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Tinubu approves relocation of 29 prisons
President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres, also known as prisons, from urban areas across the country. The Minister of Interior,…
June 12: I feared MKO might not be an effective President – IBB admits
Former Military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, IBB, has admitted that he feared that the presumed winner of June 12 presidential election, late chief…
Osun LG crisis: Chairmen to remain in office till Oct 2025 – AGF
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, has clarified that the Court of Appeal judgment of 10 February…
Drama as Natasha tells Akpabio ‘I’m not afraid of you’
Tensions erupted in the Senate on Thursday after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan clashed with the leadership over a seating arrangement dispute. The issue began when Akpoti-Uduaghan’s…
Babangida regrets annulling June 12 presidential election
Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday, expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, describing it the most…
Two late goals sink Kwara United in Ikenne
It was a dramatic night in the NPFL Matchday 25 as Remo Stars snatched a late victory over Kwara United, securing all three points at…
Madrid, PSG, Dortmund clinch UCL spots, last 16 draw holds Friday
The UEFA Champions League is poised for an exhilarating Round of 16, with the draw scheduled for Friday, February 21, 2025, at 12:00 CET in…
Assault: Court grants Portable N2m bail, adjourns to March 5
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been granted bail by the Isabo Magistrate Court in Abeokuta following his arraignment on charges…
BREAKING: Police drag cleric who killed final-year student, 4 accomplices to court
…charge them with criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, armed robbery and being in possession of human parts Police in Kwara State have dragged 29-year-old cleric, Abdulrahman…
Controversial singer Portable declared wanted for assaulting Ogun officials
The Ogun State Police Command has declared controversial singer, Habeeb Olalomi, popularly known as Portable, wanted for allegedly leading a violent attack on government officials…
Price war: Nigerians dump NNPCL petrol for Dangote
Many Nigerians have dumped Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPLC), retail outlets for the Dangote Refinery, in partnership with MRS filling stations. Our correspondent who…
‘If $23bn refinery didn’t work, I was dead’ – Dangote
Nigerian billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, has claimed his $23bn refinery project is the “biggest risk” of his life. Dangote stated this in an interview with…
Tariff hike: Airtel raises data, call rates
Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecom operator, has revised its data pricing structure, implementing a tariff adjustment of up to 50 per cent, according to…
BREAKING: Niger Delta Forum leader, Edwin Clark is dead
Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) leader, Edwin Clark, is dead. THE PRIME NEWS gathered that the elder statesman died at the age of 97. The…
Jimoh Mashood appointed as new Lagos State Police Commissioner
The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the new Commissioner of Police for Lagos State Command on Monday, February…
I love men that are intelligent – Funke Akindele
Famous Nigerian actress, Funke Akindele has opened up about the type of men that she loves. Funke made this known while discussing her secrets to…
Kwara United triumph over “stubborn” Bayelsa United in Ilorin
Kwara United secured back-to-back home victories with a 1-0 win over Bayelsa United in the Matchday 24 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on…
NECO releases external SSCE results, records 67.3% pass
The National Examination Council (NECO) has released the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External results of 84,799 candidates of which 57,114 scored five credits…
Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo is dead
A prominent leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has died at the age of 96. Adebanjo passed away peacefully on the…
UNIZIK expels student, Chimamaka Precious, who assaulted lecturer
The management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), has expelled Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious from the institution. This was announced on Friday in a statement by…
Police arrest young man for killing female COED final year student
Abdulrahman Mohad Ballo has been arrested for allegedly killing a final-year student of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, Lawal Hafsoh Yetunde, for ritual purposes….
