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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
Opinion

The rising tide of street beggars in North: A call for NOA’s intervention

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Ahmed Mohammed Sarki

Across the bustling streets of Northern Nigerian cities, a growing sight now commands attention. At almost every traffic stop, outside mosques, around markets, and near government buildings, men, women, and …

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Breaking News / Nigerian News

Breaking: Benue Assembly gets new Speaker

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Hon. Alfred Emberga has been sworn in as the new Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly. The oath of office was administered on Sunday shortly after the resignation …

Breaking: Benue Assembly gets new Speaker Read More
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Judiciary

Nigerian lawyer writes Supreme Court, laments slow pace of cases

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Admin I

A Nigerian lawyer, Davidson Iriekpen has written the Supreme Court of Nigeria, lamenting delays in certain cases that require accelerated hearing. He hinged his reasons on situation, where judgments on …

Nigerian lawyer writes Supreme Court, laments slow pace of cases Read More
Nigerian News

Police confirm one student killed in Bauchi

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 - by Admin II

The Police in Bauchi have confirmed the death of Samuel Mbami, a student of the Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, in an attack by suspected hoodlums. The Spokesman of the command, …

Police confirm one student killed in Bauchi Read More
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Nigerian News

Why Julius Berger got the contract for Abuja Centenary City infrastructure – Odenigwe 

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 - by Agi Onda

Managing Director of Abuja Centenary City, Dr. Odenigwe Ike Michaels Jr. has described Julius Berger Nigeria Plc as eminently qualified for the award of the contract to build the City’s …

Why Julius Berger got the contract for Abuja Centenary City infrastructure – Odenigwe  Read More
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Security & Crime

ICPC chairman to Attorneys-General: Champion integrity, cooperation against corruption

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), has called on State Attorneys-General in the North-east to strengthen institutional integrity …

ICPC chairman to Attorneys-General: Champion integrity, cooperation against corruption Read More
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Editorial

The military’s counter-terrorism breakthrough

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Blueprint Newspapers

Report to the effect that the Nigerian troops have captured two of the most wanted leaders of the Al-Qaeda-linked Ansaru group, Mahmud Muhammad Usman, popularly known as Abu Bara’a, and …

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Nigerian News

2 drug kingpins bag 10-year-jail in Lagos

August 19, 2025August 20, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced two notorious drug kingpins, Ajetsibo Emami and Solomon Akpomuai, to a combined 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.  The …

2 drug kingpins bag 10-year-jail in Lagos Read More
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Sports

FG thumbs up Bayelsa bid to host 2028 National Sports Festival

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Admin I

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has said Bayelsa State can comfortably host the 2028 National Sports Festival (NSF). The NSC Director-General, Mr. Bukola Olapade, stated this on Tuesday during a …

FG thumbs up Bayelsa bid to host 2028 National Sports Festival Read More
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Nigerian News

Northern CAN commends NSA Ribadu, Sani on arrest of Ansaru leaders 

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 - by Alabi Abdul

  The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)  Monday commended the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for the …

Northern CAN commends NSA Ribadu, Sani on arrest of Ansaru leaders  Read More
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Nigerian News

Tinubu commiserates with APC chairman over mother’s death

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condoled with Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, on the death of his mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda. Mama Yilwatda died …

Tinubu commiserates with APC chairman over mother’s death Read More
Chairman of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Bill Gates, Thursday, commended Gombe state for its trailblazing health sector reforms,
Nigerian News

Residents back Yahaya’s proposal for 13 new Gombe LCDAs 

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 - by Auwal Ahmad

The Gombe state House of Assembly weekend received overwhelming support from citizens and stakeholders on Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s bill seeking to establish 13 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) …

Residents back Yahaya’s proposal for 13 new Gombe LCDAs  Read More
Opinion

Rivers NYSC coordinator charges corps members to apply acquired skills

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 - by Dennis Essang

The State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Rivers state, Mr. Moses Oleghe, has advised corps members to maximise the skills they acquired during their orientation training as …

Rivers NYSC coordinator charges corps members to apply acquired skills Read More
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Metro

OAU student commits su!cide after academic setback

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

A somber mood has enveloped Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, following the death of Ajibola Ibitayo, a second-year Dentistry student, who reportedly took his own life after learning he would …

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Business

Nigerian oil stands to gain as India shies away from Russian crude

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Blessing Anaro

India is pivoting away from Russian oil following U.S. tariff hikes, forcing Indian refiners are moving quickly to secure cargoes from Nigeria, Angola, Abu Dhabi, and the U.S., The shift …

Nigerian oil stands to gain as India shies away from Russian crude Read More
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Nigerian News

Lagos Councillor d!es 2 weeks after being sworn in

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

A newly sworn-in councillor representing Ward C1 in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, Lagos State, Oluwakemi Rufai, has died just two weeks after taking her oath of office. Rufai, the only …

Lagos Councillor d!es 2 weeks after being sworn in Read More
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Nigerian News

Emmanson: Ibom Air Passenger speaks after release from Kirikiri prison

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger recently discharged by an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court, has broken her silence following her release from Kirikiri Prison. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Emmanson …

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Sports

How Sudanese team crushed, sent Nigeria’s Super Eagles B packing from 2024 CHAN

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 - by Admin I

Nigeria crashed out of the 8th African Nations Championship on Tuesday after an abject performance by a team that failed to put any foot right against Sudan in 90 minutes …

