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Okene explosion is handiwork of enemies of progress — Kogi Government

The Kogi Government has described Thursday’s Okene bomb explosion as the handiwork of enemies of progress. Retired Commodore Jerry Omodara, Security Adviser to Kogi Governor,...

Man in court for allegedly stealing 12 pigs worth N1.2m

The Police in Osun, on Thursday, arraigned a 45-year-old man, Michael Obeyagbor, before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court over alleged stealing of 12 pigs, worth...

SDP’s Oni loses as Ekiti Tribunal upholds APC’s Oyebanji gubernatorial victory

The Election Petition Tribunal has upheld the election of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State and his deputy, Mrs...

Suspected killer of former presidential aide, Ahmed Gulak, arrested in Imo

The  Police in Imo say they have arrested Chinwendu Nwagwu, the suspected leader of the gang that killed Ahmed Gulak, a former Presidential Aide. Spokesperson...

Traditional title holder arrested for sodomy in Zaria, Kaduna

Police in Kaduna State have arrested a traditional title holder in Zaria for allegedly sodomising a 14-year-old boy. Police spokesman in the state, DSP Muhammadu...

Christmas: Passengers lament high cost of air ticket

 Some passengers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja have condemned the increase in airfare during the yuletide. The passengers made this known in...

Oil spills: Shell to pay Niger Delta farmers €15m compensation

Shell on Friday said it would pay 15 million euros to Niger Delta farmers to compensate them for damage from pipeline leaks. A Dutch appeals...

Christmas: Nigerians lament as old layers sell for N3,500; fowl N10,000

The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has decried high cost of fowls, attributing it to high inflation rate and the aftermath of COVID-19 on...

Alleged defilement: Court reduces Dr Femi Olaleye’s bail from 50m to 40m

An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday has lowered the bail condition of the  Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation,...

Money Laundering: Doyin Okupe pays N13m conviction fine for N240m fraud

Doyin Okupe, former Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday evening, paid the sum of N13 million for the...

I already signed resignation letter should my health fail — Pope Francis

Pope Francis revealed for the first time in an interview on Sunday that he had signed a resignation letter nearly a decade ago should...

Chinese man kills ex-girlfriend’s mother for filing rape charges against him

An appeal court in China on Thursday sentenced a 26-year-old man to life in prison for killing his former girlfriend’s mother after she filed...

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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...

Dr. Lazarus Angbazo: Why a fractured world strengthens the case for African Infrastructure

How inflation, energy insecurity, power scarcity, and geopolitical fragmentation are reshaping the risk-return case for African infrastructure By Dr. Lazarus Angbazo At a recent global infrastructure summit, the prevailing mood among institutional investors was unmistakable. Faced with surging capital requirements for energy transition, grid expansion, and digital infrastructure in Europe and...

Aliko Dangote to launch what could become Africa’s largest initial public offering to raise $5 billion from investors

Nigeria’s biggest local investor, Aliko Dangote, is moving ahead with plans to launch what could become Africa’s largest initial public offering, as Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals prepares to raise up to $5 billion from investors. The share sale is expected to open as early as May, with...

Criminal networks have turned Nigeria’s telecom towers into open-air warehouses for theft, looting

Criminal networks have turned Nigeria’s telecom towers into open-air warehouses for theft, looting 656 critical power assets across 14 states in 2025 alone and keeping up the pace in early 2026. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) data showed the haul included 152 generators and 504 batteries stolen from...

Paul Yirenkyi: A call for Caution Needed, President Tinubu and the INEC-ADC Crisis

I have seen enough cycles of tension and resolution to recognise when restraint must prevail over confrontation. The current standoff between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is one such moment. In early April 2026, INEC withdrew recognition of the Senator...

Nigeria’s opposition landscape appears increasingly fractured, disorganised and strategically weakened

10 months until the 2027 general elections, Nigeria’s opposition landscape appears increasingly fractured, disorganised and strategically weakened. Although no fewer than 21 political parties have been registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to participate in the polls, developments within the parties, including internal crises, litigations and other destabilising factors, may...