I've never seen N1bn cash in my life - Senator Ali Ndume says as he denies intermediary claim Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has denied allegations linking him to ransom payments or negotiations with kidnappers, insisting he has never handled ransom money or participated in talks with …

…hairstyle, drawing reactions from fans and other social media users. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the singer shared the new profile photographs on his X handle on Friday, replacing his signature dreadlocks with a low-cut hairstyle. He captioned the post with “NewProfilePic”. The post quickly generated…

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Seyi Awolowo, has said Nigeria’s educational aspirations should have progressed beyond what he described as the “Akara and Kulikuli” stage, urging the country to focus on innovation and artificial intelligence instead of survival-driven thinking. Awolowo, while appearing on Vanguard’…

Nigeria's impact investment market has provided more than ₦1.1 trillion in financing to over 700,000 SMEs, showing growing investor confidence A recent study found that about $2.7 billion was invested in sectors including fintech, agriculture, healthcare and renewable energy in seven years While local financing is expa…

…“Grassroots Democracy if not already dead, is presently surviving on oxygen. God save Nigeria.” Ikimi added. As the Chairmen begin the second half of their tenure, the expectation of the people is simple: less emphasis on public relations and ceremonial activities, and greater focus on measurable, sustainable, and peop…

…proceedings of the Senate in recent weeks, one could be forgiven for wondering whether Nigeria’s latest reality show has quietly moved from the television studio to the National Assembly. Read Also: Fake agency originated from Buhari government — Budget Office explains PFIPC allocation If anyone had suggested that the…

Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation HADIN KAI have intercepted a suspected member of the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, in Munguno Local Government Area of Borno State, recovering a Starlink satellite internet device and other communication equipment. The operation was disclosed by security analyst…

The Nigeria Police Force has reiterated its dedication to enhancing Nigeria’s ability to prevent, detect, respond to, and investigate Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, CBRN, and explosive threats. This reaffirmation followed the hosting of the Final Phase of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, C-WMD,…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported an increase in confirmed Lassa fever cases in epidemiological week 28 after a decline in week 27. This is with cumulative confirmed infections rising to 963 and deaths reaching 229 in 2026. According to the NCDC, Lassa Fever situation report released in…

…Argentina side. The better side won effortlessly as good football prevailed. For many Nigerians the outcome did not matter much, but the pain of not having been represented by the country’s flagship team, the Super Eagles has remained the sour point of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A former chairman of the League Management…

A consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr Taiwo Tsele, has warned that millions of Nigerian women face an increased risk of osteoporosis after menopause, urging early screening and lifestyle changes to prevent fractures, disability, and loss of independence in old age. Tsele gave the warning at the inaugural meet…

…broken hearts. What is your message to the government, humanitarian organisations, and Nigerians at large at this time? What kind of support do you need most urgently? Well, no one would ever pray for this kind of devastating experience. No mother would want to experience this kind of pain. It can never be the wish of…

Nigerian marathon runner, sports tourism promoter and founder of FogAdventures, Mrs Dayo Akinbode, shares with BIODUN BUSARI, the highlights of her corporate job, marathon experiences and other life lessons How was your childhood? I’m the first child and only daughter. I know how first daughters are always very energet…

…in Isiokpo, Rivers State, the late Herbert Wigwe had built a reputation as one of Nigeria’s foremost bankers and business leaders. But his ambition stretched beyond the financial sector. Convinced that education could transform Africa’s future, he envisioned a world-class university that would nurture fearless leaders,…

Senator Ali Ndume rejected claims that he collected ransom money or served as a go-between in negotiations over the abduction of Ngoshe residentsNdume said his only role was alerting the National Security Adviser and DSS after he was told about a N5 billion ransom demand by Boko Haram/ISWAPThe senator said his relation…

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…both operations form part of a broader intensification of air offensives in north-east Nigeria, with the military aiming to break up insurgent movements, neutralise training camps, and keep key supply routes secure.Military airstrikes kill terrorist commanders Recall that the Nigerian military reportedly recorded massi…

The Nigerian Union South Africa has condemned the verbal assault directed at former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, outside a court in Cape Town on Monday. She was subjected to anti-migrant slurs after her appearance before the Cape Town Regional Court earlier this week over allegations of illegal residency…

A Canada-based Nigerian woman, Mrs Ezinne Nwanorue, has alleged that her husband, Franklin Nwanorue, slept with another woman outside their marriage despite taking a fidelity oath on social media. Mrs Nwanorue made this known on Thursday via her Facebook page, Ezinne Frank Nwanorue. She alleged that she had suffered at…

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to leverage the expertise of more than 50,000 Nigerian doctors and thousands of other healthcare professionals in the diaspora to strengthen the country’s health system through the Diaspora Health Impact Initiative 2026. The initiative took centre stage at the 2026 National Dia…

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State dropped eight Special Advisers just two days after sacking six commissionersThe governor simultaneously named nine new Special Advisers with portfolios spread across the state's 13 local government areasSecretary to the Nasarawa State Government, Shuaibu Magaji Labaran, issued …

…nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Lafia, Nasarawa state - Ibrahim Kwande, brother of the chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa state, Aliyu Bello, is dead.Nasarawa-born journalist Ibrahim Aminu, who confirmed the sad…

…- Kwankwaso speaks about Governors joining the APC Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has alleged that state governors defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are doing so under the belief that the presidency will write election results in their favor…

Nigerian-American pharmacist convicted of illegally distributing 300,000 oxycodone pills in US A federal jury in the Southern District of Florida, United States, has convicted a Nigerian-American licensed pharmacist and pharmacy owner, Olushola Yusuf, for her role in dispensing over 300,000 oxycodone 30mg pills to patr…

…Children’s Fund has unveiled plans to sharpen its child protection interventions in Nigeria, placing child abuse, child marriage and poor birth registration at the centre of its new country strategy as it seeks to reach millions of vulnerable children still excluded from essential services. The organisation said the ne…