The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kebbi State on Thursday held a meeting with aspirants for the Senate, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, held at the party’s state secretariat in Birnin Kebbi, was attended by commissioners, local government chair…
Flying Eagles midfielder, Daniel Daga has signed a new long-term contract with Danish club, Molde FK, DAILY POST reports. The new contract will keep the Nigerian at the Aker Stadion until the summer of 2031. Daga linked up with the Blue and Whites at the start of the 2025 season. Recently, the defensive midfielder has …
Cybercriminals are impersonating major brands to steal personal and banking information from victims across AfricaOver 100 fake websites linked to the malware campaign have been identified since August 2025Users urged to avoid downloading apps from unsolicited messages to protect against sophisticated cyber scamsPAY AT…
Nigeria's FX demand dropped 35.23% in April, totalling $3.42 billion, according to CBN dataNaira appreciated by 1.38%, reaching N1,361.22 per dollar amid reduced FX trading activityNigeria recorded a stronger net FX inflow of $5.85 billion despite lower overall inflows in AprilPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new s…
Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, was captured in a light-hearted exchange with Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, playfully declaring victory and claiming he “beat” the minister’s side in a recent viral video. The exchange, captured in a clip posted on Instagram by @OfficialPrince…
*A criminal is a criminal; we don’t discriminate — Amotekun boss *Says border gaps complicate security *97 suspects paraded By Dayo Johnson, Akure OWO — It started like any other grazing day. Abubakar Umaru and Abdullahi Umaru, both teenagers, led their family’s cattle towards the grasslands near Owo, on the boundary b…
The naira has returned to appreciation against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday. Central Bank of Nigeria data showed that the naira strengthened on Thursday to N1,347.63 against the dollar, from N1,350.41 exchanged on Wednesday. This means that the naira gained N2.78 against…
Popstar, 30, di£s while getting changed in the bathroom Singer Vanessa Blanca, who rose to stardom as part of GMA's Sugarpop before achieving massive success as a solo performer with her hit Dota o Ako, has di£d. She passed away on Wednesday, August 19, aged 30. Her cousin Ivy Ann Salaum Jubelag broke the news with a h…
Nigerian man pleads guilty to cross-country unemployment insurance fraud scheme in US A 60-year-old Nigerian national has pled guilty in federal court to charges stemming from his involvement with a cross-country unemployment insurance (UI) fraud scheme in the United States. The United States Department of Justice anno…
Moment billioniare businesman, Tony Elumelu, cautioned young lady who addressed him by his first name at a public function A video showing the moment, billionaire businessman, Tony Elumelu, cautioned a young lady who addressed him by his first name, Tony, at a public function, has made the rounds on social media. The b…
Biological parents sue surrogate McKenna West for $100,000 after she refused to abort their baby A surrogate mother in the US is being sued for over $100,000 after refusing to abort a baby diagnosed with a serious heart condition. The biological parents of the baby wanted the child aborted after the health condition wa…
'First in my bloodline to not leave vengeance for God' - Helen Ukpabio's daughter reacts as former critics apologise years later Imaobong Elijah, the daughter of Apostle Helen Ukpabio, has insinuated that those who insulted her and her mother are now suffering the consequences of their actions. In 2024, a number of peo…
25-year-old Zambian model vomits, falls unconscious and d!es after night out with friends A popular Zambian model and socialite, Lisa Mutambo, has d!ed after reportedly vomiting and falling unconscious at her residence in Lusaka's Kalundu area after a night out with friends, police have disclosed. Contrary to earlier s…
Man di£s in Kaduna accident, sparking search for his family Efforts are being made to find the family of a man who di£d in an accident in Kaduna. A photo of the man was shared on Facebook The photos was shared with the caption: "This man had an accident this morning around the post army housing estate in Mahuta. He was…
A daughter of Gombe State, Maryam Ibrahim Dan’azumi, has emerged overall winner of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Maryam, a student of Abubakar Siddiq Community Islamic School for Qur’anic Memorisation, Herwagana Quarters, Gombe, represented Nigeria at the pre…
The campaign, first implemented under NALDA’s Green Hope Project, began in Odogbolu, Ogun State, and later moved to the University of Abuja in the Federal Capital Territory and Barkin Ladi in Plateau State before its final first-phase exercise in Oke-Onigbin, Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State. Speaking at the t…
Nigeria’s oil output is rising as losses through pipelines decline, with improved security, reduced oil theft and Niger Delta stability supporting higher production, DARE OLAWIN writes Nigeria is witnessing a rise in oil production, driven by several factors, including a sustained reduction in pipeline losses and impro…
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has described the victory of the Allied Peoples Movement in Monday’s local government election as a warning signal to opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mohammed stated this on Tuesday while swearing in the newly elected 20 local government chairmen at the …
Traxport Rail Services Ltd has contracted climate consultancy Climate Focus to develop and enhance the carbon programme for its proposed Lagos–Kano Low-Carbon Freight Corridor. According to a release by the firm, the initiative aims to align the project with international carbon standards and make it appealing for clim…
…political alternative, arguing that the country needed to move beyond the leadership styles associated with the established political parties. Odeyemi said Nigerians had experienced the administrations and political approaches of both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stressing…
The campaign for Akasoba Duke-Abiola’s proposed candidature for United Nations Secretary-General is claiming growing support across Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America, as the international race to succeed António Guterres enters a new phase. Dr Jenny Clarence, Chief of Global Outreach for the Akasoba Duke-Abiola U…
The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, has submitted the names of the NDC candidates in the 19 Northern states, including the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso made this known in a statement posted on his verified X handle …
A boat carrying 77 passengers capsized in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Thursday morningThe Sokoto State Police Command confirmed 46 bodies had been recovered, with rescuers still searching for 16 missing passengersThe rescue operation involved local divers, NEMA, SEMA and the Police…
A video of Odumodublvck speaking glowingly about his lover surfaced online as his feud with Blaqbonez continuesThe rapper described his partner as his everything and revealed he seeks her opinion before making important decisionsFans have been reacting to the clip, with some finding humour in the timing of the video's …
GistReel A Nigerian man has caused buzz online after sharing the hilarious reaction of his UK-based uncle after he asked him for ₦19 million to start a business. The man shared the exchange on X, revealing how his uncle reacted after he requested the large sum and explained that he wanted to use it to support himself a…