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Nigerian News

LASTMA launches Traffic Mayor to boost media traffic management 

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

  The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Monday inaugurated a new initiative, inducting media practitioners as traffic mayors. The program is designed to enhance LASTMA’s efforts to ensure traffic …

LASTMA launches Traffic Mayor to boost media traffic management  Read More
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Education

6 NTIC students excel in Cambridge IGCSE June 2025 series

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

The Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) Cambridge School is in the news again as a total of six students from the colleges had an exceptional results in the Cambridge IGCSE …

6 NTIC students excel in Cambridge IGCSE June 2025 series Read More
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Nigerian News

Katsina NASS lawmakers seek more troops, resources to tackle banditry

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Ahmid Lawal

The lawmakers representing Katsina state at the National Assembly have interfaced with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa and Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-General Olufemi Oluyede with a view to …

Katsina NASS lawmakers seek more troops, resources to tackle banditry Read More
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Politics / Top Stories

Breaking: Fresh crisis hits Benue assembly, 4 lawmakers suspended over ‘moves to impeach speaker’

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

The Benue state House of Assembly in a dramatic turn of events during Friday’s plenary session, suspended four lawmakers for three months over allegations of conspiracy and attempts to incite …

Breaking: Fresh crisis hits Benue assembly, 4 lawmakers suspended over ‘moves to impeach speaker’ Read More
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Entertainment

Toke Makinwa under fire over ‘pregnancy’

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Media personality Toke Makinwa’s pregnancy has continued to generate widespread reactions online, with Prophetess Helen Segufunmi joining those who have voiced disapproval. In a viral statement, the prophetess faulted the …

Toke Makinwa under fire over ‘pregnancy’ Read More
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Nigerian News

Tinubu committed to improving welfare of Niger Delta people – SGF

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has reiterated the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to improve the welfare of the Niger Delta region. …

Tinubu committed to improving welfare of Niger Delta people – SGF Read More
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Nigerian News

Online safety: Over 13m social media accounts  closed, 58m contents taken down – NITDA 

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has lauded Google, Microsoft, and TikTok for their continued compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries and for …

Online safety: Over 13m social media accounts  closed, 58m contents taken down – NITDA  Read More
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Nigerian News

NGE condemns attacks on media, seeks govt collaboration to safeguard democracy

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 - by Kehinde Folarin

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has raised alarm over the increasing hostility faced by media organisations and journalists across the country, condemning the actions of security agencies and non-state actors.  …

NGE condemns attacks on media, seeks govt collaboration to safeguard democracy Read More
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Sports

Enugu retires No.5 Rangers jersey in honour of Christian Chukwu 

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 - by Admin I

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has officially retired the iconic No.5 jersey worn by late Super Eagles and Rangers International captain, Christian Chukwu, as a mark of eternal respect. The …

Enugu retires No.5 Rangers jersey in honour of Christian Chukwu  Read More
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Entertainment

Singer Sean Kingston jailed over fraud

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

American-Jamaican singer Sean Kingston has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for his role in a $1 million fraud scheme involving luxury goods. Kingston, whose real …

Singer Sean Kingston jailed over fraud Read More
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Sports

Turkish league: Osimhen returns as Galatasaray defeat Fatih Karagümrük

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen made his second debut for Galatasaray on Friday as the Turkish champions secured a 3-0 victory over Fatih Karagümrük in the Süper Lig. Osimhen, who recently …

Turkish league: Osimhen returns as Galatasaray defeat Fatih Karagümrük Read More
Letters

Ibadan North bye-election: Oyo NSCDC deploy 600 personnel

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

The Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Friday deployed 600 personnel for the Saturday’s by-election in Ibadan North Federal Constituency area of the …

Ibadan North bye-election: Oyo NSCDC deploy 600 personnel Read More
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Nigerian News

Tinubu launches first national industrial manpower development policy 

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Tuesday night announced plans for Nigeria’s first-ever National Industrial Manpower Development Policy, saying the country’s greatest asset lies in its people rather than its natural resources. …

Tinubu launches first national industrial manpower development policy  Read More
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Letters

Benue mourns Hon. Comfort Agbo Agogo: A legacy of service and faith

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 - by Grace Idoko

The people of Benue State, the Igede Nation, and Nigerians nationwide are grieving the loss of Honourable (Mrs.) Comfort Agbo Agogo (née Ochuokpa), who passed away on July 6, 2025. …

Benue mourns Hon. Comfort Agbo Agogo: A legacy of service and faith Read More
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Nigerian News

How to better secure Africa will top agenda at  defence chiefs summit – CDS

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 - by Samson Benjamin

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said Nigerian military is willing to work with other militaries on the continent of Africa to ensure the security of …

How to better secure Africa will top agenda at  defence chiefs summit – CDS Read More
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Sports

Shiabu: NIS DG for NNS award, recommits to democratic tenets

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 - by Admin I

The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, Tuesday, described his nomination as the Defender of Democracy and Human Rights of the …

Shiabu: NIS DG for NNS award, recommits to democratic tenets Read More
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Nigerian News

Police arrest 15 suspects for robbery, cultism, ritual killing in Osun 

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 - by Lateef Ibrahim

The Osun state police command has announced the arrest of 15 suspected criminals as part of efforts to sustain the peace in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, …

Police arrest 15 suspects for robbery, cultism, ritual killing in Osun  Read More
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Business

Why Ibom Air blacklisted unruly passenger – Official

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 - by Adeola Akinbobola

Ibom Air has blacklisted the unruly passenger, Ms Comfort Emmason from entering any of its flights after assaulting airline crew on the Uyo- Lagos flight on Sunday. Confirming the incident …

