4 hours ago
The Northern Regional Caucus of the House of Representatives, comprising members from the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has backed President Bola Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as apt and in the country's best interest. Chairman of the Caucus, Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, in…
6 hours ago
The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), resumed on Thursday with an unexpected gesture of apology from the defendant’s legal team. Shortly after appearances were taken, Kanu’s lead counsel, Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), addressed the Federal High Court in Abuja, apologizing on behalf of his client. Agabi…
6 hours ago
Ethnic youth leaders across Nigeria have called on the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, to issue an unreserved apology to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara over what they described as false allegations linking him to recent bombings in the state. In a statement signed by the group’s national…
7 hours ago
Nigeria has dropped three places in the latest World Happiness Report (2025), ranking 105th globally and 12th in Africa. This means there are 11 African countries where people feel happier than Nigerians. So, what makes them happier? And what can Nigeria learn from them? The 11 African countries happier than Nigeria According to the report,…
9 hours ago
A Bengaluru-based dog breeder, S. Sathish, has made headlines after purchasing a rare ‘wolfdog’ named Cadabom Okami for £4.4 million, equivalent to ₦8.67 billion. The purchase has not only earned the hybrid dog the title of the world’s most expensive, but it has also raised eyebrows globally, especially when compared to the Gross Domestic Product…
Latest
20 mins ago
Ahead of the 2027 poll, pro-democracy activists have canvassed the need for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take full control of its budgets and expenditures. The Director of Programs at the Youth and Environmental Development Association (YEDA), Mr Abdullahi Sule, who stressed the need for INEC to handle appointments of its officials, proposed…
21 mins ago
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake, substandard, and falsified drugs seized during a recent operation in Onitsha and Aba. The unwholesome pharmaceutical products were destroyed at the Anambra State Waste Management Agency’s dump site in Awka on Friday, following standard disposal procedures. Prof. Christina Adeyeye, NAFDAC Director-General,…
29 mins ago
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has issued Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certificates to 29 companies for 62 products in Ebonyi. Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, Director-General of SON, presented the certificates to the companies during a ceremony held in Abakaliki on Friday. Okeke stated that MANCAP aligns with SON’s mandate to promote standardisation in product…
29 mins ago
Federal Inland Revenue Service (FlRS) on Friday inaugurated a new amenity ward at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Wesley Guild Hospital Unit, Ilesa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project was facilitated by Mr Mathew Gbonjubola, the Coordinating Director of Compliance and Enforcement, FIRS Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr Zacch…
31 mins ago
The Nigeria Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has called for an end to killings, brutality and injustices inflicted upon Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa. The President-General of NICASA, Mr Frank Onyekwelu,made the call in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday. He was speaking on the 2025…
36 mins ago
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the Katsina State Government have re-enrolled 4,000 out-of-school adolescent girls back in school. Umar Nata’ala, the Acting Director, Planning, Research and Statistics of the Department of Girl-Child Education and Child Development, disclosed this in Katsina on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nata’ala…
37 mins ago
An Ilorin-based lawyer, Mr Omotayo Abel, has advised Nigerians wishing to travel abroad to beware of fake and fraudulent travel agents using social media to look for victims. Abel gave the advice in Ilorin on Friday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He said that such travel agents had defrauded many…
45 mins ago
Actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has hit a new milestone as her latest film, Alakada: Bad and Boujee, grosses ₦500 million at the Nigerian box office. This figure officially places the film as the fifth highest-grossing Nollywood movie of all time. The announcement was made on Tuesday, March 19, 2025, by FilmOne Entertainment, the distribution…
News
46 mins ago
Participants at a workshop to mark the 2025 World Down Syndrome Day have called for improved access to adequate healthcare services for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the society. The workshop was organised by the Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria (DSFN) on Friday in Lagos, with the theme: “Improving Support Systems – Access to Healthcare”. The…
51 mins ago
Nigeria Health Watch, a not-for-profit health communication and advocacy organisation, has called for urgent improvements in maternal healthcare to reduce Nigeria’s high maternal mortality rates. Vivianne Ihekweazu, Managing Director of Nigeria Health Watch made the appeal in a statement issued by the organisation’s Communication Manager, Asari Ndem, on Friday. According to Ihekweazu, maternal death rates…
59 mins ago
