Ohanaeze Ndigbo Rejects Senate Bill Naming Ooni, Sultan As Permanent Co-Chairs Of Traditional Rulers’ Council In a statement issued on Sunday in Enugu, the group described the bill as unjust, warning that it sidelines apex traditional rulers from other ethnic nationalities and geopolitical zones across the country.

There is a lot of ignorance about Nigeria displayed by so-called activists and even journalists. I am surprised some people are saying Lagos State was a former federal capital, and for that reason, it is a no-man's land. Therefore, its politics and policies should reflect the culture and heritage of other states.

In a major breakthrough, the UT police crime branch has dismantled an international drug syndicate operating in the Tricity, arresting three foreign nationals in a high-stakes operation. The accused were caught red-handed while attempting to smuggle narcotics into the city. The arrested individuals have been identified as Imoru Damian (31) and Okoye Nnamdi (31), both Nigerian nationals, and Toufe Yousouf (30) from Cape Town, South Africa. Police recovered significant quantities of cocaine and amphetamine, along with a Honda City car used in the operation.

Bashir Ahmad, former special assistant on digital communications to late President Muhammadu Buhari, says many of the intervention programmes for farmers during the last administration “were grossly abused”. Ahmad made the disclosure in a post on X, the microblogging platform, while responding to a post where one Yakubu Wudil queried the federal government’s decision to offer import waivers as part of measures to crash food prices.

The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has asked President Bola Tinubu to include refined petroleum products in the list of items banned under the ‘Nigeria First’ policy of the Federal Government. But this was unanimously rejected by oil marketers and some industry analysts on Sunday. The ’Nigeria First’ policy seeks to ban government agencies from importing goods that can be produced within Nigeria. In May, Tinubu barred government agencies from importing goods or services that are available locally.

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled former Kaduna Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, from the party.

The Oyo State Chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned recent attacks on Muslims allegedly carried out by a masquerader identified as Lobanika, during a public procession at Osaro market in the Ojagbo area of Ogbomoso on Friday, July 25, 2025.

Pls this is not for those still living with parents. As a single person living alone, paying your own bills, 100% independed, how much do you spend a month? I wan compare something

Some Ghanaians on Saturday staged a protest at the popular Obra Spot in Accra, demanding the immediate expulsion of Nigerians from their country over alleged involvement in crime and social vices. The protesters, who gathered in large numbers, displayed placards with messages such as “Nigerians Must Go,” “End Kidnapping,” “End Prostitution,” “End Armed Robbery,” “End Fraud,” and “End Ritual Murders.”

African champions, the Super Falcons, will arrive in Abuja, the country’s capital, on Monday (today) for a trophy parade before meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, following their victory over Morocco in Saturday’s WAFCON 2024 final, the NFF has announced. The Falcons produced a memorable comeback in Rabat to beat host nation Morocco 3–2 in the final, sealing a record-extending 10th WAFCON crown. According to the Nigeria Football Federation, the 10-time African champions are scheduled to land at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by midday, with a hero’s welcome and a celebratory parade planned across key parts of the Federal Capital Territory. The NFF also confirmed plans for an open-roof bus parade, with the players and technical crew expected to move through strategic routes including Airport Road, Berger Junction, Maitama and Wuse Market before heading to the Presidential Villa. “We are making arrangements to have a trophy parade with the players and their coaches in an open-roof bus, and plying through Airport Road, Berger junction, Maitama and Wuse Market areas all the way to the Presidential Villa,” NFF General Secretary Dr Mohammed Sanusi said in a statement on Sunday. “This will afford a good number of people in those areas to have a rare sight of the Women’s AFCON trophy.” President Bola Tinubu has said he can’t wait to receive the WAFCON trophy, assuring the Super Falcons of a befitting celebration when they arrive from Morocco. Tinubu shared in the celebrations of the team during a video call with them and their officials on Sunday. “As a team, we are very proud of you; the entire nation is proud of you. You lifted our spirits, and we are all very happy,” Tinubu said. “You will be celebrated, and I congratulate all the coaches and the management of the team, including the ministers and officials. “To set the record of victories for the 10th time is not a small feat for the country and the continent as a whole. Safe journey back home, enjoy yourselves and avoid injuries.” When Captain Rasheedat Ajibade also appreciated the President for approving the payment of their bonuses and promised to present the trophy in Abuja, Tinubu also responded, “Good, I am looking forward to that.” The thrilling win marked the 10th triumph of the Falcons on the continental stage after their previous triumphs in 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2016 and 2018. https://punchng.com/triumphant-super-falcons-arrive-nigeria-today/? (Share⤴) Re: Super Falcons Victory Parade To Hold Today. by naptu2: 3:08am STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE 'SAFE JOURNEY HOME…I LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING THE TROPHY IN ABUJA, PRESIDENT TINUBU TELLS WAFCON CHAMPIONS President Bola Tinubu has expressed his delight at the Super Falcons' spectacular victory at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), stating that he eagerly looks forward to receiving the trophy in Abuja. In a post-match video call with team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, her teammates, and Nigerian officials, President Tinubu congratulated the team on securing a record 10th continental title and lifting the nation's spirits. I am very, very proud of you. The entire nation is proud of you. You have lifted our spirits. You are a pride to your generation and we are all very happy. "You will be celebrated, and I congratulate all the coaches and management of the team, including the ministers and the officials," he said. The President extended his best regards to Rasheedat Ajibade, who emerged as the tournament's Most Valuable Player and clinched the Woman of the Tournament award. He also praised Esther Okoronkwo's composure during a crucial moment in the final, describing her 64th-minute penalty kick, which sparked a dramatic comeback, as "very courageous." Okoronkwo created the second goal and delivered the decisive free-kick that Jennifer Echegini converted to seal Nigeria's 3-2 victory. ''Safe journey home, enjoy yourselves, avoid injuries, God bless you,'' the President told the jubilant players and officials, who repeatedly interjected with ''Thank you, Mr President!'' Responding on behalf of the team, Ajibade thanked the President for approving the full payment of players' allowances. She assured him the team was eager to present him with the WAFCON trophy in Abuja. The lively exchange ended with a spirited rendition of the national anthem and three thunderous "Gbosa!" cheers for the President.

