The All Progressives Congress came under fire for altering the outcome of its National Assembly primaries, drawing criticism from opposition parties over the credibility of its candidate selection process ahead of the 2027 elections. Meanwhile, the Vatican has hinted that Pope Leo XIV could visit Nigeria in the coming…
US President Donald Trump's visit to Ankara for the NATO summit could help secure Turkey's acquisition of dozens of fighter jet engines, but won't resolve the F-35 dispute that has soured ties, analysts say. The July 7-8 summit, which is being hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will bring together leaders from t…
…recovery of a stolen vehicle and the arrest of three suspects linked to the criminal enterprise. "The breakthrough followed a report lodged at the Agodi Divisional Police Headquarters on Friday, July 3, 2026, at about 4:00 p.m., by one Ruben Adebayo, a 55-year-old resident of Akobo, Ibadan, who reported that his Toyota…
National Democratic Party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of entrenched corruption, citing the latest findings from the International Monetary Fund on Nigeria's public finances. In a post on X on Sunday, Obi alleged that about ₦8.83 trillion in government expendit…
…support they need to grow.” New backers in the second close include the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Financing for Agri-SMEs in Africa (FASA), Shell Foundation, Trafigura Foundation, Speedinvest, Blink Impact, and Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi), which would support the fund’s efforts to expa…
…could have created this tragedy. "In a recent post on his X handle, he urged our national leaders to reassess their priorities and address the dire circumstances facing our citizens. He called on the Federal Government and state leaders to move beyond mere political discourse and make transparent, upfront investments t…
…that has witnessed previous episodes of mob violence. About two decades ago, a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) was killed in the area, highlighting a recurring pattern of lawlessness whenever emotions overwhelm reason. According to the Kaduna State Police Command, the incident occurred on June 21, 2026, after residents…
US President Donald Trump hailed America on its 250th birthday Saturday as the “crowning achievement” of human history, even as he used the event to renew his attack on domestic opponents he branded communists. In a speech delayed by several hours when storms forced the temporary evacuation of crowds in Washington, Tru…
…have a clean technique," Dursun said, as quoted by Fanatik. The former Turkish international's comments come amid reports linking Barcelona with a move for Argentine forward, Julian Alvarez, instead of the Nigerian striker, further fuelling uncertainty over Osimhen's next destination. With pre-season preparations for t…
…Ikenne, Ogun State, on Saturday, taking a crucial advantage into the second leg of the final round of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The visitors stunned the home crowd in the 16th minute when Romaine Gandonou finished off a brilliant solo run to hand Benin a…
…are yet to make an appearance, though India technically qualified for the 1950 finals in Brazil before withdrawing weeks before the tournament. The absence of these football-mad nations has led to unusual scenes at watch parties across South Asia, with supporters in cities such as Dhaka, in Bangladesh, as well as parts…
…Mandate Group (AMG) in Ondo State has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee's (NWC) reversal of several Senate and House of Representatives primary election results saved the party from what it described as an "electoral precipice." Speaking in Akure, the Director-General of the group, Olu…
…do they take? "Do they flow from point A to point B or B to point A? "From our analysis, we know where it is flooding but with eyewitnesses, it's more like it validates what we have, and when I mentioned that we are not surprised, it's because we noticed that these areas that are below sea level are already, as of the…
…is brewing within the All Progressives Congress (APC) over its revised list of National Assembly candidates submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as aggrieved aspirants drag the party to court, stakeholders demand fresh representation, and a chieftain warns of simmering anger within the par…
…a trail of destruction that has once again exposed Nigeria's vulnerability to seasonal disasters. From the South-West to the South-South, communities have watched helplessly as swollen drains overflowed, roads disappeared beneath muddy waters, homes and businesses were inundated and livelihoods disrupted. The flooding…
…deaths For 27-year-old Goodness Oriete, the conversation about pollution is deeply personal. It revives memories she has struggled to overcome. Seated quietly outside her modest home in Okwuzi, she recounted how she lost her two-year-old son after what began as a seemingly harmless skin condition. "My child was born he…
…would be published the following day, given that her account would require no additional eyes. On the presidential campaign trail in February 2023, she famously admitted having begged the wife of now Vice President Kashim Shettima for money. But then, three months later, just days before her husband took the oath of of…
…and Blue Economy. The engagement, themed "From Policy to Action: Mobilising Sub-National Governments for Effective Implementation of Nigeria's National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy," brought together government officials, diplomats, development partners, industry leaders, academics and representatives of state gov…
…subsidies in the first quarter of 2026 despite persistent blackouts and operational challenges in the power sector, with the subsidy bill averaging over N119bn monthly as the government continues to freeze end-user tariffs. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission disclosed this in its First Quarter 2026 report,…
Permit me, in a very special way, to thank you personally for the generous honour you accorded me on the occasion of my induction as the 7th LAWMNA Territorial Chairman. Your thoughtful full-page congratulatory publication was not only a pleasant surprise but also a profound demonstration of your love, confidence, and…
…up to the awards ceremony, including industry engagements, networking events, educational initiatives and community-based projects aimed at supporting emerging talents. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, president of the awards, Gift Azunwena, explained that the decision to centre the seventh edition around Fela was in…
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…opportunity to visit my village as frequently as many Nigerians do, my father intentionally used storytelling to keep me connected to my roots. "Through his stories, he instilled in me a deep sense of identity, belonging and pride in my culture. Those early experiences showed me the power of storytelling-not just as en…
…fever. Convinced evil spirits were responsible, her mother, Aisha, invited a traditional healer who cut Batula's cheeks with a razor blade and applied herbal remedies. Still, the toddler's health did not improve. "I was convinced it was an evil spirit behind Batula's illness, and I was so afraid of losing her. I had lo…
…content creator, Emmanuel Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has featured in a promotional skit for Nigerian business discovery platform, Wetinuneed, as the company seeks to boost awareness of its digital services. The skit, shared on Wetinuneed's Instagram page, shows Sabinus in an office setting interacting with ind…