The United States Government has warned American investors and business executives that routine business trips to Nigeria could result in detention, particularly where their companies are involved in regulatory investigations, tax disputes or other disagreements with Nigerian authorities. The warning was contained in t…
Moses Ukoh, the husband of the late 40-year-old Mary Ugwoma, tells AYOOLA OLASUPO about his wife’s final moments, the medical treatment she received, the circumstances surrounding her death Your wife died recently, and one of her relatives has accused you of being responsible for her death. What can you say about what …
Joy and Sunday Micheal were travelling to Lagos to take a step towards the wedding they had hoped to celebrate with their families. But what should have been a joyful journey towards a new chapter in their lives ended in tragedy when the Nigerian Air Force aircraft conveying them crashed in Ondo State. Days after the O…
The agrarian community of Ayeka in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State is still in the atmosphere of mourning following the death of one of the traditional chiefs in the community, Akinwalere Akinola. It was widely reported in the media that the late high chief was shot dead during the burial rites being perf…
In this report, VICTOR AYENI examines how the pursuit of lighter skin drives some Nigerians to swallow handfuls of supplements, use whitening creams and undergo vitamin infusions, amid concerns of health risks On September 29, as many people scrolled through X (formerly Twitter) to catch up on missed updates, a surpris…
US, Ukrainian and European officials were due to meet in Miami on Friday in a renewed diplomatic push to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, with Washington seeking a way out of a dangerous stalemate. The two-day talks, involving President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, were overshadowed by the preside…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four suspects over a clash between farmers and herders in Guda Village, Ningi Local Government Area of the state, which left one person dead and several houses burnt. The deceased, identified as Usman Jibrin, 40, reportedly died while receiving treatment for injuries sustain…
Mike Ditka, a larger-than-life coaching legend for the Chicago Bears who won two NFL titles as both a player and coach, died on Friday, his family announced. He was 86. Ditka, the fifth overall pick in the 1961 NFL Draft, played as a tight end from 1961-1972 and helped the Bears win the 1963 league crown. He also caugh…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused the FCT Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Knabayi Adalo, of using the ongoing strike by teachers to pursue political interests, alleging that the industrial action was designed to discredit the administration. Wike, who described the strike …
The Federal Government has shelved plans to immediately ban solar panel imports following opposition from business leaders and renewable energy advocates, who warned that restricting supplies before local manufacturers can meet demand could increase electricity costs and slow the country’s clean energy transition. The …
Dr Mary Adebayo of Nawair-Ud-Deen Grammar School (Senior), Obantoko, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has emerged Nigeria’s Overall Best Teacher for 2026 at the Federal Government’s President’s Teachers’ and Schools’ Excellence Awards, which recognises teachers, school administrators and schools across different categories. Adeba…
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have arrested a suspected terrorist collaborator in Kaduna State, destroyed three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Zamfara State and recovered 73 livestock abandoned by fleeing terrorists. The operations were conducted on Thursday, according to a …
The National Board for Technology Incubation has showcased 298 Nigerian innovators from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to international investors and potential business partners in London, United Kingdom, as part of efforts to commercialise indigenous technologies and expand access to global markets. A…
The Nigerian Army has graduated a new Special Forces battalion to strengthen counter-terrorism operations and tackle emerging security threats across the country. The graduation ceremony took place at the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Doma, Nasarawa State, on Friday, October 9, 2026. The Chief of Army Staff, L…
United States President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, vowing to cut off its resources and cripple its operations. As reported by Reuters, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions on Friday, accusing the court of targeting Americans and describing it as a “rogue…
The All Progressives Congress has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission to bar political parties that fail to comply with Section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026 from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections. In a letter dated October 9, signed by its National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and N…
The Kwara State Government has introduced an electronic warehouse management system to improve the monitoring and availability of family planning commodities across health facilities in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Amina El-Imam, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by the ministry’s Press Secretar…
The removal of his cap by the Osile of Oke-Ona Egba, Oba Adedapo Adewale Tejuoso, during a Christian worship event has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some Nigerians criticising the gesture as disrespectful to Yoruba tradition and others defending his right to practise his faith. The monarch was seen in a…
A woman and her 14-year-old daughter have lost their lives after a three-storey building under construction collapsed at Anata Anaba, Okpoko, in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident occurred at about 9:45 pm on Wednesday, trapping the mother and her daughter inside their apartment in a neighbouri…
The National Association of Nigerian Students, North-Central Zone, has urged the Federal Government and relevant petroleum regulators to address the impact of rising petrol prices on transportation costs, warning that the burden is making education increasingly expensive for students. The association also called on Ali…
LeBron James began his final NBA season with a defeat as the Philadelphia 76ers lost 114-108 to the Brooklyn Nets in a pre-season game. The 41-year-old American joined the 76ers in July, describing the move as his final contract in the NBA after a remarkable career spanning more than two decades. James scored 10 points…
The Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount has drawn backlash from opposition figures, while the Nigerian Air Force has commenced an investigation into the Ondo crash that killed 25 people. Meanwhile, INEC has begun displaying the voter register and distributing PVCs ahead of the 2027 elections, 20 rescued prospec…
The World Bank says Nigeria’s 36 states recorded a 93 per cent increase in revenues between 2023 and 2025 but education received a declining share of the sector’s expenditure. The bank disclosed this in its latest Nigeria Development Update, which examined how increased public revenues have influenced spending prioriti…
Import waivers meant to ease hunger and insecurity on farms have led to a deficit, ending a two-year run of surpluses, as Nigeria’s agricultural trade balance swung from a N740.27bn surplus in the first half of 2025 to a N56.13bn deficit in H1 2026, according to agriculture and trade experts. Recent foreign trade data …
The Lagos State Government has called on youths between the ages of 18 and 26 to apply for the ongoing military recruitment exercise, urging eligible residents to help the state meet its recruitment quota. The Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, made this call during a meeting with the 57 l…