Scores are feared dead after gunmen attacked Ndi-Ejezie, Umualaoma, and Ndiakuwata Uno communities both in Arondizuogu, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State,

Most of the cars we use in Nigeria are imported from Europe, Canada, and the U.S. But are we aware that these same cars — especially popular Japanese brands — can also be purchased from China? Many of the models we get from the West are also available in the East, often at a lower cost, making them potentially more affordable to import. Are there people already doing this in Nigeria, but it’s just not being talked about enough? I’d like to request that this be moved to the front page for wider visibility. I’m planning to buy a car in the coming months and am currently doing my research.

A brutal ambush on Thursday, July 24, 2025, claimed the lives of 14 people, including women and infants, as suspected Fulani bandits attacked a vehicle returning from the bustling Bokkos market in Plateau State

An African rock python has reportedly escaped from the private residence of a former Accountant General of the Federation in Daneji, a densely populated area of the Kano Municipal Local Government Area.

Portable Goes Spiritual Amid Beef with Verydarkman, Visits Shrine to Lay Complaints The ongoing online feud between controversial singer Portable and activist Verydarkman has taken a dramatic turn as Portable was recently spotted at a shrine, allegedly reporting his rival and others calling him “Ole” (thief). Eyes Of Lagos reports, The beef, which started after Verydarkman released an old video where Portable was paraded for allegedly stealing a tricycle, has escalated with both exchanging diss tracks on social media. In response to Verydarkman’s diss track branding him a thief, Portable had earlier written a petition to the police, demanding his arrest. However, in a surprising twist, a new viral video shows the “Zazoo Zeh” crooner at a native doctor’s shrine, seeking spiritual intervention.

The Nigerian Senate witnessed a dramatic altercation on Wednesday evening as a closed-door session descended into chaos, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele engaging in a shouting match that nearly escalated into a physical confrontation. The tension erupted during an executive session convened to deliberate on whether to adjourn the current legislative sitting this week or next week for the Senate’s traditional two-month annual recess. Sources told SaharaReporters that disagreements among the leadership over the adjournment plan led to visible cracks within the chamber's top hierarchy.

The development, which came as part of an intelligence-led operation carried out by officers of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, in synergy with their counterparts from the Adamawa State Police Command, marks another significant step in dismantling a dangerous inter-state child abduction and trafficking network operating across Nigeria.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a stern warning to state electricity regulators, declaring that states do not possess the jurisdiction to unilaterally deviate from federally-determined electricity tariffs when importing power from the national grid.

