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Mohbad’s family seeks US lab details, wants DNA test postponed
‘I have beef with cancer’: Odumodublvck rallies Abuja residents for charity walk
Phyno leaves out Flavour’s ‘Uzo Ano’ from new album, features seven artistes
Nollywood, Afrobeats can unlock billions in US market – Okonoko
Okonoko, a Nollywood actress and producer popularly known as Angel Ufuoma, said strategic digital distribution and marketing could turn the global popularity of Nigerian entertainment into a major source of foreign exchange.
Court grants Odumodublvck lawyer's prayer for adjournment
An Abuja High Court sitting in Life Camp has adjourned the assault trial involving popular Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, known professionally as Odumodublvck. The legal action was instituted in November 2025 by Levi Ogbogiri (Kraziecent).
Ghollywood, Nollywood comparison unfair – Majid Michel
Veteran Ghanaian actor Majid Michel has dismissed comparisons between Ghana’s film industry, Ghollywood, and Nigeria’s Nollywood as unfair and misplaced considering factors like market size, audience reach, and industry scale that Ghollywood cannot directly match.
'It’s time for Africa': Senegal welcomes world for 2026 Youth Olympics
The 2026 Youth Olympic Games have kicked off in Dakar, Senegal, marking the first time an Olympic competition is hosted on the African continent. About 2,665 athletes aged 14 to 17 will compete across 25 sports and 153 medal events hosted in Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly.
Sowore urges World Athletics to ban Ikogosi Marathon
Presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has called on the global governing body for athletics, World Athletics, to immediately sanction the organisers of the Ikogosi Marathon in Ekiti State and blacklist them for being complicit in the violent attacks he suffered on Friday in Ekiti.
Ikogosi Marathon Initiative denies Sowore participation
Giving a reason, the organisers said they are concerned about a recent attack by thugs on Sowore and his associates in Ekiti State.
British poet unveils Ramadan book featuring 32 writers, others
British poet Hussain Manawer has assembled 32 writers, artists, and public figures for a new Ramadan collection titled From Sunrise to Sunset . The anthology combines personal poetry, essays, and reflections from diverse cultural backgrounds to examine themes of faith, identity, grief, and community during the Islamic holy month.
Traditional media need social media formats to reach youths — Fosudo
Fosudo made the call on Thursday during an interview with PUNCH Online at Moonshot 2026, organised by TechCabal at the National Theatre, Lagos. He said established media organisations could combine their credibility and reputation with new media techniques to remain relevant to audiences increasingly consuming information on social media.
Oyedepo urges youths to embrace faith to overcome life’s challenges
Chancellor of Covenant University, Bishop David Oyedepo, has urged young people to strengthen their faith in God as a vital tool to navigate life's challenges and build a purposeful future. Oyedepo delivered the charge on Thursday during a Special Convocation Assembly held as part of the institution's 18th Convocation Ceremony in Ota, Ogun State.
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Customs, police strengthen security partnership in C’River
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency cooperation to tackle crime, improve intelligence sharing and enhance security in Cross River.
Anambra govt condemns alleged assault of minor in Ogidi, vows justice
The Anambra Government has condemned, in strong terms, the alleged flogging and infliction of severe physical injuries on 10-year-old Chizoba Ifeanyi by her aunt, Mrs Adaobi Agbonta, in Ogidi.
Obasanjo cautions against uncontrolled AI, urges local solutions
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned against the dangers of uncontrolled Artificial Intelligence (AI), urging Nigeria to develop the capacity to deploy the technology in addressing grassroots challenges.
Outrage as UK Reform aide labels Badenoch 'Nigerian scammer'
Badenoch condemned the remarks as racist, insisting that attempts to attack her over her background would fail in a country she described as not being racist. She made the comments during an interview on ITV's Good Morning Britain on Thursday, following a series of social media posts by Raheem Kassam, a former senior aide to Farage.
ECOWAS moves to curb substandard nursing, midwifery training
ECOWAS has initiated measures to eliminate substandard nursing and midwifery training institutions across the region. By establishing harmonised accreditation criteria and regional training standards, the bloc aims to ensure quality healthcare delivery, safeguard patient safety, and align health workforce qualifications across member states.
China warns U.S. against using human rights to interfere internally
China has warned the United States to cease using human rights as a pretext to interfere in its internal affairs and suppress its economic and national development, calling on Washington to respect its sovereignty and international norms.
OPay pulls $304m US IPO over foreign regulatory inquiry
The sudden decision comes just a day after the company priced 16 million American depositary shares at $19 each, which had initially valued the business at $4 billion.
Tinubu welcomes Airtel’s Open Network, demands improved telecoms services
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Airtel Nigeria’s Open Network initiative, urging telecommunications operators to improve network coverage, reduce service disruptions and respond promptly to customer complaints.
