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RMD Set To Keynote 2026 Digital Content Regulation Conference In Lagos
The former commissioner will deliver the keynote at the 6th PAO Digital Content Regulation Conference, focusing on streaming, policy, and innovation. The post RMD Set To Keynote 2026 Digital Content Regulation…
Ebola: Ogun Steps Up Surveillance, Says No Case Recorded In State
The government urged residents to remain vigilant, observe preventive measures and avoid panic or the spread of unverified information. The post Ebola: Ogun Steps Up Surveillance, Says No Case Recorded In State appeared…
Fasoranti was a custodian of Yoruba values — Afenifere
By Dapo Akinrefon The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Wednesday described its late leader emeritus, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, as a custodian of Yoruba values. Afenifere, in a statement jointly signed…
Supercomputer predicts 2026 Ballon d’Or winner as Kane, Yamal and Mbappe battle for award
Supercomputer odds make Harry Kane favourite for the 2026 Ballon d’Or after 73 goals in 65 games, ahead of Yamal and Mbappé, as London hosts the ceremony.
See CGPA of Babcock University graduate who almost got first class
A young Nigerian lady who planned to graduate with a first-class degree was disappointed after seeing her CGPA. Her social media post got people talking.
Nigeria’s 22 New Oil Fields Expected To Produce 250,000 Barrels A Day Of Crude
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has committed to supporting newly awarded holders of Petroleum Prospecting Licences (PPLs) from the 2022/2023 and 2024 Licensing Rounds to fast-track their…
US rescinds 2022 public charge rule, changes how Green Card officers assess applicants
USCIS will assess Green Card applicants case by case after Trump scraps the 2022 public charge rule; a revised Form I-485 is required from 18 September 2026 onwards.
NUPRC Gives 22 Licence Holders 18 Months To Start Oil Production
Regulator targets 250,000bpd from new awards in five years, threatens to reclaim idle blocks The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has set an 18-month target for the holders of 22 petroleum…
Panic as President Trump revokes over 300,000 US visas
US visa revocations top 300,000 since January 2025, as rights groups warn the Trump crackdown targets critics, minorities and pro-Palestinian protesters.
Three defraud Delta community leader of N5.4m
Police in Delta State have arrested three men for allegedly defrauding a community leader of N5.4m by promising to secure his appointment as president-gene Read More:…
Lagos Amateur Golf Open Set To Mark 65 Years Of Unbroken Sponsorship
The 65th edition of the FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship will hold at the Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos in November, extending the bank’s sponsorship of the competition to 65 consecutive years.…
UNODC: Terrorist Groups Use Sexual Violence to Terrorise, Control their Victims
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Country Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Cheikh Toure, has said terrorist groups deliberately use sexual and gender-based violence to
2-Day Villa Summit Signals Tinubu’s Seriousness About Sports – Adeboye
President Bola Tinubu’s decision to host a two-day grassroots sports summit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, demonstrates his commitment to developing the sector, Senior Special Assistant on Grassroots Sports…
Architects’ institute inducts 40 new members, urges compliance with building standards
The Architects, Artisans and Construction Managers Institute of Nigeria has inducted over 40 new members in Abuja, urging them to uphold building standards Read More:…
Anambra man’s arrest linked to cyberbullying, not filming attack — Police
The Enugu State Police Command says it arrested Ani Chidi over cyberbullying complaints and not for filming a gun attack on an NDC political meeting. Read More:…
Tinubu Congratulates Oba Of Benin On 10th Anniversary, 73rd Birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Ewuare II, on his 10th anniversary on the throne and 73rd birthday. The President, in a statement personally signed by him, extended his…
ABUAD, United Nigeria airlines boss seek education reform
ABUAD Chancellor Afe Babalola and United Nigeria Airlines boss Obiora Okonkwo have called for reforms to align Nigeria’s education system with its needs. Read More:…
The Signal: The Opposition Has A Numbers Problem. Tinubu Has A Trust Problem
Tinubu has the stronger political machinery, his opponents have an opportunity to challenge his record, but neither machinery nor criticism alone is enough to earn the confidence of the electorate. The post The Signal:…
Fasoranti: My father had covenant with God to die at 100 – Son
Dr Taiwo Fasoranti, the eldest child of the late Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, said that his father had a covenant with God to die at the age of 100. The post Fasoranti: My father had…
Peller warns Yoruba, Igbo against marrying within their tribes
Popular Nigerian streamer Peller has stirred debate with his controversial advice to Yoruba and Igbo people about choosing their future spouses..
Find out new rates as Dangote reduces cooking gas price
Dangote Refinery has reduced its cooking gas price, while other depots charge more and retail prices reach higher levels across Nigerian locations.
Scholars To Discuss Social Criticism In Olu Obafemi’s Works
Scholars from Nigerian and international universities will examine the role of creativity in social criticism at the fourth annual colloquium of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), scheduled for November 11, 2026. The…
EPA Expresses Shock Over Proposed Relocation Of Psychiatric Hospital From Kogi Central
The Ebira People’s Association (EPA), the umbrella body representing Ebira people at home and in the diaspora, has expressed shock over reports suggesting resistance to the proposed psychiatric hospital in Kogi Central…
Edo breaks regional barriers, picks 10 Qur’anic reciters for national contest
In a move to broaden participation in Islamic religious education and promote inclusion, Edo State has selected 10 Qur’anic reciters to represent it at the 2026 National Musaabaqah, scheduled for Jigawa State in…
DESTMA warns officers over viral video, orders retraining
Some traffic marshals of the Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA) involved in an enforcement operation captured in a viral video have been reprimanded following allegations of misconduct and damage to a…
No agent can guarantee you visa, German embassy warns Nigerian applicants
The German Embassy in Nigeria has warned applicants that no agent can guarantee a visa, stating it does not work with intermediaries and decisions are meri Read More:…
Nobody twisted your statement, Onanuga tackles Obi over diaspora comments
President Tinubu’s aide, Bayo Onanuga, has faulted Peter Obi’s explanation of his remarks about Nigerians abroad, insisting his original message was not tw Read More:…
Spotify Launches Audiobooks In Nigeria With ₦2,300 Add-On
Spotify has introduced audiobooks in Nigeria, allowing listeners to find books alongside music and podcasts on its app. The rollout began on October 14, giving Nigerians another way to enjoy books while commuting,…
Counterfeiters will continue unless death penalty is imposed — Onanuga
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga says counterfeiters will not stop their activities until the death penalty is imposed, following a NAFDAC raid in Aba. Read More:…