Banks accused of double stamp duty charges as new tax laws spark outrage in Nigeria
Nigerians are raising fresh concerns over what they describe as double stamp duty deductions by commercial banks, barely days...
$2.3bn Brisbane Olympic stadium plan sparks backlash as conservationists warn of ‘heritage loss’
Ambitious plans for a $2.3 billion (£1.8bn) Olympic stadium in Brisbane have ignited fierce debate, with conservation groups and...
Trump warns US could take Greenland ‘the hard way’, triggering sharp backlash from leaders and allies
President Donald Trump has renewed his controversial push for the United States to acquire Greenland, warning that Washington could...
Goa nightclub fire kills 25 as ‘electrical fireworks’ emerge as possible trigger
A deadly fire at a packed nightclub in India’s coastal state of Goa has claimed at least 25 lives,...
Japan welcomes New Year with icy purification ritual as worshippers brave freezing waters in Tokyo
Chanting prayers and steeling their nerves against the cold, dozens of worshippers plunged into ice-filled water at a Tokyo...
Rising heart-related deaths spark warning from Soludo’s wife as she urges Nigerians to adopt preventive habits
The wife of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has sounded a warning over what she described as...
Nigeria’s healthcare needs urgent regulation’ — Toyin Lawani alleges hospital negligence after surgery
Celebrity fashion entrepreneur Toyin Lawani has renewed calls for stricter regulation of Nigeria’s healthcare sector following allegations of medical...
Ekpoma fire razes police officers’ wives’ shops, police debunk claims of station attack after protest
A fire has destroyed several shops belonging to the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) in Ekpoma, Edo State, barely...
Fire Ravages Police Officers’ Wives’ Shops in Ekpoma, 24 Hours After Kidnapping Protest
Ekpoma, the administrative headquarters of Esan West Local Government Area in Edo State, was hit by a fire on...
Historic Contest: 95 Princes and Princesses Vie for Awujale of Ijebuland Throne
A record 95 princes and princesses from the Fusengbuwa Ruling House have formally expressed interest in ascending the prestigious...
Jonah Jang Denies Urging Plateau Governor Mutfwang to Resign After APC Defection
Senator Jonah Jang, former Governor of Plateau State, has refuted claims that he called for the resignation of Governor...
Abuja Lawyer Killed by Kidnappers After N3 Million Ransom Demand Sparks Nationwide Outrage
The brutal killing of Abuja-based lawyer Nwamaka Chigbo by unidentified kidnappers has sent shockwaves across Nigeria, raising urgent questions...
Herder stabs brother to death in DeltaHerder stabs brother to death in DeltaBy Ochuko Akuopha
ASABA—The Delta State Police Command on Sunday said it has arrested a herder who allegedly stabbed his brother to...
FG Moves to Overhaul Tariff Policies as Nigeria Pushes for Local Manufacturing Growth
Nigeria’s federal government is preparing a major shake-up of its tariff framework in a bid to stimulate local production,...
Medical Reversal: Rising Costs Abroad Push Diaspora Nigerians to Seek Healthcare at Home
A quiet shift is underway in Nigeria’s healthcare landscape as more Nigerians living abroad return home for medical treatment,...
NNPP Backs Kano Governor Yusuf Amid Rift With Kwankwaso, Hints at Possible APC Switch
Nigeria’s New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has thrown its full weight behind Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf as tensions...