General news.
President Bola Tinubu approves a new investment framework to unlock $50bn in deep offshore oil developments.
Politics
Atiku challenges Tinubu to disclose procurement details surrounding $20bn projects allegedly linked to presidential associate Gilbert Chagoury
Sports
Super Falcons crash out of WAFCON 2026 after Cameroon’s Myriam Nyadjou Wamen scores the only goal in a 1-0 quarter-final victory.
Marcus Rashford has returned to Manchester United after Barcelona declined to make his loan move permanent. While he has rejoined the club for pre-season, uncertainty remains over his future as transfer speculation continues ahead of the new campaign.
The Nigerian Army has trained 52 bomb disposal specialists to strengthen its response to improvised explosive device threats. The programme is aimed at improving the military's ability to detect, neutralise and safely dispose of explosives as part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and protect lives.
The Federal Government has destroyed 2,819 recovered and decommissioned weapons in Abuja, increasing the total number of illicit firearms removed from circulation to about 19,000. Authorities said the exercise demonstrates Nigeria's commitment to tackling insecurity and warned that all illegally trafficked weapons would eventually be traced and destroyed.
Okonjo-Iweala Says 72% of Global Trade Still Operates Under WTO Rules
DSS, Forest Guards Kill Bandits, Rescue Nine Kidnap Victims in Kwara
Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has urged APC members in Lagos to unite and mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat ahead of the 2027 elections. She said party unity and grassroots engagement will be key to maintaining the APC's electoral success.
Tonye Cole has revealed that Sahara Group initially adopted a foreign identity, registering the company abroad and creating a fictitious British executive to overcome colonial-era bias against Nigerian-owned businesses. He said the strategy helped the company gain credibility before it eventually established itself as a leading multinational energy firm.
NAFDAC Director-General Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye says the agency's 2,000-member workforce is insufficient to regulate products for over 240 million Nigerians. She called for the recruitment of at least 5,000 additional staff and increased funding to strengthen the agency's regulatory and enforcement capacity.
A Kano State delegation has appealed to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to facilitate the release of the ₦5 billion Federal Government relief fund approved for traders affected by the Kantin Kwari and Farm Centre market fires. The SGF assured the delegation that the request would receive prompt attention
CAF has urged its member associations to carefully review FIFA's proposal to allow private investment in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other major tournaments. The body said the plan could boost football funding but should be thoroughly assessed before any decision is made.
Chef Gbolabo Adebakin, also known as Captain Gibbs, has disclosed that Hilda Baci's Guinness World Record was made possible through meticulous planning, logistics and the efforts of a dedicated support team. He said the success of the cook-a-thon demonstrated the importance of teamwork, preparation and strict adherence to Guinness World Records requirements.
LASTMA has opened a Physical Complaint Centre at its Oshodi headquarters to allow residents to report traffic-related issues and complaints directly. The agency said the initiative complements its 3367 toll-free hotline and reinforces its commitment to transparency, accountability and improved service delivery.
