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Army denies owing soldiers, insists troops fully paid

Army denies owing soldiers, insists troops fully paid

Troops foil ISWAP attack in Borno, launches counter-offensive,

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 19, 2026

Payaza launches AI-powered storefront, Shopaza for Africa’s cross-border commerce

Payaza launches AI-powered storefront, Shopaza for Africa’s cross-border commerce

Payaza launches AI-powered storefront, Shopaza for Africa’s cross-border commerce

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 19, 2026

JUST IN: Nnamdi Kanu cancels Monday sit-at-home in south east

JUST IN: Nnamdi Kanu cancels Monday sit-at-home in south east

IPOB suspends Nnamdi Kanu indefinitely over ‘unguarded utterances’

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 19, 2026

French court orders PSG Star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape

French court orders PSG Star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape

French court orders PSG Star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 19, 2026

US-Iran peace talks postponed as Switzerland confirms delay

US-Iran peace talks postponed as Switzerland confirms delay

US-Iran peace talks postponed as Switzerland confirms delay

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 19, 2026

NDC disowns primary results, summons NEC meeting

NDC disowns primary results, summons NEC meeting

NDC dismisses candidates’ list circulating on social media

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 19, 2026

11 soldiers, 22 terrorists killed in deadly airport attack in Niger

11 soldiers, 22 terrorists killed in deadly airport attack in Niger

11 soldiers, 22 terrorists killed in deadly airport attack in Niger

byBabajide Omojuwa

June 19, 2026

Navy seizes 103,500 ltrs of illegal diesel in Rivers

Navy seizes 103,500 ltrs of illegal diesel in Rivers

Navy seizes 103,500 ltrs of illegal diesel in Rivers

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 19, 2026

Naira depreciates to N1,410/$ in parallel market

Naira depreciates to N1,410/$ in parallel market

BREAKING: Nigeria’s foreign reserves hit $51.04bn, highest level in 17yrs

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 19, 2026

JUST IN: UNILAG lecturers suspend strike, give 48-hour ultimatum

JUST IN: UNILAG lecturers suspend strike, give 48-hour ultimatum

UNILAG confirms water contamination in female hall

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 19, 2026

Paramount Energy MD, Ralph Chinazum Ajah in EFCC custody over N'72.3m fraud'

Paramount Energy MD, Ralph Chinazum Ajah in EFCC custody over N'72.3m fraud'

EFCC arraigns man over alleged N700m money laundering

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 19, 2026

Metro

Navy seizes 103,500 ltrs of illegal diesel in Rivers

Navy seizes 103,500 ltrs of illegal diesel in Rivers

Navy seizes 103,500 ltrs of illegal diesel in Rivers

June 19, 2026

Army denies owing soldiers, insists troops fully paid

Army denies owing soldiers, insists troops fully paid

Troops foil ISWAP attack in Borno, launches counter-offensive,

June 19, 2026

Gunmen storm burial ceremony in Kaduna, kill two mourners

June 17, 2026

Gunmen ambush, kill traditional ruler in Plateau

June 17, 2026

News

JUST IN: UNILAG lecturers suspend strike, give 48-hour ultimatum

JUST IN: UNILAG lecturers suspend strike, give 48-hour ultimatum

UNILAG confirms water contamination in female hall

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 19, 2026

Paramount Energy MD, Ralph Chinazum Ajah in EFCC custody over N'72.3m fraud'

Paramount Energy MD, Ralph Chinazum Ajah in EFCC custody over N'72.3m fraud'

EFCC arraigns man over alleged N700m money laundering

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 19, 2026

JUST IN: Nnamdi Kanu cancels Monday sit-at-home in south east

JUST IN: Nnamdi Kanu cancels Monday sit-at-home in south east

IPOB suspends Nnamdi Kanu indefinitely over ‘unguarded utterances’