The Centre for Journalism, Innovation and Development (CJID) has launched a tree planting campaign in two Senior Secondary schools in Gwagwalada Area Council in Abuja to combat the effect of climate change. Mr Nicholas Adeniyi, the Coordinator of the CJID Climate Change Project on Friday in Abuja said that the tree planting exercise was also…
59 mins ago
Field Africa Foundation and Opay Digital Service Ltd. have brought relief to some vulnerable pupils in Lagos State, with distribution of school materials to them. The foundation’s President, Mr Olatunde Martins, made this known at the distribution of the materials at Rabiatu Thompson Nursery and Primary School, Surulere, Lagos, on Friday. Martins said the foundation…
1 hour ago
No Limit Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has urged the National Assembly to enact laws that protect and enhance the lives of people with Down Syndrome. The Chief Executive Officer, Mr Thomas Ukuedojor, made this appeal on Friday during a visit to CADET Academy, a school for children with special needs. The visit was part…
1 hour ago
The Renewed Hope Concerned Citizens (RHCC), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has urged President Bola Tinubu to address inconsistencies in energy policies. Speaking during a peaceful protest on Friday in Abuja, RHCC Chairman, Mr Tayo Agbaje, emphasised the need to protect the interests of Nigerians in the diaspora. Agbaje, who also serves as the group’s…
1 hour ago
The Nigerian government and Canadian authorities have signed a code-sharing agreement to commence direct flights between the two countries. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, signed the agreement with the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Pasquale Salvaggio. Keyamo explained that the agreement is not a full bilateral agreement but a code-share arrangement.…
1 hour ago
For the first time this week, trading on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) rebounded on Friday, reversing a four-day bearish trend with a gain of N65 billion. Specifically, the NGX market capitalisation rose by N65 billion or 0.09 per cent, closing at N65.819 trillion, up from N65.754 trillion recorded on Thursday. Similarly, the All-Share Index…
1 hour ago
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has warned that British teenage boys are being targeted in a surge of online sexual extortion, known as "sextortion," by criminal gangs operating from Nigeria, the Ivory Coast, and the Philippines. According to officials, the gangs pose as young women on social media platforms like Snapchat and Instagram, luring boys—some…
Metro
7 hours ago
Security forces in Kogi State have launched an extensive search operation to rescue passengers abducted along the Obajana-Kabba highway, the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) for Zone 8, Abubakar Zubairu, and the Kogi State Commissioner of Police (CP), Miller Dantawaye, have confirmed. Dantawaye stressed the police are doing everything possible to locate the 18-seater…
12 hours ago
Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Barkin Ladi Local Council of Plateau State, Muhammad Adamu, has been killed by gunmen.
14 hours ago
Residents of Aba, the Elephant City, and commercial centre of Abia State have expressed excitement over the ongoing reconstruction of Port Harcourt road, Aba.
14 hours ago
The Edo State government's Anti Kidnapping Task Force has demolished properties of kidnappers, as a middle-age man, Oboh Odianosen of Uromi town, has lost his inherited property due to his kidnapping activities in Edo Central Senatorial Districts of the state.
14 hours ago
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has confirmed the death of 10 persons in the truck explosion which occurred at Karu bridge along Abuja- Keffi Expressway on Wednesday night .
14 hours ago
The arraignment of a former resident pastor of the First Baptist Church, Garki, Abuja, Rev. Dr. Israel Adelani Akanji, and five others over an alleged N620 million fraud was stalled yesterday due to the absence of the prosecuting counsel.
15 hours ago
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr Kayode Opeifa has announced the arrest of a notorious vandal, simply called Mr Lucky, caught cutting a rail bridge along the Kaduna/Kafanchan axis.
15 hours ago
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Apo, Abuja, has remanded a former Deputy Director, Highways, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Augustine Ojo Olowoniyan, alongside a surveyor, Sulaiman Abdulkadir.
15 hours ago
Justice Kareem Adedokun of an Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, yesterday said the Oloko of Oko in Surulere Local Council of Oyo State, Oba Solomon Akintola and 14 others have cases to answer in a case of attempted murder and land grabbing against them.
Business
14 hours ago
Dr Mohammed Bello Shehu, the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), in this interview with JOSEPH CHIBUEZE, explains why the popular demand for resource control by many Nigerians may not be the best for the country now as well as the misconceptions about salaries of public officeholders.
14 hours ago
FirstHoldco has announced a 25% oversubscription of its recently concluded Rights issue.
14 hours ago
Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has stressed the importance of a Board of Directors in enhancing the corporate governance of the apex regulatory agency.
14 hours ago
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for the rapid adoption of digital identity technologies to enhance aviation security and operational efficiency.
15 hours ago
Cedrus Capital Limited has successfully arranged the oversubscribed N3 billion Series 1 commercial paper (CP) issuance for RusselSmith Nigeria Limited, which is part of its N10 billion CP programme.
15 hours ago
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended Alaro City, a new city in West Africa, for stimulating the economic growth of the state with $1 billion.
