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Ayiri vows to dethrone Olu of Warri for reducing Ologbotsere title to ‘nickname’

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has abolished the traditional title of Ologbotsere in Itsekiri kingdom and thus, making former Ologbotsere of Warri...

How I lured passengers to kidnappers, Kano driver narrates

A driver identified as Bashir Sule has narrated how he lured his passengers to kidnappers in Kano. The 25-year-old notorious kidnapper was nabbed by the...

FG announces N150,000 bursary for undergraduates, N100,000 for NCE students

The Federal Government has announced the reintroduction of bursary for students in public universities and colleges of education in the country. The announcement was made...

Aside IPOB, there are over 30 other separatist groups in South-East — Abaribe

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has claimed that aside from the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), there are more than 30 other separatists groups in...

Pandora Papers: How Kebbi gov, Bagudu, amassed dirty billions in offshore accounts

Kebbi state governor, Abubakar Bagudu, has been implicated in the Pandora Papers for amassing billions of unclean funds in offshore accounts. According to a Premium...

EFCC arrests Ganduje’s wife over bribery, land fraud case reported by her son

The Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has reportedly arrested Hafsat Ganduje, the wife of Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje. According to a report by Premium...

Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp back online

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp all owned by Facebook-Inc were back online at the last check by NewsWireNGR. However, WhatsApp was observed to still be unresponsive...

How Innocent Idibia falsely accused me of sleeping with his wife — Brymo

Nigerian R&B and afrobeat singer, Olawale Ibrahim Ashimi, popularly known as Brymo has alleged that Innocent Ujah Idibia well known as "2Baba" accused him...

CNG boasts of ‘human resources’ to resist zoning of presidency to South

The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, has boasted of the regions "human resources" and vowed to use it to resist plans by political parties...

Facebook, WhatsApp confirm outage, says working to get things back to normal

Facebook-owned instant messaging platform, WhatsApp has confirmed the outage of its service while promising users it is working to get things back to normal. NewsWireNGR...

10 Nigerian, 26 other African politicians implicated in Pandora Papers

The Pandora Papers, a leak of almost 12 million documents that reveal hidden wealth, tax avoidance and, in some cases, money laundering by some...

BREAKING: Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram down

Applications owned by Facebook, Inc. have been hit by outages. The applications which include Facebook (social media/connection application), Instagram (photo-sharing platform), and WhatsApp (instant...

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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...