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 19, 2026

11 soldiers, 22 terrorists killed in deadly airport attack in Niger

11 soldiers, 22 terrorists killed in deadly airport attack in Niger

11 soldiers, 22 terrorists killed in deadly airport attack in Niger

byBabajide Omojuwa

June 19, 2026

Naira depreciates to N1,410/$ in parallel market

Naira depreciates to N1,410/$ in parallel market

Naira depreciates to N1,410/$ in parallel market

byRasheed Bamawo

June 19, 2026

Police nab seven suspected terrorists, logistics supplier in Kebbi

Police nab seven suspected terrorists, logistics supplier in Kebbi

News

Police nab seven suspected terrorists, logistics supplier in Kebbi

byOluwafemi Adeyeye

June 19, 2026

INSIDE Nigeria

Tinubu prioritises foreign trips, returns to welcome APC defectors - Peter Obi

Tinubu prioritises foreign trips, returns to welcome APC defectors - Peter Obi

I will negotiate with peaceful terrorists, fight those who choose violence – Obi

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 17, 2026

El-Rufai Returns to Court as Bail Hearing Continues

El-Rufai Returns to Court as Bail Hearing Continues

El-Rufai appears in court as ICPC corruption trial continues

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 15, 2026

One dies, 12 rescued as Nigerian tugboat sinks in South Africa

One dies, 12 rescued as Nigerian tugboat sinks in South Africa

Pregnant woman, six children, four others feared dead as boat capsizes in Benue

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 14, 2026

Seven teachers abducted, one killed in Oyo school attack - Makinde

Seven teachers abducted, one killed in Oyo school attack - Makinde

Oyo abduction: Students, teachers still within national park – Makinde

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 12, 2026

BREAKING: Tinubu wins APC presidential primary in Lagos ward

BREAKING: Tinubu wins APC presidential primary in Lagos ward

Terror financiers will face severe consequences – Tinubu

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 12, 2026

2027 presidency: Tinubu to receive APC flag, certificate of return today

2027 presidency: Tinubu to receive APC flag, certificate of return today

BREAKING: FG declares Friday public holiday to mark democracy day

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 11, 2026

Business & Economy

Naira depreciates to N1,410/$ in parallel market

Naira depreciates to N1,410/$ in parallel market

BREAKING: Nigeria’s foreign reserves hit $51.04bn, highest level in 17yrs

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 19, 2026

Payaza launches AI-powered storefront, Shopaza for Africa’s cross-border commerce

Payaza launches AI-powered storefront, Shopaza for Africa’s cross-border commerce

Payaza launches AI-powered storefront, Shopaza for Africa’s cross-border commerce

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 19, 2026

Polaris Bank reacts to fire incident at Lagos branch, says no casualties

Polaris Bank reacts to fire incident at Lagos branch, says no casualties

Polaris Bank reacts to fire incident at Lagos branch, says no casualties

byBabajide Omojuwa

June 19, 2026

Union Bank stable, we're reviewing court ruling - CBN

Union Bank stable, we're reviewing court ruling - CBN

CBN directs banks, fintechs to disclose beneficial owners

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 17, 2026

Dangote Refinery reduces petrol gantry price by ₦75 to ₦1,175 per litre

Dangote Refinery reduces petrol gantry price by ₦75 to ₦1,175 per litre

Dangote Refinery reduces petrol gantry price by ₦75 to ₦1,175 per litre

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 16, 2026

Naira depreciates to N1,410/$ in parallel market

Naira depreciates to N1,410/$ in parallel market

Naira falls to N1,400/$ in parallel market

byBabajide Omojuwa

June 16, 2026

Politics

NDC disowns primary results, summons NEC meeting

NDC disowns primary results, summons NEC meeting

NDC dismisses candidates’ list circulating on social media

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 19, 2026

NDC disowns primary results, summons NEC meeting

NDC disowns primary results, summons NEC meeting

NDC introduces indemnity forms to curb post-election defections

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 17, 2026

Appeal court halts deregistration of ADC, four other political parties

Appeal court halts deregistration of ADC, four other political parties

Appeal court halts deregistration of ADC, four other political parties

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 16, 2026

JUST IN: ADC names Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate

JUST IN: ADC names Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate

Atiku-Amaechi will defeat Tinubu in 2027 election – Bolaji Abdullahi

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 16, 2026

Mustapha Kwankwaso, son of the 2023 New Nigeria Peoples Party presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially resigned from the NNPP.

