdu...

2 months ago 74

ISWAP attacks army base, burns police post, public facilities

ISWAP attacks army base, burns police post, public...

2 months ago 118

Where innovation meets healthcare: Hadejia’s new digital ecosystem, By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi

Where innovation meets healthcare: Hadejia’s new d...

2 months ago 79

SSS confirms detaining journalist covering Sowore’s activities, SaharaReporters publisher reacts

SSS confirms detaining journalist covering Sowore’...

2 months ago 99

Collateral consequences of Tinubu’s healthcare reforms, By Okey Akpa

Collateral consequences of Tinubu’s healthcare ref...

2 months ago 81

LIVE UPDATES: PBAT Door-to-Door Movement inaugurates national executives in Abuja

LIVE UPDATES: PBAT Door-to-Door Movement inaugurat...

2 months ago 117

Lateef Adedimeji, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman to star in Black Market as producers target Guinness World Record

Lateef Adedimeji, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman to star i...

2 months ago 119

Senate advances bill to strengthen fight against counterfeit drugs, proposes 15-year jail term for offenders

Senate advances bill to strengthen fight against c...

2 months ago 82

“Banditry, kidnappings are driving filmmakers away from epic movies” — Ibrahim Chatta

“Banditry, kidnappings are driving filmmakers away...

2 months ago 85

Police arrest 27 suspected thugs, recover weapons, stolen motorcycle in Niger

Police arrest 27 suspected thugs, recover weapons,...

2 months ago 78

Seven dead, 53 injured in Jigawa windstorm

Seven dead, 53 injured in Jigawa windstorm

2 months ago 85

Police rescue abducted eight-year-old in Gombe, arrest suspects

Police rescue abducted eight-year-old in Gombe, ar...

2 months ago 80

Why Nigerians should back Tinubu’s reelection — Tompolo

Why Nigerians should back Tinubu’s reelection — To...

2 months ago 119

University lecturer remanded over alleged defamation of Katsina government

University lecturer remanded over alleged defamati...

2 months ago 93

Northern governors launch security trust fund, commit N1bn monthly

Northern governors launch security trust fund, com...

2 months ago 87

World Cup: Morocco, France kick off blockbuster quarter-final battles as title race narrows

World Cup: Morocco, France kick off blockbuster qu...

2 months ago 78

Three years of Reps under Tajudeen: Achievements, controversies, scandals

Three years of Reps under Tajudeen: Achievements, ...

2 months ago 86

US launches strikes on Iran, Iran targets Kuwait, Bahrain

US launches strikes on Iran, Iran targets Kuwait, ...

2 months ago 93

World Cup 2026: Justin Bieber joins Burna Boy, Shakira, BTS for historic Final Halftime show

World Cup 2026: Justin Bieber joins Burna Boy, Sha...

2 months ago 96

Eight abducted victims freed after 21 days

Eight abducted victims freed after 21 days

2 months ago 92

Presidency reacts to Peter Obi’s safety concerns

Presidency reacts to Peter Obi’s safety concerns

2 months ago 89

First Daily convenes national dialogue on security as Nigeria’s security, political, cultural leaders meet

First Daily convenes national dialogue on security...

2 months ago 111

El-Rufai denies breaching court order, demands ICPC retract statement over hospital visit

El-Rufai denies breaching court order, demands ICP...

2 months ago 145

Academics, economists, others discuss African development at AFEA 2026 conference

Academics, economists, others discuss African deve...

2 months ago 106

Fake Agency Scandal: Adeyemi says he’s unsure of Gbajabiamila’s role

Fake Agency Scandal: Adeyemi says he’s unsure of G...

2 months ago 79

Fake Agency Scandal: Adeyemi says he did not prepare budget included in 2026 Appropriation Act

Fake Agency Scandal: Adeyemi says he did not prepa...

2 months ago 115

Air Peace flight deployed for evacuation in South Africa delayed as windshield shatters

Air Peace flight deployed for evacuation in South ...

2 months ago 111

Police arrest 135 suspected cultists, recover 26 firearms in Lagos raids

Police arrest 135 suspected cultists, recover 26 f...

2 months ago 85

The Pitt, Hacks, Widow’s Bay lead Emmy Awards nominations 2026 (FULL LIST)

The Pitt, Hacks, Widow’s Bay lead Emmy Awards nomi...

2 months ago 79

CAC to sanction companies over non-compliance with business letter rules

CAC to sanction companies over non-compliance with...

2 months ago 81

Lagos Assembly advances bill seeking to ban street begging

Lagos Assembly advances bill seeking to ban street...

2 months ago 119

Trump attacks Spain, restates demand for Greenland at NATO summit

Trump attacks Spain, restates demand for Greenland...

2 months ago 103

Lawmakers ask Nigerian govt to halt rehabilitation of repentant terrorists

Lawmakers ask Nigerian govt to halt rehabilitation...

2 months ago 95