Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York, pressing Nigeria’s case for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council and seeking deeper collaboration with the UN system on democracy, security, and development. Representing
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the African Union (AU) to strengthen diplomacy as the foremost tool for conflict prevention and resolution across the continent, warning that external interference undermines Africa’s collective security framework. Speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at a meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council on the […]
Nigerian Fuji music legend Saheed Osupa has expressed gratitude to Grammy-winning superstar Burna Boy after the Afrofusion artist publicly hailed him as one of the “Greatest of All Time” (GOAT) singers. The unexpected praise has sparked conversations across Nigeria’s entertainment scene, bridging generational divides between Fuji and Afrobeats fans. The moment unfolded
The Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 house witnessed another heated confrontation this week after housemate Zita flung a plate of Indomie instant noodles at fellow contestant Rooboy during a late-night argument. The altercation, which unfolded on Wednesday, has quickly become one of the most talked-about moments of the season, trending across Nigerian social media
Popular Nigerian singer, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, widely known as Kizz Daniel, has debunked circulating rumors that his bank accounts were frozen following an alleged contractual dispute tied to the cancelled Afrobeats Meets Berlin concert. The reports, which spread rapidly across blogs and social media platforms earlier this week, claimed that the “Buga” crooner was
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday declared that Nigeria’s economy has “turned the corner” and assured citizens that they will soon begin to reap the benefits of his administration’s reforms. Speaking at the coronation of Oba (Sen.) Abdul-Rashidi Adewolu Akanmu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland in Oyo State, the President said the progress […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warned that the United Nations (UN) must urgently reform its institutions or risk becoming increasingly irrelevant in global affairs. Speaking at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, the President represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima outlined sweeping proposals on Security Council reform, conflict resolution,
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to begin immediate engagement with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Ogoni people, and other stakeholders to finalise plans for the resumption of oil production in Ogoniland. The directive followed the submission of a report by the Presidential Committee
Yesterday, United Capital Group held a solemn and befitting memorial service in honour of six colleagues who tragically lost their lives on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, following a fire incident at Afriland Towers, the company’s Lagos headquarters. The service, held at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos, brought the capital market to a standstill as regulators, […]
Nigeria’s revenue collection has surged by 411 percent in just 16 months, climbing from ₦711 billion in May 2023 to ₦3.64 trillion in September 2025, according to Special Adviser to the President on Revenue and Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji. Adedeji disclosed this on Tuesday during a press briefing organised by […]
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has announced that the National Library fund has already attracted N20.4 billion in donations within its first week, reviving hope for the completion of one of the country’s longest-delayed public infrastructure projects. Speaking at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja on Tuesday, Mrs. Tinubu disclosed the amount raised since
The Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Mr Hussaini Ishaq-Magaji, SAN, says the commission is determined to end delays in business registration and service delivery through new digital reforms. Ishaq-Magaji stated this on Monday at the CAC Stakeholders’ Forum held in Kano which brought together lawyers, business owners, EFCC, ICPC and other
A new report on Monday revealed that ride hailing giant Uber contributed an estimated N34 billion to Nigeria’s economy in 2023. The findings of the Uber Nigeria Economic Impact Report, which was conducted by Public First, was inaugurated at the recent Lagos Road Mobility Summit. This was an event co-hosted by Uber and the Lagos […]
Police in the Federal Capital Territory have retrieved the body of an unidentified woman from Jabi Lake in Abuja. According to sources, officers at the Jabi Division received a distress call from Jabi Lake Recreation around 10:37 a.m. on Saturday. Detectives who responded to the call found the lifeless body of a woman, believed to […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency NiMet has predicted rainy and thundery weather conditions from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged isolated thunderstorms on Monday, with light rains over parts of Adamawa and Taraba during the morning hours in the northern region. It envisaged isolated thunderstorms with
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and singer Vee Iye has once again found herself at the center of social media conversations after publicly sharing her personal dating rules and revealing her fears about pregnancy. Her candid disclosures, posted on social media, have sparked wide debate on love, relationships, and women’s anxieties in modern Nigeria. Vee […]
Nigerian Afropop sensation Adekunle Gold has opened up about one of the most difficult moments in his career being rejected for Beyoncé’s 2019 album The Lion King: The Gift. The revelation, which has triggered conversations among fans and industry watchers, sheds light on the emotional toll behind the glitz of global music opportunities and the […]
Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has ignited a new round of debate in Nigeria’s film industry after publicly criticizing the growing dominance of YouTube-driven producers who, he says, prioritize social media popularity over acting talent. His comments, made in a recent Instagram video, have placed him at the center of conversations about quality, economics, […]
The World Athletics Championships in Tokyo delivered standout performances on Friday, with American Anna Hall claiming a historic heptathlon gold and Kenya reaffirming its dominance on the track through Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Beatrice Chebet. Hall’s victory was particularly significant for the United States. The 23-year-old became the first American to win heptathlon gold
The Premier League witnessed turbulence both on and off the pitch this week, as Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca defended his under-fire players, Arsenal confirmed the sudden departure of vice-chairman Tim Lewis, and injury updates across Manchester clubs stirred debate ahead of crucial fixtures. Maresca, who joined Chelsea in the summer, sharply responded to criticism

