Valentine’s Day: Streaming of heartbreak songs increased massively – Spotify
Spotify on Thursday revealed a significant surge in heartbreak song streams in Nigeria during the Valentine’s Day season, with a 626 percent increase between 2022…
FULL LIST: Mohbad, Odumodublvck dominate 2024 Headies Award nominations
Singer Odumodublvck and the late singer, Mohbad have dominated the 17th edition of the Headies Award. The organizers of Nigeria’s most prestigious music award show…
Tems becomes co-owner of MLS club
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has joined MLS side San Diego FC’s ownership group as a club partner. SDFC announced today…
Natasha Osawaru: Unveiling Edo lawmaker who captured 2Baba’s heart
Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, is back in the news after hinting at a romantic relationship with Edo State lawmaker Natasha…
FG assumes full control of Keystone Bank
Keystone Bank has confirmed that it is now fully owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria, stating that the takeover will enhance its stability and…
No kobo spent yet on proposed Malete ranch – Kwara Govt
The Kwara State Government did not spend a kobo on any ranch project between 2022 and 2023, as was erroneously claimed by Sahara Reporters. The…
Kwara Govt releases prototype of six-storey Court House Complex
• Says project first of its kind in Africa Kwara State Government, under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, has unveiled the prototype of…
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‘I love Natasha’ – 2Face announces marriage plans with Edo lawmaker [VIDEO]
Legendary Nigerian musician, 2Face Idibia, has announced a marriage plan with Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru. He made his plan known a few days after…
Three things to know about CBN’s new ATM charges
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday, 10 February 2025, announced fresh guidelines for the use of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). The details of…
Federal High Court jails three bureau de change operators in Ilorin
A Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, has jailed three bureau de change operators for operating without a licence. The convicts,…
‘I’m federal government liability’ – Portable begs Tinubu’s intervention in case against Ogun
Embattled Nigerian musician, Portable has called on president Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing legal battle between him and the Ogun State government. THE…
50% tariff hike: MTN announces new prices for data subscription
Telecommunications firm, MTN, has commenced implementation of the 50 percent tariff hike approvef by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Revised MTN data prices sighted by…
CBN increases ATM withdrawal charges to N100, N450
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced new charges for the use of Automated Teller Machines, ATMs. This was revealed in a circular signed…
Reps direct NCC, minister to suspend telecom tariff hike
The House of Representatives Tuesday directed the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani and the Nigerian Communications Commissions, NCC, to suspend…
Nothing will stand in my way if I seek re-election in 2027 – Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed confidence that nothing will stand in the way of his victory in the 2027 governorship election if he…
‘Portable is under spiritual spell of family’s member’ – Singer’s sister claims
Gbemisola, the elder sister of Nigerian controversial musician, Portable, has claimed that her embattled brother is under the spiritual spell of one of their family…
Nigeria’s Treasury bills attract N3.22tn from investors
Nigeria’s Treasury bills, T-bills auction have attracted a total subscription of N3.22 trillion. This comes as the Debt Management Office, on behalf of the Central…
Tinubu orders database clean-up as FG uncovers 6,000 Nigeriens with NIN
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has identified over 6,000 Nigeriens registered on its database with the National Identification Number (NIN). This was as President…
Portable declare wanted as Ogun government arraigns nine associates for assaulting officials
Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, is reportedly on the run as the Ogun State Government arraigned nine of his associates for assaulting officials. The singer’s proteges…
2026 World Cup qualifier: Super Eagles fly directly to Kigali for Rwanda clash
Super Eagles stars will fly directly to Kigali, Rwanda, from their respective bases for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Amavubi of…
Ex-minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye joins Nollywood
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has joined the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood. Kennedy joined Nollywood a few months after being sacked by President…
Nigerian govt announces 15% ports tariff increase
The Nigerian government, through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has announced a 15 percent tariff increase, the first in 32 years. According to the Nation,…
Nollywood actress Pat Ugwu is dead
Nollywood actress, Pat Ugwu has died at the age 35. Actor Emeka Okoye, announced the sad news in an Instagram post on Wednesday. Expressing shock…
Why Tinubu jerked up proposed 2025 Budget from N49.7trn to N54.2trn – Bagudu
