Nigeria's economy is expected to gain stronger momentum in the second half of 2026, with growth expected to rise to 4.5 percent and full-year Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expansion to reach about 4.2 percent, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group...
The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obihas challenged President Bola Tinubu and other contenders in the 2027 presidential election to stand before Nigerians and defend their record and policy proposals.
Obi made the call on Friday...
The five-year reign of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, has been described as a period of renewed glory, rare leadership, peacebuilding and remarkable progress for the Itsekiri people, Warri and Delta State.
Speaking at the fifth...
President of the Nigerian Burn Injury Society (NBIS), Dr. Innih A. Kadiri, has called for greater efforts to improve pediatric burn care and address burn wound infections, describing both as critical challenges affecting the long-term survival and well-being of...
The Bauchi State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of Abdulrazak Ibrahim, 39, who reportedly died while in guard custody at Bakin Kura in Bauchi Local Government Area.
The incident was reported to the police on Thursday,...
Iran has threatened a “devastating” response to new US economic measures after President Donald Trump vowed to impose what Washington describes as its toughest sanctions yet against Tehran.
The Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces, Maj. Gen. Ali Abdollahi,...
Northern senators are calling for urgent action against state police as attacks by terrorist groups are increasing again in parts of the North.
Of late there have been killings in Plateau and Benue, while Adamawa and Sokoto were the most...
Gospel singer Asu Ekiye has announced that his 28-year marriage to his wife, Kunemofa, has ended.
The singer, popularly known as the “Prince of the Niger Delta”, shared the news in a Facebook post on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Ekiye and...
Paul Ibe, media advisor to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, defended Atiku's change of position on the removal of gasoline subsidies, saying leadership requires the courage to rethink policies that are causing hardship to citizens.
In a post on X...
A young man, suspected of having been electrocuted while attempting to cut the wires of a transformer, was found dead in the early hours of Friday along Trademore Road, Lugbe, in Abuja.
The body of the deceased was seen crouching,...
