China has suspended the operations of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) for six months and imposed a record penalty over lapses in its auditing of China Evergrande Group, according to a Bloomberg report. Citing statements by the Ministry of Finance and the China Securities Regulatory ...

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja-President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on this year’s commemoration of the Maulud Nabiy, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad.Tinubu urged Muslims to use the period for deep reflection and remembrance of the Holy Prophet’s exemplary conduct and noble ...

In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a troubling trend that is both economic and cultural. As industries face closures due to various challenges, religious centres seem to be on the rise. While some see this shift as a reflection of the nation’s deep spiritual roots, others are concerned about ...

BY KAZI NANYAH Since assuming office, even in an acting capacity, Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has demonstrated remarkable competence, capacity, and a clear vision for reforming the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). His leadership has become a beacon of hope, ...

…Receive Ogbeide Ihama, Alimikhena Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, the Imo state governor, Hope Uzodima, Cross River state, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the Nassarawa governor Abdullahi Sule, yesterday wrapped up campaign ...

By Seun Opejobi The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited on Saturday said about 300 trucks have arrived at the Dangote Refinery ahead of the loading of petrol. DAILY POST had reported that NNPC ...

Nigerian music star Rema has maintained his stance that he belongs to the league of Afrobeats’ biggest names, often referred to as the “Afrobeats Big 3,” which includes Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy. The young artiste, who has enjoyed global success with his hit single Calm Down, ...

The more I see the world, the more I fall in love with my dear country. No matter how sick Nigeria seems to be, I am beginning to think that it is the best country in the world. She only needs to get a few things right to be on top of the world. I was so worried about Nigeria that I ...

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja After striking a deal with the new Dangote Refinery, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has begun mobilising trucks to the 650,000 barrels per day facility located in Lagos in preparation for the loading of petrol from the plant. ...

Terhile Timothy Achinya, a mechanical engineering student at the Isa Mustapha Agwai l Polytechnic Lafia, has reportedly been beaten to death by yet-to-be-identified soldiers. Daily Trust learnt that Achinya’s death had sparked outrage around the polytechnic community as the Acting Rector of the ...

Grace Edema The United Nations Children’s Fund has said private-sector investment in public toilet business is crucial in ending open defecation in Nigeria. This issue, among others, was the primary focus of a two-day ‘Private Sector Consultation for an Open Defecation-Free Nigeria’ held in ...

By Seun Opejobi The Presidential Committee on the Sale of crude oil and Refined Product has announced the date for loading of petroleum products from Dangote Refinery. A member of the committee and Chairman of ...

Pope Francis has urged Catholic voters in the United States of America to “choose the lesser evil” between former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. The pontiff stated this during a press conference on Friday held from his papal airplane after a 12-day tour of Southeast Asia and ...

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The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has described democratic governance in the country as progressive, especially in the area of information dissemination.The Association also urged journalists to be objective in their reportage and pay more attention to development journalism ...

  The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the appointment of four new substantive commissioners of police for the commands in Lagos, Abia, Ebonyi, and Akwa Ibom states.The appointments were made to fill vacancies created by the recent promotion of senior officers within the force.The ...

The Lagos State Government yesterday said the Taskforce conducted a major operation against illegal motorcycle (okada) riders in the Ikorodu and Berger areas of the state and confiscated 64 motorcycles. The Chairman of the State Task Force, CSP Adetayo Akerele, emphasised on ...

Severe flooding in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri has claimed at least 30 lives and forced 400,000 people from their homes, officials said Wednesday.“The death toll is 30,” National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) spokesman Ezekiel Manzo told AFP a day after water from an ...

Mo Abudu is 60. What better way to celebrate her than reading from men and women who have experienced her and her craft. We share some of them with you. Indeed, she lives as an inspiration to many, and her 60th is one of the ways to celebrate her feat and grit. KEMI AJUMOBI writes. Mo@60: She ...

Ahead of next weekend’s gubernatorial election in Edo State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the redeployment of the state police commissioner, Nemo Edwin-Iwo, and the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Anugbum Onuoha, who is a former aide to the FCT minister, ...

By Seyi Babalola Popular Nollywood actress, Opeyemi Aiyeola has warned her fans not to become sacrificial lambs for anyone, regardless of their relationship status. Opeyemi made the statement on Thursday while reacting to the first anniversary of the death of musician Mohbad. She shared some of ...

Nigeria’s J’Tigress have dunked their way into the semifinals of the 2024 Afrobasket U-18 Women’s Championship in Pretoria, South Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the J’Tigress brushed aside their female counterparts from Egypt 66-51 on Wednesday night. Nigeria won the ...

The National Bureau of Statistics has said that Spain, the United States of America, France, India and The Netherlands are Nigeria’s five top export destinations in the second quarter of 2024. NBS disclosed this in its latest Foreign Trade Data released on Wednesday. The data showed that the ...

THIS week, I intend to publish some of the reactions and comments to my column from readers all over the world. Olawale Ajayi reacting to my article: ‘Time when there were no beggars and thieves in Nigeria’; wrote: “Dear Aare Sir, It is so refreshing to read from you and benefit ...

A total of 5,776 athletes from 29 states have arrived and registered for the 8th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, ahead of Thursday’s opening ceremony. Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, today inspected facilities at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, the state capital, ...

