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Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Hit $3.23 Billion – Reports
Nigeria’s non-oil exports rose to $3.225 billion in the first half of 2025, representing a 19.59 per cent increase over the $2.696bn recorded in the same period of 2024. According to the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, the  Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of NEPC, Nonye Ayeni, disclosed the figures in Abuja on Sunday while presenting the council’s First […]
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NYSC Explains Withdrawal of Corps Member’s Discharge Certificate
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has clarified why it withheld the discharge certificate of Rita Uguamaye, the corps member who recently went viral after criticising President Bola Tinubu over the state of the nation and delayed allowance payments. In a statement, the NYSC described claims that she was punished for her comments as “entirely […]
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No helmet, no riding on highways, FRSC warns motorcyclists
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Ondo State Sector Command, has reiterated its commitment to arresting any motorcyclist riding on highways in the state without a crash helmet. The FRSC State Sector Commander, Dr Samuel Ibitoye, gave the warning while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Akure, the state capital. Ibitoye said […]
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Release corps member’s discharge certificate, Falana tells NYSC
Human Rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, on Sunday, knocked the Management of the National Youth Service Corps over the decision to withhold the Discharge Certificate of a Lagos youth corps member, Ushie Uguamayei, popularly known as Raye, in alleged retaliation for her criticism of the economic policies of the Bola Tinubu […]
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Aviation unions shelve planned strike after FG’s intervention
The Federal Government, through the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has confirmed that the planned strike by aviation unions scheduled to begin on Monday has been suspended following its intervention. Keyamo in a statement on Sunday announced that the decision came after discussions with the unions and positive steps taken to address […]
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EFCC arrests 93 suspected internet fraudsters in Abeokuta
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 93 suspected internet fraudsters in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. The suspects were arrested at Green Legacy Hotel, located within the premises of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta. The agency’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. According to him, the […]
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OAU intensifies search for missing student, reports case to police
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has intensified efforts to locate one of its students, Dorcas Oseghale, who has been declared missing for four days. Dorcas, a student in the Department of Chemistry with matriculation number CHM/2021/165, was last seen on Thursday evening, August 7, 2025, after informing a friend that […]
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General overseer arrested in Lagos church for Cross-border drug trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested the founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele (alias Abbas Ajakaiye), for masterminding multiple illicit drug shipments into Nigeria. The suspect, who had fled abroad to evade arrest, was apprehended on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at his church located […]
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Emirates Cup: Gyökeres scores as Arsenal beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0
Arsenal closed out their pre-season in style, lifting the 2025 Emirates Cup trophy after a commanding 3–0 victory over Athletic Club at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Viktor Gyökeres marked his first goal in Arsenal colours with a powerful header from a “perfect inch-perfect cross” by Martin Zubimendi. Just two minutes later, Bukayo Saka doubled […]
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Emirates Airlines Bans Use Of Power Banks Onboard All Flights
United Arab Emirates air carrier, Emirates Airlines, has banned the use of power banks on all of its flights starting from 1 October 2025, as part of new safety measures aimed at addressing risks linked to lithium battery-powered devices. The airline said in a statement on Saturday that, according to the new rules, passengers may […]
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2027 election: Ambode declares support for Tinubu
Former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has publicly reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election. Speaking on his unwavering support for APC, the former governor also pledged full commitment to the President’s 2027 re-election campaign. In a strongly worded statement on Saturday, Ambode dismissed recent speculations linking him to a […]
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Ex-Super Eagles player John Utaka appointed French club’s head coach
Former Nigeria International, John Utaka, has been named the new head coach of Montpellier’s women’s side in France, taking over from outgoing manager, Frédéric Mendy. French outlet Ouest-France reports that the 43-year-old will share coaching duties with Baptiste Merle until the end of the current campaign, with both working closely under the guidance of sporting […]
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Manchester United sign forward Benjamin Sesko
Manchester United signed Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko today, the third forward the 20-time English champions have acquired in the close season. Manchester United completed a £73.7m deal to sign striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig with the 22-year-old signing a five-year contract at Old Trafford, with Man Utd set to pay an initial £66.26m with […]
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Police clarify Sowore’s arrest, deny torture allegations