In a surprise move on Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu jerked up the proposed 2025 budget from the N49.7 trillion he earlier presented to the National…
Tinubu celebrates Kwara gov at 65
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at 65. Tinubu conveyed his felicitations through a statement signed by his Special…
Electricity tariff hike: Nigerian govt releases fresh guidelines
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has rolled out new guidelines on electricity tariff hikes within the country’s electricity supply industry. NERC’s Sanusi Garba, in…
BREAKING: President Tinubu signs North-Central Development Commission bill into law
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a bill establishing the North-Central Development Commission (NCDC) into law. This was announced on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill…
Five-year-old boy sets house on fire in Ilorin
A five-year-old boy on Monday set a five-bedroom duplex residence on fire in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The incident occurred at Abiodun Adebiyi Close,…
2025 Grammy Awards: Full list of winners
The 67th edition of the Grammy Awards held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles United States on Sunday. Beyoncé’s genre-blending smash “Cowboy Carter” won the…
‘I faced racism as mixed-race living in Nigeria’ – Carolyna Hutchings
Scottish-Nigerian actress, Carolyna Hutchings has opened up about the racism she faced as a mixed-race living in Nigeria. The movie star revealed that growing up…
Davido reacts as Tems wins Grammy award
Nigerian Popular Singer, David Adeleke, AKA Davido, has congratulated Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, for winning the Best African Music Performance award at the…
Tems dedicate Grammy award to mother
Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has dedicated her Grammy award for Best African Music Performance to her mum. Tems won the award for Best…
Dangote petrol price reduction will lower living costs for Nigerians – PETROAN
Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners of Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has said the latest ex-depot premium motor spirit price reduction by Dangote Refinery will alleviate…
Expect another electricity tariff hike within months – Presidential aide
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, says Nigeria’s electricity tariff will increase within months. She stated this at the Africa…
NPFL: Ogbole quits Kwara United for Libyan club, Olympic Azzayewa
Emmanuel Ogbole has sealed a move to Libyan club, Olympic Azzayewa from Kwara United, THE PRIME NEWS reports. Ogbole signed for an undisclosed fee with…
Kwara Police Command begins enforcement of Third-Party Vehicle Insurance
In compliance with the directives of the 22nd indigenous Inspector General of Police, Federal Republic of Nigeria, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, the Kwara…
Actor Stanley Ontop calls out Naira Marley over Lil Smart’s disappearance
Popular movie producer Stanley Ontop has called out singer Naira Marley following Lil Smart’s disappearance. This comes barely two months after Lil Smart raised an…
“I have been arrested 19 times” – Speed Darlington
Controversial rapper Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, has revealed that he has been arrested 19 times. He also disclosed that he has been detained five…
Nigeria’s VAT surged by 84.62% to N6.72trn in 2024 — FIRS
Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT), collections rose by 84.62 per cent to hit N6.72 trillion in 2024. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), disclosed this…
Trump: Uncertainty as 3690 US-based Nigerians face deportation
Nigerian illegal immigrants in the United States have resorted to hiding and restricted movement to avoid being arrested and deported by the President Donald Trump-led…
Gov AbdulRazaq names Olupo of Ajase-Ipo Kwara’s Amirul Hajj for 2025
• Lateef Oloyin is new PPS as Prof Adaramaja gets reappointment for SUBEB job Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo…
Gov AbdulRazaq putting Kwara youth to productive enterprise, First Lady Tinubu says on visit to Garment Factory
▪︎ Gov commends First Lady over N350m support for Film Factory ▪︎ Tinubu launches campaign to end new HIV, Syphilis infections ▪︎ Says Kwara breaking…
Mercy Johnson reacts as Elon Musk, Mr Beast disclose how much they earn
Famous Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson has reacted to the amount of money that Elon Musk and Mr Beast make daily. The two Americans revealed their…
Nigeria secures $1.1 AfDB loan to provide electricity for 5m people
Nigeria has secured a $1.1 billion loan from the African Development Bank to provide electricity for 5 million people by the end of 2026. President…
PETROAN reacts as NMDPRA issues gas distribution licences to marketers
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), has said the issuance of gas distribution licences to petroleum marketers is instrumental in repositioning…
Welcome to Ilorin Innovation Hub
The Ilorin Innovation Hub constructed by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is one of the iconic projects Nigeria’s First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu will tour. The facility…
BREAKING: Nigeria’s First Lady commissions General Tunde Idiagbon flyover in Kwara
