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Metro

Suleiman was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Office.

Metro

EFCC to prosecute three indicted for altering presidential...

August 10, 2022

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has concluded plans for the prosecution of...

An FCT High Court in Kubwa, ordered Jubrin Buba, an Official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to enter his defence without delay.

Metro

Court remands alleged ammunition smuggler

The Lagos State Government on Thursday arraigned a travel agent, Sharafadeen Irorun, before an Ikeja High Court for allegedly defrauding some intending pilgrims of N24.6 million.

Metro

Lagos pastor, accomplice to die for killing seven-year...

A father, 60, Malam Bala and his son, Sunusi Bala, 35, died in a well at Sabon Garin Bauchi, in Wudil Local Government Area of Kano State, while draining water from it.

Metro

Father, son drown in Kano well

A Nigerian police officer holds a bunch of handcuffs in Abuja on October 3, 2020. Sodiq Adelakun-Channels TV

Metro

Fake soldier held in Niger state

National

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has vowed that bandits would have no hiding place in the next one month.

Nigeria

NAF chief directs troops to sustain tempo against criminals

August 10, 2022

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, on Wednesday 10 August 2022 visited Kaduna...

Nigeria

UTME 2022: JAMB releases results of mop-up exam

The Governor of Ondo State, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has charged the state police command to take adequate measures to secure correctional centres across the state.

Nigeria

Rotimi Akeredolu: We can’t afford to be distracted by...

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared Tuesday another sit-at-home in the Southeast.

Nigeria

IPOB warns against ‘secret killings’ in...

The publisher of Desert Herald newspaper, Mal Tukur Mamu who confirmed the hostages’ release to journalists in Kaduna, also released their photographs and confirmed the identity of the victims.

Nigeria

Kaduna train attack: Terrorists free family of six, 60...

Latest News

Costa Rica 2022: Falconets seek victory vs France

Air Peace announces suspension of flight operations to Johannesburg

2023: Ken Nnamani, Sullivan Chime to lead Bola Tinubu’s campaign in Enugu

2023: Peter Obi backs Bola Tinubu’s call for issue-based campaign

Simon Lalong: Pope ‘endorses’ my appointment as APC campaign chief

Peter Obi cautions Nigerian government to stop borrowing for consumption

2023: Bola Tinubu accuses Peter Obi supporters defaming me

2023: Atikowa movement assures Atiku Abubakar of grassroots voters

Super Eagles players react after Cyriel Dessers joins Serie A new boys

Naira Marley: I want to donate ₦1 billion for 2023 polls

IGP: Why policeman are dismissed for extortion, others

2023: Bode George asks Iyorchia Ayu to quit as PDP chairman

Muhammadu Buhari appoints Habiba Lawal as adviser on policy and coordination

EFCC: Suspended accountant-general, three others seek plea bargain

Denge Onoh backs Chimaroke Nnamani, Nyesom Wike for stance on Bola Tinubu

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Business

Air Peace’s personnel again foiled an attempt to traffick two babies by a man and a woman at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Terminal 2 (MMA2) Lagos.

Transport

Air Peace announces suspension of flight operations to...

August 10, 2022

Nigeria’s largest private airline, Air Peace, has announced its suspension of flight operations...

The 2023 governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, Denge Onoh, has taken a swipe at the critics of Senator Chimaroke Nnamani of Enugu and Rivers Governor Nysome Wike, stating the duo was right to associate with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

Transport

Denge Onoh backs Chimaroke Nnamani, Nyesom Wike for stance on...

August 10, 2022

The 2023 governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, Denge Onoh...

The Philippines has scrapped an order for 16 Russian military helicopters, an official confirmed Wednesday, following reports former president Rodrigo Duterte decided to cancel it due to US sanctions on Moscow.

Transport

Philippines cancels Russian helicopter deal over US sanctions

August 10, 2022

The Philippines has scrapped an order for 16 Russian military helicopters, an official confirmed...

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, in her goodwill message yesterday during the commemoration of the “2021 International Women’s Day National Policy Dialogue,” noted that through the implementation of Finance Acts 2019 and 2020, the federal government is providing tax relief and other forms of support to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), many of which are owned by women.

Energy

House gives finance minister a week to honour...