Below is a breakdown of some projects tied to the recent loan request sent to the Senate by President Tinubu. Construction of the eastern rail line (Port Harcourt to Maiduguri railway) - $3 billion Construction of the Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe dual carriageway, with a four-year completion horizon - $1.33 billion Two separate allocations — $1.14 billion and $1.07 billion — will fund the Eastern and Western Super Grids, respectively. Other Chinese-backed projects include $100 million for the Presidential Power Initiative aimed at improving electricity distribution infrastructure. $116 million for high-voltage transmission lines to evacuate 700 megawatts of electricity from the Zungeru hydropower station. $508 million will go to modernising Nigeria’s eastern port infrastructure $2 billion for the Lagos Green Line Rail Project $596.2 million for the procurement of rolling stock on the Kaduna–Kano section of the national rail modernisation efforts. Youth Entrepreneurship Investment project with a five-year implementation period to be funded by AfDB- $100m Sokoto State Health Infrastructure Project to be funded by AfDB - $45m Yobe State’s Integrated Climate Action Project to be funded by AfDB - $50m Lekki Access Road — also known as the 7th Axial Road Project — with a timeline of three years to be funded by Export Credit Agency - $250 million Nigeria Border Security Project under the second phase of a broader national security initiative to be funded by Export Credit Agency - $540 million Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project to be funded by Export Credit Agency - $700 million. Emergency food security programme, to be funded by Japan’s International Cooperation Agency (JICA) - ¥150 billion Senator Sani Musa clarified that the borrowing plan spans a six-year disbursement period, not solely the 2025 fiscal year. He also noted that Nigeria has not defaulted on any of its existing loan repayments. Senator Victor Umeh (Anambra Central) threw his weight behi

A Nigerian man has reportedly discovered via DNA test that he is not the biological father of his five children after 15 years of marriage. The shocking revelation was shared on a popular social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), by a user with the handle @BlessedGirl001. According to her, the man had been married to his wife for 15 years, during which they had five children. However, after conducting a DNA test, he allegedly found out that none of the children were biologically his.She wrote: “A man just found out he’s not the biological father of his 5 children. This fraud is getting too much. 15 years of marriage you realized your children are not yours.”

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was briefly detained by immigration officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Thursday morning while trying to board a flight to the United Kingdom

ome couple of months ago, I raised a post on how the most intelligent boy in my secondary school days defrauded a bank of multimillion naira and ran away without a trace. A class mate of ours then just told me that he was told by another of our classmate that he is dead and that he died 2 months ago in South Africa where he ran to and hid . Fraud does not pay as there are curses and repercussions that comes with it. Adueu.

Abroad-based Nigerian man shares his experience dating a UK-based Nigerian lady. The man identified as Daniel shared what transpired between him and the Nigerian lady he was dating. He shared a video recording of the WhatsApp conversation he had with his girlfriend. Apparently, the both of them had returned home from work and the guy had sent a VN asking after her day. The lady had proceeded to lament over how stressful it had been for her and how hungry she was and asked the guy to order something for her. However, the guy had flown into a rage, wondering why she would ask him for that when there relationship had barely gone anywhere.

The Boeing 767 was en route to Atlanta with 226 passengers and 9 crew members on Friday when the left engine malfunctioned mid-air, the airline said, according to KABC.

While Samsung maintains some manufacturing in South Korea, particularly for high-tech components and its local market, the vast majority of its smartphone production is now outsourced to other countries like Vietnam and India. Korean-made Samsung devices, particularly those for the domestic market, may differ in specifications like processor, camera, and RAM compared to international versions. Here's a more detailed breakdown: South Korea (Domestic & High-Tech): High-tech component manufacturing: Samsung still designs and produces key components like CPUs, OLED displays, camera sensors, and flash memory chips in South Korea.

Jigawa State has made genotype testing compulsory for all intending couples as part of efforts to reduce cases of sickle cell disease. According to Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the decision is one of several made by the State Executive Council, which also approved major spending on water supply, education and flood control.

Troops of the Nigerian military have foiled an attempted infiltration into Monguno town and Bitta community at the Lake Chad region by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists after scores of them, including a top commander, were neutralized in the midnight operations

Please my younger brother got a 67.5 aggregate score this year, which isn’t enough for Computer Science, his first choice. Now he has to choose from these courses: Cyber Security, Biochemistry, Information Technology, Mining Engineering, or Software Development. Which of these has the best future prospects? He’s 16 and applied to FUTA. I’m an art student, so I’m not familiar with these fields. Please focus only on the listed courses.

ontroversial street-hop singer, Portable (Zazoo Zeh), has revealed that he has filed a petition with the police against activist Verydarkman (VDM) following their heated online feud.

A 35-Year-Old woman from Garin Abba village, Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State, has allegedly killed her husband following a heated argument over food.

