The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has said that personnel from its marine division recently repelled an attack by sea pirates along the Oron-Calabar Waterway. DSP Timfon John, the command’s Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement in Uyo The post Police repel pirates attack along Oron-Calabar waterway appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nottingham Forest has confirmed that Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi has undergone urgent surgery following an abdominal injury sustained during Sunday’s match against Leicester City, where he collided with the goalpost. The club also asserts that further updates on his recovery will be provided when appropriate. “The club can confirm Taiwo Awoniyi has undergone urgent [...]

By Andrew Abah  The National Sports Commission (NSC) continues to make significant strides in positioning Nigeria into a global sporting hub, as the ongoing 2025/2028 International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) Judges Course takes center stage in Abuja. Running from May 10th to 14th, 2025, the prestigious FIG MAG International Judges Course has [...]

The two carmakers have been partners since 1999, when Renault rescued Nissan from bankruptcy. The post Renault Expects 2.2-Billion-Euro Hit From Nissan Restructuring appeared first on Channels Television.

Lagos State has commenced airlifting of its intending pilgrims embarking on the Y2025 Holy pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with 388 pilgrims on board the inaugural flight.  The intending pilgrims left the Pilgrims and Cargo Terminal, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja on board a FLYNAS airline Airbus A330-300 with registration number XY8410.  The […]

U.S. President Donald Trump had arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday for his first multi-day foreign trip since he returned to the White House earlier this year. Trump was received at The post Trump lands in Saudi Arabia for first multi-day trip of second term appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

An Area Court in Jos sentenced Idris Bello to one year imprisonment on Tuesday for stealing four toilet seats, three aluminium window frames, and electrical cables from a building. The Judge, Mrs. Shawomi Bokkos, sentenced the convict after he pleaded The post Court jails man for stealing four toilet seats, others appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The former Senegalese minister said he was barred from boarding an international flight on 28 August 2024, after completing all check-in formalities and receiving a boarding pass. The post ECOWAS Court orders Senegal to pay compensation to ex-minister for illegal travel ban appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Andrew Abah As the countdown hits five days to the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival—tagged the 2024 Gateway Games—anticipation is building across Nigeria. Set to be hosted by Ogun State, the Festival remains a fertile ground for discovering future champions and unearthing raw talent destined for global greatness. Over the years, the [...]

On a vast fruitful farm in a Southern African nation, a young boss addresses his long-serving servant whose several relatives are poor, frustrated, landless and jobless. The farm worker has raised eyebrows about a pampered, peevish, ungracious and bigoted group set to live abroad. “You’re not moneyless and leaderless? You’re stress-free. (Smiling sarcastically). That’s the [...]

In a sharp but subtle dig at former Governor and current APC National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the Kano State Government has responded to his recent call for a one-party system in Nigeria and they did it with a meme. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director of Press to the Kano State Government, posted a [...]

When the latest wave of defections began in March, marked by the high profile exit of Mallam Nasir El Rufai from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, of which he is a founding member, and his open association with “like minds” such as Waziri Atiku Abubakar (PDP) and Mr. Peter Obi of the […] The post Defections and the threat of a one-party state, By Reuben Abati  appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Federal Executive Council has approved the renewal of the Group Life Assurance Scheme for the 2025/2026 year, covering the President, Vice President, ministers, civil servants, and personnel of Treasury-funded MDAs. Announcing this after Monday’s council meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, said the […] The post FG Approves Life Assurance Renewal For President, VP, Federal Workers appeared first on OsunDefender.

Nigerian military troops successfully repelled an attempted attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on Monday night in Gajiram, the headquarters of Nganzai Local Government Area in Borno State. According to security sources, the insurgents launched the attack around 10:00 p.m., but met strong resistance from the soldiers stationed in the area. [...]

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have secured the conviction and sentencing of two TikTokers, Babatunde Peter Olaitan and Tobilola Olamide, to six months’ imprisonment each for The post TikTokers Tee Dollar, TobiNation sentenced to six months for Naira abuse appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

This report is from today’s TNC’s Daily Open, our international markets update. TNC Daily Open keeps investors informed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. The U.S. and China agreed over the weekend to reciprocally reduce their 90-day tariffs from 125% to 10%.  That is significantly more than anticipated, given that [...]

A renewed declaration of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by a former stalwart of the now-defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) has stirred public discourse. While political endorsements are common, the current wave of hardship faced by ordinary Nigerians demands more than political grandstanding—it calls for meaningful engagement and impactful solutions. The Congress for […]

By Harry Awurumibe,  Editor,  Abuja Bureau  The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to enhancing international cooperation in the fight against organised immigration crime through a deepened partnership with the British Home Office. According to a statement made available [...]

