Tinubu Backs Police for 2027 Elections as IGP Disu Unveils Six-Point Security Plan in Owerri
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) ahead of the 2027 general elections,…
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Umo Eno Warns Groups Against Ethnic Tension in Akwa Ibom, Threatens Disbandment
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has warned socio-cultural groups and other stakeholders against using their platforms to promote ethnic tension, rivalry…
APC Wins Four of Five Bye-Elections in Delta, Kano, Bauchi and Gombe
The All Progressives Congress (APC) won four of the five legislative bye-elections held across Delta, Kano, Bauchi and Gombe states on Saturday,…
Granit Xhaka Faces Swiss Investigation Over Alleged Fake Covid Certificate
Switzerland captain and Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka is facing a legal investigation in Switzerland over allegations that he obtained forged Covid-19 certificates,…
Shettima Arrives in New York, Says Nigeria Will Push for Fairer Global Order at UNGA 81
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria will use the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to press for reforms that give developing countries…
NGX Records ₦96.89bn Trading Surge as Friday Accounts for 41% of Weekly Turnover
Trading activity on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) surged sharply on Friday, with investors exchanging equities worth ₦96.89 billion in a single session…
Obasanjo Calls Charly Boy ‘Jaga Jaga’, Praises His Care for Father, Justice Oputa
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, as “jaga jaga”, while acknowledging the…
OK Movement, NDC Clash Over 59-Member 2027 Campaign Council
A dispute has broken out between the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, known as the OK Movement, and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) over a…
Chinedu Hardy Nwadike, Prof. Lambert Amakeme Train Imo Journalists on AI, Digital Newsroom Transformation
Media practitioner and founder of OtownGist Media and Creative Hub, Chinedu Hardy Nwadike, alongside Professor Lambert Amakeme, facilitated a training workshop for…
Nancy Isime: ‘I’ll Never Discuss My Finances With a Man, Even My Husband’
Nollywood actor and media personality Nancy Isime has said she would keep her personal finances private from a romantic partner, including a…
South Korea to Expand Africa Partnership With AI and Digital Technology Investments
South Korea is seeking to deepen its long-standing economic partnership with Africa by expanding cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), digital technology and…
Taraba Confirms First Diphtheria Case After Patient Dies in Bali LGA
Taraba State has confirmed its first case of diphtheria after a patient died from the disease in Bali Local Government Area, prompting…
Thomas Tuchel Recalls Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer to England Squad After World Cup Omissions
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer have earned their way back into the England squad after being left out of the country’s recent…
The Nigerian naira weakened against the US dollar on Friday, September 18, 2026, with the local currency losing ground in both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets.
At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the dollar was quoted at about ₦1,331, according to the latest data reported by the…
🚨 Police fired tear gas at protesters in Minna after 37 miners died in NSCDC custody.
Authorities cited a suspected disease outbreak, while survivors told AP the miners died from suffocation. The Niger State NSCDC commandant has been…
Alex Otti Vows to Retire From Politics After Tenure, Says It’s Time for Young Nigerians to Lead
Abia State Governor Alex Otti says he plans to leave active politics after completing his tenure, arguing that younger Nigerians should be…