The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Tuesday met with Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Patrick Egloff. In a post on his verified X handle on Wednesday, Obi said the meeting was about strengthening development through partnership. According to him, they had a productive and engaging…
Giving out s3x for free as a girlfriend does not make you morally superior to those who get paid for it - Nigerian woman says A Nigerian lady, Asake Agoro, has stated that a woman who has s3x with her boyfriend for free is not morally superior to those who trade s3x for financial gain. "Giving out s3x for free as a gir…
ABSU allegedly suspends Anatomy HOD for allegedly extorting millions from students to pass exams - Educare CEO Alex Onyia Abia State University (ABSU) has reportedly suspended Dr Agbai Johnson Ukwa, the HOD of Anatomy Department, for allegedly extorting as high as N1.5 million from individual students to pass exams, ac…
Woman arrested for 2012 murd£r of woman st@bbed 100 times A female real estate agent has been arrested for the 2012 murd£r of a woman who was st@bbed roughly 100 times in her apartment. Mayra Velasquez, 42, faces charges of capital murd£r in connection with the k!lling of Irasema Chavez and was booked into Tarrant Coun…
A Nigerian man filmed a solemn video vow to his wife, swearing he would never cheat on her once he joined her in CanadaThe husband acknowledged that his wife had spent three years alone without him and their children, and asked for her forgivenessThe video went viral on Facebook, sparking a heated debate about whether …
The FCCPC, working with the CBN, updated its registry of approved digital lenders, with over 170 companies now licensed to operate Nigerians who borrow from unapproved loan apps risk harassment, hidden charges, data breaches, and difficulty reporting complaints to regulatorsFairMoney, Branch, Carbon, OKash, and PalmCre…
Muhammad Salisu, 12, and Abdurrahman Salisu, 7, were swept away by a flood in Janbago community, Katsina StateThe boys were on their way home from an Islamiyya school when a heavy downpour turned the streets into dangerous floodsCommunity leaders say Janbago has battled recurring floods for over a decade due to poor dr…
The FG opened applications for its C.L.I.C.K.D. Programme, which lets Nigerians buy laptops, phones and tablets through consumer creditCREDICORP is running the pilot with 1,000 locally assembled laptops, currently open only to fellows of the 3MTT ProgrammeKey details such as interest rates, repayment periods and down-p…
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has named two players the Gunners should sign as Leandro Trossard’s replacement. Merson is not happy that Arsenal sold the Belgium international to Beşiktaş for the ‘price of a cup of tea.’ Trossard recently joined the Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas on a permanent transfer. In his column f…
Chelsea complete record-breaking £117m deal to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa Chelsea have completed the signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in a record-breaking £117m deal. The England international has signed a seven-year deal at Stamford Bridge and becomes the most expensive British player of all time, br…
Two young girls escape from terrorist enclave, surrender to troops in Borno Two young girls believed to be family members of Boko Haram terrorists have escaped from an insurgent enclave in the Mandara Mountains and surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Intelligence …
Three Crowns Milk, one of Nigeria’s most trusted dairy brands from FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC has announced Olaide Adesina as winner of the Three Crowns Mum of the Year 2026 at the grand finale of its flagship mum wellness initiative, held on Sunday, 19 July 2026, at Classique Event Centre, Oregun, Lagos. Now i…
By UdemeAkpan, Energy Editor The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has significantly increased exports of refined petroleum products as inadequate domestic crude oil supply and persistent foreign exchange constraints continue to hamper its operations. This comes as rising global crude oil prices are expected to increase feeds…
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bond auction in July 2026 was oversubscribed by 45 percent, or N540 billion, attracting total subscriptions of N1.74 trillion against the N1.2 trillion offered by the Debt Management Office (DMO). This reflects strong investor demand for Federal Government …
Travel disruption delayed the arrival of Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun and forward Gift Monday at Nigeria's training camp in Casablanca after their scheduled flight from the United States was cancelled due to technical reasons, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to the Nigeria Football Federation, both pl…
APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda paid a courtesy visit to Senator Kabiru Gaya, a founding member of the APC who later joined the NDCThe visit came amid growing speculation about Gaya's possible return to the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general electionsYilwatda's visit to Gaya was his latest meeting with…
DaBaby's kids have occasionally grabbed attention because of his fame. The American rapper has four confirmed biological children with three different women and a stepson. In an interview on HOT 97's "Mornings With Mero" in February 2026, DaBaby opened up about parenthood.I got four beautiful kids, and nieces and nephe…
The body of a teenage girl found in the trunk of US singer D4vd’s car had been decomposed to the point it was “unrecognizable,” a police detective testified in a Los Angeles court on Tuesday. The 21-year-old D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, faces several charges including murder in the horrifying death of …
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has warned against the diversion, hoarding or resale of fertiliser meant for farmers as the distribution of free agricultural inputs under Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s administration continues across the state. The warning was issued during the distribution of fertiliser…
AIG Moshood Jimoh confirmed the Ajiran murder case is already before the courts after activists visited Zone 2 headquarters in LagosINTERPOL arrested businessman Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi in Cotonou over alleged links to two murders in Ajiran community in 2023 and 2024Jimoh revealed he faced financial inducements during t…
A young lady shared how she reconsidered a career path after learning about pay in the funeral industryThe change of mind was shared online including what caused her decision and her post drew attention to public perceptions of the jobThe post highlighted how salary expectations can influence career decisionsFind it fa…
President Bola Tinubu's administration has launched four major highway projects spanning multiple geopolitical zones since 2023Currently, the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway has recorded the most progress, with Section I substantially completedOthers are the Akwanga–Maiduguri and Sokoto–Badagry superhighways, which were …
Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele warns Wike may face jail if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu loses the 2027 electionWike's alliance with President Tinubu since 2022 has ignited backlash from political circles in Africa's largest democracyIn a video, Primate Ayodele asserted the ruling APC's reliance on Wike's support for c…
…crashes still kill 1.16 million yearly as WHO urges tougher laws, safer roads By Chioma Obinna A new data released by the World Health Organisation, WHO, on Tuesday revealed that road traffic deaths have fallen by 21 per cent globally over the past 15 years despite a surge in the number of vehicles on the world’s road…
"He bargained the car from ₦15m to ₦13.5m and asked for a test drive" - Car dealer recounts how suspected car thief allegedly stole vehicle before being caught The Abuja-based car dealer whose vehicle was allegedly stolen has shared his account of what happened before the suspect was eventually arrested. According to …