After 5ive, Davido Returns With “I Know Who I Be”
Davido has ended a brief and unexpected hiatus with the release of “I Know…
After 5ive, Davido Returns With “I Know Who I Be”
Davido has ended a brief and unexpected hiatus with the release of “I Know Who I Be,” his first single of 2026, a cross continental record that pairs the Afrobeats heavyweight with South African artistes Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay. The Nigerian singer, born David Adeleke, announced the release on his social media pages on Friday,…
Abuja Court Hands Boko Haram Member Death Sentence
A Boko Haram member who travelled abroad for weapons training before joining the deadly 2015 assault on Maiduguri has been sentenced to death by hanging, in the latest in a string of terrorism convictions handed down by the Federal High Court this year. Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment in Abuja on Friday, convicting…
Funding Delay May Affect 2027 Polls – INEC
Nigeria’s electoral umpire has not received a kobo of the funds budgeted for the 2027 general elections, even as it races against tight international procurement timelines to replace voting machines lost or damaged in previous polls. INEC National Commissioner for Voter Education and Publicity, Mohammed Haruna, disclosed the funding gap on Thursday in Abuja…
FG Secures Release of Six Nigerians Detained in Côte d’Ivoire
Six Nigerians who had spent roughly eight months in detention in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire over alleged economic crimes have walked free, ending a quiet diplomatic effort that the Federal Government says vindicates its pledge to shield citizens caught in legal trouble abroad. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the development in…
Remi Tinubu’s Akara Advice Sparks Online Outrage
A call by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, urging Nigerians to take up petty trades such as selling akara, roasting corn and producing kuli-kuli has ignited a sharp online row, with critics insisting the advice ignores the depth of hardship that millions of households are battling. Mrs Tinubu made the remarks on Wednesday…
Oil Prices Ease Following Brief Hormuz Attacks
Global oil prices have eased after a sudden intraday spike triggered by a fresh attack in the Strait of Hormuz. International benchmark Brent crude fell 1.80 per cent on Friday to trade at $74.11 per barrel for August delivery. The reversal followed a brief 4 per cent rally on Thursday after a merchant vessel came…
Nigeria Misses Tax Targets Despite Ongoing Reforms – Oyedele
Nigeria is still falling significantly short of its statutory tax revenue targets despite the implementation of extensive fiscal adjustments. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed the ongoing deficit during a courtesy visit in Abuja on Thursday. The minister hosted the leadership of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria…
Naira Firm At N1,374 Amid Minor Fluctuations
The Nigerian naira maintained a relatively steady position against the United States dollar during early trading on Friday. Data from the official foreign exchange market showed the local currency exchanging at N1,374.52 per dollar by mid-morning. The current rate represents a marginal appreciation from the opening figures recorded at the start of the daily session….
Juventus Eye €15m Move for Maduka Okoye
Juventus’ search for a new goalkeeper has pulled Maduka Okoye to the centre of the summer transfer market, with Serie A side Udinese placing a €15 million valuation on the Super Eagles shot-stopper as the Turin giants weigh a formal approach ahead of the 2026/27 season. Italian outlet Il Messaggero Veneto, through Tuttomercatoweb, reported…
Maturity Over Brilliance: JAMB Justifies Age Benchmark
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has restated its commitment to the 16-year minimum age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions, insisting that the policy rests on existing education laws and on evidence linking maturity to academic success. The board’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin, made the position known on Thursday during a…