N’Korea leader’s daughter believed to have younger sibling, South says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter and apparent successor is believed to have a younger sibling, South Korea’s spy agency said on Thursday, offering a more detailed view of…
‘I won 2023 election; will only concede in 2027 if credible’ — Obi
By Ayobami Okerinde The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, says he will concede defeat in the 2027 presidential election if the poll is free, fair…
Moniepoint’s founder to chair $200,000 Pan-African AI programme
By Babajide Komolafe Tosin Eniolorunda, founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint, has been appointed honorary chairman of the inaugural cohort of the Askya AI Growth Platform, a pan-African…
One dead, two rescued in Lagos building collapse
One person died while two others were rescued alive following the partial collapse of a two-storey building undergoing manual demolition in Aboru, Lagos. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA)…
Sometimes I believe Tinubu is not in charge of his administration — Peter Obi
By Nwafor Sunday Polycarp ABUJA — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has said there are times he believes President Bola Tinubu is not fully…
Police smash JAMB fraud syndicate, one arrested
By Kingsley Omonobi The Force headquarters said that police operatives have uncovered an examination fraud syndicate allegedly impersonating Segun Aina, registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Force…
“Nigeria Has Become A Dumping Ground For Banned Toxic Pesticides” — Farmers’ Association Raises Food Safety Alarm
The President of the Niger Delta Integrated Farmers Association of Nigeria, Julius Openha-Wodah, has raised concern over what he described as the growing influx and widespread use of banned and…
“Tinubu Chose The Economy Over Politics, Took The Bullets On Behalf Of Nigerians” — Alake Defends Subsidy Removal, Says Oil Cartels Are Fighting Back
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove the petrol subsidy, saying the President chose Nigeria’s long-term economic interests over short-term political…
“Lagos To Arrest Buyers Patronising Illegal Roadside Traders From Next Week” — LAWMA Says Offenders Risk ₦90,000 Fine, Six Months’ Jail
The Lagos State Government has announced that from next week, enforcement against illegal roadside trading will be extended to buyers who patronise traders operating on roadsides, medians, walkways, setbacks and…
“MTN Crosses 100M Active Subscribers As Nigeria’s Mobile Market Nears 200M” — Data, Fintech Growth Deepens Pressure On Network Capacity
MTN Nigeria has crossed the 100 million active-subscriber mark for the first time, cementing its position as the country’s largest telecommunications operator as Nigeria’s total active mobile subscriptions move closer…