Fact-Watch

Liverpool Star, Diogo Jota Dies in Tragic Car Crash at 28

London Liverpool Football Club and the Portuguese national team have been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of forward Diogo Jota in a fatal car crash in Spain. He…

Politics-Watch

Seven Akwa Ibom Lawmakers Defect to APC

Abuja, Nigeria In a significant political shake-up, seven members of the House of Representatives from Akwa Ibom State have defected from the opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).…

Bussiness-Watch

It’s Cooperation Era, We’re Not Competing with NNPC, Says Dangote

Abuja, May 9 — President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has clarified that the Dangote Refinery is not in competition with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC…

Metro-Watch

Police Debunk 3,907 Firearms Missing from Armouries

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed claims that 3,907 firearms are missing from its armouries. The Force Headquarters in a statement on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer…

Economy-Watch

NDCC Begins N50,000 Monthly Payment to Niger Delta Youths

The Niger Delta Development Commission has begun the payment of N50,000 monthly stipends to 10,000 indigenous youths from the Niger Delta under its Youths Internship Scheme. The Director of Corporate…

Agro-Watch

Hardship: Egg Producers Decry Poor Sales, Seek Govt’s Support

Dutse, May 9 — The Poultry Farmers Association of Nigeria has raised an alarm over plummeting egg sales, citing rising production costs and worsening economic conditions that have eroded consumers’…

Aviation And Transport Column

Saudi Arabia Restricts Entry Visas for Nigeria, 13 Other Countries

Saudi Arabia has introduced new visa regulations that will impact travellers from 14 countries, restricting them to single-entry visas valid for 30 days with no option for extension. The changes apply to…

Family & Relationship

My Wife Sent Nude Photos to Other Men—Gospel Singer Paul Nwokocha

Popular gospel singer, Paul Nwokocha, has finally spoken to the swing of rumours spiralling about his marital woes with his wife Goodness. In a no-holds-barred statement in a trending video…

Real Estate

Why It’s Not Easy For Young Nigerians To Own Homes – Kennedy Okonkwo

Renowned real estate developer and entrepreneur, Dr. Kennedy Okonkwo, has highlighted the major reasons young Nigerians struggle to own homes, citing high property costs, poor mortgage systems, and financial mismanagement…

Nations-Watch

NASS Commences Public Hearing on Tax Reform Bills

The National Assembly has commenced the public hearing on tax reform aimed at recouping more revenue for the government. More than 30 per cent of Nigerians due for paying tax…

Editorial

Labour-Watch

Tariff Hike: Telecom Operators Frown As Labour Plans Boycott

The Nigeria Labour Congress and telecommunications operators are at loggerheads over the decision of the former to embark on a nationwide protest over the proposed 50 per cent telecoms tariff…

International Front

Trump Signals Possible Cut to China Tariffs Ahead of Trade Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at a potential reduction in tariffs on Chinese imports, suggesting an 80% rate, down from current cumulative levels that, in some cases, exceed 145%. “80%…

SDGs

Sanwo-Olu Commissions Newly Built Multi-storey Sickle Cell Centre In LASUTH

Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos State has welcomed a newly built healthcare infrastructure to expand access to care for children living with sickle cell disorder. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, formally…

Education-Watch

FG Summons Edo School Principal Accused of Sexual Harassment

The Federal Ministry of Education has summoned the principal of Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC), Benin City, to Abuja over allegations of sexual harassment against a teacher, simply identified as…

Guest-Watch (interviews)

Press Freedom: Voice Out, Don’t Keep Silent When Threatened – Arogundade Urges Journalists

Mr. Lanre Arogundade is the Executive Director, International Press Centre (IPC). He is a renowned journalist, advocate for social justice and democracy, former Chairman of the Lagos State Council of…

Columns & Opinions

Investigate Ex-governors, Revive All Abandoned High-profile Corrupt Cases Against Politicians — Clark Tells EFCC

…Urges Yahaya Bello To Surrender Himself To Court Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, Chief Edwin Clark has asked the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…

Technology

Tariff Hike: Telecom Operators Frown As Labour Plans Boycott

The Nigeria Labour Congress and telecommunications operators are at loggerheads over the decision of the former to embark on a nationwide protest over the proposed 50 per cent telecoms tariff…

Sports

Liverpool Star, Diogo Jota Dies in Tragic Car Crash at 28

London Liverpool Football Club and the Portuguese national team have been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of forward Diogo Jota in a fatal car crash in Spain. He…

Religion

Pope Still in Critical Condition – Vatican

Pope Francis, in a critical condition with pneumonia since he was hospitalised on February 14, had a good night and was resting, the Vatican said Monday. “The night passed well,…

Topical

Social Watch & Entertainment

23-yr-old Turkish Model Arrested Over Plan to Sleep With 100 Men in 24 hours

A 23-year-old Turkish OnlyFans model, Ezra Vandan, popularly known as Azranur AV, has been arrested for publicly vowing to have sex with 100 men in one day. Vandan was reportedly…