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12 mins ago
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes his team only have a "one per cent" chance of overcoming Real Madrid in their Champions League
15 mins ago
A former surgeon goes on trial later this month charged with raping or sexually assaulting almost 300 former patients, most of them children
28 mins ago
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers urged his underdog side not to die wondering in Tuesday's must-win Champions League second-leg
30 mins ago
US President Donald Trump said Sunday he could meet "very soon" with Vladimir Putin, adding he believes his Russian counterpart genuinely
African map
37 mins ago
Davdan Peace and Advocacy Foundation, in partnership with 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa, organisers of the annual 100 Most Notable African Leadership and Business Summit, has announced the date for the annual 100 Most Notable African Leadership and Business Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, and the commencement of nominations for the 2025 edition of the…
Abbas, the Director of Registration, Exchanges, and Market Infrastructure Department at SEC, revealed this while giving evidence before Justice Emeka Nwite in the trial of Binance and two of its officials on charges related to money laundering
43 mins ago
The Binance executive, detained in Nigeria for eight months over allegations of money laundering, Tigran Gambaryan, has shed more light on the circumstances surrounding his detention. The Guardian had earlier reported details of Gambaryan's detention in Nigeria and how officials demanded bribes, culled from his interview with Wired, a U.S.-based news publication. He described the…
3 hours ago
Burdened by rising inefficiency in the power sector, which has birthed N7.2 trillion in subsidy and other accumulated debts, Nigerian electricity consumers have continued to raise concerns over the multi-year tariff structure of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
Tinubu
3 hours ago
More Northern voices at the weekend gave the all-clear to President Bola Tinubu, insisting he has the region’s full backing to hold the reins of power until 2031.
3 hours ago
Federal Government has said the volume of crude oil being stolen by oil thieves has reduced to about 155,000 barrels per month against the over 3.3 million barrels stolen monthly in 2022.
3 hours ago
Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called on the leadership of the House of Representatives to investigate, urgently, allegations levelled against some lawmakers by the Head of Financial Crime Compliance at the cryptocurrency firm, Binance, Tigran Gambaryan.
4 hours ago
The #BringBackOurGirls movement has called on the Federal Government to release findings of the 2014 Brigadier General Mohammed Sabo-led Fact-Finding Committee on the Chibok girls abduction.


Latest

2 hours ago
Renowned Nigerian writer and literary icon, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has revealed that she welcomed twin boys in 2024. The celebrated author, known for bestsellers like Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah, shared that she chose to keep their birth private to protect her family’s privacy. Speaking in an interview with The Guardian’s Charlotte Edwardes,…
2 hours ago
The 2025 Bafta Awards took place on Sunday, February 16, at the Royal Festival Hall in London, celebrating the best in film. Below is the full list of winners: Best Film Winner: Conclave Nominees: Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Emilia Pérez Outstanding British Film Winner: Conclave Nominees: Bird, Blitz, Gladiator 2, Hard Truths, Kneecap,…
Sowore
2 hours ago
A dramatic scene unfolded at the 10th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, on Saturday when the presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC) in the last general election, Omoyele Sowore, allegedly took over the seat reserved for Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Eko Atlantic finish point of the race.
2 hours ago
Uncertainties have continued to plague land registration processes in states due to delays, high costs of documentation, official corruption, long duration and administrative hiccups.
2 hours ago
The President of MAAUN Group of Universities, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has congratulated Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, on his emergence as the African Union (AU) Chairperson. Gwarzo urged Youssouf to prioritise Africa’s unity and independence, cautioning against aligning with Western interests that may hinder the continent’s development. The election, which saw Youssouf…
2027: APC plans 'shadow government’ to expose NNPP’s ‘failures’ in Kano
3 hours ago
Ahead of 2027, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday threatened to constitute a 'shadow government' to expose the failures of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's administration in Kano. The Patriotic Volunteers, a group within the Kano chapter of APC, insisted that the option of a shadow government has become necessary to put Kano on…
3 hours ago
A popular entertainer and entrepreneur, Obinna Simon, popularly known as MC Tagwaye, has joined the race for the next chairmanship of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will, between this year and early next year, conduct the chairmanship election in the nation's capital, along with the governorship election in Anambra…
3 hours ago
About ten people, including children, lost their lives in a fatal accident involving a cement-laden truck in Nnewi, Anambra State.

