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Lagos seeks stronger ties with Turkey to boost investment opportunities
) The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Monday reaffirmed the state’s commitment to deepening economic and trade relations with the Republic...
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Sanwo-Olu pays N3.1bn compensation to 300 Lagos property owners
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday presented more than N3.1 billion in compensation to over 300 property owners affected by government...
POLITICS
Kaduna: 12,000 people defect to APC in lere LG
No fewer than 12,000 members of various political parties have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna...
2027: Sen. Adeola accuses Ogun opposition of pursuing state treasury
) The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Ogun, Sen. Solomon Adeola, has accused opposition politicians of pursuing personal interests aimed at accessing...
Why we picked woman as my running mate – LP presidential...
The Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Dr Chibuzor Okereke, says the choice of Hajia Bintu Konto as his running mate in the 2027 presidential...
METRO
FRSC FCT zonal command deploys 3,339 personnel for operation Sauka Lafiya
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Zonal Command says it has deployed 3,339 personnel, 69 patrol vehicles, 18 ambulances, four...
Sanwo-Olu pays N3.1bn compensation to 300 Lagos property owners
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday presented more than N3.1 billion in compensation to over 300 property owners affected by government...
FRSC launches ‘Operation Fushin Zuma’ to tackle traffic violations in North-West
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS1 Zonal Command, has launched a special enforcement operation, codenamed “Operation Fushin Zuma,” to strengthen compliance with road...
NATIONAL
Proposed NYSC reforms: Opportunities and emerging concerns
Established in 1973 to foster national unity after the Nigerian Civil War, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is once again at a defining...
Shettima arrives in lungi, Sierra Leone for ECOWAS mid-year summit 2026
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Sunday arrived in Lungi, Sierra Leone to participate in the 69th Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads...
Shettima departs Abuja for ECOWAS summit in Freetown
) Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Sunday departed Abuja to attend the 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of the Heads of State and...
SPORTS
2030 World Cup: Football fans task FG on immediate rebuilding for...
Abdulrahman Gbadamosi, Coach of Sebioba Football Club, Ibadan, in Oyo has urged Nigeria to commence the rebuilding of its football structure immediately to avoid...
News Analysis: Spain’s World Cup triumph caps historic tournament
Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina brought the 2026 FIFA World Cup to a dramatic conclusion in New Jersey.
Ferran Torres settled a tense final...
Spain edge Argentina 1-0 to win FIFA World Cup
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.
The tense...
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
Cardi B, Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye spark dating rumours
American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked speculation about their relationship after they were spotted having dinner together in...
Fans celebrate Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw at 55
) Fans of iconic Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw have celebrated her birthday as she marks 55.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the...
NBC unveils new digital broadcasting rules
) The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) says it will soon introduce new broadcasting standards to address ethical challenges posed by digital platforms and emerging...
CELEBRITIES
Cardi B, Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye spark dating rumours
American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked speculation about their relationship after they were spotted having dinner together in...
Fans celebrate Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw at 55
) Fans of iconic Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw have celebrated her birthday as she marks 55.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the...
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
NDLEA nabs couple, seizes 412kg cannabis in Benin
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a couple and seized more than 412 kilogrammes of cannabis in Benin.
The Edo...
FCT: Police arrest suspect for supplying logistics, illicit drugs to kidnappers
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has arrested a suspect for supplying logistics and illicit drugs to kidnappers.
The Commissioner of Police...
Police foil kidnap, cattle rustling attempts, rescue victim in Katsina
The Police Command in Katsina State has foiled separate kidnap and cattle rustling attempts in Funtua and Musawa Local Government Areas (LGAs) rescuing one...
LAW & JUSTICE
Afam Okeke elected as NBA General Secretary
Mr Afam Okeke has been elected as the General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for the 2026 to 2028 tenure.
Okeke, who is the...
South-West stakeholders urge Nigerians to participate in constitutional amendments.
Stakeholders in Osun, Ondo and Ekiti States have urged citizens to actively engage in the ongoing 1999 Constitution amendment process, emphasising that public input...
PDP dispute suit: Court fines Wabara, others N140m, awards N10m against...
)The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday awarded N140 million against the Sen. Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic...
