Ukraine war
ICC warrant: S. Africa offers Putin virtual presence at BRICS’ Jo’burg summit
After all the tough talks, the government of South Africa has finally made its choice to align with the international community which has issued warrant of arrest on President Vladimir...
Prigozhin had beaten contractors
Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin had a man dubbed "The Teacher" who beat up employees, according to The Project. "The Teacher" beat up people who'd fallen out of favor in a...
NATO members pledge eternal support for Ukraine
The 31-member North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania, has reaffirmed Ukraine's inherent right to self-defence as enshrined in Article 51 of the UN Charter. The declaration which...
Zelenskyy accuses Putin of planning nuclear scare
Sopuruchi Onwuka, with agency reports President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has accused his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, of planning a nuclear scare at the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to deter...
Politics
Ndume: I’ll never criticise Tinubu
The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Sen Ali Ndume, has said that he does not criticise President Bola Tinubu...
Gov Eno fetes A’Ibom PDP st New Year … receives endorsement as sole candidate for 2027
Akwa Ibom State Governor and leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State, Pastor Umo Eno, has expressed...
Obasa makes history, becomes 1st Lagos Assembly Speaker to be impeached
Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has been impeached by 32 members of the Lagos State House of Assembly. This development...
‘Let’s be patient with Tinubu’, Sen Eze Urges Nigerians
From Chinedu Nwafor, Abakaliki Senator representing Ebonyi Central Senatorial zone, Senator Kenneth Chkwuemeka Eze has called on Nigerians to exercise...
APC heavy weight predicts Otti’s re-election in 2027 will be stress-free
From Boniface Okoro, Umuahia Arochukwu/Ohafia House of Representatives candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general election, Chief...
Business
Metro
Ijaw group praises Tinubu, Otuaro for transformative leadership In Niger Delta
Leaders of the Ijaw Youth Network (IYN) have lauded President Bola Tinubu and the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Administrator, Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro, for their commitment to developing the Niger...
Council boss advocates deeper relationship with Nigeria’s fallen heroes
Ani Bassey The chairman of Odukpani Local Government Area in River State Rt. Hon. Etim Asido Ukpong has called for a deeper relationship with Nigeria's legioners. The council boss disclosed...
Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Uzodimma pleads with private school owners to award scholarships to fallen heroes’ wards
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State laying the wreath in commemoration of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu Square, Owerri, Imo State... Wednesday Governor...
Gov Eno fetes A’Ibom PDP st New Year … receives endorsement as sole candidate for 2027
Akwa Ibom State Governor and leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State, Pastor Umo Eno, has expressed gratitude to the party for galvanizing support across its various...
Sports
Anthony Joshua visits Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu received an autographed glove from former World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua, when he visited the President at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos. January 1, 2025
Uzodimma gifts three buses to Heartland Football Club, Heartland Queens of Owerri
The Heartland Football Club of Owerri and their female counterpart, the Heartland Queens, on Saturday got their rare Christmas gifts from Governor Hope Uzodimma as they drove home two brand...
Hope Waddell Mini-Marathon: A legacy of sportsmanship, community
Ani Bassey The 2024 Hope Waddell Mini-Marathon Championship was a thrilling event, filled with the energy of passionate runners and a cheering crowd. Clinton Amara, a determined athlete from Rivers...
Teenage sensations win top prizes at Calabar Table Tennis Challenge
Ani Bassey Hope Udoka from Calabar Table Tennis Club and Samuel Boboye from Bayelsa State have won the Calabar Table Tennis Challenge. Hope Udoka beat Ufoneme Bassey in the girls'...
Opinion
Abia State on the Spotlight: An Insight Into 2025.
By Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Abia State. The National and Global attention on Abia...
Building a Stronger Nigeria through Health, Transparency, and Human Rights
By Ambassador Richard M. Mills, U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Every December, we mark three international observances that are at the...
The Ihekweme Charade: Buyer Beware
By Collins Ughalaa Fabian Ihekweme has one thing going for him, he is shameless. Throw him a bone, and he...
Ihekweme’s misplaced views about Governor Hope Uzodimma
By Sir Collins Ughalaa In an article that circulated on social media, Dr. Fabian Ihekweme, former Cmmissioner for Foreign and...
