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target=_blank>REPUBLISHED: Nigerians are hungry
To declare that many Nigerians are hungry, suffering, and struggling to survive under hard economic conditions imposed by several economic factors including record-high inflation rates is simply a restatement of the most obvious. While the terribly depleted purchasing power of the citizens continues to bite, the purported reduction of food prices has made little sense
target=_blank>Sowore’s detention: We won’t allow Nigeria slide into dictatorship – NLC
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Thursday, slammed authorities of the Nigerian Police Force over continued detention of the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore. While condemning the arrest of the human rights activist, the NLC also said it would not allow Nigeria to slide into the dark
target=_blank>NAHCON pegs 2026 hajj fare at N8.5m
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has set N8.5m as the tentative fare for the 2026 Hajj exercise. A statement by NAHCON’s Assistant Director Information and Publication, Fatima Sanda Usara, said the fare was announced after a post-Hajj meeting with Chairmen and Secretaries of State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards to review the 2025 Hajj operations.
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or: ‘Why Victor Osimhen should’ve been in the mix’
By Vince Somade‑Vincent Nigeria has a strong presence in this year’s Ballon d’Or nominations, with Chiamaka Nnadozie shortlisted for the Women’s Yachine Trophy and Justin Madugu for the Women’s Cruyff Award — a testament to their excellence in women’s football. Nnadozie’s heroics were central to Nigeria clinching their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title
target=_blank>Sleepless Nights: Unravelling the Mystery of Insomnia
Strongly associated with rest and healing, sleep is a fundamental pillar of health. However, in our world that never truly sleeps, the promise of a good night’s rest often fades into the distance for many whose restlessness and discomfort sometimes spiral into insomnia. Estimates suggest that 30-50% of adults experience at least one symptom of
target=_blank>A Contractor’s Guide to Equipment That Boosts Productivity
In the dynamic world of industrial operations, being ahead isn’t so much a matter of more people or more hours—it’s being more intelligent with the resources you have. Whether you control a worksite or a distribution facility, warehouse and worksite management today is all about synergy among technology, tools, and workflow. One of the least
target=_blank>Keyamo: Any airline which flies KWAM1 risks ban
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has restated the ban on popular Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal warning that any airline, both domestic and international, that flies him would be banned. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had blacklisted Keyamo from flying anywhere within Nigeria for six months following his unruly
target=_blank>Beat the Bills: How Nigerians Can Spend Less on Petrol and Power This Year
This year has seen many reasons for fuel price increases in Nigeria, from fuel subsidy removal to electricity tariff hikes. All these actions at the government level have a significant impact on working Nigerians and their ability to pay bills and live comfortably. Public transport is becoming more expensive, and small businesses are seeing running
target=_blank>FG should have sold refineries to Dangote – Rewane
Foremost Economist and Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company (FDC), Mr. Bismark Rewane, has said the Federal Government should have sold the government-owned refineries to the Dangote Industries Limited. He said Nigeria would have saved billions of dollars spent on turnaround maintenance if the government had privatised the refineries. Rewane, however, warned that Nigeria
target=_blank>Tinubu nominates Abdullahi Garba Ramat as NERC CEO
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the new Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Ramat, 39, is an electrical engineer and administrator, with a PhD in Strategic Management, among other qualifications. President Tinubu also nominated two commissioners for the NERC. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the
target=_blank>Man Utd confirm ‘welcome back’ plan for De Gea at Old Trafford
Manchester United have announced plans to welcome David De Gea back to Old Trafford on Saturday. The Spanish goalkeeper will return with Fiorentina for a pre-season friendly against the Red Devils. United have confirmed that there will be “a special ceremony” involving both players and supporters to honour his contribution to the club. De Gea
Man Utd confirm ‘welcome back’ plan for De Gea at Old Trafford
target=_blank>BREAKING: Tinubu appoints 39-year-old NERC Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC. In a statement issued by the presidential spokesperson on Thursday, Ramat, aged 39, is described as an electrical engineer and administrator, holding a PhD in strategic management, among other qualifications. President Tinubu
BREAKING: Tinubu appoints 39-year-old NERC Chairman
target=_blank>Outgoing director discloses plan to sabotage UBTH cancer centre
The outgoing Chief Medical Director, CMD, of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, Professor Darlington Obaseki, on Thursday recounted how an unidentified individual with vested interests attempted to sabotage the establishment of a cancer centre at the hospital. DAILY POST reports that Professor Obaseki made the disclosure during an interactive session with journalists as
Outgoing director discloses plan to sabotage UBTH cancer centre
target=_blank>My voice has been cloned – SGF Akume cries out
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, has claimed that his voice has been cloned by criminal syndicates. Akume alleges that these criminals are using the cloned voice to attempt to defraud high-profile individuals by offering them promises of federal government appointments. “From information available to the office, the fraudsters
My voice has been cloned – SGF Akume cries out
target=_blank>Former Niger Senator Ibrahim Musa dies at 63
A former senator, Ibrahim Musa, who served as the representative of Niger North Senatorial District from 2011 to 2015, has died at the age of 63. Musa was a member of the now-defunct Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, during his tenure in the Senate. He passed away in Abuja on Thursday, August 7, 2025, after
Former Niger Senator Ibrahim Musa dies at 63
target=_blank>Bill promoting social justice through inclusion scales second reading at Ogun Assembly
In a bid to promote equitable representation, entrenchment of social justice and prohibition of discrimination against vulnerable groups, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, DIE, Commission bill has scaled second reading on the floor of the Ogun State House of Assembly. Opening debate on the bill titled ‘H. B. No. 923/ OG/ 2025- The Diversity, Equity
Bill promoting social justice through inclusion scales second reading at Ogun Assembly
target=_blank>Transfer: Ndidi excited ahead Besiktas move
Wilfred Ndidi has shared his excitement after arriving in Istanbul to seal a permanent transfer to Besiktas. The Nigeria international arrived Istanbul on Wednesday night to undergo mandatory medical tests at Besiktas. Ndidi’s transfer to the Black Eagles is expected to be made official on Thursday. He will sign a three-year contract with the option
Transfer: Ndidi excited ahead Besiktas move
target=_blank>‘Women lodged in Lagos hotel, coached to accuse Akpabio of sexual harassment’ – Coalition alleges
A coalition of civil society organizations, the Nigeria Integrity Watch, NIW, has alleged that some women have been camped in a luxurious hotel in Lagos State with the intent of blackmailing Senate President Godswill Akpabio. It alleged that these women are being guided and coached to accuse Akpabio of sexual harassment. A statement by NIW’s
‘Women lodged in Lagos hotel, coached to accuse Akpabio of sexual harassment’ – Coalition alleges
target=_blank>Osimhen omitted from Galatasaray’s squad for season opener vs Gaziantep
Victor Osimhen will miss Galatasaray’s Turkish Super Lig opening game of the season against Gaziantep on Friday. Osimhen completed a permanent transfer to the Turkish Super Lig champions last week. The Nigeria international was omitted from the squad that travelled to Gaziantep for the game on Thursday. The 26-year-old is yet to attain full fitness
Osimhen omitted from Galatasaray’s squad for season opener vs Gaziantep
target=_blank>Ogun Assembly invites commissioners over fatal bridge accident
The Ogun State House of Assembly has invited the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Ade Akinsanya, his Environment counterpart, Ola Oresanya, as well as the Special Adviser to the Governor (State Public Works Agency) to appear before it on Tuesday, 12th August, 2025. The invitation followed a report of a fatal truck accident at Uren
Ogun Assembly invites commissioners over fatal bridge accident
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