Nigerian lady writes letter to Peter Obi, makes unusual request, people react to her post

A Nigerian lady has shared a post on X addressed to Peter Obi, a former presidential aspirant of the Labour Party In her post, she made a sincere appeal to him and urged him to inform his wife about it if he didn't like the idea she had presented...

Nigerian Industrialist, Malinson Ukatu Bags Honorary Doctorate Degree

Kasim Sumaina in Abuja Renowned industrialist and Chairman of Nispo Porcelain Group, Sir Malinson Afam Ukatu, has been conferred with an honorary Doctorate Degree in Business Administration by Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State, in...

Fuel truck explodes in Nigeria killing at least 31 people, police say

ABUJA, Nigeria — A tanker truck laden with gasoline exploded Tuesday in north-central Nigeria, killing at least 31 people, police said.Article content The explosion occurred in the Bida area of Niger State after the truck fell and as local...

Don’t designate Nigeria country of concern, Kukah appeals

Sultan, MURIC fault Christian genocide narrative in North The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has urged the United States not to re-designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over religious freedom, arguing that such a...

Nigeria’s anti-graft agency recovers ₦500bn, convicts 7,000 in latest corruption crackdown

President Bola Tinubu has praised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for what he described as “remarkable progress” in Nigeria’s anti-corruption fight, revealing that the agency has secured over 7,000 convictions and recovered...

Tinubu nominates Bernard Dori for ministerial position

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a letter to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. President spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this in a statement...

5G promise fades as pricey phones, services shut out poor Nigerians

• Cheapest 5G smartphone costs minimum wage earner two months’ salaries • Subscribers lament erratic services amid high data consumption • Mafab’s 5G remains in limbo as MTN, Airtel struggle to win market • 6G network may go global in five years...

President Tinubu Pledges Support, Charges Judiciary to Intensify Anti-Corruption Fight

VP Shettima when he declared open the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and National Judicial Institute (NJI) Workshop for Justices and Judges in Abuja ** As EFCC records 7,000 convictions, recovers ₦500bn in 2 years President Bola...

Lagos APC says weak opposition threatening Nigeria’s democracy

By BEN OGBEMUDIA The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed concern over what it describes as the “deteriorating state” of Nigeria’s opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on...

Cleric laments spiritual weakness of Nigerian Church, calls for repentance

Living Waters Unlimited Church has called on Church leaders and believers to repent of greed, ambition, hypocrisy, and exploitation, and return to sound biblical doctrine and contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints. Arising...

“We’ll hunt down enemies of Nigeria’s unity” – CDS Musa vows

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has issued a stern warning to those undermining Nigeria’s sovereignty, declaring that anyone acting against the unity of the nation will be considered an enemy of the state. Speaking on...

A PARTNERSHIP FOR NIGERIAN FOOD SOVEREIGNTY

Nigeria’s current food insecurity is a crisis of logistics, post-harvest management, and border security, argues ADE ADEFEKO As the world marked World Food Day on October 16, 2025, under the theme “hand in hand for better foods and a better...

Facts contradict Vatican secretary’s claim that persecution in Nigeria ‘not a religious conflict’

The Holy See’s Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin this week suggested that the violence against Christians in Nigeria is not a matter of Islamists targeting Christians but merely a series of conflicts stemming from non-religious disputes....

Christian Genocide in Nigeria: 3 Million Believers Under Siege — A Call to Prayer

1 Across northern and central Nigeria, a silent tragedy is unfolding. More than three million Christians are caught in what faith leaders describe as an ongoing genocide — villages burned, churches destroyed, and families slaughtered or driven...

Terrorist Resurgence in Lake Chad Basin Leads to More Attacks Against Civilians, Military

Civilians in the Lake Chad basin are reporting more attacks by terrorists who loot their property and sometimes kidnap their female family members. The attacks have the hallmarks of a resurgence by the terrorist group Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna...

Over 4 million Nigerians suffer from blindness — Sightsavers

More than 4.24 million Nigerians are currently living with blindness or some form of visual impairment, largely due to conditions that could be treated or entirely prevented, according to international NGO, Sightsavers. Speaking in Kano on Tuesday...

Nigerian Senate Approves Life Jail Term For Anyone Convicted Of Child Defilement

The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill prescribing life imprisonment for anyone, male or female, found guilty of sexually defiling a minor in the country. The resolution was reached during plenary on Tuesday, following a motion moved by Senator...

Great Nigeria Insurance Grows from N736m Loss to N2bn PAT

Ebere Nwoji Great Nigeria Insurance Plc has said that it has risen from its hitherto loss ratio of N736 million in 2022 to a Profit After Tax of N2 billion for the year ended December 31,2023. With this performance, the company said it has...

Building the next generation of political leaders

Oby Ezekwesili has a long history in education. The founder of Transparency International and former minister in Nigeria, including that of education, has spent the last few years focusing on building the next crop of public sector leaders. In...

Nigerian Government Backs Military Amid ‘Failed Coup’ Rumours

The Federal Government has thrown its weight behind the Nigerian military, dismissing widespread reports of an alleged failed coup attempt to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The Minister of Information and National...