Why agriculture is key to sustainable development
By Prince S.J. Samuel Chairman, Origin Tech Group At the root of every developmental initiative lies the importance of promoting...
Entertainment
Heineken brings Rema’s Homecoming Tour to a Spectacular Finale in Lagos
Rema’s "Homecoming" tour was a whirlwind of energy, music, and unforgettable moments, but it was in Lagos, the grand finale,...
Nigerian Breweries unveils Legend Draught with a Glamorous Black and Gold Launch Party
Nigerian Breweries Plc, celebrated for its innovation in brewing, has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Legend Draught, a...
Amstel Malta celebrates 30 years of excellence, introduces bold new sleek can design
Photo Story CaptionL-R: Emmanuel Oriakhi; Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries PLC, Christiana Odiaka; Chrisemua and Sons Nigeria Limited, Ayodele Alabi; Head...
USAID partners with Ascend Studios to launch the African Creative Blueprint and strengthen Nigeria’s creative industry
Today, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced its latest strategic partnership with Ascend...
Uzodimma: Commissioner DJ Wysei is making Imo proud
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has described Miss Ebere Patricia Iwuagwu popularly known in the entertainment world as Commissioner...
Education
E-Platform
FG’ll soon increase telecoms tariffs but not by 100% – Minister
The Federal Government has hinted that the telecommunications tariffs will soon be increased , even as telecom subscribers had also urged telcos to consider alternatives to tariff hikes. The Minister...
Apple AI dares tech wizards to $1m breach challenge
Tech company, Apple, is going wild with a million dollars offer to any hacker, sorry security researcher, who is able to breach its top of the range safety of the...
No cancer danger from mobile phones, research concludes
A review of 28 years of research has shown that mobile phones and wireless tech devices are not linked to increased risk of cancer, as the radio waves they emit...
VP Shettima commends MTN on N1bn donation to FG
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has commended MTN Nigeria for donating N1 billion to the Federal Government’s Food Support Programme. Shettima also thanked the telecommunications company for donating 4,600 units of digital...
Crime
Man amputates brother’s hands in Cross River over squabble for father’s cocoa farm
Ani Bassey Tragedy occurred in a Cross River community as a middle aged man cut off his brother's hand over...
One killed, three injured as policemen, soldier clash in Ebonyi
From Chinedu Nwafor, Abakaliki A Labourer seeking for a daily job has been shot dead while three others sustained bullet...
Russia implicated in Houthi rebels’ strikes on merchant ships
Russia has been helping Iran-backed Houthi rebels target British and Western ships in the Red Sea, Western media reviewed online...
Nibo Massacre: Police signals frustration with investigation
Investigations into the killing of about a dozen young men in Nibo and Okpuno villages in Awka , Anambra State,...
Insurance
AIICO wins double honours at 2024 Almond Insurance Awards
AIICO Insurance Plc won two of the most prestigious honours at the just-concluded 2024 Almond Insurance Industry Awards, in Lagos as the company scooped the ‘Life Insurance Company of...
Foundation offers educational insurance to 56 indigent students Bayelsa, pledges to extend gesture
In commemoration of the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child and the 20th Anniversary of the Nice Esther for all Foundation (NEFAF), the Nice Esther for all Foundation and...
AIICO scoops multiple corporate awards, dedicates honours to ‘valued customers, clients’
AIICO Insurance Plc., and its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr Babatunde Fajemirokun, weekend, bagged prestigious corporate awards for outstanding performance in the business sector of the country. Mr. Babatunde...
AIICO strengthens bond with annuity customers, concludes second ‘Annuitants Forum’
AIICO Insurance Plc., has reaffirmed commitment towards the well-being of the underwriter's annuity customers, primarily retirees, as it hosted the second edition of its interactive 'Annuitants Forum.' Group photograph...
Interview
Money Market
Double Column Posts Subtitle
CBN sanctions nine banks ₦1.35bn over ATM cash scarcity
CBN HQ in Abuja Nine Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in the country have come under hammer of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ,for failing to make Naira notes available...