News

3 hours ago
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), through its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), has agreed to take a 15 per cent equity shareholding in Starzs Gas Limited’s two million standard cubic feet per day (2mmscf/d) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mother station in Iwhrekan, Ugheli South Local Council of Delta State.
3 hours ago
An international research team led by the University of Galway has used earth observation radar data to map oil pipeline networks covering a 9000 km2 region in the Niger Delta, pinpointing where crude oil spills have caused the most acute damage to the delicate mangrove ecosystem.
Fubara
3 hours ago
A member of House Representatives and lawyer, Mr Solomon Bob, has said that with the Supreme Court dismissing Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s appeal, the judgment of the Court of Appeal, affirming the High Court decision on the presentation of Rivers State budget stands.
3 hours ago
Nigeria has called on the Africa Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) to prioritise the establishment of a combined maritime task force to enhance security in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG).
Jordan king set for tense Trump talks over Gaza
3 hours ago
As President Donald Trump continues to promote economic nationalism, protectionism, deglobalisation and fragment the global economy with some policies, there are concerns about the future of trade relations between Nigeria as well as other African countries and the United States under AGOA.
Barr Aloy Ejimakor, counsel to IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu
3 hours ago
Detained IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has declared he will not subscribe to any trial conducted by any judge or court without jurisdiction or whose jurisdiction does not meet constitutional requirements.
4 hours ago
CBN business and economic activities have marginally expanded for the second consecutive month, according to the composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for January 2025, at 50.2 index points, signalling a slight improvement in economic activities for the second straight month.
4 hours ago
The agrarian community of Ifon in Ose Local Council, Ondo State, descended into chaos following the alleged death of a teenage boy, identified as the son of a popular local figure known as 'Bobby', in police custody.
ATM withdrawal
4 hours ago
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, to use his leadership position to immediately withdraw the patently unlawful, unfair, unreasonable and unjust increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees.

Metro

5 hours ago
The Nigeria Police have neutralised seven suspected terrorists and recovered 23 firearms in a series of tactical operations across the country.
5 hours ago
The Management of the University of Ibadan (UI) has faulted a media report that there was an armed robbery case in its halls of residence, leaving some students traumatised.
5 hours ago
The Obio/Akpor Security Planning Advisory Committee (OSPAC) in Rivers State has apprehended several suspects in connection with drug trafficking and theft.
5 hours ago
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a trans-border drug trafficking syndicate, arresting four members during intelligence-driven operations in Keffi, Nasarawa State, and Onitsha, Anambra State.
1 day ago
Men of the Quick Response Team at Agadagba Naval Outpost in the Ese Odo Local Council Area of Ondo State, under the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Igbokoda, intercepted a wooden boat carrying illegally refined petroleum products over the weekend The seized cargo, later confirmed to be 1,400 litres of illegally refined oil, was stored in…
Freed Israeli hostage says Hamas 'starved' him in captivity
1 day ago
For nearly a decade, a father’s relentless fight for his daughter’s release finally came to an end as law enforcement officials enforced a court-backed judgment to reunite him with his child. The issues, which began with the tragic loss of his wife on July 17, 2015, spiraled into a complex legal battle involving multiple court…
UI management denies campus robbery incident
1 day ago
Amid reports of a robbery attack in a hall of residence at the University of Ibadan, the institution's management claims there was no robbery attack. On Saturday, some miscreants intruded into the Obafemi Awolowo Hall of Residence, removed bathroom light bulbs, and carted away phones belonging to students. Some students reported that one of them…
1 day ago
A former three-term member of the House of Representatives, Daniel Reyenieju, has described allegations of funds mismanagement against the management of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, as unfounded. Reyenieju in a statement, said those making the allegations do not understand the complexities involved in developing the country's oil and gas industry. The…
Police
1 day ago
The agrarian community of Ifon in Ose Local Council Area of Ondo State was engulfed in crisis over the weekend following the alleged torture