Mustapha Kwankwaso, son of the 2023 New Nigeria Peoples Party presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially resigned from the NNPP.

Kano NDC governorship candidate picks Kwankwaso’s son as running mate

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 15, 2026

JUST IN: Court orders deregisteration of ADC, Accord, three others

JUST IN: Court orders deregisteration of ADC, Accord, three others

JUST IN: Court orders deregisteration of ADC, Accord, three others

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 15, 2026

Investigations

Sterling Bank reacts to $28.3m money laundering, fraud allegations

Sterling Bank reacts to $28.3m money laundering, fraud allegations

Court orders final forfeiture of N81.1m linked to N2.5bn Sterling Bank fraud

byAdelakun Sodiq

March 10, 2026

Court slams UBA over illegal mass sack of employees

Court slams UBA over illegal mass sack of employees

Firm sues UBA for allegedly operating secret account with ₦5.2bn in its name

byOluwafemi Adeyeye

December 23, 2025

Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, ex-NNPC official jailed in U.S. for $2.1m bribe

Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, ex-NNPC official jailed in U.S. for $2.1m bribe

Ex-NNPC topshot, Paulinus Okoronkwo, forfeits property to US govt over $2.1m bribe

byRosemary Nwachukwu

October 22, 2025

Dangote denies ownership of truck that killed eight in Ondo

Dangote denies ownership of truck that killed eight in Ondo

Dangote’s business thrives while truck accidents devastate families annually

byOluwafemi Adeyeye

August 22, 2025

Nigerian, Abiola Femi Quadri, convicted in U.S. over $1.3m scam

Nigerian, Abiola Femi Quadri, convicted in U.S. over $1.3m scam

Investigations

Nigerian, Abiola Femi Quadri, convicted in U.S. over $1.3m scam

byBabajide Omojuwa

August 5, 2025

How bizman, Joshua Adeyinka Kayode allegedly duped firm of N1.8bn

How bizman, Joshua Adeyinka Kayode allegedly duped firm of N1.8bn

Investigations

How bizman, Joshua Adeyinka Kayode allegedly duped firm of N1.8bn

byOluwafemi Adeyeye

July 27, 2025

Opinions

The real issue: Why are they desperate to stop K-Rad? by Kazeem Salami

The real issue: Why are they desperate to stop K-Rad? by Kazeem Salami

Columns

The real issue: Why are they desperate to stop K-Rad? by Kazeem Salami

byAdelakun Sodiq

May 23, 2026

Security Trust Fund: Global lessons, local successes, and the road ahead by Muiz Banire

byAdelakun Sodiq

May 8, 2026

Femi Gbajabiamila: The quiet architect of power by Akin Ogunlola

byAdelakun Sodiq

May 6, 2026

REVEALED: How Nigeria’s energy crisis is driven by debt and global forces

byAdelakun Sodiq

April 11, 2026

As Supreme court clarifies AMCON ouster clause, upholds liability for stamp duty in 11 Plc v. Milan Industries

byAdelakun Sodiq

March 31, 2026

Sports

French court orders PSG Star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape

French court orders PSG Star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape

French court orders PSG Star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 19, 2026

Full List: FIFA unveils major rule changes for 2026 World Cup

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 2, 2026

2026 World Cup: FIFA to ban team talks during goalkeeper injury break

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 1, 2026

Osimhen, Mbappé, Kane lead UEFA Champions League Player of the Match rankings

byAdelakun Sodiq

May 31, 2026

BREAKING: PSG retain Champions League title after penalty shootout over Arsenal

byAdelakun Sodiq

May 30, 2026

Arts & Lifestyle

Tears, tributes Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, is buried in Abia

Tears, tributes Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, is buried in Abia

Tears, tributes as Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, is buried in Abia

