…a rain-controlling ritual during the cultural celebration.Reports indicate the young Nigerian man's role at the festival was to prevent rain from falling until the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, had safely returned to his palace. Footage circulating online showed the man rhythmically waving a staff while chanting as…
…celebration,"Damilola Oni faces backlash over her outfitEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Nigerian actress Damilola Oni faced online criticism over her outfit at the Lagos premiere of A Mama Deola Wedding Story on September 2, 2026.A viral video showed her wearing a white see-through lace gown with sheer panels, sequins,…
…imports dips 26% to 14.6m litres By Obas Esiedesa & Ediri Ejoh Crude oil receipts by Nigerian domestic refineries increased by 16.75 percent in August 2026, rising to 683,000 barrels per day (b/d) from 585,000b/d in July, according to the latest data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Autho…
…of things in the state. “Lagos is more important than being used for jokes. Today, Nigeria is collecting over 33 per cent GDP from Lagos. “So, the state cannot be taken for granted. We cannot just allow any inexperienced person to rule the state,” he said. The Deputy Governor said his experience in government had prepa…
…mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has donated 50 vehicles to support the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Kano State. The vehicles, formally presented on Sunday in Kano, will provid…
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Federal Government has opened discussions with the World Bank for three new loans totalling $1.5bn, even as Nigeria’s public debt climbed to a record N166.79tn at the end of June 2026. Documents obtained from the World Bank show that the proposed fi…
(suleimansuleiman@dailytrust.com; 07066451983 SMS) Nigeria has a complicated relationship with capitalism. For the most part, it is barely understood. In Nigeria, capitalism is often presented as something inherently bad. This draws from the residual legacy of Nigerian Marxism, and a religious ethos that sometimes view…
—Meets Amina Mohammed as Nigeria rallies behind UN reform By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has said Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the United Nations (UN) Security Council undermines the fairness and legitimacy of the global governance system. He reaff…
…of science, engineering, with art. To my brother Aliko, congratulations. I always knew Nigerians to be very brave people and go-getters, but I did not anticipate that it was at this scale,” President Ruto said. The Kenyan leader disclosed that preparations had been concluded for the groundbreaking ceremony of the East…
…extreme caution and take all necessary safety precautions.” The warning comes amid the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecast of rain and thunderstorms across several parts of the country. In its latest weather bulletin covering September 26 to 28, NiMet forecast thunderstorms and rainfall in several locations…
…climbing to N163.66 trillion, as the return of foreign investors, following Nigeria’s re-entry into the FTSE Russell Frontier Market Index combined with renewed buying of energy stocks to extend the NGX bull run. The market value, which stood at N162.16 […] The post N163.7trn NGX: Foreign money, oil stocks drive fresh…
…has opened discussions with the World Bank for three new loans totalling $1.5bn, even as Nigeria’s public debt climbed to a record N166.79tn at the end of June 2026. Documents obtained from the World Bank show that the proposed financing comprises three separate $500m facilities for climate resilience, social protectio…
The Central Bank of Nigeria raised N8.14tn through Treasury bills issuances in the third quarter of 2026, surpassing the Debt Management Office’s N5.8tn target by N2.34tn, as investor demand exceeded the government’s borrowing plans. A review of eight Nigerian Treasury Bills auctions conducted between July and Septembe…
…extant rules and regulations to tackle administrative and professional negligence in Nigeria, saying […] The post Regulatory bodies, gatekeepers tasked on administrative professional negligence in Nigeria appeared first on Tribune Online.
The Christian Association of Nigeria, Borno State Chapter, has called for the urgent rescue of 78 abducted schoolchildren and others who have spent more than 100 days in captivity across the state. The state CAN Chairman, Most Reverend John Bakeni, made the call on Sunday at a prayer session organised to mark ‘CAN at 5…
…action from residents of the state. Soludo stated this on Sunday while commemorating Nigeria’s 66th independence anniversary at a solemn interdenominational thanksgiving service held at the Cathedral Church of St. Faith, Awka, the state capital. He called on the citizens to “stop reading the book of lamentations,” but…
Kebbi police arrest Nigerian man wanted for k!lling his business partner in Niger Republic The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a Nigerian man that was declared wanted in Niger Republic for k!lling his business partner. The suspect, Mas'udu Saidu, was traced and arrested at Gulma town in Argungu Local Government…
…Ojo area of Lagos before he relocated to Portugal in May 2023, said he returned to Nigeria recently to get married on 13th September 2026. He said he resorted to the criminal trade to offset expenses incurred during his wedding. by Linda Ikeji at 27/09/2026 10:27 AM | Share this Story
Opposition leader Atiku Abubakar called for a substantial increase to Nigeria's N70,000 minimum wage, saying it has failed to restore workers' purchasing powerThe ADC presidential candidate compared Nigeria's wage to those of Libya, Algeria, Gabon and other African countries, all of which he said were higherAtiku pledg…
…per cent in four months, highlighting the growing cost of an ingredient widely used in Nigerian kitchens.Onion sellers announce new prices as scarcity hits. / ContributorImagesTraders say a bag of onions now costs between ₦150,000 and ₦250,000, depending on its size and variety, compared with ₦50,000 to ₦70,000 in May.…
…criticised Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo over his comparison of petrol prices in Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK). Okpebholo recently revealed that he bought petrol during a trip to London and discovered that it cost about ₦3,000 per litre, compared with the roughly ₦1,500 Nigerians were paying at the time, ur…
…the Tinubu administration’s self-congratulatory talk of reform had become an insult to Nigerians whose wages vanish between the filling station and the food market. In a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communications of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku said Tinubu’s reckless removal…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says his administration will return Nigerian youths to farming and small-scale businesses if elected president in 2027. Obi spoke on Saturday in Kaduna at a political gathering organised by the NDC, where he and Rabiu Kwankwaso, his running mat…
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…of your prayers. They carry your values of faith and kindness wherever life takes them. Nigerians know you for your compassion, kindness, generosity of spirit and steadfast faith. I have watched you touch lives quietly and consistently, offering hope and support to those in need. From the New Era Foundation during our…