Energy
8 hours ago
NNPC Retail Limited (NRL) marked another milestone with the successful hosting of She-Fix 2025, a landmark event dedicated to empowering women in automotive, technical, and energy sectors and commemorating International Women's Day. The event, which took place recently at The Stable Center, Surulere, Lagos, attracted over 300 active participants as part of global celebrations marking…
1 day ago
Following the temporary suspension of petroleum product sales in naira by Dangote Petroleum Refinery, the Arewa Youth Assembly has called on Dangote Petroleum Refinery to disclose the actual cost of producing a litre of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The group stated that the move by Dangote to halt the supply of petroleum products in naira…
2 days ago
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, intervened in the political logjam in Rivers State to avert threats to the nation’s economic assets, particularly as the country faces a $35.3m daily loss through pipeline explosion that could keep oil yields low and worsen revenue earnings.
2 days ago
Federal polytechnics have called for urgent intervention to address soaring electricity costs, seeking the deployment of solar solutions to enhance sustainable power supply across campuses.
2 days ago
The liquidity crisis in Nigeria’s power sector is worsening as Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp) has revealed that the Federal Government owes its power subsidiaries about N650 billion for electricity generated but not paid for.
Editorial
14 hours ago
The optimism expressed the other day by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmud Yakubu, over the conduct of pending by-elections is a significant boost to the development of democracy in the country.
Politics
5 hours ago
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Recall that President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended the governor, Similayi Fubara; his deputy, Ngozi Odu; as well as the House of Assembly for six months. The President…
6 hours ago
The Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, has granted an interim injunction restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), its staff, or agents from receiving, accepting, or acting on any petition containing fictitious signatures of purported members of the Kogi Central Senatorial District. The order also prevents INEC from conducting any referendum based…
7 hours ago
The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the December 22, 2024, majority judgment of the Court of Appeal in Enugu, which sacked Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). A five-member panel of the apex court, presided over by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, was unanimous in a judgment on Friday…
9 hours ago
The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Mr. Philip Agbese, has hinted that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and the state House of Assembly members may be recalled even before the expiration of their six-month suspension, which was imposed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu due to the state of emergency proclamation. Agbese, who…
14 hours ago
In a repeat of the 2013 coalition of opposition forces that coalesced to the All Progressives Congress (APC) which terminated the administration of Goodluck Jonathan in 2015, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar...
14 hours ago
It was all condemnation and expression of discontent by Nigerians yesterday as the two chambers of the National Assembly summarily endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State.
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Features
4 hours ago
The Nigerian Government has revealed that the newly established Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia, Kaduna State, will commence operations with a comprehensive budget allocation, rather than relying on an initial take-off grant. This is even as it announced the conversion of General Hospital Kafanchan to Federal Medical Centre to serve as teaching hospital…
Sport
11 hours ago
England captain Harry Kane believes he is being taken for granted by fans who are "bored" with his goal-scoring record for the national side. The 31-year-old is England's record goal-scorer with 69 in 103 appearances and he will look to add to that tally when the Three Lions, in their first match under new head…
11 hours ago
World number one Aryna Sabalenka and third-seeded Coco Gauff eased through their second round matches at the Miami Open on Thursday but seventh seed Elena Rybakina crashed out to American Ashlyn Krueger. Sabalenka beat Bulgaria’s Viktoriya Tomova 6-3 6-0 in a contest which lasted just 58 minutes while Gauff made even shorter work of her…
11 hours ago
Vinicius Junior struck a dramatic winner in the ninth minute of stoppage time to give Brazil a 2-1 win over Colombia in their South American World Cup qualifier on Thursday. The five-time world champions had taken a sixth-minute lead in Brasilia through a Raphinha penalty only for Luis Diaz's fine 41st-minute strike for Colombia to…
14 hours ago
Three months after his appointment, Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, will oversee his first game today as the Super Eagles resume their World Cup qualifying campaign against the Wasps of Rwanda in Kigali.
Columnists
14 hours ago
The central thesis of the words of the readers of this column and watchers of our current politics and political personages which I tried to set down last Friday, and which I am trying now to continue cannot but be seen or viewed from the perspective of those who are wrestlers with the idea of noble actions and right deeds.
14 hours ago
Beware the Ides of March has been an unceasing admonition to politicians since the brutal assassination of Julius Caesar on 15 March, 44BC when events move in a certain troubling trajectory.
14 hours ago
Nigeria’s history is shaped by a series of political events, ethnic tensions, and economic struggles that have repeatedly tested the nation’s unity.
14 hours ago
I recently came across the requirement for individuals to pay a whopping $5 million to acquire American citizenship. I must say that I am not only shocked but also amused by this proposition.