Business

3 hours ago
The Nigerian equities market extended its bullish momentum for the second consecutive week in February, as improved corporate performance across sectors lifted market capitalisation by N1.3 billion.
4 hours ago
Despite the NOGICD Act’s mandate to prioritize Nigerian companies for services that can be performed domestically, such as pipeline coating, weak enforcement, political interference, and infrastructural challenges have rendered the law ineffective.
4 hours ago
How the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) responds to the growing call for monetary policy neutrality (or easing in its extreme form) this year, starting this week’s opening meeting, will determine where the past 15-month interest rate takes the economy
4 hours ago
The Cloud Network Foundation (CNF) has urged the Federal Government to reconsider the new ATM withdrawal charges recently introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), warning that such policies will further worsen the financial strain on Nigerians.
5 hours ago
Financial analysts at Cowry Asset Management Limited have stressed the need for the government to implement strategic policies that will sustain ongoing reforms and stabilise the exchange rate to boost investor confidence, particularly among foreign investors.
5 hours ago
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has begun full implementation of its Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme. This followed a successful ten-month pilot phase, during which the six participating companies recorded a 203.5 per cent increase in trade volume and a 94.1 per cent rise in revenue generation for the service.

Editor's Pick

10 Feb
SOCIO-ECONOMIC Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued President Bola Tinubu and Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) at the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State
10 Feb
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima has expressed concern over Africa's limited contribution to global manufacturing, despite its immense agricultural potential.
10 Feb
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned that snakes, termites, monkeys, rodents and other mysterious animals must not be allowed to swallow the $1.07 billion earmarked for the health sector in the 2025 budget proposal.
10 Feb
Meta is set to lay off about 3,000 employees, starting February 10, according to an internal memo from Janelle Gale, VP of Human Resources. Affected employees will be notified by email today,
10 Feb
The Nigeria Police Force has agreed to obey the judgment of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria on the reinstatement of some officers who were forcefully retired from service in 2021. The ex-officers, who were members of Courses 33, 34, and 35 of the Nigeria Police Academy, were said to have been forcefully retired from…

Editorial

4 hours ago
The Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) rebuttal of a report alleging that it plans to dispose of six million unclaimed Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) is significant for its wide implications for the free and credible elections that Nigerians desire.

Politics

Adeleke
3 hours ago
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, yesterday, called on President Bola Tinubu to warn the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, against causing violence and chaos in the state ahead of the February 22 local council poll.
Kano to digitise markets to improve revenue
5 hours ago
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC), at the weekend, hinted at a plan to constitute a ‘shadow government’ to expose the alleged failure of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration in Kano.
5 hours ago
Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the defection by its lawmakers, saying the action was a brazen betrayal of the trust placed in them by the people.
5 hours ago
Governor Dikko Radda has said the “sweeping victory” by the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Saturday’s council poll in Katsina State reflects public confidence in the party.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked INEC to obey rules and restore collation process in the Edo State gubernatorial election
1 day ago
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing a fresh wave of internal discord following allegations of forgery linked to its primary election guidelines, a controversy that has further exposed deep-seated divisions within the opposition party. While the PDP leadership has dismissed the accusations as a smear campaign orchestrated by political opponents, insiders suggest the crisis…
Labour Party assures Southeast of 2027 presidential ticket
1 day ago
To aid the Southeastern region of the country in combating political segregation, the Labour Party has declared its intention to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the region. Since Nigeria transitioned to democracy in 1999, marking the beginning of the Fourth Republic, no Nigerian from the Southeastern region has become president or vice president. Indigenes…

Features

Open defecation
4 hours ago
Despite the 2025 deadline to end open defecation, 48 million Nigerians are still neck-deep in the practice. While the federal government struggles to make some impact, subnational governments are failing to take ownership of the fight.

