The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has inaugurated the maiden edition of the Warri Unity Games, declaring that the annual event would be held on the first Saturday of the coronation anniversary celebration week to promote unity among the various ethnic groups in Warri. The monarch made this known in a statement pos…
Social media influencer Mummy's Gyal shared a video revealing new details about the disappearance of Dubai influencer Chinaza ChukwuyereChinaza was last seen at Shoreline with her boyfriend Hakeem and his friends after the two returned from DubaiHakeem reportedly told police that Chinaza is dead, claiming his friends w…
Android 17 update is rolling out, but many users remain in the waiting game for installationGoogle's Pixel phones lead the charge, with select Samsung and Motorola models joining the early rolloutAI feature requirements create a divide, limiting the functionality of Android 17 for some powerful devicesPAY ATTENTION: Ma…
— Community leaders hand suspects to police— Bomadi DPO confirms incident, says case transferred to Ughelli South By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BURUTU – The leadership of Oboro community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State has denied allegations that its members abducted youths from neighbouring Alagbabiri commun…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man, Samuel Akoade, for allegedly hacking his mother, Olufunke Akoade, to death in Ore, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday at about 5pm in the Powerline area of the community. It was gathered that the suspect…
A senseless act of violence - Man mourns his little sister k!lled by suspected herdsmen in fresh Benue attack A bereaved man, Amise Friday Johnson has mourned his young sister who was k!lled by suspected armed herdsmen in Benue State. LIB reported that suspected armed attackers have reportedly k!lled several people and…
Businesswoman Bebe Jewelry reportedly dies while on business trip to China Nigerian businesswoman popularly known as Bebe Jewelry has reportedly passed away while on a business trip in China. A CCTV video said to show the incident has surfaced online, sparking shock and an outpouring of condolences from social media us…
Apple will change how app providers seek user consent for personalised advertising on iPhones and iPads after Germany’s competition authority raised concerns about its treatment of third-party apps. German regulator, Bundeskartellamt, said on its website on Monday that Apple had offered commitments to address its conce…
A Malian court sentenced on Monday a prominent broadcaster and an influencer, who had both criticised the ruling junta, to seven years in jail, an AFP journalist saw. The sentences are the latest handed to Malians critical of the unstable west African country’s military government, which came to power following back-to…
Nigeria's economic recovery masks high living costs that still burden millions of households across the countryNew businesses are emerging as entrepreneurs capitalise on changing consumer habits in challenging timesSectors like digital lending and solar energy thrive by addressing immediate needs and market gapsPAY ATT…
The Ekiti State Police Command has commenced an investigation to establish the whereabouts of a 19-year-old woman, Dandam Happiness, who has been missing since August 10, 2026. The Police Public Relations Officer for the command, SP Sunday Abutu, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti on Monday. According to…
A former APC spokesman in Lagos State, Mr Seye Oladejo, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in Osun as a triumph for democracy. Oladejo said the outcome had also defeated the growing narrative that Nigeria was inevitably drifting toward a one-party state. He stated this in a statement released on Monda…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Jigawa State has expressed optimism that it will defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections and form the next government in the state. The ADC State Chairman, Dr Sani Muhammad Gumel, stated this while addressing journalists, saying the APC’s …
The General Officer Commanding, 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Bemgba Koughna, has visited Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State to assess the security situation following renewed threats allegedly posed by the Lakurawa terrorist group. The visit was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Acti…
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) is set to launch a Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights and Obligations in the coming weeks as part of efforts to deepen taxpayer awareness, promote fairness and strengthen trust in Nigeria’s tax administration. The Tax Ombud and Chief Executive Officer of OTO, Mr…
Hayden Panettiere, an actress known for her roles in popular TV series “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died aged 36, according to media reports. Her father confirmed the actress’ death in a statement to ABC News. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible li…
President Bola Tinubu has disagreed with former President Olusegun Obasanjo over claims that the state-owned Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries may never work. In what appeared to be Tinubu’s first clear position on the viability of the three refineries, which have remained moribund despite billions spent on tu…
Guinea Insurance Plc has completed its recapitalisation programme, cleared a major regulatory hurdle and positioned the insurer to pursue new business opportunities with a stronger capital base. The company announced the development on Friday, saying that it had successfully concluded its rights issue and private place…
Former Kano State Governor and 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said his decision to pair with Peter Obi in next year’s presidential election was driven by national interest, equity and the need for political change. He also declared that former governors Ibrahim She…
Residents and commuters along the Mowe-Ofada Road in Mowe, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, have lamented the abandonment of the road project, saying its poor condition has disrupted businesses and driven up transportation costs. PUNCH Metro correspondents, who visited the area on Thursday, observed t…
Anambra State, a major commercial hub in the South-East of Nigeria, is deepening its digital transformation programme to bring more small and medium-sized businesses into the formal economy by 2030. The state’s ICT agency is moving into a second phase of its digital strategy, shifting from building basic technology inf…
Total turnover in the foreign exchange market reported by FMDQ Securities Exchange experienced a sharp decline for the week ended Friday, 14 August 2026, falling 44.90 per cent to $2,054.89m compared to $3,729.44m recorded in the week ended 7 August 2026. This contraction represents a week-on-week loss of $1,674.55m ac…
The Federal Government has announced plans to connect all riverine communities across Nigeria to telecommunications services by mid-2027. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Sunday at Obighoro, a riverine community in Warri North Local Government Area of De…
Cameroon beat Malawi 3-0 to claim their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in a historic final in Rabat on Sunday. Marie Ngah Manga opened the scoring in the 20th minute, heading home from close range to give the Indomitable Lionesses the lead. BBC reports on Sunday that Naomi Eto doubled Cameroon’s advanta…
The Federal Government has identified more than 4,000 abandoned mine pits across Plateau State as potential sites for new investments in energy, tourism and fishery, following decades of mining activities. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, said the government was seeking private investors willing …