Latest News
Osun 2026: Accord members threaten to back APC candidate over Adeleke’s...
Some executive members of the Accord Party in Osun have appealed to Gov. Ademola Adeleke to support the party’s Presidential Candidate, Dr Gbenga...
Top Stories
Court admits Emefiele’s statements as exhibits in alleged $4.5bn fraud trial
Court admits Emefiele’s statements as exhibits in alleged $4.5bn fraud trial
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Thursday admitted as evidence extra-judicial statements made...
POLITICS
Osun 2026: Accord members threaten to back APC candidate over Adeleke’s...
Some executive members of the Accord Party in Osun have appealed to Gov. Ademola Adeleke to support the party’s Presidential Candidate, Dr Gbenga...
2027: Ogun West indigenes endorse Adebutu’s governorship bid.
The PDP governorship candidate in Ogun, Oladipupo Adebutu on Wednesday received a Hero’s welcome, when thousands of Yewa indigenes, Ogun West senatorial district,...
Senate approves Customs’ 2026 budget, backs N11.074trn revenue target.
The Senate on Wednesday approved the 2026 budget proposal of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), endorsing a revenue target of N11.074 trillion and a...
METRO
FCC must reposition to meet Nigerians’ expectations, says Omidiran
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Mrs Hulayat Omidiran, says the commission must reposition itself to meet Nigerians’ expectations through...
Body of Benchers Annex: Tinubu affirms executive’s duty to equip Judiciary
President Bola Tinubu says the provision of infrastructure for the judiciary and the legal community is not an interference but a constitutional and collaborative...
Seplat ends routine gas flaring, expands LPG investment – Mgt
Seplat Energy Plc says it has ended routine gas flaring across its onshore operations in Nigeria, describing the milestone as a major step in...
NATIONAL
NIMC DG says new Act enhances data identity protection of Nigerians
The Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Mrs Abisoye Coker-Odusote, says the newly enacted NIMC Act 2026 has significantly strengthened Nigeria’s...
Security: Nigerian Army graduates 4,739 recruits at Osogbo depot.
No fewer than 4,739 recruits of the 90 Regular Recruits Intake on Saturday passed out from the Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, Osun, as...
Army@163: COAS urges troops to remain steadfast, committed to national service.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged officers, soldiers, civilian staff, veterans and their families to remain steadfast in their...
SPORTS
Beyond The Numbers: Africa’s World Cup upsurge meets toughest test
For two weeks, Africa captured the fancy of the football world. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the continent produced its strongest collective performance...
Cape Verde bow out of World Cup after 3-2 loss to...
Cape Verde pushed reigning Champions Argentina to the brink but eventually lost their round of 32 2026 FIFA World Cup match 3-2 after conceding...
2026 World Cup: Belgium stun Senegal 3-2 with late comeback
Belgium defeated Senegal 3-2 after extra time in a thrilling 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 encounter.
The result saw Belgium overturn a two-goal...
OPINION
An agronomist, Dr. Oluwaseun Adesanmi, on Sunday, urged chairmen of Local...
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Otun-Ekiti, Adesanmi said food inflation would not be severe if every LGA engaged in the...
Nigerian Democracy at 27: Experts seek reforms to unlock economic potential
Twenty-seven years after Nigeria returned to democratic governance, stakeholders across critical sectors of the economy say the next phase of the nation’s development must...
Expert wants improved border management in addressing Nigeria’s insecurity
An expert in trade operations, Dr Eugene Nweke, has urged the Federal Government to improve on border management and inter-agency collaboration to address the...
ENTERTAINMENT
Fans celebrate Nollywood legend RMD at 65
Fans of legendary Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, have celebrated him as he marks his 65th birthday
Reports shows...
Spotify, Afro Nation partner to promote Afrobeats globally
Spotify has partnered with Afro Nation Portugal as the festival’s official sponsor and exclusive streaming partner for the 2026 edition.
The company said in a...
Olodo Uprising” phenomenon ignites debate
Nigeria’s digital space has been awash with intense discourse and keen arguments as a sharp cultural divide emerged over a trending phenomenon tagged the...
CELEBRITIES
Chiwetalu Agu debunks death rumour, says he’s hale and hearty
Nollywood legend, Chiwetalu Agu has debunked rumours trending on social media that he is critically sick and needs financial assistance to get treatment.
Chiwetalu Agu...
CRIME
Navy busts illegal crude oil storage network in Rivers.
The Nigerian Navy has disrupted an illegal crude oil storage network and recovered approximately 39,500 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Bonny...
Imo Police smash kidnap syndicate, detain 184 suspected criminals.
The Imo Police Command says it has dislodged a notorious kidnapping syndicate operating within the Egbema River creek, successfully rescuing three abducted victims...
Court awards N10m in damages against EFCC for defaming ex-Minister.
Justice Peter Kekemeke of the FCT High Court on Wednesday awarded N10 million in damages against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for...
LAW & JUSTICE
Court admits Emefiele’s statements as exhibits in alleged $4.5bn fraud trial
Court admits Emefiele’s statements as exhibits in alleged $4.5bn fraud trial
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Thursday admitted as evidence extra-judicial statements made...
Why transparency, accountability matter in appointment of judges.
The appointment and discipline of judges remain among the most important processes in any democratic society.
They determine the quality, independence and credibility of the...
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has pledged to...
Ms Grace Ike, the council’s chairman, made the pledge in Abuja during an operations tour of the FCT Command by Deputy Inspector-General of Police...
