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  The Cross River Tourism Bureau says no fewer than 300,000 tourists attended the recently concluded 32-day Calabar Carnival held in Calabar, Cross River. The bureau’s Managing Director, Ekpenyong Ojoi, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Saturday. Ojoi ...

  The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun; former state governor, Gbenga Daniel and Senator Solomon Adeola representing Ogun West, have commiserated with a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, over the death of his mother, Alhaja ...

  The Commander, 17 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Katsina State, Brigadier-General Babatunde Omopariola, on Friday, said developmental journalism should be accorded priority in the effort towards tackling insecurity. Omopariola made this known during a luncheon with members of the Nigerian Union ...

  Kingmakers in Oyo town, Oyo State, have protested the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo by Governor Seyi Makinde. Owoade’s appointment was announced on Friday in a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Information ...

  Scottish manager David Moyes has returned as Everton manager following Sean Dyche’s sacking, the Premier League club announced on Saturday. “David is widely recognised as one of the Premier League’s most experienced and accomplished managers, having led Everton for ...

  As the Federal Government approves the first telecom tariff hike in over a decade, Nigerians are demanding that mobile network operators justify the increase by delivering substantial improvements in service quality. For years, subscribers have called for better network ...

  Dancer and author, Kafayat Shafau, aka Kaffy, has said that any man who is interested in having a relationship with her should approach her without feeling intimidated or scared. Kaffy, who got separated from her ex-husband, Joseph Ameh, in ...

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has invited Wahab and Raheem Okoya, sons of billionaire businessman, Chief Razaq Okoya, for questioning over alleged naira abuse. Raheem and Wahab are expected to report to the commission’s Lagos office for questioning ...

  The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Friday, overruled the verdict of the Federal High Court, Kano Division, over the appointment of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. In the Kano State Government’s appeal on the chieftaincy issue, ...

  An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division has sentenced 26-year-old Omodara Dada to seven years imprisonment for burglary. Dada was charged in court for robbing the owner of a N64,000 phone and N8,000 cash while armed with a ...

  The Nigeria Police Force has announced its re-strategised approach to tackling kidnapping across Nigeria. NPF says this move is to bolster internal security. The Force highlighted recent successes, including rescue operations that neutralised kidnappers, recovered arms, and secured the ...

  Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has said many Nigerians are no longer proud to identify themselves as citizens of the West African nation. In a video seen online on Thursday, Igboho, who was spotted ...

  Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed Stade de Reims captain Emmanuel Agbadou on a four-and-a-half-year deal with an additional 12-month option. The Ivory Coast international defender becomes the first signing under Wolves’ new manager, Vitor Pereira. Agbadou, a commanding 6ft 4 ...

  Nigeria’s inflation rate is projected to decline to 27.1 per cent by December 2025, according to the latest NESG-Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor report. This forecast offers a ray of hope to businesses and consumers struggling with prolonged economic ...

  The Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Foundation, Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, on Wednesday, said the foundation remains committed to promoting accessible and affordable healthcare for Nigerians. Arukwe, represented by Deputy Manager, Special Projects, NNPC Foundation, Teniola Abu, disclosed ...

  Taylor Swift has been crowned the biggest artiste of the 21st century by Billboard, leading the publication’s “Top Artists of the 21st Century” list. The ranking is based on performances on the Billboard 200 albums chart and the Billboard ...

  The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order for the interim freezing and forfeiture of over N228.4m linked to a former governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji. Justice Emeka Nwite made the interim forfeiture order on Wednesday ...

  Mouka has marked 2025 by celebrating the first babies born in Nigeria for the year as part of its annual brand tradition. Mouka, in a statement, noted that the initiative, spanning 13 states, showcased its commitment to improving lives ...

  Coronation Insurance Plc has rewarded customers who emerged winners of its ‘Insure & Win’ promo with prizes worth N30m. According to a statement, Coronation’s promo was an effort to promote insurance awareness and loyalty in Nigeria. The first phase ...

  The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje on Wednesday threw his weight behind the embattled National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka. Ganduje also described claims attributed to the Labour Party presidential candidate in ...

  The Lagos State Special Offences Court, on Wednesday, dismissed an application filed by former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, challenging the court’s jurisdiction to entertain the  $4.5bn and N2.8bn fraud charges brought against him by ...

  A viral video of Pastor Terry Jackson of True Vine Apostolic Church of Christ, Hampton, Virginia, publicly rebuking a young woman for being pregnant outside wedlock has sparked outrage and debate on social media. The footage, which reportedly happened ...

  The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update. The newly added entries include popular terms like “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “419,” and “abi,” among others. These words, deeply rooted in ...

  The management of Christ-Mitots International School in Isawo, Ikorodu, Lagos State, has suspended one of its teachers, Stella Nwadigo who was accused of mistreating and physically abusing a three-year-old boy, Abayomi Micheal. A video shared on X Wednesday by ...

  EXPANDING FOOTPRINT – NIGERIA’S FIRSTBANK SETS SIGHTS ON ETHIOPIA, ANGOLA, CAMEROON   Building on its long-standing presence in sub-Saharan Africa, First Bank of Nigeria Limited is gearing up for its next growth phase as financial systems across the continent ...