Transneft, which is controlled by the Russian state, blamed UkrTransNafta, which operates Ukraine’s oil pipelines, for the shutdown.

Energy

Russian authorities: Ukraine shut down oil pipeline to...

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar, yesterday, assured that cashew value chain remains Federal Government’s focal area for export and revenue generation.

Economy

Minister: Cashew remains Nigeria’s focal area...

A worker counts U.S. dollar bills and Philippine pesos inside a money changer in Manila

Economy

Philippine economy grows 7.4 percent, slowing from Q1

President Muhammadu Buhari warmly felicitates with Dr Michael Olawale-Cole on his installation as the 36th President-Chairman of Council of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce-Industry.

Economy

Lagos chamber: How to cushion Nigeria’s rising debt...

The number of active oil rigs in the country fell by 23.8 per cent to 16 in April amid the coronavirus-induced collapse in prices and demand for crude.

Energy

Minister: Why Nigeria is not meeting OPEC oil...

Politics

The Chairman of Executive Group and Board Member, Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr Ayo Ogunsan, has congratulated the National leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and winner of the just concluded presidential primary election, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Politics

2023: Ken Nnamani, Sullivan Chime to lead Bola Tinubu’s...

August 10, 2022

Ahead of 2023 general elections, the Tinubu/Shettima Independent Campaign Group, Enugu Chapter has...

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has told Nigerians that time has come to vote for “a human being who has conscience and trust” to lead the country.

Politics

2023: Peter Obi backs Bola Tinubu’s call for issue...

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has commended the Speaker House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, for advocating improved welfare for the vulnerable.

Politics

Simon Lalong: Pope ‘endorses’ my...

Politics

Peter Obi cautions Nigerian government to stop...

The Federal High Court Abuja has fixed September 7, for the hearing of a legal suit seeking the disqualification of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), from contesting the 2023 elections for allegedly presenting the forged certificate.

Politics

2023: Bola Tinubu accuses Peter Obi supporters...

Africa

The Deputy President of Kenya, William Ruto, is leading with 991,413 votes in the presidential election that took place yesterday in Kenya.

Africa

William Ruto leads in tight Kenyan presidential race

August 10, 2022

The Deputy President of Kenya, William Ruto, is leading with 991,413 votes in the presidential...

Four Malian soldiers were killed and around a dozen others were wounded when they were attacked in the west of the county, the army said Thursday.

Africa

17 Malian troops, four civilians killed in terrorists...

People line up to vote at the Moi avenue Primary School in Nairobi, Kenya, August 9, 2022.

Africa

Polls open in ‘tight’ Kenyan presidential...

FILE - Malawi Ombudsman Martha Chizuma works at her desk before giving an interview with Agence France-Presse in her office in Lilongwe, Malawi, Sept. 9, 2019.

Africa

Malawi former anti-corruption czar arrested for...

Singer Kizz Daniel has been arrested in Tanzania for failure to show up at a concert he was billed to perform.

Africa

Kizz Daniel arrested in Tanzania

World

Ammunition detonated at an airfield in Moscow-annexed Crimea on Tuesday but there were no victims, the Russian defence ministry said.

World

Explosion rocks Russian air base in Crimea

August 9, 2022

Ammunition detonated at an airfield in Moscow-annexed Crimea on Tuesday but there were no victims...

Turkish President Erdogan attends the launch of Turkey's new drill ship Abdulhamid Han

World

Turkey’s new drill ship to operate outside...

FILE PHOTO: U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi leaves Taiwan

World

Nancy Pelosi: U.S. cannot allow China to isolate Taiwan

Britain's Conservative Party leadership candidate Liz Truss visits the Onside Future Youth Zone, in London

World

Britain’s Liz Truss still favours tax cuts over...

World

Ukraine says it has creditor approval for growth...

Sports

Two-time runners-up and one-time semi finalists Nigeria are upbeat about scooping the three points when they go up against one of Europe’s top teams, France in the opening match of Group C of this year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals in San Jose on Thursday night.

Football

Costa Rica 2022: Falconets seek victory vs France

August 10, 2022

Two-time runners-up and one-time semi finalists Nigeria are upbeat about scooping the three points...

Football

Super Eagles players react after Cyriel Dessers joins Serie A...

