15+ hour, 56+ min ago  (920+ words) By Dapo Akinrefon & Olasunkanmi Akoni, LAGOS The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has promised to serve Lagosians "with integrity, focus and a clear sense of purpose" when elected governor in the 2027 elections. Read Also: Video: "He's fit, prepared…...

12+ hour, 48+ min ago  (400+ words) A 55-year-old Nigerian man, Patrick Nwaokwu has been sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale nursing credentials fraud scheme that enabled unqualified individuals to obtain licenses and work in the healthcare sector. The…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (186+ words) Philanthropist and an erstwhile Deputy Chairman of the Labour Party in Anambra State, Mr. Kingsley Nwegwu has emphasised his commitment to youth empowerment, vocational training, and efforts aimed at addressing unemployment and economic vulnerability. A statement from his media office…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (209+ words) The need for stronger collaboration among security agencies has again been emphasised as critical to effectively tackling the growing menace of drug abuse in the country, with stakeholders warning that no single institution can win the fight alone. Speaking at…...

9+ hour ago  (396+ words) A financial technology platform, Credi Sure, is seeking to address persistent trust gaps in lending systems by introducing a data-driven framework designed to improve credit assessment and decision-making. In a statement, the platform said lack of trust remains a major…...

6+ hour, 6+ min ago  (404+ words) What truly sets Chief Mike'Adenuga apart? Nigeria has no shortage of wealthy men. Fortune and fame are not rare in our landscape of success stories. Yet, year after year, when his birthday comes around, the outpouring of love for Chief…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (216+ words) By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja The declaration, which took place at the open field in Karaworo, attracted party leaders, stakeholders, youth and women groups, traditional rulers, and supporters from across the Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency. "In his address, Farouk stated that…...

7+ hour, 23+ min ago  (273+ words) Ado-Ekiti- Pandemonium broke out in Eda Oniyo Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Tuesday evening, as suspected gunmen invaded a church during an open-air crusade. Vanguard gathered that the gun welding men invaded the crusade ground located…...

10+ hour, 1+ min ago  (318+ words) Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has raised concern that about six in every 10 university students in Nigeria are involved in cybercrime. He made the remark on Tuesday at the opening of the 8th biennial conference…...

11+ hour, 2+ min ago  (338+ words) Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip killed five people on Tuesday, including a Hamas commander and a nine-year-old boy, Palestinian sources said. Despite an October ceasefire, the Palestinian territory remains gripped by daily violence as Israeli strikes continue, with both…...