Solade said this while sharing experience and history on his journey in the Yoruba section of the industry after his episode on a show called ‘Father’s Path with Tope’

Contrary to what the ADC and Obidient online mob are telling you, President Bola Tinubu has not borrowed $20.5 billion, nor has the Senate approved for the Tinubu administration to take a loan of that amount.

The Federal Government has approved the pensions for retired aviation workers after almost 22 years of waiting,

In a significant victory against armed banditry, Nigerian ground troops, supported by local vigilantes, have eliminated over 100 motorcycle-riding bandits in a fierce, over three-hour gun battle in the Warari Community of Rijau Local Government Area, Niger State. The operation, which unfolded on Tuesday, was initiated based on credible intelligence from vigilant locals regarding routes frequently used by bandits for cattle rustling. This vital information allowed the troops to set up a well-executed ambush, leading to a sustained and intense exchange of fire.

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has announced that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) will replace multiple import-related levies with a single 4% Free On Board (FOB) charge under a new revenue structure.

I have no objection and I welcome the power to still remain in the South. That is what if you recall I aspires in 2019 and for Presidency in 2023 I served under His Excellency Peter Obi as Vice, before then I tried to contest Governorship in Kaduna and I quit

Udinese have come out in full support of goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, who has been handed a two-month ban by the FIGC Federal Tribunal following an investigation into betting irregularities.

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has carpeted the Leadership Caucus of the state chapter of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing it of telling lies to the public rather than disclosing to them that Governor Ademola Adeleke was rejected because he was quickly identified as a trojan horse, a big baggage and liability that would hurt the integrity of the APC. It would be recalled that the Osun State PDP Leadership Caucus has in a communique signed by Governor Adeleke and twenty-seven other chieftains of the party yesterday decried the resistance against the planned defection of Governor Adeleke to the APC.

The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for first reading a bill seeking to prohibit public and civil servants, including their immediate families, from patronising private schools and healthcare facilities in Nigeria. The bill was sponsored by Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, lawmaker representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Abia State.

The Federal Government has announced plans to clear the ₦81 billion owed to N-Power beneficiaries for unpaid allowances dating back to 2022 and 2023. This decision followed a closed-door meeting held on Tuesday, July 22, convened by the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau.

Miss Nollywood Winner Hassana Ozohu Salisu set to Contest Actors Guild of Nigeria Election in Kogi state Nigeria

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to cultivate 1 million hectares of farmland and produce 460,000 metric tons of soybeans within two years as part of a broader strategy to boost food security, reduce import dependence, and position Nigeria as a key player in the global soybean market.

The Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, was at the Aso Rock Villa on Tuesday evening to see President Bola Tinubu. Dangote, who arrived just minutes before 07:00pm, departed about 30 minutes later without briefing the press. It would be their first face-to-face meeting at the Villa since the president toured the 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery in Lagos on June 5. No agenda was revealed, but the encounter follows a string of blunt comments from Africa’s richest man about the nation’s downstream sector and his plan to upend fuel distribution. On July 11, Dangote told visiting executives that the state-owned plants in Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna were beyond rescue despite roughly $18bn in rehabilitation spending.

Senator Natasha H. Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central Senatorial District has officially notified the Inspector-General of Police of her intention to resume legislative duties at the National Assembly following a Federal High Court ruling that nullified her suspension. This move comes despite an earlier caution from the Nigerian Senate urging her not to resume.

There is increased security presence in and around the National Assembly Complex over the plan by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s plan to resume plenary today. The security, comprising operatives of the Department of State Services, Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps among others are highly visible at the main gate of the National Assembly, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), annex gate Villa gates into the complex. The Nation observed that all vehicles bound for the National Assembly are being thoroughly frisked and those who could not produce their Identification Cards were denied entrance.

A grown Nigerian man is paid ₦2,070 per day to work under hazardous conditions — lifting iron, inhaling smoke, working near fire, and operating machines with no proper safety gear. Meanwhile, Indian workers doing the same (or even less) work are paid ₦900,000 to ₦1.3 million per month, plus: ₦150,000 monthly allowance Free food Free accommodation Free healthcare Security & privileges

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as a ‘bad market,’ declaring that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed Nigerians and will be voted out in 2027

Presidential Candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, was sighted at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday.

More states have announced plans to reduce electricity tariffs in their jurisdictions after the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a new tariff order to MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited, revising the electricity cost for Band A customers from N209 per kilowatt-hour to N160/kWh, effective August 1, 2025.

Nigerian stocks have recorded their most impressive run under any civilian administration since 1999, as the market rallies sharply under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.