…parents, there were times I wished they had separated. A child doesn't need two parents under one roof. They need at least one parent who isn't teaching them, by example, what to accept. "My name is Ogechi Amajuoyi, and this is one of the sacrifices I carry that I no longer call noble." by Linda Ikeji at 18/08/2026 9:3…

…explained that its ongoing anti-drug operations across the state were being conducted under Operation Restore Order, which is aimed at identifying, disrupting and dismantling illicit drug activities and trafficking networks. However, it cautioned that not every image or report circulating on social media represents an…

…forest. Oriyomi said that the offence contravened Section 2 and punishable under Section 7 of the Prohibition of Cattle and Other Ruminant Grazing in Ekiti State Law, 2016. He urged the court to adjourn the case to enable him to study the case file and assemble his witnesses. The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty…

…officer of MultiChoice Nigeria, said the company’s leadership remains focused on understanding Nigerian consumers and responding to their changing economic circumstances.MultiChoice Nigeria says pricing and channel lineup are still locally driven despite the Canal+ acquisition. September 2025, MultiChoice has been part…

…of friends and family. She added that the matter has been reported to the Lagos Police Gender Unit, as well as the US and Canadian embassies, adding that she has photo and video evidence. Reacting to the public disclosure on Instagram, Beauty posted a screenshot of Alicia asking people to report her estranged husband's…

…growing presence and dominance of foreign operators in Nigeria’s coastal waters could undermine national security and the country’s maritime sovereignty. He said, ”apart from the economic opportunities inherent in the practice of reserving coastal shipping trade for indigenous operators, the uncontrolled foreign domina…

Dr. Samuel Tsebe, a member of the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC), has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect. Tsebe, a former member representing Akwanga South Constituency in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, disclosed this to the News Agency…

…codeine syrup. Reacting to the development on his social media page, Sowore strongly condemned the action. He argued that burning cannabis is a waste of a potentially lucrative economic opportunity for Nigeria. Calling the agency's leadership "f00lish people", Sowore wrote;''It is idiotic NDLEA to wake up, put on unifo…

…conduct a thorough review of the entire process and then form our opinion. We won't be under any sort of pressure to easily reach out to congratulate Senator Ademola Adeleke. We do not agree with the declaration of INEC. That's our position for now. We believe he did not score the highest valid votes."he said INEC dec…

One chance syndicate apprehended in Ogun Operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Ogun State Police Command, have arrested two suspected members of a notorious "one chance" robbery syndicate in Abeokuta. The suspects identified as Bidemi Tijani, 29, and Olajide Rasaq, 42, were picked up on August 15, foll…

…disclosed in a statement on Monday, August 17, 2026. The customs control team under the Customs Sub-Department of Region IX in the central province of Quang Tri said the case was uncovered at the Lao Bao International Border Gate. At 8:30 pm on August 5, while inspecting a road vehicles entering Vietnam from Laos throu…

…forced into child marriage Troops of the 82 Division Task Force Battalion, operating under Operation HADIN KAI and Operation DESERT SANITY V, have rescued a woman and her two children during a perimeter clearance patrol around Amuda Bridge in Borno State. The victims were intercepted at about 6:30 a.m. on Friday, Augus…

…per cent in June, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, Consumer Price Index and inflation report. Reacting to the NBS data, Yusuf said there was a need for fiscal interventions by governments at all levels to ensure that ordinary Nigerians experienced an improvement in their living conditions. Yusuf sai…

…to 15.43 percent in July from 15.91 percent in June, according to the Consumer Price Index, CPI, and inflation report released by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, on Monday. NBS data showed that the month-on-month headline inflation rate in July 2026 stood at 1.57 percent, representing a 0.09 percentage-point de…

…focus on improving youth employability and economic participation by equipping underserved young people with the skills, knowledge and networks needed to thrive in the future workforce. The Foundation seeks to address inequality and create pathways to sustainable employment and entrepreneurship for young people globall…

…goods and energy sectors, have a combined market capitalisation of N117.01 trillion, underscoring the high concentration of value among a relatively small number of companies on the NGX. The market capitalisation of the NGX has risen by N57.141 trillion, or 57.5 per cent YtD, to N156.517 trillion from N99.376 trillion…

…market operators will gather in Lagos on September 19 and 20 for the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria’s (FICAN) 36th Anniversary Annual Conference. The event, themed “Building on the Gains of Recapitalisation, Tax Reform and Fintech Revolution,” will hold at Orchid Hotels, Dreamworld […] The post Bank reca…

…Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. The civil society organisations also commended the people of Osun State for their resilience and participation in the election, while praising the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of the poll. They made the demands on Monday at a joint press c…

…to N135.61bn, representing an increase of N87.94bn or 184.5 per cent. Expenditure under ministries of security and special advisers rose from N14.95bn to N42.15bn, up N27.20bn or 181.9 per cent. Security trust fund spending also increased from N6.82bn to N10.53bn, representing a rise of N3.71bn or 54.4 per cent. The sp…

…by a UNODC delegation to the Mining Marshals Corps, where the international body commended the specialised unit for its expanding role in tackling illegal mining and related criminal activities. The Commander of the Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps, John Attah, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuj…

Femi Otedola has expanded his investment in First HoldCo Plc after acquiring another 147.74m shares in the financial services group for N20.7bn. The transaction, executed on 14 August at N140 per share, was conducted through Calvados Global Services Limited, an investment vehicle associated with the billionaire busines…

…on the development, the Onilisa of Lisa Kingdom, Oba Nojeemdeen Oladele Odugbemi, commended the residents for choosing peaceful engagement to draw attention to their plight. The monarch, who was outside the kingdom during the exercise, joined the call for the rehabilitation of the road, saying its reconstruction would…

…of physiotherapy, Rebecca says Olivia's determination helped her become increasingly independent. "She'd worked so hard to get to where she was," Rebecca said. But shortly before Christmas 2024, Olivia caught chickenpox. After making a full recovery, the family had no reason to think anything was wrong. Then, six month…

…killed. The police said two vehicles were recovered from the suspects, a Toyota Highlander with registration number GS-1434-18 and a Hyundai Tucson with registration number GS 7915-17 along with a blow pistol. However, GCB Bank subsequently denied that its Labone branch had been attacked or that any attempted robbery h…

…put an end to what they described as alleged demonic and ritual activities. The youths, under the leadership of Comrade Gift Aken and Pastor Arun Ejor, stormed the shrines on Monday, August 17, 2026. One of the shrines destroyed belonged to a woman identified as Ezewanyi, who they accused of practising traditional ritu…