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu today commissioned the General Tunde Idiagbon flyover constructed by the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The flyover constructed at…
Kwara United ends 1st round with 2-0 victory over Enyimba
Kwara United delivered a commanding performance to defeat Enyimba International 2-0 in an outstanding NPFL Matchday 16 fixture at the Rasheed Yekini Main Bowl, Kwara…
Gov AbdulRazaq named Kwara Stadium after late Rashidi Yekini, others
▪︎ First Lady to inaugurate projects in Kwara Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the naming of some old and new legacy projects in…
Golden Triumph: Eniola Bolaji shines at Egypt Para Badminton International 2025
Paralympic bronze medalist Eniola Bolaji has etched her name in history once again by clinching gold at the Egypt Para Badminton International 2025. In a…
Premier League releases statement on referee Michael Oliver as investigations begin
The Premier League on Sunday, issued a statement in which they strongly condemned the abuse aimed at referee, Michael Oliver. Oliver has come under serious…
Cristiano Ronaldo hits 920 career goals
Al Nassr forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has hit the 920nd goal of his sparkling career. Ronaldo found the back of the net as they beat Al-Fateh…
Kwara govt commences investigation into Shonga flooding incident
The Kwara State Government has set up a committee to investigate the flooding of rice farmlands in Shonga, Edu Local Government Area. The unusual flooding,…
Hardship: Nationwide protest looms as Nigerians reject telecom tariff increase
A nationwide protest is currently brewing in Nigeria following the recent approval by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), for telecommunication operators to increase tariff by…
NDLEA intercepts UK-bound illicit drug consignment in duvet at Lagos airport, arrests two
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), said its operatives have intercepted a consignment of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, concealed in a duvet,…
What CBN must do to win fight against rising inflation – World Bank, IMF
The World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have told the Central Bank of Nigeria how to win a fight aimed at tackling the…
Naira gains N20 weekly against Dollar
The Naira gained N18.85 and N20 against the dollar on a week-on-week basis, respectively, at the official and parallel foreign exchange markets. At the official…
164 violators apprehended for Saturday monthly sanitation exercise in Kwara
About 164 violators were apprehended for breaching the Saturday monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. They are to be charged before…
AFCON 2025 draw: Tough teams ahead as Super Eagles eye continental glory again
The draw for the Africa Cup of Nations will be conducted on Monday, January 27. The event will take place in Rabat, Morocco, which is…
Popular Lagos-based musician, Mukaila Senwele, is dead
A Lagos-based musician of Ilorin origin, Mukaila Senwele, famed for his iconic phrase “Koni Da Fun Ebo To Se Costay,” has passed away. A family…
Oscars 2025: Full List of Nominees for the 97th Academy Awards Unveiled
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, on Thursday, unveiled the nominations for the 97th Oscars, set to honour the finest cinematic achievements of…
Adam’s brace powers Pillars above Enyimba
A goal in each half by Kano Pillars forward, Abba Adam, was enough for the Sai Masu Gida to secure a 2-0 victory over fellow…
Flight delays, cancellations should be strictly penalised – FG panel
The Federal Government, through the Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit, has urged the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority…
15 passengers killed in Kwara auto crash
No fewer than 15 lives were reportedly lost in a multiple auto accident involving a trailer and another vehicle in the Oko Olowo area of…
Ilorin Police Training School graduates 587 constables
…as IGP tasks new recruits on professionalism The Nigeria Police Force under the Police Training School, Ilorin, Kwara State has successfully trained and graduated 587…
Nigerian politicians should wear traditional attires – Ebuka Obi-Uchendu
Media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has advocated for Nigerian politicians and public officials to wear traditional outfits. The fashion icon said Nigerian politicians should don traditional…
South African media personality, Kefilwe Mabote, burns her expensive designer clothes after finding Christ
South African media personality, Kefilwe Mabote, burns her expensive designer clothes after finding Christ South African media personality, Kefilwe Mabote, has explained why she destroyed…
Burna Boy is my favourite musician – Man City star, Omar Marmoush
Manchester City’s new signing, Omar Marmoush, has revealed his favourite musician. The Egyptian forward, who recently joined City from German side, Eintracht Frankfurt, disclosed in…
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Europa League: 7 teams qualify for Round of 16, knockout stages [Full list]
Seven teams are assured of a spot in at least the knockout stages of this season’s Europa League. They are: Lazio, Anderlecht, Athletic Club, Frankfurt,…
50% Telecoms tariff hike: Subscribers reject planned NLC shutdown
