…Their allegation is false — IghodaroBy Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY—TWO men, Collins Agbonbaye and Pastor Ojo Perfect, have accused an Edo State realtor, Nosa Ighodaro, of collecting more than N30 million to facilitate travel documents and work permits for Canada. The complainants alleged that they were introduced to Igho…
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS—THE Lagos State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, yesterday, assured residents that the waste backlog across the state will soon be a thing of the past. LAWMA’s Managing Director, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said this during the commissioning of the rehabilitated Road E and newly constructed dispo…
In 1975, Nigeria had only 175,000 registered vehicles for a population of about 66 million peopleThree car assembly plants were already operating in Nigeria, with locations spread across Lagos and KadunaShipping delays of six to nine months regularly disrupted production as factories depended heavily on imported partsP…
Bandits repeatedly attacked security operatives across Lagos in 1997, targeting both officers on duty and the homes of senior military figuresIn February 1997 alone, police and soldiers lost their weapons in more than five separate incidents, with none of the arms recoveredAttackers raided the home of Colonel Olagunsoy…
Sunday Igboho spoke for the first time about what he says happened inside his Ibadan home during the DSS raid in July 2021Igboho alleged that DSS operatives brought a 'fake herbalist' to perform rituals in an attempt to find him during the operationThe activist said he stayed inside the house throughout the raid, but t…
By Babajide Komolafe Nigeria has lost nearly half of its dollar millionaires over the past decade, with the population of high-net-worth individuals falling by 47 per cent between 2015 and 2025, according to the 2025 Africa Wealth Report by Henley & Partners in collaboration with New World Wealth. Despite the sharp ero…
•Urges more predictable regulatory environment By Yinka Kolawole The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, has warned that Nigeria risks losing its position as Africa’s leading technology hub unless the government accelerates policy reforms, expands digital infrastructure and creates a more predictable regulato…
Are you wondering how to check your NIRSAL loan with BVN? With your Bank Verification Number (BVN), you can verify your loan status and balance online in seconds. The NIRSAL Microfinance Bank portal lets you track your application, view disbursement updates, and plan repayments.NIRSAL supports agricultural value chains…
“In old age the consolation of hope is reserved for the tenderness of parents, who commence a new life in their children; the faith of enthusiasts, who sing hallelujahs above the clouds; and the vanity of authors, who presume the immortality of their name and writings,” Edward Gibbon Edward Gibbon’s profound meditation…
"If a girl is in a coma, can her husband still fulfill his martial rights" Muslim man asks for religious direction on his marital rights A Muslim man has shocked X users with his question about his rights as a married man according to religion. He took to X to write: "If a girl is in a coma, can her husband still fulfi…
US-based Nigerian correctional officer arrested for public intoxication in Texas A Texas Department of Criminal Justice correctional officer, Bashir Oladimeji Lawal, was arrested for alleged public intoxication. Lawal, who is assigned to the Wainwright Unit in Lovelady, was arrested on Sunday, July 26, 2026 by the Hunt…
…on June 30th. Here are the biggest names and where they are likely to end up. https://vm.tiktok.com/ZN8JDJPkd/ John Stones Plenty of eyebrows were raised when John Stones was named as a starting centre-back for England’s opener against Croatia back on June 17th in Dallas. The 32-year-old was coming off the back of an i…
Activist, Harrison Gwamnishu demands justice as in-laws allegedly harass 28-year-old widow eight days after husband's death Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu has demanded justice for a 28-year-old widow, identified as Tosin, who is allegedly facing severe harassment and intimidation from her late husband's relat…
No Nigerian should go hungry - Remi Tinubu Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has said the Federal Government will intensify efforts to combat hunger and child malnutrition through the establishment of community food banks and the expansion of food outreach programmes under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).Tinubu m…
President Trump announces plans to honour 16-year-old lifeguard for rescuing a boy from rough surf off the California coast (Video) U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to honour a 16-year-old lifeguard, identified only as Ryder, at the White House after the teenager rescued a boy from rough surf off the Cal…
Catholic priest questions African priests who reject African names during baptism A Catholic priest has questioned why Catholic priests from Africa reject African names during baptism. He claimed that no European priest has ever rejected an African name, rather, those rejections have all been from African priests. He w…
Husband finds five de@d babies in boxes at home after having argument with pregnant wife about what was in them A husband has found the remains of five de@d babies hidden in cardboard boxes following an argument with his wife soon after she gave birth. The bodies were found on Monday morning, July 27, at a house in Ora…
Woman whose marriage lasted for only 3 months shares experience A woman whose marriage lasted for only three months has joined an online challenge to give a glimpse into her experience. Social media users have been engaging in a "preparing for my Netflix" challenge where they act like they are about to share their life…
Ukraine hits 201 vessels linked to Russia's shadow fleet Ukraine has intensified its maritime campaign against Russia, claiming to have targeted more than 200 vessels linked to the Kremlin's so-called "shadow fleet" over the past three weeks as it seeks to disrupt Russian shipping in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov.Accor…
15 k!lled as suspected herdsmen attack Benue communities At least 15 people have been k!lled in fresh attacks by suspected herdsmen on Ug oju communities, Otukpi Loval Government Area of Benue State. Locals told Daily Trust that the attack at Efeyi-Ugboju community where 14 bodies have been recovered so far began at 5a…
Three suspected ISWAP fighters surrender to troops in Borno after fleeing sustained bombardment Three suspected Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters have surrendered to troops of the Nigerian military in Damasak, Borno State, citing exhaustion and sustained military bombardment of their camps.…
Spiderman star Tom Holland flustered after getting grilled about marrying actress Zendaya Tom Holland found himself facing one of his toughest interviews yet after a classroom full of children questioned him about his relationship with Zendaya.The actor appeared on Celebrity Substitute, where a group of New York school…
Gov Soludo celebrates 66th birthday with a private dinner with his family members Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo turned 66 today, July 28. To celebrate the day, he hosted his immediate family to a private dinner. His son, Ozonna, shared photos from the dinner. The governor also shared a video of himself at the g…
NSC announces $5,000 per-goal incentive for Super Falcons The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reportedly announced a $5,000 incentive for every goal scored by the Super Falcons during the group stage of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). According to Daily Post, NSC chairman Shehu Dikko made the anno…
FIFA President Infantino called out over plans to sell World Cup stakes to private investors FIFA president Gianni Infantino is reportedly considering a proposal to sell minority stakes in the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup and Club World Cup to private investors, a move that has already drawn strong oppositio…