…Nigeria on course to raise industry’s GDP contribution to 25% by 2030 …Industrialisation is key to Nigeria’s $1tn economy, says Enoh By Juliet Umeh The federal government has said discussions are ongoing to revive moribund textile factories across the country and the Ajaokuta Steel Company as part of efforts to reposi…

Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, on Tuesday appeared for the prosecution in the trial of Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sowore is being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) for alle…

Chelsea set to sign veteran footballers Jordan Henderson, 36, and Danny Welbeck, 35, in surprise move Chelsea is set to sign veteran footballers Jordan Henderson from Brentford and Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. The pair, 36 and 35 years old respectively, have emerged as surprise candidates to bolster X…

2027: Peter Obi's business is to export job and import unemployment to the country. He can't be president - Oshiomhole Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has downplayed the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, stating that he "cannot" be the president of Nigeria. Speaking during…

Shatta Wale has claimed false rumours about an alleged affair with Burna Boy's girlfriend ended their once-close friendshipThe Ghanaian star alleged that some of his former associates deliberately spread the story to destroy his relationships with influential peopleHe also recalled supporting Burna Boy and his mother d…

Fuji legend KWAM 1 called out Sam Larry's name during a stage performance, while Naira Marley danced beside himThe shoutout came weeks after socialite Sam Larry was involved in a fatal accident on the Lagos-Calabar coastal roadThe viral moment has sparked a wave of reactions online, with fans weighing in on both Naira …

Atiku Abubakar cited Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno's claims that security agencies were denied capital budget releases amid a worsening national crisisThe former Vice President said over 17,000 Nigerians have died in violent attacks since the Tinubu administration took office, according to independent conflict monitor…

South Africa's opening match against Tanzania on Monday at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations produced a historic moment as married couple Robyn Moodaly and Gabriela Salgado featured together for Banyana Banyana, becoming the first spouses to play in the same WAFCON match. Robyn Moodaly and Gabriela Salgado. Credit…

Social media influencer calls out police for arresting his newly wedded brother in place of him (video) A social media influencer, wMilan Samuel Chukwu, known online as Hybrid Soulja, has called out the Nigeria Police Force following the arrest of his younger brother. In a video posted to his social media pages on Mond…

Man found shot d3ad inside car in Osun (video) The Osun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the suspected cult-related k!lling of a 40-year-old man whose lifeless body was found inside a vehicle in Osogbo. Police sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the incident was reported at about 1…

Lagos task force arrests 33 suspected criminals, drug peddlers The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit has arrested 33 suspects during a coordinated enforcement operation targeting criminal activities across parts of the state. The raids took place in Ikate Bus Stop, Marwa Bus Stop, Muri O…

Missing Corps member found d3ad under mysterious circumstances in Bayelsa community A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State Okebaram Stanley Chimaroke, has been found d3ad. Chimaroke was a former President of the Student Union Government (SUG) of the Federal …

Man shows off the new Lexus SUV he acquired 21 days after gifting his pastor his Mercedes Benz A Nigerian man has shown off the new Lexus SUV he acquired 21 days after gifting his Mercedes-Benz to his pastor. In a video making the rounds on social media, the man said he was rebuked by many people, including his friends…

Update: Singer D4vd ordered to stand trial for murd£r after 14-year-old Celeste Rivas was found dismembered in car A Los Angeles judge has ruled that singer D4vd will stand trial on charges including murd£r, continuous s£xual abuse of a child under the age of 14 and unlawful mutilation of human remains, after prosecuto…

…Rolls out landmark inclusive education frameworkBy Joseph Erunke Abuja-In a major push to dismantle barriers preventing children with disabilities from accessing quality education, the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, has unveiled a comprehensive national framework designed to transform inclusive learning a…

The death of 25-year-old Ibrahim Mbaya, popularly known as "Ibee," has become the focus of nationwide outrage after he allegedly died following an attack by a mob over accusations of stealing an iPhone 12 in Jos, Plateau State. Ibrahim Mbaya. Photo credit: Simply Amaka | X The Plateau State Police Command said Mbaya wa…

Yoruba actor Adeshina Shoeto Adedayo made a shocking allegation against his ex-wife and her son in a viral interviewAdedayo said he was prepared to swear on both the Bible and the Quran to back up his claimsThe allegations quickly spread across social media, drawing widespread reactions of shock and disbelief from fans…

Plateau police arrest three over brutal mob k!lling of 25-year-old Jos model The Plateau State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the brutal mob k!lling of a 25-year-old model, Ibrahim Mbaya, in Jos LIB reported that Mbaya, a University of Jos graduate and model popularly known as Ibee, was a…

Comedian Deeone drags singer Davido for not attending his friend, Soso Soberekon's wedding or congratulating him on social media Comedian Deeone has called out Afrobeats superstar Davido for failing to attend the wedding of his long-time friend and business partner, Soso Soberekon. The lavish ceremony, which took place…

FRSC Bill restates ban on preaching and hawking in commercial vehicles, Senate clarifies The Senate has reacted to the outrage over a ban on preaching and hawking in commercial vehicles. The Senate clarified that the ongoing amendment to the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC Act, does not introduce a new ban on prea…

By Peter Egwuatu Pension assets invested in the Federal Government of Nigeria, FGN, debt securities rose 17.5% Year-on-Year, YoY, to N17.479 trillion in May 2026 from N14.468 trillion in the corresponding period 2025, according to data from the National Pension Commission, PenCom. Financial analysts said the developmen…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why it cannot further extend the continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise, saying it needs sufficient time to prepare the voters’ register ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC’s Deputy Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Wilfred Ifogah, …

GistReel A bride has stirred conversations on social media after revealing that she personally cooked the jollof rice served at her wedding, insisting that no one could prepare the popular dish better than she could. The viral video shows the woman standing over a large cooking pot, stirring the steaming jollof rice as…

By Chioma Obinna Family, friends and well-wishers have appealed to Nigerians for financial support to enable Mr Bobby Dennar undergo an urgent kidney transplant after he was diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dennar, who has been battling Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) since January 2025, is currently depende…

The Middle cast includes Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher, and Atticus Shaffer. Since the series ended in 2018, many of the stars have continued acting, while others have explored new careers or chosen a quieter life away from Hollywood.Patricia Heaton (L), Neil Flynn (C) and Charlie McDermott …