Ecobank promotes sustainability through art with ‘Kong in Cage” installation
Continuing its efforts to foster sustainability in Nigeria, Ecobank Nigeria has unveiled a new art installation, Kong in a Cage, by artist Toyeeb Ajayi. The installation, made entirely from recycled...
First Bank storms Abia to explore business opportunities
From Boniface Okoro, Umuahia Nigeria’s premier bank, First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) on Thursday, January 9, 2025, stormed Abia State to ostensibly explore business opportunities and discuss areas of mutual...
BCS celebrates divine manifestation with week long humanitarian activities
Ani Bassey, Calabar The Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) is demonstrating their commitment to helping those in need. The religious organization is organizing a global initiative across all...
Aviation
Airport Project: We are not resisting government – Nsulu landowners , as Govt., communities reach agreements
From Boniface Okoro, Umuahia Abia State government says it has reached agreements with host communities on the timely completion of...
Confirmed: Russia shot down crashed Azerbaijan jetliner
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said Sunday that the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit...
Abia Airport’ll now be ready in 24 months – Otti
Pix shows Governor Alex Otti, and wife, Priscilla,during the Church Service From Boniface Okoro, Umuahia Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex...
Abia Airport Project Flagoff: Obioma Orji expresses gratitude to Gov. Otti.
An illustrious son of Nsulu Clan, Dr. Obioma Orji has expressed happiness and gratitude to Governor Alex Otti for finding...
Gov Otti, FG flag-off the construction of Abia Airport in Nsulu.
Governor Alex Otti and the Federal Government have performed the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the Abia Airport...
Health/Living
Travel and hospitality
Hong, LAMATA, FRSC, others honoured as 7th NTTS closes in Abuja
Corporate organisations, public sector agencies, as well as, deserving individuals with resounding contributions towards development of the transportation and tourism...
Keyamo, Musawa, others upbeat on transportation, tourism synergy, as 7th NTT summit kicks off
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo SAN, and his counterpart at the Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism...
We’re committed to fostering partnerships for development of tourism in Lagos, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration's commitment to the development of the tourism and creative industry,...
Wiki-Imagine Lagos Webinar launches writing contest to preserve state’s cultural heritage
Wiki-Imagine Lagos Webinar, Thursday, gathered journalists, tourism experts, and cultural enthusiasts to explore role of journalism in promoting and...
NTT Summit confirms Keyamo, Musawa, three other ministers for 7th edition in Abuja
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo SAN, and his counterpart at the Ministry of Culture, Arts,...
Energy
Axxela drives growth with new corporate structure
Sopuruchi Onwuka Leading gas and power portfolio company,Axxela Limited, say it is restructuring to accelerating growth and expand its market influence in Africa. Corporate Communications Manager, Omolara Shitu, declared in...
Dangote Refinery enlists Ardova, Heyden in price control
Sopuruchi Onwuka Nigeria’s major private fuel producer, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has struck additional offtake deals with two major marketing firms: Ardova Plc and Heyden Petroleum. The company stated that the...
Korea introduces fire-proof EV battery that holds 87% power after 1000 cycles
Researchers at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) in South Korea have developed a triple-layer solid polymer electrolyte containing a lithium-ion battery that can extinguish itself if...
Setting the record straight: Meritocracy and milestones at NNPC, By Olufemi Soneye
It is important to address the concerns raised in Farooq Kperogi’s recent article, “Tinubu’s Buharisation of the NNPC”, and to clarify some of the misconceptions about the operations and leadership...
International News
‘All hell will break out’ if Hamas hostages not returned, Trump threatens
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday held an omnibus press conference at his Florida estate, where he explained his stances on...
John Mahama sworn in as Ghana’s President, pledges to ‘reset’ the country
John Mahama has formerly assumed duties after taken the oath of office as Ghana’s new president in a ceremony attended...
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announces resignation from office
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he intends to resign from his post but will stay until a new...
World’s oldest person dies at 116
The world's oldest person, Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, has died aged 116, the city where she lived, Ashiya, announced on...
Massive ‘space object’ fragment crashes into remote village in Kenya
A huge, red-hot object fell from the sky into a Kenyan village according to local residents cited by the country’s...