…more than 90 per cent of Nigerians everywhere. The combination of rapidly increasing prices and declining discretionary income has forced millions of Nigerians to adopt eating, sleeping, drinking, traveling, health methods that virtually all would have considered unimaginable in 2015 – when the Tinubu era began. GOVT O…

…has risen from about 20,000 students before the current administration assumed office to approximately 50,000 students, adding that admissions into medicine, pharmacy and dentistry have also been significantly increased. The minister expressed confidence that the reforms would substantially reduce the shortage of healt…

…The development comes against the backdrop of a sharp increase in aviation fuel prices that recently pushed up the cost of air travel in Nigeria. In March 2026, Jet A-1 prices rose from about N900 per litre in January to N2,557 per litre by the end of March, representing an increase of 184 per cent. The surge, which wa…

…it. “When Yar’Adua became president, he said, ‘The process through which I came into office is faulty, and I am going to ensure that it does not happen again, even if I have to lose.’ He did it. “He demonstrated it through all his actions. All the subsequent elections after him were free, fair and credible. I contested…

…have in our electoral institutions. Democracy thrives on competition, inclusion and choice—not on the restriction of political participation. Beyond political parties, however, I am even more concerned about what I describe as the technical deregistration of voters. When citizens who have already registered are require…

…to life of a young medical sales representative had been violated after he died in police custody. The court awarded N100m in damages against the Police Service Commission, the Inspector-General of Police, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, a senior police officer, and a pharmaceutical company whose complaint had…

…healthcare? Can it help preserve Nigerian languages and culture? Can it make public services more efficient? Can it help young Nigerians create businesses and jobs? Can Nigeria contribute ideas to the global debate on responsible AI governance? These are the questions that should be asked urgently. The future will not…

…word. Massage therapist and concierge CEO Mercedes declared she was prepared to sacrifice everything for the game. “If trading myself is what it takes, I’m authentic, and I don’t hide my emotions,” she said. Perhaps one of the boldest introductions came from Kamsy, who described herself as the “salt, pepper and pepper…

…goes beyond personalities and political interests, saying it is fundamentally about justice, equity, and the preservation of democratic values. “It is painful that accomplished indigenous Egba sons and daughters who have served Nigeria with distinction could be subtly pushed aside through a process that many believe di…

…guilty by the Lawra Circuit Court following investigations by the Lawra District Police, which established that he had repeatedly s3xually abused his daughter, a Junior High School student, over an extended period Investigators also found that he threatened to k!ll the victim if she disclosed the abuse to anyone. After…

…in north London best known as the headquarters of English football, was the only choice for his fight with Fury."When these conversations started, there was no other venue or location that was ever mentioned. It was simple. This is the road map. You fight, come back, fight, and then providing you're victorious, you'll…

…to expect a waiting period of up to three weeks under its standard processing service. It also warned travellers not to make travel bookings until they have received their new passports. According to guidance published on the official UK government website and seen by our correspondent on Sunday, most applicants using…

…viral social media report claiming that Governor Bala Mohammed approved a fixed dowry price of ₦1,500 for divorced women, saying the story is completely false and designed to mislead the public.The Commissioner for Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation, Muhammad Binni, addressed journalists in Bauchi on Sunday,…

…long it takes to process a British passport applicationApplicants using the standard service can expect a specific turnaround time, though certain circumstances may extend the waitThe government also outlines urgent options for those who need a passport quickly, including for compassionate reasonsFind it fast with our…

…from 12:00 midnight on Sunday, July 26, called on the workers to withdraw their services until further notice. Organised Labour said the strike followed the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum earlier issued to the hospital management without any meaningful resolution of the issues in dispute. At the centre of the cris…

…works, which supplies the airport and surrounding areas. The incident affected water services across parts of Kent, Surrey and south London, with some customers experiencing low water pressure or a temporary loss of supply. SES Water later confirmed that power had been restored at the treatment plant but said the water…

…party leaders, governors, members of the National Working Committee, principal officers of the National Assembly, ministers, federal and state lawmakers, and other key stakeholders drawn from across the country. According to the party, the council is expected to coordinate and drive its campaign activities towards secu…

…Chain and Beneficiation: Pathways for African Transformation, organised under the auspices of the African Development Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Alake also called for the establishment of a West African minerals processing corridor stretching from Lagos to Dakar and modelled on the Lobito Corridor in Central and S…

…on top of that.I barely slept. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw four kids in some office, holding hands, waiting to hear who was leaving.In the morning, the post was still on my screen. There was a number at the bottom. Before I could talk myself out of it, I hit call.>"Child Services, this is Karen," a woman said."H…

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has urged Public Relations Officers of the Service to embrace strategic and impactful communication to strengthen public trust, support ongoing reforms and enhance the institution’s credibility. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday a…

…his leadership journey. Sanwo-Olu recounted the challenges he faced upon assuming office as governor in 2019, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the #EndSARS protests, saying both crises tested his administration’s resolve and leadership capacity. He said Lagos responded to the pandemic by strengthening its healthcare…

…the statement noted. The minister thanked the outgoing IMF official for his service to Nigeria, expressing confidence that the relationships built during his assignment would continue to strengthen cooperation between the Federal Government and the IMF. Also speaking, the Director of the International Economics Relatio…

…a statement issued on Sunday by the Deputy Corps Commander and Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC, Osondu Ohaeri. Ohaeri said the firearm was recovered on Friday at about 2:30 p.m. by an FRSC rescue patrol team while conducting a routine inventory of victims’ belongings after concluding rescue operations at the crash…

…made allegations against several political figures, was not a personal attack on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar but a calculated move against the Nigerian opposition.Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum President, Akin Malaolu, alleges that ex-President Obasanjo is secretly working to secure President Tinubu's re-electio…

…parents who choose to proceed, the birth is recorded with either the General Register Office or the National Records Office of Scotland. A consular birth registration certificate can then be ordered as proof of the UK registration.The cost of registering a birth with UK authorities stands at £150. Each consular birth r…