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Dangote rejects NNPC’s bid for bigger refinery stake, pushes for wider ownership

Dangote rejects NNPC’s bid for bigger refinery sta...

4 weeks ago 45

Segun Osoba, renowned Marxist historian and activist, dies at 92

Segun Osoba, renowned Marxist historian and activi...

4 weeks ago 55

Nigeria’s mining data exists online, but communities most affected cannot access it

Nigeria’s mining data exists online, but communiti...

4 weeks ago 37

Does it matter to Africa if Nigel Farage comes to number 10?, By Azu Ishiekwene

Does it matter to Africa if Nigel Farage comes to ...

4 weeks ago 50

Wike says Makinde’s presidential ambition dead on arrival, PDP-APM alliance is false

Wike says Makinde’s presidential ambition dead on ...

1 month ago 53

2027: Tinubu calls for unity, as APC begins nationwide primaries on Saturday

2027: Tinubu calls for unity, as APC begins nation...

1 month ago 55

I almost lost my job as Tinubu’s Chief of Staff – Gbajabiamila

I almost lost my job as Tinubu’s Chief of Staff – ...

1 month ago 47

Emefiele’s Trial: How CBN debited N124.86bn from CRA without National Assembly’s approval – Witness

Emefiele’s Trial: How CBN debited N124.86bn from C...

1 month ago 60

JUST IN: APC shifts Reps primary election

JUST IN: APC shifts Reps primary election

1 month ago 47

FG eyes AI-powered intelligence system to tackle terrorism, piracy, illegal mining

FG eyes AI-powered intelligence system to tackle t...

1 month ago 46

Ekiti Poll: INEC begins distribution of non-sensitive materials

Ekiti Poll: INEC begins distribution of non-sensit...

1 month ago 58

Air Peace announces another disruption on Lagos-London Gatwick flight

Air Peace announces another disruption on Lagos-Lo...

1 month ago 56

Atiku, Amaechi submit ADC presidential nomination forms

Atiku, Amaechi submit ADC presidential nomination ...

1 month ago 41

Federal govt launches initiative to tackle child identity, healthcare gaps

Federal govt launches initiative to tackle child i...

1 month ago 64

NDIC sues Wema Bank over N125bn Banana Island properties, N401m disputed payment

NDIC sues Wema Bank over N125bn Banana Island prop...

1 month ago 49

President Federation Cup: Draw for national competition holds on Friday

President Federation Cup: Draw for national compet...

1 month ago 54

APM Terminals President pledges fresh $600mn investment in Nigeria

APM Terminals President pledges fresh $600mn inves...

1 month ago 53

Nigeria seeks investments in power, mining as reforms gain traction – Oyedele

Nigeria seeks investments in power, mining as refo...

1 month ago 50

Court convicts businessman of $247,390 fraud in Lagos

Court convicts businessman of $247,390 fraud in La...

1 month ago 57

Heirs Holdings’ portfolio companies ranked among Africa’s top 50 high-growth businesses

Heirs Holdings’ portfolio companies ranked among A...

1 month ago 43

Frank Edoho’s ex-wife breaks silence, denies infidelity allegations

Frank Edoho’s ex-wife breaks silence, denies infid...

1 month ago 41

Operational resilience drives Unilever Nigeria’s growth – Balogun, Chairman, Unilever Nigeria

Operational resilience drives Unilever Nigeria’s g...

1 month ago 49

Niger moves to formalise zoning, proposes cap for elective offices

Niger moves to formalise zoning, proposes cap for ...

1 month ago 49

Expert urges regular BP checks as hypertension rises among young Nigerians

Expert urges regular BP checks as hypertension ris...

1 month ago 55

UK health secretary quits as Starmer faces growing crisis

UK health secretary quits as Starmer faces growing...

1 month ago 44

2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize announces regional winners

2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize announces regi...

1 month ago 41

Hajj 2026: Adamawa pilgrims stranded in Makka

Hajj 2026: Adamawa pilgrims stranded in Makka

1 month ago 40

Court sends Abuja pastor back to prison after re-arraignment for alleged child rape

Court sends Abuja pastor back to prison after re-a...

1 month ago 45

Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to Chinese ships

Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to Chinese ships

1 month ago 42

Report links rising malnutrition, maternal health crisis to weak healthcare access in Nigeria

Report links rising malnutrition, maternal health ...

1 month ago 60

Lagos disbursed N1.9bn loans, grants to 4,000 MSMEs in 2025 – Commissioner

Lagos disbursed N1.9bn loans, grants to 4,000 MSME...

1 month ago 41

NCC warns telcos over poor network, assures improved service quality

NCC warns telcos over poor network, assures improv...

1 month ago 41

Mimiko joins APC, praises Tinubu’s reforms

Mimiko joins APC, praises Tinubu’s reforms

1 month ago 47

Five steps to take when you discover your phone is missing

Five steps to take when you discover your phone is...

1 month ago 40

NCAA grants Pioneer Airlines approval for non-scheduled flight operations

NCAA grants Pioneer Airlines approval for non-sche...

1 month ago 39

37 CSOs pass vote of confidence on CG of Customs

37 CSOs pass vote of confidence on CG of Customs

1 month ago 47

Obituary: Alexx Ekubo, Nollywood’s golden boy who fought his battles in silence

Obituary: Alexx Ekubo, Nollywood’s golden boy who ...

1 month ago 47

Police arrest suspected robbery gang member, recover pistol, charms

Police arrest suspected robbery gang member, recov...

1 month ago 49

Lassa fever deaths rise to 191 as late treatment worsens outbreak — NCDC

Lassa fever deaths rise to 191 as late treatment w...

1 month ago 55

BREAKING: Makinde declares 2027 presidential bid

BREAKING: Makinde declares 2027 presidential bid

1 month ago 41

Court remands mechanic for allegedly raping JSS 3 student

Court remands mechanic for allegedly raping JSS 3 ...

1 month ago 44

Nursing mothers arraigned for alleged assault

Nursing mothers arraigned for alleged assault

1 month ago 44

2027: Abia APC governorship aspirant pledges industrialisation, job creation

2027: Abia APC governorship aspirant pledges indus...

1 month ago 35

“It’s scary…” — Iheanacho opens up on stoppage-time penalty heroics

“It’s scary…” — Iheanacho opens up on stoppage-tim...

1 month ago 39

UNIBEN unveils N100bn trust fund for infrastructure development

UNIBEN unveils N100bn trust fund for infrastructur...

1 month ago 36

HIV positive father remanded for allegedly raping, infecting daughter

HIV positive father remanded for allegedly raping,...

1 month ago 37

China and US should be partners, not rivals — Xi Jinping tells Trump

China and US should be partners, not rivals — Xi J...

1 month ago 50

Driver arraigned for alleged rape of 14-year-old girl

Driver arraigned for alleged rape of 14-year-old g...

1 month ago 41

Many injured as gunmen attack Imo communities

Many injured as gunmen attack Imo communities

1 month ago 42

NHRC demands explanations over civilian casualties in recent Nigerian military airstrikes

NHRC demands explanations over civilian casualties...

1 month ago 37