Benin City to Host Edo Four-Day Cultural Carnival in December

Benin City, the heart of Edo State, will transform into a vibrant hub of culture and celebration as it hosts the Edo Carnival 2025 From December 21 to 24. This four-day fiesta, set to take place at Garrick Memorial on Ekehuan Road, promises to...

Nigeria News34 minutes ago I Will Make Ibadan Airport Nigeria’s Top Investor Hub – Makinde The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has pledged to intensify efforts to attract investors to the state following the successful landing of the first…

Naija News reports that Makinde gave the assurance while speaking at The Jagz Hospitality Conference, held to mark the first anniversary of the hotel in Ibadan. The Governor described the airport’s expansion as historic, noting that it took 43...

Nigeria @65: Tunji-Bello Soaked In Accolade Showers As LASU Marks 4th GNS Day

3 For sustaining the all-round developmental surge which has now turned Lagos State University (LASU) to an envied model of administrative excellence compelling global attention, Prof Olatunji-Bello, the current and 9th substantive Vice-Chancellor...

Nigeria Innovation Summit ushers in a decade of future-ready innovation

As Nigeria positions itself at the forefront of Africa’s innovation landscape, the 10th edition of the Nigerian Innovation Summit (NIS) marks a major milestone in the nation’s digital and technological journey. Since its inception in 2016, the...

Abuja agog as SOHO24 Sports Foundation empowers 300 girls in skills acquisition 

By Andrew Abah All is now set for the celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child Empowerment through Sports billed for 11th of October 2025 at Kado District, Abuja. The Founder of SOHO24 Sports Foundation Amb. Christy Opera, Olympian...

Lagos State Police Command Commence Enforcement of Permit Law on Tinted Glass in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has commenced full enforcement of regulations on the use of tinted vehicle glass across the state. SP Abimbola Adebisi, the Command spokesperson made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday, said the exercise...

Lagos NURTW Chairman withdraws Election Threats After DSS Interrogation

Mustapha Adekunle, popularly known as Sego, Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Lagos State, has denied making political threats after a viral video showed him vowing to punish residents who fail to support the All...

Nigeria pledges stronger ties with Ghana as it marks 65 years of Independence

By James Amoh Junior, GNA Accra, Oct. 2, GNA – Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with Ghana, describing the bilateral partnership as a cornerstone for peace, stability, and prosperity in West Africa, as the Federal...

Nigeria’s youth face silent threat: High blood pressure must be taken seriously

Hypertension, commonly called high blood pressure, has long been seen as a problem for older people. But new evidence shows this silent threat is already spreading among Nigeria’s young adults. In Enugu State, a study found that more than one in...

Nigeria vs Uganda LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier

Follow live coverage of Nigeria vs Uganda from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural...

Nigeria News1 hour ago DSS Released Me On Bail – NURTW Boss Speaks On Threatening Opposition In Lagos The Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lagos State chapter, Mustapha Adekunle, has dismissed reports claiming he made…

Naija News reports that the Labour party governorship candidate in Lagos state during the 2023 general election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour had shared a video on social media of Sego addressing members of his union. In the video, Sego had warned...

Nigeria News8 minutes ago EFCC Secures Conviction Of Man For Defrauding Sterling Bank ₦178.2 Million The Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced Ojora Sulaiman Kehinde to seven years’ imprisonment for fraudulently converting ₦…

Naija News reports that Justice Mojisola Dada, while delivering judgment on Friday, directed the prosecution to deploy all legal means to ensure full restitution of the stolen funds to the bank. The case, FRN v. Ojora Sulaiman Kehinde (Charge No:...

Nigeria among the top 5 African economies by GDP in Q3 2025

Africa remains one of the world’s most dynamic continents, blessed with immense cultural wealth, a young population, and abundant natural resources, beyond its oil, gas, and mineral riches, that are increasingly shaped by fast-growing non-resource...

Nigeria News40 minutes ago I Thought Boko Haram Would Hand Over Their Guns To Buhari – Goodluck Jonathan Former President Goodluck Jonathan has disclosed that Boko Haram insurgents once chose the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari to negotiate with the…

According to him, the insurgents chose Buhari after his then-administration set up several committees to explore dialogue with the group. Jonathan made the revelation on Friday while speaking at the public presentation of “Scars,” a book authored...

Nigeria Entertainment News42 seconds ago Am I A Murderer? – Daddy Freeze Opens Up On Struggle To Bond With Kids For 10 Years Controversial media personality, Daddy Freeze, has lamented his inability to properly bond with his children for almost 10…

Naija News reports that Freeze made this known in a recent interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwu, while discussing faith, family, and personal struggles. Speaking about his children from his previous marriage to Benedicta Elechi, Daddy...

Nigeria News4 minutes ago Those Who Hate Me Are Using The Road, Light, Water I Provide – Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has mocked those who are against him. Wike stated that those who speak ill of him...

Wike stated that those who speak ill of him are merely seeking opportunities to gain closer proximity to him. Speaking on Friday while flagging off the construction of the Transit Way, N2, which connects the Central Area to Wuse District via two...

Nigeria commences nutrition budget allocation to areas of need

From Isaac Anumihe and Olileanya Ezekwesiri, Abuja Federal Government has commenced nutrition budget tagging aimed at allocating proper resources to areas that desire food more. The project which is done in collaboration with Senegal is expected...

Nigeria @65: The journey so far

By Olayinka Olatunbosun, Ph.D As the Union Jack was lowered and the green-white-green tricolour was hoisted at midnight on October 1, 1960, Nigeria embraced sovereignty, stepping onto the world stage as a newly independent nation. Sixty-five years...

Nigeria must rethink strategy to end prolonged insurgency, says Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigeria must embrace a whole-of-society approach to end the Boko Haram insurgency and other security threats. Obasanjo spoke on Thursday in Abuja at the public presentation of ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and...

Nigeria must invest in women to compete in $4trn digital economy

BY OCHUKO PISERCHIA Africa is on the verge of a digital trade revolution, yet the continent captures less than 1% of the global $4.25 trillion digital trade market. For Nigeria to claim its share, empowering women entrepreneurs must be a central...