Gospel singer Dele Agbeyo, popularly known as Dele Gold, has passed away. The self-proclaimed “Miliki Gospel King,” Dele Gold hailed from Usi, Ekiti State, but grew up in Faforiji, Osun State. He reportedly died on Wednesday after a brief illness. His death has been confirmed by ...

By Ogaga Ariemu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the recent fuel price hike was necessary to free up resources for infrastructural investments such as roads. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kasim ...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared indefinite strike at the Gombe State University (GSU) over lingering welfare issues.  Addressing newsmen on Wednesday, ASUU branch Chairman, Dr Suleiman Salihu Jauro, said the strike action became necessary as a result of poor ...

Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, has claimed that Victor Osimhen “dives too much”. Osimhen has joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan deal from Napoli. This means the striker and his new teammates will fight directly with Fenerbahce for the Turkish League title. Mourinho joined Fenerbahce ...

Hezekiah Olujobi is the founder of the Centre for Justice, Mercy and Reconciliation (CJMR), a nongovernmental body that dedicates itself to protecting the legal rights of Nigerians through pursuit of improvement in the nation’s justice system by investigating, advocating and fighting ...

Corpses float as cemetery washed away Houses, Shehu’s palace, hospital submerged Crocodiles, snakes escape into communities Shettima consoles victims as Zulum reopens IDPs camps   The flooding that hit Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, in the wee hours of yesterday has submerged ...

Stephen Angbulu President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday expressed deep concern about the flooding in parts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. Tinubu called for the immediate evacuation of residents in communities overtaken by floods. He ordered the National Emergency Management Agency to assist ...

Niger North senator, Bima Enagi has expressed disappointment that Nigeria, with over 40 per cent of West Africa’s livestock population, has failed to participate in the export sector and instead imports meat, skins and dairy products. Bima, who stated this while speaking to journalists in ...

Association of Licensed Data Protection Compliance Organisations of Nigeria (ALDAPCON) and the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) have agreed to partner to advance data privacy and protection within Nigerian universities.A statement by Director, Publicity and Advocacy ...

With the Edo State governorship election fast approaching on September 21, the Team Asue Media Organization (TAMO) has thrown its weight behind the upcoming governorship debate organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON).The debate, set ...

Mr. President, I love you, and I pray for you to succeed, hence I chose to tell you these inconvenient truths. I know you will be reading this opinion or somehow you will get to be told about what I have written. Don’t think you have lost me as a friend and supporter but count on me ...

In the lead-up to the primaries for the 2024 governorship election in Edo State, the triple issues of not being a “homeboy,” unable to com­municate in Esan language, and speak publicly to articulate plans for gover­nance, assailed the formidable aspi­rants of the Peoples Democratic ...

Air Peace has distanced itself from the arrest of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero, which occurred on Monday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.   Ajaero was detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) as he was about to depart for the United ...

American singer and actress, Selena Gomez, has opened up about her private life. In an interview with Vanity Fair published on Monday, she revealed that her ongoing health issues make it dangerous for her to carry her own children should she plan to have them. Gomez, who was diagnosed with ...

The Nigeria Labour Congress has confirmed that its President, Joe Ajaero was arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS on Monday. NLC disclosed this in a terse statement through its official X account on Monday. NLC described the arrest as an assault on Nigerian workers ...

President of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Nigeria, Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir has said the nation’s ever-evolving business landscape has made it imperative for organizations, desirous of success to treat with utmost priority, the strategic management of their ...

By Ochogwu Sunday The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, on Sunday, predicted rainy and thundery weather conditions across the country, starting from Monday to Wednesday. The weather outlook released in Abuja forecast isolated thunderstorms ...

Residents blame speed, bad road   Forty-eight people have lost their lives as a result of a petrol tanker explosion that occurred along Bida-Agaie-Lapai- Road in Niger State. Alhaji Abdullah- Baba-Arah, Director-General, Niger Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), disclosed this in a ...

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has said he was happy that Nigeria got ‘revenge’ against Benin Republic. Osimhen spoke while reflecting on Nigeria’s 3-0 win against Gernot Rohr’s side in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash on Saturday. A goal from Osimhen and a brace from ...

The Group Managing Director of UTM Offshore Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (UTM FLNG), Dr. Julius Rone, has commended President Tinubu for his commitment to advancing Nigeria’s gas sector.   This followed the Tinubu administration’s approval of License to Construct (LTC) to implement ...

By Seyi Babalola Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that the recent hike in Value Added Tax, (VAT), is poised to become the blazing inferno that will consume the very essence of Nigerian people. According to Atiku, Tinubu and his aides decided to raise the VAT rate from 7.5% to 10% ...

A Turkish-American woman was fatally shot by Israeli forces during a protest against settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, according to reports from the Palestinian news agency WAFA. The woman, identified as Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, died from a gunshot wound to the head after participating ...

Fresh revelation have emerged as to why the special adviser to the President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, resigned.Although Ngelale had cited “medical matters” as the reason for his “leave of absence”, Blueprint gathered that Ngele was only given a soft-landing to quit as ...

 Beyond being a transformative infrastructure project aimed at connecting Nigeria’s southern coastline, the story of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway represents the interplay of competing interests in undertaking monumental economic projects.  When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu came into ...

2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Lookman, Osimhen score as Super Eagles defeat Benin Republic 3-0 The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Benin Republic in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Goals from Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen ...