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Xenophobia: Reps urge Nigerian govt to summon South African envoy over killing of citizens

Xenophobia: Reps urge Nigerian govt to summon Sout...

4 weeks ago 52

Court admits Emefiele’s statements as exhibits in alleged $4.5bn fraud trial

Court admits Emefiele’s statements as exhibits in ...

4 weeks ago 44

2026 Hajj: Jigawa pilgrims board returns ₦3.4bn to state treasury

2026 Hajj: Jigawa pilgrims board returns ₦3.4bn to...

4 weeks ago 45

US publishes names of 24 Nigerians to be deported

US publishes names of 24 Nigerians to be deported

4 weeks ago 38

Early childhood development in crisis severely underfunded in Nigeria –Report

Early childhood development in crisis severely und...

4 weeks ago 40

Ebola death toll in DR Congo reaches 600

Ebola death toll in DR Congo reaches 600

4 weeks ago 47

Corruption Trial: Court remands ex-CCT chairman in prison

Corruption Trial: Court remands ex-CCT chairman in...

4 weeks ago 40

Oyo Abduction: Terrorists demand release of commanders, threaten to kill captives — Defence Minister

Oyo Abduction: Terrorists demand release of comman...

4 weeks ago 48

Kidnap victim narrates forest ordeals, Lakurawa war with Dogo Gide

Kidnap victim narrates forest ordeals, Lakurawa wa...

4 weeks ago 36

Tosin Ajayi: Helen Prest breaks silence after sole lawful widow ruling

Tosin Ajayi: Helen Prest breaks silence after sole...

4 weeks ago 38

NLC threatens protest in Akwa Ibom, gives reasons

NLC threatens protest in Akwa Ibom, gives reasons

4 weeks ago 38

New sources of development funding for Nigerian CSOs in a post-USAID world, By Judith-Ann Walker

New sources of development funding for Nigerian CS...

4 weeks ago 47

Police detain officers who allegedly assaulted, gouged out man’s eye

Police detain officers who allegedly assaulted, go...

4 weeks ago 38

Akwa Ibom releases N60m for family planning commodities after decade-long funding gap

Akwa Ibom releases N60m for family planning commod...

4 weeks ago 48

TRENDING: Cardi B, Maduka Okoye spark dating rumours (PHOTOS)

TRENDING: Cardi B, Maduka Okoye spark dating rumou...

4 weeks ago 42

Another Ponzi scheme down the drain: When will we learn?, By Shuaib S. Agaka

Another Ponzi scheme down the drain: When will we ...

4 weeks ago 32

Six ISWAP fighters surrender as troops rescue abducted persons

Six ISWAP fighters surrender as troops rescue abdu...

4 weeks ago 37

ISWAP attacks army base, burns police post, public facilities

ISWAP attacks army base, burns police post, public...

4 weeks ago 52

Where innovation meets healthcare: Hadejia’s new digital ecosystem, By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi

Where innovation meets healthcare: Hadejia’s new d...

4 weeks ago 41

SSS confirms detaining journalist covering Sowore’s activities, SaharaReporters publisher reacts

SSS confirms detaining journalist covering Sowore’...

4 weeks ago 48

Collateral consequences of Tinubu’s healthcare reforms, By Okey Akpa

Collateral consequences of Tinubu’s healthcare ref...

4 weeks ago 46

LIVE UPDATES: PBAT Door-to-Door Movement inaugurates national executives in Abuja

LIVE UPDATES: PBAT Door-to-Door Movement inaugurat...

4 weeks ago 57

Lateef Adedimeji, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman to star in Black Market as producers target Guinness World Record

Lateef Adedimeji, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman to star i...

1 month ago 51

Senate advances bill to strengthen fight against counterfeit drugs, proposes 15-year jail term for offenders

Senate advances bill to strengthen fight against c...

1 month ago 43

“Banditry, kidnappings are driving filmmakers away from epic movies” — Ibrahim Chatta

“Banditry, kidnappings are driving filmmakers away...

1 month ago 46

Police arrest 27 suspected thugs, recover weapons, stolen motorcycle in Niger

Police arrest 27 suspected thugs, recover weapons,...

1 month ago 38

Seven dead, 53 injured in Jigawa windstorm

Seven dead, 53 injured in Jigawa windstorm

1 month ago 44

Police rescue abducted eight-year-old in Gombe, arrest suspects

Police rescue abducted eight-year-old in Gombe, ar...

1 month ago 47

Why Nigerians should back Tinubu’s reelection — Tompolo

Why Nigerians should back Tinubu’s reelection — To...

1 month ago 55

University lecturer remanded over alleged defamation of Katsina government

University lecturer remanded over alleged defamati...

1 month ago 49

Northern governors launch security trust fund, commit N1bn monthly

Northern governors launch security trust fund, com...

1 month ago 49

World Cup: Morocco, France kick off blockbuster quarter-final battles as title race narrows

World Cup: Morocco, France kick off blockbuster qu...

1 month ago 48

Three years of Reps under Tajudeen: Achievements, controversies, scandals

Three years of Reps under Tajudeen: Achievements, ...

1 month ago 42

US launches strikes on Iran, Iran targets Kuwait, Bahrain

US launches strikes on Iran, Iran targets Kuwait, ...

1 month ago 56

World Cup 2026: Justin Bieber joins Burna Boy, Shakira, BTS for historic Final Halftime show

World Cup 2026: Justin Bieber joins Burna Boy, Sha...

1 month ago 46

Eight abducted victims freed after 21 days

Eight abducted victims freed after 21 days

1 month ago 52

Presidency reacts to Peter Obi’s safety concerns

Presidency reacts to Peter Obi’s safety concerns

1 month ago 51

First Daily convenes national dialogue on security as Nigeria’s security, political, cultural leaders meet

First Daily convenes national dialogue on security...

1 month ago 59

El-Rufai denies breaching court order, demands ICPC retract statement over hospital visit

El-Rufai denies breaching court order, demands ICP...

1 month ago 72

Academics, economists, others discuss African development at AFEA 2026 conference

Academics, economists, others discuss African deve...

1 month ago 50

Fake Agency Scandal: Adeyemi says he’s unsure of Gbajabiamila’s role

Fake Agency Scandal: Adeyemi says he’s unsure of G...

1 month ago 49

Fake Agency Scandal: Adeyemi says he did not prepare budget included in 2026 Appropriation Act

Fake Agency Scandal: Adeyemi says he did not prepa...

1 month ago 52

Air Peace flight deployed for evacuation in South Africa delayed as windshield shatters

Air Peace flight deployed for evacuation in South ...

1 month ago 53

Police arrest 135 suspected cultists, recover 26 firearms in Lagos raids

Police arrest 135 suspected cultists, recover 26 f...

1 month ago 52

The Pitt, Hacks, Widow’s Bay lead Emmy Awards nominations 2026 (FULL LIST)

The Pitt, Hacks, Widow’s Bay lead Emmy Awards nomi...

1 month ago 46

CAC to sanction companies over non-compliance with business letter rules

CAC to sanction companies over non-compliance with...

1 month ago 48

Lagos Assembly advances bill seeking to ban street begging

Lagos Assembly advances bill seeking to ban street...

1 month ago 64

Trump attacks Spain, restates demand for Greenland at NATO summit

Trump attacks Spain, restates demand for Greenland...

1 month ago 52

Lawmakers ask Nigerian govt to halt rehabilitation of repentant terrorists

Lawmakers ask Nigerian govt to halt rehabilitation...

1 month ago 57

Abiodun hails Southwest Dev’t Commission MD/CEO, Akinola at 70

Abiodun hails Southwest Dev’t Commission MD/CEO, A...

1 month ago 49