Sport

3 hours ago
What is the reason for agreeing to an international friendly game with Russia when the country is currently under a FIFA ban? That is the question some members of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are asking the leadership of the federation.
5 hours ago
With the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Cup 2025 fast approaching, ITTF Africa President, Wahid Enitan Oshodi, has begun his term of office with a firm commitment to modernise competitions, promote youth development, and make the sport more attractive to players, clubs and fans, reports insidethegames.biz.
5 hours ago
The Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), which will begin on April 1, will energise the sports development efforts of the nine states slated to feature in the event, consultant to the games, Itiako Ikpokpo, has said.
5 hours ago
Team Nigeria’s gallant efforts at the 2025 Invictus Games were rewarded with a silver medal in sitting volleyball after losing narrowly to Brazil.

Columnists

4 hours ago
The unending darkness permeating Nigeria today, unarguably, was the mistake of 2013 when majority stakes in the electricity distribution companies (DisCos) were sold to private investors as part of larger efforts to improve electricity supply, which was hitherto, disrupted by constant power failure across the country.
4 hours ago
One of the contentious topics in today’s political space is the clamour to create more states. According to the House of Representatives, it has received as many as 30 applications for new states, which were drafted in form of private member bills.
4 hours ago
Nigeria’s healthcare system is a complex mix of public and private sectors. The public sector is primarily managed by the federal, state, and local governments, while the private sector consists of private hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.
5 hours ago
To avoid uncertainties, it is good to write a Will early enough, at least from age 40, when one has any reasonable asset worthy of preservation.

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12 Feb
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12 Feb
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4 Feb
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Guardian Life

1 day ago
Papal thriller "Conclave" and immigrant epic "The Brutalist" on Sunday emerged neck-and-neck at the BAFTA awards with each film picking up four coveted gongs. "Conclave", directed by German-born Edward Berger, won the BAFTA for the best film with its tale of the intrigue and horse-trading behind the scenes during the election of a new pope.…
1 day ago
  Israel's security cabinet was set to discuss on Monday the next phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, after top US diplomat Marco Rubio and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu presented a united front on their approach to Hamas and Iran. Rubio was in Israel on his first Middle East trip as President Donald Trump's secretary…
1 day ago
President Bola Tinubu's former campaign spokesman in the south east, Dr. Josef Onoh has described the immediate past Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, as a resilient misunderstood statesman who has no political and social boundaries. Onoh said that the former governor has shown his ability to make friendship accros boards, absorb shocks, and…
1 day ago
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Your bedtime routine is designed to be a  soothing ritual, but is it really a nightmare for your nervous system? Beauty has always been a labour of love, but these days, it feels more like a full-time job — one that doesn’t even pause while we sleep. Gone are the days of a simple wash…

Technology

3 days ago
The infrastructure rollout required for a better digital future is unfolding through projects and initiatives for connectivity worldwide. The Partner2Connect Digital Coalition (P2C) led by the International Telecommunication Union
3 days ago
Introduction DeepSeek AI has emerged as a formidable player in the artificial intelligence landscape, distinguished by its rapid development trajectory and specialized focus on code generation and technical tasks. This comprehensive analysis examines DeepSeek's technical innovations, market position, and competitive advantages in the evolving AI ecosystem. Technical Foundation and Architecture Core Architecture DeepSeek's foundation builds…
3 days ago
Paygilant, a provider of frictionless fraud prevention solutions for banks, fintech companies, and payment processors, has appointed Sara Pinheiro as Regional Manager for Africa. 
3 days ago
At least 59 per cent of financial institutions in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) have called for the development and deployment of faster artificial intelligence (AI) to boost financial transactions in the region.
3 days ago
The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) said it would soon unveil a policy document on the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in academic activities to “enhance critical thinking rather than fostering plagiarism and academic indolence”.
3 days ago
The Oyo State Government, the Vice-Chancellor of the Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo Town, Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan, the founder of  Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Network (RAIN), Dr Olusola Ayoola and other experts have called on students