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has rejected the shutdown and boycott of telecom service proposal by the Nigeria Labour Congress in protest of…
UNILORIN appoints Oloyede, Obafemi, Akanji as Emeritus Professors
The Senate of the University of Ilorin, at its 304th meeting on Thursday, approved the appointment of three retired academics as emeritus professors. The appointees…
Kwara Govt directs temporary closure of forests to protect environment, public health
Kwara State Government has directed the temporary closure of all forests in the state with immediate effect. This directive followed a top management meeting of…
Naira drops against dollar on official, black markets
The naira dipped against the dollar in both official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Tuesday. FMDQ data showed that the naira weakened further for…
NNPCL jerks up fuel price
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit, petrol, across its retail outlets. THE PRIME NEWS on Tuesday gathered…
How Trump’s policy will impact petrol prices, Naira – CPPE
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has explained the implications of United States President, Donald Trump’s administration on the price of Premium…
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‘Jesus take the White House’ – Nathaniel Bassey ministers at Trump’s prayer breakfast [VIDEO]
Nigerian popular gospel singer, Nathaniel Bassey, on Monday ministered at the presidential inaugural prayer breakfast of President Donald Trump. The event, which was non-governmental and…
Saddest moment of my life was losing my first child – Nollywood actor, Dele Odule
Veteran Nollywood actor, Dele Odule, has revealed that the saddest moment of his life was when he lost his first child. The famous Yoruba actor…
‘Entire universe wishes to have an Angel like Donald Trump as President’ – Rita Edochie claims
Veteran Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie has claimed that the entire world wishes to have someone like Donald Trump as President. Rita made the claim while…
Speed Darlington finally released from Kuje prison
Controversial Nigerian singer Darlington Okoye, also known as Speed Darlington, has finally regained his freedom. Disclosing this on Tuesday, activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju said Darlington,…
Senator Mustapha clears air on plan to dump APC
The Senator representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, Saliu Mustapha, has denied plans to decamp from All Progressives Congress (APC). Mustapha described himself as…
Nigerian Senate vows to push for conduct of census in 2025
The Senate has vowed to push for the conduct of a national population census in 2025. The lawmakers made this resolution on Tuesday during a…
50% telecom tariff hike: POS operators to hike charges
The Association of Mobile Money & Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) has said its members may have no option but to increase service charges. Ogungbayi…
Senate suspends 2025 budget defence of Office of Auditor General 24 hours to deadline
The Nigerian Senate has suspended the 2025 budget defence for the Officemof Auditor General for the Federation. The development may result to zero allocation to…
Rivers crisis: Tinubu meets Wike, Fubara, Ogoni leaders, others
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Nyesom Wike, at the…
Aviation Minister inaugurates $10m Xejet’s flight support, engineering hub in Abuja
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Tuesday inaugurated Xejet’s state-of-the-art Flight Support and Engineering Hub at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport…
Rabat to host AFCON 2025 draw
The final draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will take place in Rabat, Morocco, on Monday, January 27, where the 24 competing teams…
Donald Trump sworn in as 47th US President
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Trump was sworn in at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The…
I received N80m tax bill after revealing my weekly income – Food critic Opeyemi Famakin
Celebrity food critic, Opeyemi Famakin, has revealed why he would no longer discuss his finances. He said that he received N80 million tax bill hours…
TRANSFER: Dele Alli finally joins new club
Former Tottenham Hotspur star, Dele Alli has reached an agreement to join Como. Alli has been training with the Serie A side for the past…
IMF projects UK to have third-strongest G7 growth in 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), has forecast Britain to have the fastest growth among major European economies in the year 2025. This projection is said…
Fuel price increases to N1,150 per litre after Dangote Refinery’s hike
The retail price of Premium Motor Spirit, petrol, has increased to between N1030 and N1,150 per litre following a hike by Dangote Refinery and ex-depot…
NiMet to unveil 2025 seasonal climate prediction February 4
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has announced plans to release the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) on February 4. This year’s theme, “The Role of…
Nigeria, Egypt strengthen diplomatic ties, cooperation
Nigeria and Egypt have reached an agreement to enhance their diplomatic relationship and establish a comprehensive partnership aimed at addressing shared challenges and fostering development….
