…allegations that marketers are thriving on the present crisis, the President of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM), Mr. Edu Iyang, blamed the development on a shortage in LPG supply. He lamented that marketers now pay as much as N30 million, depending on location, for 20 metric tonn…

According to the platform's description, Yetunde seeks to preserve and celebrate Yoruba heritage by fostering authentic relationships rooted in shared cultural identity and values. The developers say the application is designed to create "timeless Yoruba love stories" while strengthening connections among members of th…

By Akpokona Omafuaire More than two decades after Nigeria's return to democratic governance, a fundamental question continues to confront the nation's institutions: Who has the final authority in a constitutional democracy- the courts or state agencies? That question has resurfaced with renewed urgency following the co…

…success of Afrobeats and Nollywood, FESTAC had already demonstrated the ability of Nigerian and African culture to command global attention. Yet despite its importance, awareness of FESTAC '77 continues to decline. Many students have never studied it in school. Some know the National Theatre but not the event that insp…

…to properly assess the scale of risks associated with solar and inverter systems in Nigeria. He also advocated a coordinated approach involving stronger regulation, public education, improved installer certification, and wider adoption of safer technologies. Immunology expert Prof. Ganiyu Arinola also raised concerns a…

…to commit bribery following a trial that began in 2023. Alison-Madueke served as Nigeria's oil minister between 2010 and 2015 and was the first female president of OPEC, said: "When your freedom is taken away from you...it has a very deep impact upon you psychologically. "I knew that I had never done anything nefarious…

…State. The state government has so far reintegrated 9,680 repented terrorists. Many Nigerians have however expressed outrage at the policy, insisting that it is a dangerous trend. They argued that terrorists can not truly repent. They accused the government of caring more about rewarding criminals than helping victims…

…and voter sentiment across the state's 16 local government areas. The election, one of Nigeria's seven off-cycle governorship contests, will see the incumbent seek a second four-year term on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, with his deputy, Monisade Afuye, retained as running mate. If re-elected, Oye…

•A three-pronged strategy for your consideration! Poor Nigerians. These days, ordinary people are one wrong journey away from a brutal death. General Rabe is now dead. Who knows what his family went through to recover his remains? May his soul rest in peace. The lessons from Rabe's killing are for the living. When he s…

You cannot be more Nigerian than someone from the South – West who found love across the Niger, served in Benin Kingdom and remains attached to Lagos, where nothing escapes scrutiny. Akin Victor Ogunsanya represents courage, determination and fair play. Chatting with him is a journey into almost everything. From politi…

For an institution that makes laws for more than 200 million Nigerians, this is dangerous. A legislature that cannot convincingly account for its own documents cannot credibly demand accountability from ministries, departments, agencies or ordinary citizens. The latest controversy came from the Senate over the report t…

Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is witnessing an unusual trend, in that, more people are connecting to broadband networks, but they are

…of the votes are," he said. He further stated that to win a presidential election in Nigeria, the constitution requires a candidate to secure the highest number of total votes, plus at least 25% of the votes in two-thirds of the states. He expressed the belief that Atiku is on track to clear this hurdle by locking down…

…while citizens face killings, kidnappings, and economic hardship. "The life of every Nigerian matters. Politics must take the back seat when the nation bleeds. “We must secure Nigeria first. President Tinubu must suspend all 2027 political activities and declare a six-month national security and economic recovery plan.…

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 18, 2026: Nigerian Naira records highest depreciation The Naira recorded the highest depreciation against the dollar on Friday at the official foreign exchange market to end the week bearish. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira further declined on Friday to…

…and priestesses to an urgent meeting over the worsening security crisis in Edo and Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by Chief Victor Nosakhare on behalf of Benin Traditional Council Secretary Frank Irabor on Friday. The statement noted that the meeting would be held at 12 p.m. sharp on Tuesday, June 23,…

…7.14% to N9.00 LivingTrust Mortgage Bank (LIVINGTRUST) - up 5.26% to N4.00 Top 5 Losers: Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) - down 10.00% to N148.50 Royal Exchange (ROYALEX) - down 10.00% to N1.53 GTCO - down 9.97% to N115.55 First HoldCo (FIRSTHOLDCO) - down 9.84% to N55.00 Neimeth International Pharmaceutical…

Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s vice President on Friday paid an on-the-spot assessment visit to the National Institute for Policy and Strategic

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Plateau State Government have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the security of the

President Bola Tinubu has retained Adewale Adeniyi as the comptroller-general of Customs till February 2027, extending his tenure, which was

Rabiu Olowo, Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN), says Africa must embrace accounting

…Godswill Akpabio, says the All Progressives Congress, APC, administration never promised Nigerians instant miracles. Speaking at the launch of a new seven-kilometre road and bridge in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Friday, Akpabio said the government pledged to deliver ‘structural, calculated and deliberate pro…

…His death was confirmed by the General Secretary of the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria (FUMAN), Adekunle Abiodun, in a Facebook post. Family members, friends, fellow entertainers, and admirers gathered on Thursday to bid him farewell in line with Islamic burial traditions. In his tribute, Abiodun prayed for the…

…of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, is not enough, urging her to return to Nigeria and clear her name. Akande made the call on Friday while speaking in an interview on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’. He insisted that Alison-Madueke still has unresolved legal matters with the Economic and Financia…

Former Nigeria international, Mutiu Adepoju, has insisted he does not support the idea of Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, becoming captain of the national team. In recent years, William Troost-Ekong and Ahmed Musa have retired from international football, leaving the skipper’s armband for other players. Osimhen wa…