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25-year-old man, Alkasim Ya’u, arrested for stabbing his father to death in Kano

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State has arrested a 25-year-old man, Alkasim Ya’u, for allegedly stabbing his father to...

Customs generates N30b from Lagos Airport

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command, said it generated N30.503b revenue in 2023. The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Charles...

Forex Probe: EFCC’s visit to our office designed to cause us unwarranted embarrassment — Dangote Group

The Dangote Group has claimed that the visit of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was designed to cause the company "unwarranted embarrassment". Recall...

NUC List: UI, Unilorin, UNILAG, Covenant University, others deny having fake professors

A viral report outlining that the National Universities Commission (NUC) had uncovered about 100 fake professors in universities across the country has elicited a flurry of...

Primary, secondary schools to resume for 2nd term on Monday in Kano

The Kano State Government has approved Monday, January 8, for the resumption of academic activities in primary and post-primary schools across the state for...

Charles Dickson: My one word for Nigeria—Pause

By Charles Dickson Nigeria as a people and country, especially her leadership, has commenced in this manner, as I outlined in the short flake below. The...

Gunmen kidnap another traditional ruler in Imo from his palace

Gunmen on Saturday abducted the Traditional Ruler of Orodo Autonomous Community in Mbaitoli Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo, Eze Samuel Ohiri, in his...

Marriage of 4-year-old child to 54-year-old man in Bayelsa was a traditional rite — Parents

The Dec. 26, 2023 marriage between a four-year-old ‘bride’ and a 54-year-old man in a Bayelsa community is a traditional rite to save the...

WAEC: CBT will lead to mass failure in Northern Nigeria — Arewa Youth Forum

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, AYCF, has declared that the proposed computer-based test format in the forthcoming West African Senior School Certificate Examinations will...

Nigerian Newspaper: Headlines & Top News That Will Interest You Today, January 6, 2024

Good day, good citizens of Nigeria. Here are headlines from Nigerian Newspapers that may interest you today, Saturday, January 6, 2024. 1. Customs releases bullion...

Emeka Obasi: The Akeredolu In Betty

By Emeka Obasi Marital issues remain secrets known only to those involved. Understanding what transpires between lovers is asking for too much. Matters of the heart are...

Nigerian student breaks Guinness World Record with 100-hour painting marathon

Nigerian art student, Chancellor Ahaghotu, has broken a decade-old record for the longest painting marathon after painting for 100 consecutive hours, Guinness World Records...

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Why Mobile Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Ever in Africa

Meta Title: Mobile Gaming In Africa – Why It's Growing Fast Meta Description: Mobile gaming in Africa is growing faster than any other digital sector: affordable smartphones, mobile payments, local content and what the data shows for 2026. Why Mobile Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Ever in Africa Few industries are expanding...

Toyin Akinniyi: Building blocks of the Future, education financing for sustainable outcomes

Opening Remarks by Ms. Toyin Akinniyi, Regional Portfolio Director, Luminate at the Bold Action Session on Education: "Building Blocks of the Future: Education Financing for Sustainable Outcomes"  (A Day Zero event of the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit) on 21 July 2026. Protocols. Good morning distinguished guests, the board and CEO...

Cheta Nwanze: The acquittal of Nigeria’s former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke

Cheta Nwanze The acquittal of Nigeria’s former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke at Southwark Crown Court, London, on 17 June 2026 has brought up an uncomfortable question that has long shadowed international anti-corruption efforts: is justice truly universal, or is it reserved for the powerless? After a nearly six-month trial...

Lazarus Angbazo: Building Nigeria’s Infrastructure Economy

BUILDING NIGERIA'S INFRASTRUCTURE ECONOMY Mobilizing Private Capital to Build the Foundation of National Prosperity Keynote Address by Dr. Lazarus AngbazoChief Executive Officer, InfraCorpNACCIMA Infrastructure Conference (INFRACON) — July 14, 2026 Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Please permit me to stand on established protocol. Let me begin with a simple observation. Every...

Lazarus Angbazo: Beyond Roads and Power, Who Will Finance Human Capital Infrastructure for Africa’s Workforce?

By Lazarus Angbazo |  [email protected] Africa is entering one of the most ambitious periods of infrastructure and industrial investment in its history. Governments are expanding power generation, transport networks, ports, industrial parks, and digital infrastructure, while African private sector leaders are making unprecedented long-term commitments to manufacturing and industrial...

Residents: Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Self Storage Facility in Philadelphia

Finding the ideal self-storage unit can be challenging, especially in Philadelphia, where options abound. Many residents seek facilities that not only safeguard their belongings but also provide value and convenience. In this article, you'll learn the key factors to consider when selecting a self-storage facility in the...

“No Victor, No Vanquished” — Angbazo calls for unity after Nasarawa ADC Governorship Primary win

LAFIA — Retired General Nuhu Angbazo has emerged victorious from the Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship primaries in Nasarawa State, calling on all party faithful to sheathe their swords and rally behind a common vision for the state's development. In a press statement issued shortly after his victory...

Lazarus Angbazo: The Countries that will lead the AI Economy are being decided right Now — By Their PowerGrids

Nigeria has enough installed generation to power a mid-sized country. The grid delivers less than half of it. Around the world, the race to build AI-ready power infrastructure is already underway — and the decisions African governments and investors make in the next eighteen months will determine...

Cheta Nwanze: Failed visa Marriages

by Cheta Nwanze The 1990 film Green Card told a relatively innocent story: a French immigrant and an American woman enter a marriage of convenience so he can stay in the US. They barely know each other. They hope never to see each other again after the deal...

Digital Marketing for Attorneys

In the competitive landscape of legal services, personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys are finding themselves overshadowed by competitors who dominate online visibility. The root of this issue lies in the digital presence that many firms lack. While traditional word-of-mouth referrals still hold value, the digital age...

Lazarus Angbazo: The global power industry is leaving Africa behind

 Dr. Lazarus AngbazoThe nascent AI revolution is not just driving electricity consumption and massive demand for additional capacity—it is reshaping how power is built, maintained, and delivered. For Africa, the real risk is no longer just insufficient capacity—it is also losing control and ability to manage the capacity it...

Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku: The first thing you feel when you land in Nigeria

By Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku The first thing you feel when you land in a country is not its culture, not its cuisine, not its people. It is its airport. That threshold, the space between the jet bridge and the city beyond, tells you everything a nation believes about itself...