Wife of the Lagos State governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has stressed the need for support for the boy child to excel in all facets of life. Mrs Sanwo-Olu spoke when she led 600 boys from various public and private schools on an excursion around Lagos, including the Nigerian Air Force Logistics Command in Ikeja. She […]

​Russia has launched a probe of Telegram founder, Pavel Durov for allegedly abetting terrorist activities, following the breakdown in talks with the tech billionaire. Articles published on Tuesday by state-run Rossiyskaya Gazeta and Komsomolskaya Pravda claimed Telegram had become “the main instrument” of NATO countries and Ukraine’s intelligence service. Citing information from the FSB security […] Russia probes Telegram founder, Pavel Durov for ‘aiding terrorism’

Two women, Ighagbon Queen and Ajoke Dauda, have been convicted and sentenced to two and six years imprisonment, respectively, for drug trafficking by the Federal High Court in Lagos. Queen was sentenced to two years in prison for the illegal exportation of 800 grammes of Pentazocine Injection, a psychotropic drug by Justice Ibrahim Kala. While […]

The National Leader of the Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, Dan Nwanyanwu has recalled the time when he and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited the late MKO Abiola when he was in a Lagos hospital. During one of those visits, which he said was frequent, he said Abiola told him that one of the reasons he […] Nwanyanwu reveals reason MKO Abiola wanted to be Nigerian President

Police officers from the Lagos State Command have rescued a man who attempted to jump into a lagoon at night, after reportedly discovering his wife’s infidelity during a live video call. In a video posted on X by user Teniola that is currently gaining traction, the man, visibly distressed, nearly took his own life before […]

What is Mona Kattan's net worth? From Huda Beauty co-founder to KAYALI CEO and Dubai Bling star, explore her luxury empire, brand deals and wealth secrets.

A presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, has donated N15million to the St. Philomena College of Nursing, Benin City, Edo State. A similar donation last year by Obi to the same hospital sparked reactions that made Governor Monday Okpebholo to bar Obi from entering […]

For Justice Joy Unwana of the Akwa Ibom State Judiciary, and family, justice has finally been done, as a notorious kidnap and terror kingpin, who kidnap her and shot his police orderly dead, has been Jailed for life. The Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, the state capital and headed by Justice Chigozie  Sergius, sentenced […]

An old video of the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo allegedly threatening the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has resurfaced online. The governor gave the warning on July 18, 2025 during a political event in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of the state. In the 58 second video currently […] ‘Security won’t be guaranteed’ – Nigerians pull out old video of Edo Gov warning Peter Obi

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the sudden death of Babakano Jada, son of my longstanding friend and associate, Alh. Babakano Aliyu Jada.

In every corner of Nigeria, the story of abandoned public assets is painfully familiar. These assets, though neglected and abandoned, represent significant unexploited economic possibilities that could be leveraged to turn around the fortunes of Nigeria and Nigerians. Hospitals with broken equipment, schools with leaking roofs, broken science and technological equipment, uncompleted buildings alongside cost […]

Barcelona midfielder, Pedri has named Kylian Mbappe as the player he would like to sign from Spanish LaLiga rivals Real Madrid. Speaking on the show El Hormiguero after his recent return from injury, the 23-year-old Spain international was quick to name the France international. “If I could sign one Real Madrid player for Barcelona, who […] LaLiga: Pedri names Real Madrid player he’d want Barcelona to sign

The leadership, stakeholders and prominent people of Okigwe Senatorial District of Imo State,  have made strong presentation, for the governorship slot in the 2028 election in the state. The leaders made this known at Umueze 1, the country home of the zone’s apex leader and convener, Chief Tony Chukwu, in a historic gathering that blended […]

Russia has vowed to take retaliatory actions if Ukraine strikes any part of its territory with nuclear arms purportedly from the United Kingdom and France. Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, SVR, claimed on Tuesday that the British and French authorities plan to “disguise the transfer of nuclear weapons to Kyiv as Ukraine’s own development.” The SVR […] Ukraine: Russia threatens UK, France over nuclear weapons supply

Angry youths and other residents of oil-bearing community of Eastern Obolo local government area of Akwa Ibom State have expressed dismay at the widespread devastation and gas flaring caused by the exploration activities of oil firms in the area. LEADERSHIP gathered that tension has been heightened with the aggrieved residents issuing a two-week ultimatum to […]