August 10, 2022

The 27-year-old Nigeria international has started the season on a high note scoring three goals...

Football

Super Eagles midfielder joins Austrian club from Bologna

August 10, 2022

The 22-year-old Nigeria international has been struggling to stake a claim at Siniša Mihajlović’s...

The curtain was drawn on the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games on August 8 but it didn’t end without leaving a lasting impression of Nigeria recording its best outing yet.

Athletics

Nigeria’s Commonwealth Games medal winners – full list

An autographed Serena Williams rookie card printed in 2003 has become the most expensive women’s sports card after fetching $44,280 at auction last weekend, New Jersey-based Goldin Auctions said.

Tennis

Serena Williams says ‘countdown’ to retirement has...

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has confessed he would have loved to sign Ademola Lookman on a permanent deal after his side were held to a 2-2 draw by Brentford in their Premier League season opener on Sunday.

Football

Brendan Rodgers: Leicester City ‘would have loved’ to...

Rivers United were crowned Nigerian league champions despite losing 2-1 to Nasarawa United in Lafia on Sunday as closest rivals Plateau United lost 2-1 at Akwa United to give the Port Harcourt side an unassailable lead with three rounds of matches still to play.

Football

CAF Champions League: Rivers United, Plateau United...

Football

Liverpool legend backs Erik ten Hag to improve...

French Open bosses have told Serena Williams she must follow the rules – and can’t stay in her own Paris flat.

Tennis

Tennis star Serena Williams suggests retirement after...

Art

AFRIMA receives 9,076 entries for 2022 edition

August 9, 2022

The International Committee of All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) says a total of 9,076 entries have...

Art

Taiwan taps tourism to keep industry alive

August 8, 2022

Inside one of many small factories near the Taiwanese capital Taipei, a group of about 30 school...

Film

Netflix ramps up investment in African stories with large slate...

August 3, 2022

Bringing together talent, filmmakers and press from South Africa and Nigeria, Netflix hosted See...

Fast-rising Nigerian musician, Temilade Openiyi aka Tems, has described her collaboration with Canadian rapper, Drake, as unbelievable.

Film

Tems featured in soundtrack of Black Panther 2 trailer

July 24, 2022

Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, has featured in the soundtrack of Black Panther 2 trailer.

People

Controversial musician, Naira Marley, clinched his first major Nigerian award at the 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards on Saturday.

People

Naira Marley: I want to donate ₦1 billion for 2023 polls

August 10, 2022

The Marlian President however didn’t state for what purpose the donation would be or which of the...

Nigerian singer, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, better known by his stage name Kizz Daniel, has given reasons behind his late arrival at his recent New York concert.

People

Kizz Daniel apologises Tanzanians, announces free show

August 10, 2022

Singer, Kizz Daniel, has apologized for failing to perform at a show in Tanzania on Sunday.

Technology

Cybersecurity

NCC alerts Nigerians on damaging phone, computer apps

August 9, 2022

The Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT)...

Google said an undersea cable being built by Google to link Africa and Europe should come into service in the second half of next year.

Internet

Google apologises for brief outage caused by software update

August 9, 2022

Google has apologised for a software update issue that caused a major international outage on...

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami

Technology

Isa Pantami reaffirms Nigerian government’s commitment to...

August 9, 2022

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has reaffirmed the...

Google is striking back at Sonos with a pair of lawsuits alleging that the wireless speaker company is infringing on a number of its patents around smart speakers and voice control technology.

Mobile

Google drags Sonos to court over smart speaker, voice tech

August 8, 2022

Google is striking back at Sonos with a pair of lawsuits alleging that the wireless speaker company...

Japan’s SoftBank plans to merge internet unit Yahoo Japan with messaging app operator Line to create a $30 billion tech giant, as it bags struggling internet companies to bulk up against rivals like Rakuten.

Finance

Japan’s SoftBank posts $17bn fund loss on tech slump

August 8, 2022

Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp has posted a 2.33 trillion yen ($17.25bn) loss at its Vision Fund unit...

FILE PHOTO: SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during a conversation with legendary game designer Todd Howard at the E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles

Social

Twitter: Elon Musk gives condition for deal to go ahead

August 7, 2022

Elon Musk said his planned $44 billion takeover of Twitter should move forward if the company can...

Opinion

Opinion