CrimeCourt acquits businessman of alleged N99m fraud
A Lagos High Court has acquitted businessman Percy Abah of an alleged N99m fraud, ruling that the EFCC failed to prove he knew the money was from crime.
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BusinessNigeria may miss 3mbpd oil production target — PETAN
The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria warns that Nigeria may miss its 3mbpd oil production target due to equipment, funding and skills shortages.
Politics2027: Fubara urges Rivers monarchs to remain neutral
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged traditional rulers to maintain neutrality and ensure peace in their domains ahead of the 2027 elections
GeneralUNIPORT don seeks parental education to check decadent behaviour
A University of Port Harcourt don, Prof Chinelo Ugwu, has advocated for parental education in Nigeria to address the rising decadent behaviour among youths
SportsRangers turn focus to Rivers United
Rangers International will face Rivers United in an NPFL matchday 11 fixture after being eliminated from the CAF Champions League by MC Alger.
PoliticsAPC expands campaign structure, appoints Al-Makura, Ndoma-Egba
The All Progressives Congress has expanded its campaign structure for the 2027 elections, appointing Victor Ndoma-Egba and Umaru Tanko Al-Makura to directo
PoliticsTinubu prepares 2027 budget, FEC approves roads, airport biosecurity
The Federal Executive Council has approved N626.49bn for road projects and other policies, as the Minister of State for Budget reveals plans to present the
GeneralStates hold N264bn UBEC funds as schools struggle
Nigerian states have left N264.12bn in UBEC matching grants unspent, even as public schools grapple with dilapidated classrooms and overcrowding.
PoliticsFG pays N1.23tn GenCos’ debt, says minister
The Federal Government has paid N1.23tn out of the N3.3tn debt owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos), the Minister of Power has disclosed.
PoliticsFEC Approves $45.8m Biosecurity Upgrade At Five International Airports
The project, which has been in preparation for two years, would be executed through a 20-year Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the Bio Health Consortium and its partners.
SportsFG approves East and West super grids to raise transmission capacity to 19,000MW
The Federal Government has approved the commencement of procurement for the proposed East and West Super Grids, targeting
SportsFG approves East, West super grids to raise transmission capacity to 19,000MW
The Federal Government on Wednesday said it has approved the commencement of procurement for the proposed East and West Super Grids as part of efforts to strengthen the national e...
PoliticsMDPCO warns against fresh $20.5bn foreign loan
The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s plan to secure fresh foreign loans totalling about $20.5 billion and €1.04 billi...
PoliticsCourt asked to disqualify APC from Rivers governorship election
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA – The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has been asked to declare that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is ineligible to field a candidate in the 2...
TechnologyFMBN launches non-interest lease-to-own housing scheme for NHF contributors
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has launched a lease-to-own housing finance scheme to give eligible National Housing Fund (NHF) contributors an alternative route to hom...
Politics2027: Fubara Urges Traditional Rulers To Promote Peaceful Elections
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged traditional rulers to maintain peace in their domain and avoid actions capable of triggering divisions and crises as the country...
EntertainmentHe told her he was going to visit a girlfriend - Family reveals why Bauchi teenage housewife murdered husband
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TechnologyStartup funding plunges 96.9% in September, these 9 CEOs still attracted $11.3 million
Nine startups raised a combined $11.3 million in September 2026, as funding for Nigerian startups fell sharply from the $364.1 million recorded by 20 companies in August.