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NSCDC Detains and Parades 24 Personnel Over Deaths of 37 Suspected Illegal Miners in Custody

Former Kogi State Governor Ibrahim Idris Passes Away at 77

Former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ibrahim Idris has passed away in the United Kingdom at the age of 77, prompting a three-day period of state mourning and a full state burial declared by the Kogi State Government.

Former CBN Governor Sanusi Lamido Regrets Delaying Telcos' Entry Into Financial Services, Citing Slowed Financial Inclusion

Speaking at the launch of the Access to Financial Services in Nigeria (A2F) 2026 Survey Report, former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Muhammadu Sanusi II candidly admitted that his cautious stance on telco-led financial services during his tenure inadvertently slowed financial

Raheem Sterling Pleads Guilty to Dangerous Driving and Nitrous Oxide Possession After Lamborghini Crash

Former England and Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling has pleaded guilty at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court to dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide, and failing to provide a specimen following a high-speed motorway crash.

Comedian Aminu’s Hilarious 'Co-Founder' Post With Aliko Dangote Sparks Viral Reactions

Nigerian social media users have been treated to a heavy dose of humor after popular skit maker Aminu De Comedian shared a mock update claiming to be a co-founder of Dangote Refineries.

Traders and Commercial Drivers Protest Heavy Taxation and Petrol Price Hike in Enugu

Commercial drivers, tricycle operators, and market traders paralyzed major transport hubs across Enugu on Wednesday, protesting escalating daily levies and surging fuel costs.

inDrive Urges Stronger Stakeholder Support to Unlock Nigerian Tech Talent and Scale Local Innovation

Global mobility and delivery platform inDrive has called for unified ecosystem support across the public and private sectors to provide practical opportunities and scale digital skills for Nigerian talent.

Court Grants Atiku 7-Day Ultimatum to Serve Tinubu in Suit Challenging 2027 Eligibility Over Alleged NYSC Forgery

A Federal High Court in Abuja has given former Vice President Atiku Abubakar a 7-day ultimatum to serve President Bola Tinubu through substituted means, advancing the legal battle over alleged credential discrepancies ahead of the 2027 polls.

Lagos Needs Deeper Private-Sector Partnership to Drive Toward $1Trn Economy by 2052, Says Ambrose-Medebem

Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, has emphasized that achieving the state’s ambitious $1 trillion economic goal requires robust, sustained private-sector integration.

Anambra Government and Peter Obi Clash Over Inherited Debts, External Liabilities, and ₦2.13bn Ecological Fund

The Anambra State Government and former Governor Peter Obi have traded fierce accusations regarding the state's financial legacy, with the state releasing bank records disputing Obi's claims about a ₦2.13 billion ecological fund and detailing outstanding external liabilities.

Veteran Nollywood Icon Olu Jacobs Passes Away at 84

Legendary Nollywood actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs (MFR), widely celebrated as the godfather of Nigerian cinema and "The Lion of Lufodo," has died at the age of 84.

Why Lagos Land Reclamation Fails to Solve Affordability, According to Urban Planners

While Lagos scaling land reclamation expands raw surface space under intense urban pressure, sector experts caution that high stabilization and infrastructure costs dictate luxury or commercial rather than affordable residential outcomes.