Credite Capital declares N70m dividend, plans N1bn capital base
Credite Capital Finance and Investment Ltd. has declared a N70 million dividend payout to shareholders, representing a 71 per cent increase over the previous payout.
Heatwave: Doctor urges Nigerians to drink more water
Prof. Eddy Ndibuagu, a Professor of Community Medicine, has urged the public to increase their water intake to cope with the hot weather.
FG, Adamawa target 130,000 children for polio immunisation
The Federal Government and the Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency are targeting 130,000 children for polio vaccination in two local government areas of the state.
Nigeria joins 33 African nations to ratify African Medicines Agency treaty
Nigeria has officially deposited its instrument of ratification to become the 34th African Union member state to ratify the treaty establishing the African Medicines Agency. This landmark step strengthens continental efforts to harmonize pharmaceutical regulations and aggressively eliminate substandard and falsified medical products across Africa.
2026 ranking: Universities, polytechnics await Dec 15 results
The Chairman of the Nigerian Tertiary Education Ranking Advisory Committee, Prof Peter Okebukola, disclosed this in Abuja, saying the training was part of efforts to improve research quality and strengthen the global competitiveness of Nigerian institutions.
FUNAAB mourns as student dies after sickle cell complications
The union announced the tribute scheduled for Friday evening at COPLANT, inviting students to gather and pay their last respects to the deceased.
KASU-ASUU lauds Sani over payment of N300m arrears
The Kaduna State Government has disbursed N300 million to settle long-standing Earned Academic Allowance arrears owed to lecturers at Kaduna State University. According to the university's Academic Staff Union of Universities branch, the administration has also cleared several accumulated welfare liabilities, including withheld salaries and allowances dating back to 2016.
Nigerian firm takes over renewable energy certificate market
The Netherlands-based I-TRACK Foundation accredited EF Market Solutions Nigeria Limited as the first Nigerian company authorised to issue International...
Dangote refinery absorbs more local crude as US imports fall 58%
Nigeria’s crude oil exports to the United States fell by 57.8 per cent during the first eight months of 2026, driven by increased domestic intake from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. According to trade data from the US Census Bureau, American imports of Nigerian crude dropped to 14.01 million barrels between January and August 2026, down from 33.23 million barrels recorded during the same period in 2025.
NUPRC, SDN deploy methane tracker for 60% emissions reduction
NOGIET was formally handed over to the Commission Chief Executive of the NUPRC, Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
Betta Edu @40: Celebrating leadership, grit and public service
Birthday tributes are no lengthy religious sermons, but how does one describe in a few words a vibrant young woman who, despite her age, exudes the wisdom of a 90-year-old?
Why Tinubu’s 2027 march started in Kaduna
History has a way of choosing its own geography. When President Bola Tinubu chose Kaduna to flag off his 2027 re-election campaign on Saturday, October 24, 2026, he chose more than a location. He was sending a historic message.
Does Nigeria truly have over 103 million voters?
Ahead of Nigeria’s general elections in January and February 2027, Africa Confidential warns that “turnout in the elections is likely to be even lower than the average 26.7% four years ago. Nigerian voters are among the least enthusiastic in the world…. Out of more than 93.4 million registered voters, 24.9 million total votes were cast. This represented an 8.03-point decline from the 2019 elections and was the lowest voter turnout since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999.”
Hamzat has governance in his blood — Sanwo-Olu
In a post on X, Sanwo-Olu described Hamzat as someone with governance in his blood, citing the service his father rendered to Lagos State and how Hamzat also served under previous governors of the state.
Lagos APC pledges continuity, more development under Hamzat
All Progressives Congress (APC) has pledged to consolidate its achievements and deepen development under its 2027 governorship candidate, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat.
Sanwo-Olu backs Hamzat for continuity in Lagos governance
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially endorsed Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat as his successor to ensure continuity in governance. Sanwo-Olu noted that Hamzat's deep involvement in public administration equips him with the requisite experience and understanding to address the state's strategic priorities.
Polish defence giant eyes Nigeria for drone technology transfer
Patryk Stec, Product Manager at WB Group, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on the sidelines of the just-concluded Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) 2026 in Lagos.
NCC launches tool to detect fake, cloned phones
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on consumers to verify the authenticity of mobile phones before buying them to curb the spread of counterfeit, cloned, and stolen devices.
Swiss tech firm urges Nigeria to build local technology capacity
Swiss tech firm Logitech has urged Nigeria to build indigenous technology capacity, systems, and data infrastructure, with West Africa Cluster Head Kayowa Ogunrinde emphasizing self-reliance and local data protection after receiving the Visionary Leader in Technology and Business Award at the 7th CIO and C-Suite Awards Africa 2026 in Lagos.
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