How Sudanese team crushed, sent Nigeria’s Super Eagles B packing from 2024 CHAN Read More
Letters

Agricultural property investment as panacea for unemployment, food insecurity

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 - by ESV Obadua Gbenga Adedoyin

Investment in landed property for secured income generation have over the years become the primary motive of investors seeking to create and distribute wealth in an industrialised economy. Real property …

Agricultural property investment as panacea for unemployment, food insecurity Read More
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Sports

Lobi Stars unveil Bala, begin rebuilding for NPFL return

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 - by John Shiadon

Lobi Stars Football Club has officially unveiled Coach Abubakar Bala as their new Technical Adviser, signalling the start of a rebuilding process aimed at returning the team to the Nigeria …

Lobi Stars unveil Bala, begin rebuilding for NPFL return Read More
Nigerian News

ADC will bring dividends of democracy to  doorstep of Nigerians –  Adewale 

August 11, 2025August 12, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

A Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in diaspora, Barrister Olufunmilola Mariam Adewale, has said the party will bring dividends of democracy to the doorstep of every individual come …

ADC will bring dividends of democracy to  doorstep of Nigerians –  Adewale  Read More
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Sports

Go into sports, Dayo Israel charges youth

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 - by Admin I

APC youth leader, Dayo Israel, has urged youth in Nigeria to take into sports due to its lucrativeness and a ready tool to combat restiveness, crime and unemployment. The party …

Go into sports, Dayo Israel charges youth Read More
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Business

Investment in human capital development to drive energy sustainability –  TotalEnergies 

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 - by Amaka Ifeakandu

  TotalEnergies has said that Nigeria’s long term energy sustainability cannot rely only on hydrocarbon resources but it will be driven by strategic investments in the human capital development. The …

Investment in human capital development to drive energy sustainability –  TotalEnergies  Read More
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Education / Top Stories

Breaking: WAEC makes u-turn on 2025 WASSCE results, more candidates scale through

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 - by Paul Okah

Following the discovery of grading discrepancies that significantly affected candidates’ performance, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released reviewed results for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination …

Breaking: WAEC makes u-turn on 2025 WASSCE results, more candidates scale through Read More

Trending

FEC holds valedictory session on May 22

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has ...

2027: PDP governors reject coalition, names new national secretary

The former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar's 2027 ...

The Taiwan question and China’s peaceful reunification

It is inherently created by universal natural law the composition ...

Redesign of ₦‎1000, ₦‎500, ₦‎200 banknotes: In whose interest?

President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday, probably acting behind the scheduled date, ...

Recent Updates

  • GMO, seed system, and food security question in Nigeria September 2, 2025
  • Gabam’s leadership journey  September 2, 2025
  • Youth group flays Malami’s outburst September 2, 2025
  • Police confirm abduction of Kogi traditional ruler September 2, 2025
  • Phyna exits Instagram days after sister’s d£ath September 2, 2025
  • Oshoala joins Saudi club Al Hilal September 2, 2025
  • Army troops neutralise many terrorists, rescue  hostages, recovers arms across country  September 2, 2025
  • Mob descends on suspected motorcycle thief Ablaze in Benue September 2, 2025
  • Breaking: Tinubu recalls NTA DG, others September 2, 2025
  • Burkina Faso criminalises homos£xuality, introduces jail term for offenders September 2, 2025
  • 2027: South-east youth leaders back Senator Orji Uzor Kalu September 2, 2025
  • Nestle sacks CEO over office romance September 2, 2025
  • 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier: Super Eagles’ camp bubbles as training kicks off in Uyo September 2, 2025
  • Go beyond academics, explore the world – AUN urges new students September 2, 2025
  • PDP: Fresh war looms as Damagum, governor talk tough ahead of convention September 2, 2025
  • 2024/25 season: Top NPFL scorer Yusuf, best coach Ogunmodede get ₦2m each September 2, 2025
  • Commonwealth Games: Nigeria to submit 2030 bid September 2, 2025
  • Again, ADC challenges APC over regional bias, others September 2, 2025
  • Abuja-Kaduna train incident reports ready September 25 – NSIB September 2, 2025
  • Minister mourns FCT HoS September 2, 2025
  • Hate speech: TAN asks US, UK, others to deny El-rufai safe haven  September 2, 2025
  • N54bn renovation: Why we dragged Abia Governor to EFCC, ICPC – APC group September 2, 2025
  • Northern youth group slams El-Rufai over comment on banditry September 2, 2025
  • Danfodio varsity to celebrate Golden Jubilee,  honours eminent Nigerians  September 2, 2025
  • God; the sole teacher September 2, 2025
  • Aliyu Wamakko: The unassuming general of northern politics September 2, 2025
  • FG reaffirms commitment to health financing, universal coverage  September 2, 2025
  • Lagos: Police bust car thieves syndicate, recover Toyota Hiace bus  September 2, 2025
  • I’ll honour my oath to serve all Nigerians – Tinubu  September 2, 2025
  • Africa imports close to $50bn worth of food annually – official  September 2, 2025

Opinion

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 ...

Gabam’s leadership journey 

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

Aliyu Wamakko: The unassuming general of northern politics

Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, the former governor of Sokoto State and the senator representing the Sokoto North Senatorial District in ...

X-raying Gov Fintiri’s transformative leadership in Adamawa

Since Nigeria’s return to democratic governance in 1999, Adamawa State had long struggled with inadequate infrastructure and a lack of ...

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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