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 18, 2026

UK-Based Nigerian singer Talay Riley stabbed to death in London

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 8, 2026

Tyla beats Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema to win AMA Afrobeats award

byAdelakun Sodiq

May 26, 2026

Frank Edoho denies estranged wife’s allegations, vows legal action

byAdelakun Sodiq

May 21, 2026

JUST IN: Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, is dead

byOluwafemi Adeyeye

May 12, 2026

Health

8 Nigerian celebrities who died of terminal diseases

8 Nigerian celebrities who died of terminal diseases

Health

8 Nigerian celebrities who died of terminal diseases

byOluwafemi Adeyeye

June 2, 2026

Nigeria ‘only 59% ready’ for Ebola outbreak, NCDC warns

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 1, 2026

WHO confirms 101 Ebola cases, 10 deaths in DR Congo

byRasheed Bamawo

May 28, 2026

World News

US-Iran peace talks postponed as Switzerland confirms delay

US-Iran peace talks postponed as Switzerland confirms delay

US-Iran peace talks postponed as Switzerland confirms delay

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 19, 2026

Panic as gunfire erupts Niger Republic’s international airport

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 18, 2026

U.S., Iran sign peace agreement to end four-month war

byAdelakun Sodiq

June 18, 2026

Business Tips

Tony Elumelu marks birthday, empowers 3,200 African entrepreneurs across 54 countries

Tony Elumelu marks birthday, empowers 3,200 African entrepreneurs across 54 countries

Business Tips

Tony Elumelu marks birthday, empowers 3,200 African entrepreneurs across 54 countries

byRasheed Bamawo

March 24, 2026

BREAKING: NGX market capitalisation hits N100trn

BREAKING: NGX market capitalisation hits N100trn

NGX all-share index surpasses 200,000 points as market cap hits N129tn

byAdelakun Sodiq

March 16, 2026

At Access Bank GLS, Tunji-Ojo advocates purpose-driven leadership

At Access Bank GLS, Tunji-Ojo advocates purpose-driven leadership

Business Tips

At Access Bank GLS, Tunji-Ojo advocates purpose-driven leadership

byRosemary Nwachukwu

May 27, 2025

Tony Elumelu Foundation opens applications for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes

Tony Elumelu Foundation opens applications for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes

Business Tips

Tony Elumelu Foundation opens applications for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes

byRosemary Nwachukwu

January 6, 2025

Campus Konnect

Full list of Nigerian universities’ UTME cut-off marks for 2026 admissions

Full list of Nigerian universities’ UTME cut-off marks for 2026 admissions

Full list of Nigerian universities’ UTME cut-off marks for 2026 admissions

byOluwafemi Adeyeye

May 11, 2026

BUK expels 171 students for presenting fake admission documents

BUK expels 171 students for presenting fake admission documents

BUK expels 171 students for presenting fake admission documents

byAdelakun Sodiq

March 23, 2026

Business Tips

Tony Elumelu marks birthday, empowers 3,200 African entrepreneurs across 54 countries

Tony Elumelu marks birthday, empowers 3,200 African entrepreneurs across 54 countries

Business Tips

Tony Elumelu marks birthday, empowers 3,200 African entrepreneurs across 54 countries

byRasheed Bamawo

March 24, 2026

BREAKING: NGX market capitalisation hits N100trn

BREAKING: NGX market capitalisation hits N100trn

NGX all-share index surpasses 200,000 points as market cap hits N129tn

byAdelakun Sodiq

March 16, 2026

At Access Bank GLS, Tunji-Ojo advocates purpose-driven leadership

At Access Bank GLS, Tunji-Ojo advocates purpose-driven leadership

Business Tips

At Access Bank GLS, Tunji-Ojo advocates purpose-driven leadership

byRosemary Nwachukwu

May 27, 2025

Tony Elumelu Foundation opens applications for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes

Tony Elumelu Foundation opens applications for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes

Business Tips

Tony Elumelu Foundation opens applications for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes

byRosemary Nwachukwu

January 6, 2025

Campus Konnect

Full list of Nigerian universities’ UTME cut-off marks for 2026 admissions

Full list of Nigerian universities’ UTME cut-off marks for 2026 admissions

Full list of Nigerian universities’ UTME cut-off marks for 2026 admissions

byOluwafemi Adeyeye

May 11, 2026

BUK expels 171 students for presenting fake admission documents

BUK expels 171 students for presenting fake admission documents

BUK expels 171 students for presenting fake admission documents

byAdelakun Sodiq

March 23, 2026

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