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N’Delta militancy made Jonathan’s presidency possible – Ateke Tom

  The Amanyanabo of Okochiri, Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, HRM Michael Ateke Tom, has said his decision to take up arms in the Niger Delta struggle was to draw attention to the plight and marginalisation of the ...

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Just In: Ladoja crowned 44th Olubadan, set to receive staff of office

  A former Governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has officially been crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. He was crowned at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area of the state. Ladoja, who had earlier ...

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JUST IN: Dangote Refinery reorganises workforce over sabotage, denies mass sack

  The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has embarked on a sweeping reorganisation of its operations and workforce. The refinery said the decision was taken in response to repeated sabotage by staff members that threatened the operational safety ...

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BREAKING: Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s Request To Be Transferred To National Hospital, Abuja

  The Federal High Court in Abuja has declined to hear a motion filed by detained Biafra agitator, Nnamdi Kanu, seeking urgent transfer from the Department of State Services (DSS) custody to the National Hospital, Abuja, for medical attention. Presiding ...

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JUST IN: Dangote Refinery Sacks All Nigerian Workers 24 Hours They Joined PENGASSAN

  JUST IN: Dangote Refinery Sacks All Nigerian Workers 24 Hours They Joined PENGASSAN The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has terminated the employment of all its Nigerian workers. The development comes less than 24 hours after 90 percent of ...

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Atiku Abubakar denies promising to prioritise Yoruba interests in 2027

  Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Vice President, has denied any connection with a media consultant named Kola Johnson The denial comes after Kola Johnson reportedly released a statement on Wednesday ...

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3 women accused of stealing drvgs from gang are mvrdered on TikTok live

  The world has heard the story of how three women were brutally ra.ped and their mvrder broadcasted live on TikTok Police are investigating after detectives said around 45 people watched the sadistic scenes, in which one woman had her ...

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FirstBank Set to Launch Tailored Financial Services for Blind and Physically Challenged Customers

  FirstBank Set to Launch Tailored Financial Services for Blind and Physically Challenged Customers Lagos, 23 September 2025 – FirstBank, the premier West African bank and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is set to introduce tailored financial services for ...

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FirstBank Announced as Sponsors for Calabar Entertainment Conference

  FirstBank Announced as Sponsors for Calabar Entertainment Conference   Hit FM, the leading radio station in Cross Rivers state, and organizers of Calabar Entertainment Conference (CEC) has announced First Bank of Nigeria Limited as official bank partners for the ...

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Army arrest IPOB commander, Gentle De Yahoo

  The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, a commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN), popularly known as Gentle de Yahoo He was captured at his hideout in ...

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Doctor who left for s3x mid-operation avoids ban

  A doctor who left a patient midway through an operation to have s3x with a nurse is at “very low risk” of repeating his serious misconduct, a medical tribunal has ruled Married father-of-three Dr Suhail Anjum and the unnamed nurse were ...

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28 year-old heiress ‘d!es from INSECT BITE

  A 28 year-old heiress tragically d!ed from an insect bite after being turned away from two hospitals, her mum has claimed Marissa Laimou, also known as Lemos, was found lifeless in her bed by her housekeeper at the apartment ...

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Woman who lost entire forehead in accident shares incredible transformation

  A woman who lost her entire forehead in a terrifying car crash has revealed her incredible transformation Grainne Kealy, from Laois in Ireland, broke every bone in her face when her car lost control going over ice and crashed ...

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Nepal Appoints First Woman Prime Minister Amid Political Chaos

  Nepal’s former chief justice, Sushila Karki, has been named to lead the country as its next prime minister following violent protests that toppled the government, the president’s office announced Friday Karki, 73 and Nepal’s first female chief justice, is ...

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Wema Bank Concludes ₦150 Billion Rights Issue with CBN & SEC Approval, Surpasses Regulatory Capital Requirement

  Wema Bank Concludes ₦150 Billion Rights Issue with CBN & SEC Approval, Surpasses Regulatory Capital Requirement LAGOS, NIGERIA – 10th September 2025 – Wema Bank PLC (Bloomberg: Wema NL) (“Wema” or “the Bank”) announces completion of N150billion Rights Issuance ...

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JUST IN: Software Engineer Loses A $260,000 International Job Just Because He’s Nigerian

  JUST IN: Software Engineer Loses A $260,000 International Job Just Because He’s Nigerian A Nigerian software engineer, Ridwan Akinfenwa, has narrated how he lost a Chief Technology Officer role worth over $260,000 per year because of his nationality. Akinfenwa, ...

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Ex-political appointees beg Kogi gov to pay salary arrears

  Former political appointees who served under ex-Governor Idris Wada in Kogi State have appealed to Governor Usman Ododo to settle their three months’ salary arrears, saying the payment would help them meet school fee obligations as schools resume later ...

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Your life matters, FG tells Nigerians on world suicide prevention day

  The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is calling for renewed action to protect lives and reduce stigma around mental illness as Nigeria joined the global community to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday. The ministry said,  ...

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Owo church attack: Court denies Al-Shabab terrorists bail

  The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday refused a bail application filed by five men accused of being members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group and of carrying out the deadly attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, ...

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Police arrest three suspected armed robbers, recover stolen vehicle

  The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspects linked to an armed robbery incident at Abuja and recovered a stolen vehicle. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement ...

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Lagos: Enforce okada ban statewide

  FOR years, the Lagos State Government has engaged in a running battle with operators of commercial motorcycles known as okada over persistent disregard for road safety rules and route restrictions. Despite regular raids and seizures of the bikes for route violations, ...

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FG gazettes new tax reform laws

  The Federal Government has published Nigeria’s new tax reform laws in the official gazette following President Bola Tinubu’s assent on June 26. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Personal Assistant on Special Duties to the ...

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UPDATED: Blackout as national grid collapses

  The national grid suffered a collapse on Wednesday. This was confirmed in a public notice dated September 10, 2025, by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company in a post on its X handle on Wednesday. According to AEDC, the power ...

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Since He Made Little Money From AFCON… My Family Knew No Peace – Wife Of Super Eagles Star Cries

  Since He Made Little Money From AFCON… My Family Knew No Peace – Wife Of Super Eagles Star Cries Embattled wife of Super Eagles Shot-stopper Ojo Olorunleke cry publicly, accusing the football star of threatening her life. According to ...

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Ebonyi Gov gifts man N10m for trekking from Lagos to Abakaliki

  Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has rewarded Jeremiah Obaji with N10 million after he trekked 633 kilometers from Lagos to Abakaliki Obaji, a 37-year-old businessman, began the journey on August 22 to show appreciation for the governor’s efforts in ...

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