Nigeria’s Opposition Coalition lawmakers have said that the purported declaration of the seats of Rivers State Assembly seats vacant by Pro-Wike lawmakers and request for Governor Siminalayi Fubara to represent the budget is dead on arrival.The Spokesperson of the coalition, Hon. Ikenga ...

The Federal Government and Organised Labour, yesterday, agreed on modalities to crash transport fares and prices of essential commodities, especially foodstuffs. This came on a day the House of Representatives asked the Federal Government to reverse the recent ...

By John Owen Nwachukwu The Presidency has named the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, AGF George Akume and the Ministers as those in charge of the country’s leadership in the absence of ...

In a proactive move to tackle rising security challenges, residents of Abesan Estate, located in the Ipaja area of Lagos, recently gathered for a well-attended security summit aimed at addressing key concerns within their community.The summit, held on Thursday, October 10, 2024, brought together ...

ABUJA – The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Wednesday, played host to the committee of former IGPs, at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja. Force Spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement said, the meeting was “in ...

The Civil Society Organisation, Shades of Us, has premiered a short film titled ‘Ummi’ to address the critical issues of health equity, access to healthcare, and maternal health, particularly in Nigeria’s rural areas.The premiere which was successfully held on October 5, 2024, brought together ...

Veteran Nollywood actor and esteemed member of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Otunba Ayobami Mudashir Olabiyi, popularly known as “Bobo B,” has passed away.He reportedly died in Ibadan, Oyo State, following a brief illness.Olabiyi, who served as the former ...

One person has been reportedly killed and a farm settlement burnt as the people of Akaibiri and Bumoundi communities in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State clashed with Anam farmers doing commercial farming in the area. The Anam people from Anambra State have been operating farm ...

The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, worsened late last week with suspension and counter-suspensions among members of the party’s National Working Committee, NWC. The NWC led by Umar Damagum had suspended the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, and the National ...

The Federal Government has dismissed reports claiming that the United Kingdom endorsed a petition submitted by Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. The petition, which called on the UK government to consider the creation of a Yoruba ...

Despite promising to bring down the price of petrol during his campaign, President Bola Tinubu has repeatedly increased petrol price by about 488 per cent – from N175 in May 2023 to N1,030 in October 2024 – inflicting more pains on the already ...

Almost everyone that politically encountered Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has deep regrets and one tale of woe or another to tell about their relationship. The one time Speaker of the House of Representatives, former governor of Sokoto state and a serving senator has acquired a reputation for ...

  Nigeria’s telecommunications sector experienced a strong rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first half of 2024, drawing in $304 million.This figure more than doubled the $134.75 million the sector attracted throughout the whole of 2023.According to data from the National ...

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has joined the global community in celebrating World Standards Day, emphasizing its commitment to standardization, quality assurance, and conformity assessment. According to a press release made available to newsmen, the Director ...

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, says only God and destiny will determine Atiku Abubakar’s future political career.77-year-old Atiku has run unsuccessfully for President of Nigeria six times, in 1993, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023. He ran in the ...

The World Bank says that Nigeria must sustain its current economic reforms over the next 10 to 15 years to position itself as a leading global economic power, not only in sub-Saharan Africa but worldwide. According to the bank, these reforms are vital for ensuring ...

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have safely returned to the country after a harrowing experience in Libya. The team, along with their officials, landed at the Aminu Kano International Airport on Monday. The players had been stranded at Al Abaq Airport in Libya for several hours following their ...

The United Nation Children Education Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with sokoto, Zamfara and kebbi states have organized capacity building workshop for the civil society organizations, Media on public financial management, child friendly budgeting in the states.The joint capacity building for ...

Four workers at a lounge and bar located along Baale Road in the Olodi Apapa area of Lagos have been burnt beyond recognition after a fire razed the facility. This is just as two persons were killed in a collapsed fence in the Ejigbo area of the state on Saturday. The Lagos State Police ...

Agency No fewr than 893,000 people have been affected by flooding in South Sudan and more than 241,000 displaced, the UN’s humanitarian agency OCHA said Thursday in a grim update on the disaster. Aid agencies have warned that the world’s youngest country, highly vulnerable to climate change, is ...

Former Atalanta striker, German Denis has named Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez as the player that deserves the 2024 Ballon d’Or more than anyone else. Martinez will compete with the likes of Vinicius Junior, Rodri, Jude Bellingham, Dani Cavaljah, Kylian Mbappe, among others for the ...

Sixteen state governments have a consolidated suit before the Supreme Court challenging the law establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Ahead of the hearing of the suit October 22, WALE AKINSELURE writes on prayers of the case, ...

October 14, (THEWILL) – The Super Eagles have faced significant travel disruption ahead of the reverse leg of their African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifying fixture against Libya. The Super Eagles, who narrowly won the first leg by a lone goal in Uyo, were due to play the return ...

Century FPSO JV to boost Nigeria's oil production by 40,000bpd upon completion - Minister - Champion Newspapers LTD ...

Secondary School students in Osun State have joined the advocacy against Female Genital Mutilation, describing it as evil that should be condemned by all stakeholders.The youths who engaged in oratory contest against FGM to drive home their messages, said the practice of cutting female ...

Freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Igboho, has submitted a petition to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, to consider the creation of a Yoruba nation.According to report, Igboho submitted the petition on behalf of Prof. Adebanji Akintoye, the leader of the Yoruba Nation ...

Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Sunday, October 13, 2024 Ex-Kaduna Gov, Makarfi Loses Son In Auto Crash Faisal Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, son of former Governor of Kaduna State, Faisal Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi has reportedly ...

LAGOS – Rachel Wuese Tyona is one of the young Nigerians who have been making a lot of impact through their social responsibility activ­ities of giving back to the society. The Makurdi, Benue State-based Rachel Tyona, who described her­self as a consultant in youth devel­opment, is a ...

The China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) has donated over 11 tons of food supplies to the Borno State Government for distribution to those affected by the recent flood in the state.Recall that on September 10, Maiduguri, the Borno state capital and environs experienced its worst flood ...

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has demanded the immediate reversal of the latest increase in the cost of petroleum products to N1,030.  In a statement by the NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN) on Saturday, the association expressed concern that such decisions continue to be made without ...

Lara Adejoro Despite severe manpower shortage in the health sector, over 10,000 trained nurses and midwives are currently unemployed, Saturday PUNCH reports. This is according to the data collated by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives from state councils of the association ...

The 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Saturday, charged President Bola Tinubu to reverse the sudden hike in the pump price of fuel. Obi described the sudden price hike by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, as insensitive and unfortunate. Posting ...

The latest figures from the official pricing template have indicated that the pump price of locally produced premium motor spirit, PMS, otherwise called petrol, is now being matched with the price of imported products. But petroleum marketers are hinting that such ...

By Ifreke Inyang President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has addressed fresh criticisms trailing his principal’s trip to France. Tinubu is currently on a two-week leave in the UK. On Friday, ...

In the heart of a nation, vibrant and bold,Nigeria stands, with stories untold.Sixty-four years, a journey so vast,Through trials and triumphs, shadows are cast. The sun rises high over Nigeria’s shore,Yet whispers of struggle echo evermore.Economic tides that ebb and flow,Dreams of prosperity, ...

Concerned Civil Society Organizations of Nigeria (CCSON) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to make public its findings regarding the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu. The group in a press statement on Friday, made ...

The chancellor of Covenant University, Bishop David Oyedepo, said on Friday that since the inception of the institution, he has not earned any wages. Oyedepo, who is the founder of Living Faith Church, disclosed this during Covenant University’s 19th convocation. The clergyman stressed that ...

The National Vice President, Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Zone D, Mrs. Chizoba Ogbeche, has enjoined governors of the North-Central states and the first ladies as well as the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, to make deliberate efforts towards boosting girl-child education ...

The Assistant Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service, South West Zone, Saidu Yusuf, on Thursday, disclosed the service’s commitment to deploy available technological devices to achieve efficient border control and tackle smuggling headlong.Yusuf equally lauded the Ogun Area II Command for ...

The Federal Government on Thursday in Abeokuta began the sale of rice at a subsidised rate in Ogun. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, while speaking during a ceremony to signify the commencement, said it was “one of the numerous programmes ...

Determined to further its goals the Abuja Furniture Production (AFP), a subsidiary of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, has hosted the Guild of Professional Fine Artists of Nigeria to a vibrant celebration of art.A press statement by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc media unit, Thursday, said the event which ...

You know that moment when you open a gift from a distant auntie or an old school friend, and it’s an Amazon gift card? You smile, thank them, but deep down you’re thinking, “What am I supposed to do with this here in Nigeria (or Ghana)?” It’s not like you can walk into the local mall and hand ...

Affable and polished, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, accountant and politician, is perhaps the most charismatic of the aspirants hoping to become the next governor of Ogun State in May 2027.So far, the incumbent Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District in the National Assembly has ...

The President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), Billy Gillis-Harris, has asked Dangote Refinery to stop operating in secrecy regarding the pricing of petrol. Gillis-Harris who spoke on Channels TV on Thursday urged the management of the ...

Erling Haaland has insisted he has no regrets over hurling a ball at Gabriel Magalhaes’s head after Manchester City snatched a dramatic draw against Arsenal last month. John Stones’ stoppage-time equaliser earned the hosts a point in an at-times ill-tempered Premier League clash at the ...

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –The Swiss Federation has donated 1.2 million Euros to the Borno State Flood Disaster Relief Fund to provide much-needed support to the victims of the flood disaster in Borno State  which occured on September 10, 2024. The donation was announced by the Swiss ...

In a bid to enhance ease of doing business, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), on Wednesday, launched an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) Code *829# specifically targetted at improving taxpayers’ satisfaction. FIRS chairman, ...

By Shehu Usman The Swiss Federation has donated 1.2 million Euros to the Borno State Flood Disaster Relief Fund to provide much-needed support to the victims of the recent flood disasters in the state. The donation was announced by ...

Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria’s former minister of transportation has expressed his disappointment over the calmness that’s greeted the country’s economic downturn. The former governor of Rivers State said he had expected Nigerians to respond to the soaring cost of living through various agitations ...

Tempers flared yesterday at the Edo State Headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as representatives from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) engaged in a shouting match while trying to start the inspection of materials used in ...