China’s President Xi Jinping has promised Africa more than $50 billion in fresh funding. That’s as he opened a major China-Africa summit in Beijing on Thursday (September 5). “China is willing to deepen cooperation with Africa in the areas ...

  The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kwara State Command, has arrested three suspects, including an 81-year-old man identified as Adeleke Oke, and two others for allegedly def!ling a 12-year-old girl in Offa, Kwara State. The other suspects are ...

  Tragedy struck again in Kano State on Thursday night following the collapse of a two-story building in the Nomansland area of Sabon Gari, Fagge Local Government Area of the state. Two persons were said to have lost their lives, ...

  The ex-boyfriend who is alleged to have set Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei on fire has been identified in photographs. Cheptegei tragically passed away aged 33 in hospital four days after sustaining serious burns to 80 per cent of her body. The ...

  The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of one Adeleye Ayomide, as the suspect responsible for the d3ath of a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Idowu Christiana. The deceased was abducted by suspected kidnappers along ...

  The Anambra State Police Command said it has arrested a suspect(name withheld), who is said to be a member of a gang that specialises in child trafficking from Nigeria to neighbouring countries like Ghana and the Benin Republic. The command’s ...

  Dangote Group has dismissed reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has started lifting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, from its refinery. A newspaper had reported that NNPCL lifted petrol from Dangote Refinery and sold it ...

  Gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo is a year older today. To celebrate her special day, she expressed gratitude to her maker for turning a new age. Sharing new photos of herself, she wrote; ”Lord I’m grateful for yet another beautiful year💃 ...

  Adekunle Gold has joined the chorus of voices condemning the tragic m3rder of Christianah, a student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), who was kidn3pped and k!lled by her boyfriend. In a powerful statement on social media, ...

  Topher has shared his concerns with fellow housemates about the missing eggs in the house. Following Ben’s task of collecting hidden eggs, Topher revealed he inspected his personal belongings to ensure none of the missing eggs were placed there ...

  Prophetess Grace Ojiefoh, a pastor at Solution House of God Ministries, has welcomed six children with her husband after a 26-year wait The news was shared by Nollywood actress Sandra Idubor, a close friend of the family, on social ...

Nigeria is the third-largest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association as of June 30, 2024, following a significant increase in its borrowing from the institution. A financial statement dated June 30 2024 but recently made public and obtained ...

Dangote Industries Limited and MTN Nigeria have been named Nigeria’s ‘Most Valuable Brand’. Dangote Industries came top after an assessment conducted by ‘Top 50 Brands Nigeria’ as part of its evaluation of top brands for the year. At the media ...

  Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has said that the commencement of petroleum production by the Dangote Refinery in Lagos has released Nigeria from the clutches of foreign powers and local oil cabals. Otedola said this on Tuesday on his X ...

  The Mastercard Foundation has said it will host two events at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly later this month that border on secondary education and women empowerment in Africa. A statement from the foundation on ...

  Virgin Atlantic has announced its re-launch of daily flights between Accra and London Heathrow. According to a statement issued by the airline on Monday, the Accra-London flight will commence in May 2025. It stated that the new service was ...

  The Ambassador of Tunisia to Nigeria, Mohsen Antit, has announced that direct flights between Tunisia and Nigeria are expected to commence in 2026. This initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries. In ...

  The Federal Government has declared a state of emergency at the Onne Port in Rivers State following the repeated incidents of importation of dangerous cargo, including arms and ammunition through this port. To this effect, the government said it ...

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of one Adeleye Ayomide, as the suspect responsible for the death of a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Idowu Christiana. The deceased was abducted by suspected kidnappers ...

  A 29-year-old man, Anuoluwapo Aderemi, collapsed and later passed away while travelling on a commercial bus from Papalanto Motor Park in Ogun State to Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The incident occurred on Tuesday at a filling station ...

  Seun Kuti shared his experience working with Fireboy DML, expressing his admiration for the young artist’s talent and respectfulness. Fireboy featured several artists on his new album “Adedamola,” released on August 28, 2024, including Seun Kuti, who contributed to the track “Ecstasy.” ...

  Afrobeat star Rema honored his father and late brother by unveiling a custom-made neckpiece created in their memory.   The singer shared a selfie on X, proudly displaying the neckpiece, which features pictures of his father and brother.

  The Lagos State Government has extended its work-from-home policy for workers for the next three months to alleviate the hardship orchestrated by the hike in petrol pump prices. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the extension in a circular signed by ...

  The Lagos State medical doctor, Idara Bassey, who was declared wanted in connection with the death of a 36-year-old woman during a buttock enlargement surgery at a clinic in Lekki Phase 1, is now in police custody. Punch correspondent ...

With a string of highly publicized relationships to her name and previous accusations of ‘showmances,’ it is perhaps no surprise that Taylor Swift has laughed off her latest media storm – and is even planning to commemorate it. The pop superstar ...