Protest breaks out in Lagos over Makoko demolition
Residents and community leaders from Makoko and other waterfront areas on Wednesday staged a protest in Lagos over ongoing demolitions and alleged forced evictions. The protesters gathered at the busy Ikeja Under-Bridge, accusing the Lagos State Government of pulling down homes without proper notice, compensation or plans to resettle displaced families. The demonstrators occupied parts […]
Nigeria, Türkiye to fast-track trade, energy, defence ties —Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that Nigeria and Türkiye have agreed to speed up cooperation in key sectors including trade, energy and defence. He said the renewed partnership is aimed at boosting job creation, attracting investment and promoting shared prosperity for citizens of both countries. The President disclosed this on Tuesday via his verified […]
Court orders arrest of journalist, Fejiro Oliver, his sureties
Magistrate Edith Nkechi Anumadu of Court 3 in Asaba, Delta State, has issued a bench warrant against investigative journalist Fejiro Oliver. The order also includes the arrest of his sureties, despite his lawyers informing the court that their client could not appear due to credible threats to his life. This is not the first time […]
I said build hospital, you started with mortuary’ – Gov Eno faults contractor
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has expressed frustration over the execution of a hospital project in the state, criticising a contractor for prioritising a mortuary over essential hospital facilities. The incident was captured in a viral video circulating online on Wednesday. In the footage, shared by Uche Nworah, former Special Adviser on General Duties […]
No faction in NNPP – Magaji Mato
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Magaji Mato, has dismissed claims of factionalisation within the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), saying the party remains united both in fact and in law. He made the clarification on Wednesday while speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, stressing that reports of internal division are not backed by any legal or […]
Nigerian stock market extends rally with N126bn gain
The Nigerian stock market continued its positive run on Tuesday as investors gained about N126 billion, reflecting a 0.12 percent increase in market value. Data from the Nigerian Exchange showed that total market capitalisation climbed to N106.088 trillion, up from N105.962 trillion recorded in the previous trading session. In the same direction, the All-Share Index […]
2027 will be decided by performance – Lagos APC replies Aregbesola
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the 2027 general elections will be decided by performance and results, not by arguments or political polemics. The party was reacting to comments credited to former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, who claimed that governors’ defections would not determine the outcome of […]
NNPCL increases petrol price in Lagos, Abuja
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of petrol in Lagos and Abuja. Motorists in Lagos will now buy petrol at ₦835 per litre, while the price in Abuja has risen to ₦839 per litre. The new rates took effect across NNPCL retail outlets on Wednesday. The price adjustment comes […]
UCL: Chelsea manager, Liam Rosenior names squad to face Napoli
Chelsea manager, Liam Rosenior, has announced a 24-man squad that will travel to Italy to face Napoli in Wednesday night’s UEFA Champions League encounter. The Blues are aiming for a strong performance as they continue their European campaign against Antonio Conte’s side. Rosenior included several key players in the squad, such as Enzo Fernandez, Cole […]
I will return to school at 40 – Peller
Popular Nigerian TikTok star, Peller, has said he is not planning to further his education anytime soon, explaining that his focus remains on content creation and streaming. The 20-year-old influencer said school can wait, as he is currently committed to building his career online. Speaking during a recent livestream, Peller said he cannot afford to […]