Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has opened up about his difficult upbringing, revealing that he hawked sachet water to pay his way through school without any sponsor and is now responsible for supporting his family despite once being regarded as the "olodo" in the house. The singer made th…

…challenges reflected what he described as a collapse of governance, arguing that Nigerians were increasingly feeling abandoned. According to him, the consequences of poor leadership were becoming more evident across the country. He expressed sympathy with the government and people of Oyo State, saying they had every re…

…the electoral body continues preparations for future elections by encouraging eligible Nigerians to register as first-time voters, transfer their registration where necessary, or update their voter information. This was contained in a statement released on Monday by INEC, following a voter sensitisation exercise held i…

…July 10 By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Government has issued a fresh advisory to Nigerians living in South Africa, urging those who feel unsafe to take advantage of the remaining government-sponsored evacuation flights, with the final flight scheduled to arrive in the country on July 10. The Minister of Foreign Af…

By Ayobami Okerinde The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has claimed that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde told him President Bola Tinubu had not contacted him more than 50 days after the abduction of schoolchildren in the state, describing the development…

The Federal Government has concluded arrangements to evacuate 270 Nigerians from South Africa as part of its ongoing repatriation exercise for citizens willing to return home. The returnees are expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in the early hours of Wednesday aboard an Air Peace a…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned of a flash flood risk alert for the first dekad of July (July 1-10). NiMET warns that widespread rainfall expected during the period could trigger flooding across 27 states as the country enters the peak of the rainy season. In the advisory, NiMet attributed the heightened…

Bishop Dr John Ibenu of the Chapel of Freedom International Churches has urged Nigerians to inspire hope and contribute positively to national development, rather than dwelling on the nation's challenges and blaming the system. Ibenu, at a press conference in Lokoja on Monday, commended the efforts of government at var…

Nigeria's youngest chartered accountant, Osasere Okundaye, has recounted how she began her journey with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, at the age of 13, after finishing secondary school early. Okundaye spoke on Saturday during the Power Must Change Hands monthly programme at the Mountain of Fi…

By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria's manufacturers are increasingly embracing local sourcing and value addition as a survival strategy to reduce dependence on imported inputs amid rising production costs that continue to undermine their competitiveness within the domestic and regional markets. Industry operators, however, warn…

…when the Americans came to rescue their people who were kidnapped some years ago in Nigeria, and there was no collateral damage. Their people were rescued unhurt. Our government should reach out for possible help from other countries, especially the US," he said. Earlier during the installation service, Odedeji, preach…

…crossed on further progress!" she added. Okonjo-Iweala also expressed optimism that Nigeria would qualify for the next FIFA World Cup, saying it would be exciting to see the Super Eagles return to football's biggest stage. "Would be exciting if Nigeria makes it through to the next World Cup," she wrote.

By Godwin Oritse WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria has marked the graduation of the first cohort of its EngineerHer programme, a one-year initiative designed to equip female graduates with practical skills, industry exposure and clear pathways into employment. Launched in 2025, the programme was designed to increase female re…

…and national security. This is as the commission said, corruption continues to undermine Nigeria's security architecture by diverting resources meant for critical public services. The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a performance report obtained by our correspondent on Sunday. The ICPC said, "Cash recovered within…

…has shown. The analysis showed that the World Bank approved loans worth $11.40bn for Nigeria between June 2023 and June 2026, compared with $14.59bn approved during Buhari's presidency from May 2015 to May 2023. The latest figure means Tinubu's administration has already secured about 78.2 per cent of the total World B…

…an estimated N757bn, overtaking shipments from the United States and others. This is as Nigerian jet fuel exports to the continent reached their highest level since the country became a net exporter of aviation fuel in 2024. According to a market report by S&P Global Commodity Insights, the refinery's exports came as t…

…the reforms were to reduce subject "overload," promote skill development, and align Nigerian education with "global best practices." The ministers announced that the fundamental changes, which, like a military decree, took immediate effect, are a testament to the Tinubu administration's commitment to invigorate educati…

By OPEYEMI BAMIDELE Nigeria, the country of our collective heritage, is again at a point of inflection. This is a reality that viciously confronts this federation of six geo-political zones, 36 states and 774 local government areas with a population of 242.46 million. We all have the duty to confront this reality with…

…wage was agreed in 2024 at the outset of President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms. Nigerians were asked to absorb painful shocks in the hope of a more stable future. Two years on, that hope has been strained by the harsh realities of a reform programme that has yet to translate into broad relief for households. With fo…

By CHIDO ONUMAH On July 2, 2026, Nigeria's defence, intelligence, law enforcement, anti-corruption, emergency response, and public safety agencies took an extraordinary step by jointly addressing the nation on the state of national security. The initiative emerged from consultations among the leadership of these instit…

The Federal Government has warned that Nigeria may consider additional measures if attacks on its citizens in South Africa persist. This is as the country condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa and demanded immediate investigations, warning that the continued targeting of foreigners, particular…

…upper chamber also defended the passage of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, revealing that 84 of the 109 senators voted in support of the legislation during its clause-by-clause consideration, describing the outcome as evidence of broad bipartisan backing. The…

Nigeria's senior men's basketball team, D'Tigers, produced another commanding display on Sunday, defeating Rwanda 106-62 to complete a flawless qualifying window and secure passage to the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The emphatic victory ensured Nigeria f…

…exhaustive consultation. Mr President has consistently demonstrated that he listens to Nigerians, and we sincerely beg him to pause this process and allow broader stakeholder engagement before any irreversible decision is taken," the statement read. The coalition maintained that the NYSC was established primarily as a…

…proven, it would expose corruption at the heart of government. Either way, the PDP said, Nigerians deserve an independent investigation. In a statement signed by the spokesman of its Interim National Working Committee, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP said allegations made by Prince Adeniyi Matthew over the PFIPC, togeth…