The Nigeria Police Force has denied allegations of brutality and torture against human rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, insisting his recent arrest was lawful and based on credible allegations of forgery and cyberstalking. In a statement on Friday, Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said Sowore’s arrest followed corroborated intelligence and was carried […]
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BREAKING: Former minister, ex-PDP chairman Audu Ogbeh dies at 78
Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has passed away. He died on Saturday at the age of 78. A statement by the Ogbeh family on Saturday said the elder statesman died peacefully on Saturday.  “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather; […]
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2027: Lamido backs Jonathan as PDP’s ‘best bet’ for president
Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has thrown his weight behind former President Goodluck Jonathan as the Peoples Democratic Party’s strongest option for the 2027 presidential election. This is as he urged the party to “woo” him back into its fold. “I think for PDP now they should try to woo him [Jonathan]; he is […]
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PDP threatens sanctions against members supporting Tinubu
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned members publicly supporting President Bola Tinubu. On Friday, the party threatened “stiffer sanctions” against those who do not “retrace their steps.” In a statement, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, criticised the actions as “anti-party” and a violation of the party’s […]
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Peter Obi Advocates 5-Year Single Tenure For President
Peter Obi, Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) during the 2023 presidential election has advocated for a 5-year single term for President in Nigeria. Obi stated this in Bauchi on Friday when he paid a courtesy visit on Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State. According to him, there shouldn’t be any second tenure for president, […]
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WAEC releases revised 2025 WASSCE results, apologises for grading error
The West African Examinations Council, Nigeria, has released reviewed results for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, for school candidates, following the discovery of grading discrepancies that significantly affected candidates’ performance statistics. In a press briefing on Friday, at the council’s national office in Yaba, Lagos, the Head of WAEC Nigeria, Dr. Amos […]
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K1 apologises over incident at airport
Fuji music maestro, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal aka K1, has tendered an unreserved apology over the ugly incident at the airport on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. In a statement signed by the singer, he tendered apologies to all concerned but firmly insists that he didn’t have alcohol in his flask but water. He also tendered an […]
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D’Tigress thank Tinubu, NSC, corporate Nigeria for ‘show of love’
Players and officials of the D’Tigress are still basking in the euphoria of the welcome they received from the government, Corporate Nigeria and Nigerians after winning the Afrobasket for the fifth consecutive time in Cote d’Ivoire. The players and their officials have been warmly received back home since their heroic feat in Abidjan where they […]
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INEC to commence nationwide voter registration August 18
…Says it has commenced shortlisting of associations for registration The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it would commence the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) on August 18, 2025. According to a statement released in Abuja on Thursday by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, the electoral umpire will […]
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Correctional Service sacks 15 officers, demotes 59 in major sweep
In a sweeping disciplinary action aimed at reinforcing professionalism and accountability, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has approved sanctions against dozens of officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service. The move follows the conclusion of a review into 231 disciplinary cases brought before the board. A total of 15 personnel were dismissed […]
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Federal Govt disburses N493b to 5m households
No fewer than five million households have received N493billion disbursed by the Federal Government as part of its social protection measures. Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Yusuf Tanko Sununu, stated this yesterday. He, however, did not indicate the period during which the cash was made available. He said the ministry has a […]
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‘Temporary Madness’: Aviation Minister Keyamo Orders Fuji Artiste Kwam 1 Be Placed on No-Fly List Over Abuja Airport Altercation
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered the placement of popular Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as Kwam 1, on a no-fly list following an altercation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Keyamo described the […]
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Super Falcons’ Nnadozie nominated for Ballon d’Or Best Goalkeeper Award
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been nominated for the 2025 Women’s Yachine Trophy, the Ballon d’Or award for the best female goalkeeper. The 24-year-old recently joined Brighton Women FC from Paris FC after helping the French side win their first major title in nearly two decades. Nnadozie delivered a heroic performance in the final […]
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NCAA to blacklist KWAM 1 for six months
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is set to blacklist popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM1) following his airport drama with officials of Value jet airline at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This was announced by Michael Achimugu, the NCAA’s director of public affairs and consumer protection during a press briefing on Thursday. He […]
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