Sponsored
3 hours ago
Solving exchange rate challenges Many global software companies price their products in US dollars, making it hard for businesses in emerging markets to keep up with fluctuating costs. Zoho is taking a different approach by offering its products in Naira, shielding businesses from exchange rate volatility and making software affordable. Fluctuating currency values make planning…
2 days ago
In Nigeria, cardiovascular diseases account for 11% of all non-communicable disease-related deaths (Minister of State for Health, 2023). Yet, 8% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke can be prevented through lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise (Dr. Kingsley Kola Akinroye, Nigerian Heart Foundation). For over a decade, Power Oil has led the charge…
12 Mar
itel, a global smart life brand committed to delivering budget-friendly electronic products for emerging markets consumers, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking powerful smartphone, itel Power 70. Designed to meet the unique power demands of emerging markets, this smartphone redefines convenience and reliability, offering a massive 10000mAh battery. This makes it the…
10 Mar
In today's ever-changing world where the global marketplace is evolving rapidly, there’s one thing that remains certain: talent knows no boundaries. Yet, for many African creatives, the path to global opportunities has often felt like a distant dream. Cre8Space Africa, a platform built with heart and purpose, is changing that narrative, offering a gateway for…
Guardian Life
3 hours ago
Your mood and what you eat are more connected than you think. Ever noticed how a bar of chocolate can make a stressful day feel a little better? Food has a direct impact on brain chemistry. From balancing hormones to improving gut health, certain foods can lift your spirits and keep your energy levels steady.…
5 hours ago
Grammy-winning artiste, Tyla Laura Seethal, better known as Tyla, has revealed that Nigerian R&B star Tems is one of her biggest musical influences in recent time. In a recent interview with Billboard, the South African Afrobeats star said Tems' achievements have significantly shaped her artistic journey. “Tems is a big one. What she’s been able…
7 hours ago
Travelling abroad for the first time is an exciting yet daunting experience. From visa applications to cultural adjustments, every step requires careful planning. For Nigerians, who perhaps have not crossed the borders before, it even more essential to know all about navigating this phase before you get abroad. Guardian Life curated ten important tips to…
1 day ago
Once you hit 40 as a man, your immune system doesn’t bounce back like it used to. Stress, diet, quest to meet up with daily tasks, and even lifestyle choices can take a toll on your health. But nature has a way of helping out with natural herbs that can be used as tea or…
Zikoko is back with HERtitude, and it’s bigger than ever! Zikoko’s annual women-only event, HERtitude, returns in 2025 with NIVEA as its official headline sponsor. This year’s edition, themed Retro Glam, promises an electrifying celebration of confidence, community, and self-expression—perfectly aligned with NIVEA’s commitment to care and connection. Since its launch in 2022, HERtitude has…
Makeup artist Charly Salvator advises against applying foundation directly on the nose and forehead. These often porous areas can highlight imperfections and cause makeup to shift throughout the day. Makeup tip: avoid foundation on the nose and forehead Foundation is a key step in many beauty routines, but its application requires precision. According to expert…
For a decade, curvier bodies reigned, but the pendulum has swung. Thin is back — not just as a trend, but as a cultural reset. Rebranded as “wellness,” it mirrors past obsessions with heroin chic, reflecting deeper shifts in power and control. The speed of this shift demands scrutiny.
Societal norms shift and comfort takes precedence, we must ask, do stilettos still define power, or have they become relics of a bygone era?
Technology
16 hours ago
In the fast-evolving world of digital marketing, skill and strategy still outweigh trends and buzzwords. Matteo Giorgi, an Italy-based digital marketing expert, exemplifies this principle. Managing an impressive €4 million annual advertising budget, he has built a reputation for delivering results through expertise in Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, SEO, and Google Analytics 4. Giorgi’s career…
1 day ago
In the fast-evolving landscape of digital finance and marketing, few professionals have made significant impact as Adeyemi Olalemi.
1 day ago
Alessio Ippolito, the man behind Italy’s self-proclaimed premier crypto news outlet, Criptovaluta.it, likes to cast himself as a truth-teller in the wild west of cryptocurrency. From his base in the sleepy town of Frascati (RM), just outside Rome, he’s built a platform that’s garnered attention—12 million user accesses in 2021, if Google Analytics is to…
2 days ago
The Nest Innovation Park, Nigeria, has partnered with German UnternemerTUM to provide support for Nigerian founders.The support will include providing training for Nigeria’s youthful population and the surge of small and medium-scale enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs.
2 days ago
Seplat Energy has partnered with Zinox Technologies to boost technology infrastructure in the country. The Seplat team, led by IT Site Lead, Iniabasi Ekpo, and IT Customer Experience Lead, Oyebola Chukwunyem was received by the Managing Director of Zinox Technologies, Kelechi Eze-Okonta, and her team.
2 days ago
In line with its mission to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to sustainable energy, Synafare has announced the launch of its Innovation Hackathon 2025, a virtual event designed to revolutionise the solar energy ecosystem.