ASUP backs bill to establish polytechnic commission
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has expressed its support for the bill before the National Assembly to establish a National Polytechnics Commission.The president…
NAHCON announces 2025 Hajj fare for Nigerian pilgrims
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the Hajj fare for the 2025 season, following approval from the Office of the Vice President…
Liam has no resemblance to Mohbad – Singer’s father, Joseph Aloba
The father of late singer Mohbad, Joseph Aloba, has reiterated his doubts over the paternity of Liam, his grandson. THE PRIME NEWS reports that Mohbad…
Mercy Chinwo drags ex-manager to court for diverting $345K music royalties
Famous gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo has dragged her ex-manager, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu to court over alleged diversion of $345K music royalties. Following Chinwo’s accusation, the Nigerian…
Tinubu commends Nigerian governors for backing tax reforms
President Bola Tinubu on Friday said the primary aim of the Tax Reform Bills, which he described as “pro-poor,” is to promote national interests, improve…
Dangote raises petrol prices to N955 from N899/litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has confirmed an increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to its customers. This was…
Mohbad’s brother demanded N3m to release video of late singer, wife fighting – Yomi Fabiyi
Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi, has claimed that late singer, Mohbad’s brother, Adura Aloba, demanded N3 million from him in exchange for a video of the…
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Copa del Rey: All 8 teams in quarterfinal confirmed [Full list]
All eight teams that will play in this season’s Copa del Rey quarterfinals have been confirmed. On Thursday night, Real Madrid needed extra time to…
Local governments to receive direct federal allocations by January — Presidency
The Presidency has announced that local government areas across Nigeria will, from the end of January, begin receiving their allocations directly from the Federal Allocation…
I’m against colonialism, not European people – Seun Kuti
Contrary to the public beliefs, popular Nigerian musician, Seun Kuti has stated that he is against European colonialism, and not the people. The singer, who…
Wizkid emerges as Africa’s highest-earning artiste on Spotify
Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has been crowned Africa’s biggest earner on Spotify. Music statistics monitoring platform, Chart Masters recently revealed the…
NIN: Nigerian govt unveils farmer registry, G2P card to reduce food prices
The Nigerian government has launched the National Identity Number-enabled farmer registry and Government to People (G2P) card initiative to enable and facilitate intervention to crash…
Dangote Refinery eyes fresh crude imports, targets 650,000bpd in June
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is targeting importing crude oil feedstock over insufficient supply from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company as the oil firm ramps up…
Governors bow, back tax reform bills, propose new VAT-sharing formula
Nigerian governors have expressed their support for the tax reform bills initiated by the federal government, proposing a new sharing formula for value-added tax (VAT)….
Guardiola, wife part ways after 30 years of marriage
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola and his wife, Cristina Serra, have separated after 30 years together. According to a report by SPORT on Monday, the…
Trump to meet Putin immediately after assuming office
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has said that both he and Russian President Vladimir Putin would like to meet as soon as he takes office. “And…
Telcos, ICT firms owe Nigerian banks N1.69tn as calls, data tariffs loom
Nigeria’s information, communication and technology firms, including telecommunications companies in Nigeria, owed deposit money banks N1.69 trillion as of September 2024 amid telecommunication operators’s calls…
‘I was once bigger than Wizkid, Davido’ – May D
Nigerian singer May D has claimed that he used to be on the same level as his colleagues Wizkid and Davido. According to May D,…
Guardian slashes 10-year-old boy’s hands with razor blade for allegedly stealing N600
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a woman named Odeale Fatima for allegedly using razor blade to inflict wounds on a 10-year-old boy (name…
Depots increase petrol price in Nigeria
Major petroleum products depots in Nigeria on Monday adjusted their landing cost of premium motor spirit and other petroleum products. The development comes as the…
Super Eagles: NFF unveils Eric Chelle in Abuja
Eric Chelle was on Monday unveiled as the new head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, THE PRIME NEWS reports. The unveiling ceremony took…
Ibadan stampede: Court grants Principal, Hamzat, Silekunola bail
An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, the state capital, has granted bail to the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Mr. Abdullahi…
Lagos Speaker, Obasa impeached, first female speaker, Meranda, sworn-in
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. The lawmakers are accusing Obasa of multiple statutory and financial infractions. THE…
Sanwo-Olu acts like he doesn’t know me but begs Mr Macaroni for handshake – Seyi Law
Controversial comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile, also known as Seyi Law, has mocked Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, after skit maker Mr Macaroni vowed to continue snubbing…
‘I’m underpaid, still struggling to make a living’ – American actor Djimon Hounsou
Beninese-American actor Djimon Hounsou has admitted that he is still struggling financially despite being in the film industry for over two decades. Appearing on African…
EFCC invites Okoya’s sons over ‘abuse of naira’ in viral video
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has invited Subomi and Wahab, the sons of billionaire businessman Razaq Okoya, for interrogation over alleged abuse of…
Kano Throne: Emir Sanusi secures victory against Bayero as A’Court overturns Justice Liman’s verdict
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Friday, overruled the verdict of the Federal High Court, Kano Division, over the appointment of the Emir of…
BREAKING: Nigeria in Darkness as National Grid Collapses
Major parts of Nigeria have been thrown into darkness as the national grid experienced a collapse on Saturday, marking the first time in the year….