The Akwa Ibom governor promised never to “dishonour” his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel, saying God used him to fulfil the prophecy that he (Mr Eno) would become a governor of his homeland. The post ‘I don’t know whether I’ll be in PDP or APC tomorrow,’ Eno says amidst defection rumours appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria’s foreign exchange landscape experienced pressure and optimism this week as the naira fluctuated around N1,620.25 to the US dollar in the informal market.  This shift comes amid the renewed global strength of the dollar and increased local demand for foreign currency, even as the nation’s oil production shows signs of gradual recovery. The local [...]

President Bola Tinubu has sworn into office newly appointed commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and members of the Code of Conduct Bureau at the State House in Abuja. The President has charged the newly elected delegates to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in their duties. In a post on […] The post PHOTO: Tinubu Swears In New INEC Commissioners, CCB Members appeared first on OsunDefender.

The public presentation of the World Bank's latest report on Nigerian economy dominates the cover pages of the newspapers. The post Inside Nigerian newspaper headlines today – Tuesday, 13 May, 2025 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Federal High Court in Abuja is set to hear contempt proceedings filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio against suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The case stems from a February 20th plenary disagreement and subsequent sexual harassment allegations made by Akpoti-Uduaghan. Despite a court order on March 4th halting Senate disciplinary actions, she was suspended on [...]

Bandits have demanded a N60 million levy from residents of Tashar Kaɗanya, a community in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. They have threatened to launch an attack if the money is not paid. The threat has caused widespread fear, leading many residents to flee the area in search of safety on Monday. Locals [...]

Adelabu noted that the decision follows a comprehensive assessment of systemic challenges plaguing the distribution companies including governance gaps, infrastructure deficits, and commercial inefficiencies.

Nigeria’s naira began the week on a strong note, appreciating against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange window. According to official data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the local currency closed Monday at N1,597.70 per dollar, marking a gain from the N1,607 it traded the previous Friday. This marginal but meaningful [...]

Nigerians are still heading to the cinemas in large numbers, and “Sinners” isn’t slowing down anytime soon. According to figures posted by the Nigeria Box Office on Monday via their X page, the hit movie “Sinners” raked in ₦71.9 million The post ‘Sinners’ tops box office again with ₦71.9m weekend earnings appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Residents of Powerline Area, Osogbo, Osun State, have appealed to the state government to intervene over what they described as an attempt to acquire their lands illegally through a court judgement obtained by one Misturah Busari. The residents, who trooped out in their hundreds on Monday morning to express their grievances against the court judgement […] The post Come To Our Aid, Osun Residents Plead With Adeleke Over Court Judgement Revoking Their Lands appeared first on OsunDefender.

By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau To avoid any last minute pull out by any player from the forthcoming prestigious international friendly matches between Nigeria and Cameroon during the May/June FIFA women’s international football window, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has contacted the foreign-based Super Falcons players to be invited for the double-header billed to [...]

May 13, (THEWILL) – Canadian rapper, Daystar Peterson, popularly known as Tory Lanez, has been hospitalised after he was stabbed multiple times during an altercation at a correctional facility in California. The incident occurred on the morning of Monday, May 12, at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. An update posted on Lanez’s official Instagram […] The post Canadian Rapper Tory Lanez Hospitalised After Prison Stabbing appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The naira strengthened against the US dollar in the official foreign exchange market on Monday, posting its most notable appreciation in weeks. According to data from the Central Bank of The post Naira appreciates to N1,600 against dollar, records highest in weeks appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

May 13, (THEWILL) – The World Bank has projected a notable decline in Nigeria’s inflation rate, forecasting that inflation could average just over 22 per cent in 2025—provided the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) maintains its current policy of monetary tightening. This projection was contained in the Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report titled […] The post Nigeria: World Bank Projects Lower Inflation In 2025, Faults NNPC For Withholding Subsidy Savings appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The prestigious Global Excellence Summit & Awards (GESA) 2025 has been officially scheduled to take place in Lagos. Speaking at a media conference, Ambassador Dr. Fatoumatta Gaye, Convener, described GESA 2025 as “a celebration of excellence and a platform for collaboration, continental progress, and meaningful partnerships across diplomacy, business, and governance.” Gaye explained that the […]

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded Nigeria Under-20 male football team, the Flying Eagles for clinching a semi-final spot at the ongoing AFCON U20 tournament in Egypt and securing their place at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile. The Aliyu Zubairu-led team achieved the emarkable milestone by defeating the defending champions, Senegal, in […]

Governor Bassey Edet Otu has signed three significant laws aimed at improving infrastructure, regulating the gaming industry, and enhancing social welfare across Cross River State. The newly assented laws include the Cross River State Road Maintenance Agency (Amendment) Law, 2025, the Cross River State Lotteries and Gaming Agency Law, 2025, and the Cross River State […]

Fresh tension is brewing within the ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State as stakeholders from the South Senatorial District have declared their resolve to take over the state chairmanship position, which they insist has eluded them for over two decades. The district, which hosted over 120 party leaders and chieftains on […] The post Tension Rises In Ondo PDP As South Demands Chairmanship Slot, Rejects Fresh Marginalisation appeared first on OsunDefender.