Why Ibom Air blacklisted unruly passenger – Official Read More
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Politics

Anambra 2025: Moghalu hails Obidigbo at 77

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 - by Okey Onuegbu

Labour Party governorship candidate for the November 8, 2025 Anambra election, Dr. George Moghalu, has extended felicitations to Dr. Chike Obidigbo, Chairman of the Omambala Union Assembly, on the occasion …

Anambra 2025: Moghalu hails Obidigbo at 77 Read More
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Sports

Why Besiktas signed Ndidi – Ole

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 - by Admin I

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said new signing Wilfred Ndidi will add value to Besiktas in the new season. “We signed Ndidi. We want to sign players …

Why Besiktas signed Ndidi – Ole Read More
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Sports

2025 FIBA Afrobasket: Nigeria’s D’Tigers head to Angola

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 - by Admin I

Nigeria’s Senior Men’s Basketball Team, D’Tigers, departed the country for Angola ahead of the 31st edition of the FIBA AfroBasket Championship, scheduled to hold from 12–24 August 2025. Speaking before …

2025 FIBA Afrobasket: Nigeria’s D’Tigers head to Angola Read More
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Entertainment

Chioma: Davido reveals amount spent on white wedding

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed that he spent a staggering $3.7 million on his white wedding with wife, Chioma Rowland. The singer made the disclosure while preparing for the ceremony …

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Trending

Amnesty programme has produced 121 first class graduates within Buhari’s tenure, says Ndiomu

Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Maj-Gen Barry ...

Military recovers 41 weapons, 185 livestock in North-central

The military assault on camps of armed militia men in ...

NITDA seeks increased public private partnership to drive digital economy

The Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu ...

Unity Bank boosts capacity building, empowers 3,000 girls

No fewer than 300 girls drawn from Senior Secondary Schools ...

Recent Updates

  • At biennial conference, Medical women endorse Daravit Woman supplement September 3, 2025
  • Plateau: 300 displaced, 30 houses burnt in Qua’an-Pan attacks – Official  September 3, 2025
  • Reposition Nigeria’s refineries, group urges Tinubu September 3, 2025
  • Public Accounts: Nigeria hosts 11th West African parliamentary committees’ confab  September 3, 2025
  • Nigeria’s non-oil revenues power strongest fiscal performance in recent history – Presidency September 3, 2025
  • Tinubu orders mandatory health insurance across MDAs September 3, 2025
  • Train incident: NRC recovers locomotive, coaches along Abuja-Kaduna route September 3, 2025
  • SWAN honours Delta Speaker September 3, 2025
  • Niger: 29 die in another boat mishap, 2 missing September 3, 2025
  • 2026 budget: Correct, resubmit your proposals, Sokoto budget commissioner tells MDAs September 3, 2025
  • Malami’s outbursts: A clear own-goal September 3, 2025
  • Falz clears air on marriage rumour September 3, 2025
  • Ex-wife calls out Reno Omokri for abandoning son September 3, 2025
  • Bayelsa Queens reach WAFU B Women’s Champions League final September 3, 2025
  • Transfer: Kelechi Iheanacho joins Celtic September 3, 2025
  • LG polls: APC threatens litigation over TSIEC’s fees imposition on candidates  September 3, 2025
  • 2026 Ekiti governorship election: Oyebanji sues for peace among residents in a statewide broadcast  September 3, 2025
  • CVR/2nd week: 2,532,062 Nigerians pre-register online September 3, 2025
  • PDP convention: Stakeholders clamour for North Central chairman, others   September 3, 2025
  • Nigeria must cement legal reform to deliver renewable energy promise September 3, 2025
  • NPFL:  Award winner, Anas aims to retain Golden Boot, targets 20 goals September 3, 2025
  • Ikpea craves support for grassroots sports September 3, 2025
  • 2026 World Cup qualifier: Keep faith with Super Eagles, Gusau urges Nigerians   September 3, 2025
  • Breaking: Idoma traditional council suspends conferment of chieftaincy titles September 3, 2025
  • Coalition condemns Sowore’s attacks on Tinubu September 3, 2025
  • Breaking: Ex-governorship candidate, Bamidele Akingboye d!es September 3, 2025
  • Mukhtar declares for NYCN president, pledges to reposition council  September 3, 2025
  • Infrastructure deficit: Why Nigeria needs $100billion annually for 23 years – BPE September 3, 2025
  • In just 2 years, Nigeria is now respected globally – Tinubu September 3, 2025
  • FG not using ICPC, EFCC to witch-hunt opposition – Idris  September 3, 2025

Opinion

Malami’s outbursts: A clear own-goal

This morning, I woke up to a video circulating on social media, showing former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar ...

Gabam’s leadership journey

Gabam, the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), is fast becoming a household name in Nigerian politics, drawing ...

Shettima: 59 and waxing stronger.

I was reminded of Vice-President Senator Kashim Shettima's birthday by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s birthday wishes early this morning. How ...

GMO, seed system, and food security question in Nigeria

I have received many requests for information on GMO seeds and their safety, and I have watched several video clips ...

Column

Transforming South-East with strategic federal presence

If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain. This is a time-honoured maxim, ...

The Abuja ‘one chance’ menace

The capital of a nation represents its symbol. A visitor may not necessarily traverse the entire country to form their ...

Tinubu’s airport infrastructure master plan will fix gaps – Air Peace

Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

Weaponising orientation for attitudinal change

It will take a miracle to attempt to straighten a dry fish without reducing it to smithereens. That is the ...

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