The All Progressives Congress recorded a dominant outing in the 2026 Federal Capital Territory area council elections, securing five of the six chairmanship positions across the territory. The Peoples Democratic Party clinched the remaining council, while the ruling party also recorded additional victories in by-elections held in Kano and Rivers states. The Independent National Electoral […] The post SWEEP AT THE POLLS: How APC secured commanding control of FCT council elections appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has declared that the people of the oil-rich region are united, irrespective of their ethnic nationalities and tongues. PANDEF national chairman, Ambassador Godknows Igali made the declaration yesterday when the Board of Trustees (BoT) and members of the group paid a condolence visit to Opobo Town, Rivers State, over the […]

A Christian group, Universal Prayer Fellowship, has appealed to the United States (US)President Donald Trump to champion a global fundraising conference to mitigate the impact of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade on Africa. The president and founder of the group, Evang. Iwuchukwu Ezenwafor, made the call in a letter he addressed to the US president on […]

The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady performance against the US Dollar during early trading on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, February 25, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

There was chaos in Benin City, Edo State yesterday following a violent attack on former presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, leaders and supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), shortly after the formal defection of Mr. Olumide Akpata into the party. The incident reportedly occurred minutes after Akpata, the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in […]

Renowned actor Bamidele Tope Saint, popularly known as Okemesi has passed away. He died on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, while receiving treatment at a hospital. According to his colleague Tony The post Actor Okemesi dies after health complications appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

There is growing political anxiety across Adamawa State as discussions intensify over a possible move by the governor of adamawa state, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, to the All Progressives Congress, a development that has unsettled political actors and sparked debate across party lines. Political observers say such a decision, if it happens, would not be a […] The post POWER SHIFT: Could Fintiri’s political weight reshape Adamawa APC structure? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Labour Party led by Senator Nenadi Usman has dismissed a claim that it is suffering a funding problem. Reacting to a claim by its former Publicity Secretary, Tony Akene, on the party’s finances, the Usman-led party said it has always operated on a limited budget. Senior Special Adviser to Usman, Ken Eluma Asogwa, in […]

The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Taraba State has intensified following the rejection of a 16-member caretaker committee constituted by a faction of the party’s National Caretaker Working Committee. The faction, reportedly led by Nyesom Wike, had on Tuesday announced the appointment of the committee to oversee the affairs of the […] Taraba PDP crisis deepens as state leadership rejects factional caretaker committee

The Kano State House of Assembly has urged the state government to formally respond to allegations reportedly raised in the United States against Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, including claims linking him to terrorism and moves to freeze his assets. The motion was moved during yesterday’s plenary by Hon Usman Tasiu, member representing Kiru Constituency, and presided […]

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Speed Darlington questions NAPTIP's handling of allegations against Simi, highlighting gender bias in law enforcement and society's double standards.

A public policy analyst and co-founder of Policy Shapers, Comfort Adaora Okafor, has described the Treasury Single Account (TSA) as Nigeria’s strongest institutional safeguard against fiscal leakages and overreliance on foreign reform models. Okafor, who also serves as a board member of Policy Alert and has contributed to policy design and institutional accountability under the […]

According to the cleric, while confronting banditry requires firm and coordinated action, the deployment of bombs in forest operations poses significant risks to innocent communities residing within or around affected areas.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Tuesday announced the demolition of Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, following the fire outbreak that ravaged the facility on Monday. The Minister also disclosed that several pieces of equipment from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) were destroyed by the fire. […]

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has issued a firm condemnation of the recent assault on members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, characterizing the incident as an escalation of internal party conflict that has gone excessively far. In a personal statement released on Tuesday evening, the governor expressed sympathy for the affected party members. […] Okpebholo condemns attack on ADC members, blames internal party rift

…Targets 50,000 additional daily output The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) will begin exporting a new light, sweet crude grade named Cawthorne Channel in the third week of March, marking a key step in the country’s efforts to ramp up oil production amid a recent rebound from longstanding challenges like militancy, pipeline vandalism, and […]

Nigerian Breweries Plc has honoured its top-performing trade partners at the 2025 Distributor Awards held in Lagos. The event, themed “Unlocking Growth Together – Aligned, Focused and Faster,” brought together distributors, transportation partners, senior management and other stakeholders to recognise contributions to the company’s 2025 business performance. Awards were presented to outstanding distributors and logistics […]

The federal government of Nigeria is exploring new ways to make foreign-currency savings and investments more accessible to everyday Nigerians, including those in the diaspora, as part of broader efforts to deepen financial inclusion and strengthen domestic capital markets. The minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, recently met with […]

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Jaiz Bank led the gainers’ chart by 10 per cent, ending the session at N12.76. The post Investors lose N1.14trn as NGX reacts to MPC decision appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.