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Investors have been urged to diversify their portfolios beyond equities by...
The Managing Director of Globalview Capital Ltd., Mr Aruna Kebira, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on...
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NGF Official advocates resilient institutions for lasting reforms
An official of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has said Nigeria needs resilient institutions capable of sustaining reforms, adapting to challenges and delivering measurable...
POLITICS
Senate’s passage of state police bill historic, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu following the Senate’s passage of the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment...
State Police Bill: Former lawmaker hails senate, cautions against abuse
A former lawmaker, Mr Oghene Egoh, has commended the Senate for passing the State Police Bill, describing it as a bold and timely...
2027 elections: NSCIA, JNI cautions clerics against partisanship, misinformation
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) have cautioned Islamic clerics against political partisanship, hate speech, and the...
METRO
As the Lagos State Government continues to battle heaps of refuse...
The residents expressed their concerns in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), describing the practice as an eyesore in a highbrow...
CHRICED unveils project to strengthen independent media, human rights reporting
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) on Wednesday unveiled the “Make It Count” project aimed at strengthening independent media and...
FHA, developer commence construction of 213-unit estate in Abuja
The Federal Housing Authority (FHA), in partnership with Green Pasture Homes Ltd., on Wednesday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the 213-unit...
NATIONAL
U.S. congressman applauds Tinubu for state police bill passage
U.S. Congressman Riley Moore has applauded President Bola Tinubu for championing the State Police Bill recently approved by the Nigerian Senate.
Reacting to the Senate’s...
FRSC inaugurates road assessment programme committee
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has inaugurated the Nigerian Road Assessment Programme (NigeriaRAP) steering committee, amplifying the corps commitment to reducing road crashes...
Terrorists financiers have no safe haven in Nigeria’s financial system-FG
The Federal Government says terrorists and their financiers have no safe haven in Nigeria’s financial system.
This is contained in a statement issued by the...
SPORTS
South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0, while Mexico overcame Czechia 3-0...
South Africa produced a disciplined display to secure a vital victory and strengthen their hopes of reaching the knockout phase.
The match remained goalless after...
Algeria produced a strong second-half performance to come from behind and...
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match was played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The match was full of energy,...
Norway defeat Senegal 3-2 in entertaining world cup clash
Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 in a thrilling Group I match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, on Tuesday, with Erling Haaland scoring a...
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
Nollywood actress, Omeche Oko, has been hospitalised after surviving a ghastly...
The renowned actress took to her social media platforms in a video clip to express gratitude to God, who made it possible for her...
Call of My Life’, ‘Iwe Àlà’ continue to dominate box office
‘Call of My Life’ and ‘Iwe Àlà’ have continued to record impressive box office performances, thereby reinforcing the growing appeal of Nollywood productions among...
I knew it, I knew You’ by Taylor Swift tops Billboard...
‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ by Taylor Swift has topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week, as ‘Choosin’ Texas’ by Ella Langley...
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
Zulum orders closure of Bama IDP camp, says Gwoza next
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has ordered the immediate closure of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Bama, the largest displacement camp...
Police disclaim alleged personnel interaction with armed bandits
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has disclaimed a viral social media video alleging a uniformed officer was interacting with armed bandits in Katsina...
The Anambra Police Command says a joint security team, on Tuesday,...
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued in Awka and made available to...
LAW & JUSTICE
The Centre for Inclusive Social Development (CISD) has called for stronger...
The dialogue held on Thursday in Abuja, focused on the theme ‘From Fear to Safety: Rethinking Security and Civic Responsibility in Nigeria’.
Speaking at the...
DIG orders swift security measures against violent crimes in Aba
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police, South-East Zone, Mr Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, has ordered urgent security measures to check the rising incidents of violent attacks and...
Court upholds arrest warrant against suspect in alleged cyberstalking
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed an application filed by Ms Ihuoma Nneji seeking to set aside the warrant of...