Goods worth millions destroyed by fire in Ilorin market
A fire outbreak on Friday destroyed goods worth millions of naira at a popular market in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. THE PRIME NEWS gathered…
Fuel price: N100bn grant not free money – PETROAN
The Petroleum Product Retail Outlet Owners Association (PETROAN) has explained that the N100 billion intervention request from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not free money…
Kwara CP decorates 96 newly promoted officers
The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, has urged 96 newly promoted officers to uphold professionalism in crime-fighting and strengthen community relations in line…
NFF appoints Éric Chelle as Head Coach of the Super Eagles
The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Éric…
CHAN 2024: CAF announces increase in prize money by 75%
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has announced an increase in prize money for the 2024 African Championship (CHAN). The winner of the 2024 edition…
Fuel price: PETROAN to sign direct purchase agreement with three Nigerian refineries
Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), has announced that it will sign a direct purchase agreement with three Nigerian refineries. This was…
EPL: Elon Musk ‘interested’ in buying in Liverpool
Errol, the father of Elon Musk, has claimed that the billionaire business wants to buy Liverpool. However, he is concerned that the current owners Fenway…
Dismissed staff file N30bn lawsuit against CBN
Aggrieved disengaged staff members of the Central Bank of Nigeria who were relieved of their jobs in a mass layoff in 2024 have sued the…
Mahama sworn-in as Ghana President
John Mahama has taken the oath of office as Ghana’s new president in a ceremony attended by world leaders. THE PRIME NEWS reports that the…
NDLEA arrest two women for selling drug-laced cupcakes in Ilorin
In a shocking turn of events, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested two individuals, Khadijat Abdulraheem, a fresh graduate and Ayomide…
Iwobi, Ajibade misfire, Dessers benched
The games are gradually coming in the New Year but the few Nigerian stars involved are yet to hit the gears, THR PRIME NEWS reports….
Popular socialite, Adebisi Edionseri, aka ‘Cash Madam,’ dies at 89
A popular socialite and businesswoman, Adebisi Edionseri, popularly known as Cash Madam, has died at the age of 89. She died after a brief illness…
Kiddwaya sets to join music industry
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Terseer Waya, aka Kiddwaya, has revealed his intention to join the music industry. The 31-year-old said he would leverage his…
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Popular Nollywood actor Zubby Michael has stated that singer Davido is not a human being. The actor made this remark while speaking about the singer’s…
‘I wish I was Nigerian’ – Candace Owens
Famous American media personality Candace Owens has expressed deep admiration for Nigerians. The political commentator said she wished she were Nigerian. According to her, Nigerians…
Burna Boy, Cubana Chief Priest fights dirty
Popular socialite, Cubana Chief Priest, has engaged in heated altercation with singer Burna Boy. The drama started when Burna Boy made a post which many…
‘I was raped five times’ – Iyabo Ojo
Famous Nigerian actress, Iyabo Ojo has revealed that she was raped five times. She stated this while speaking about her zero tolerance stance on rape….
Nobody made me Rivers governor, I fought my way to power – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that he was made Governor of Rivers State by some political leaders in…
We’ll no more tolerate, killing, assault on police officers – IGP vows
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, on Friday, vowed that any assault on police officers will receive commensurate response. He said this in…
New Year Tragedy: Middle-aged man hangs himself in Ilorin
A yet to be identified middle-aged man early this morning took his life along Enyenkorin Area in Ilorin the Kwara State capital. THE PRIME NEWS…
Gov AbdulRazaq celebrates, donates gifts to special needs children at Kwara New Year event
In what aligned with his signature care for the underprivileged, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday attended a New Year funfair that the administration…
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‘I’m waiting on the Lord for kids’ – Eniola Badmus [VIDEO]
Famous Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has tearfully disclosed that she is waiting on the Lord for the fruit of the womb. The actress made this…
I’m going into movies, music full-time in 2025 – Basketmouth
Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has revealed that he will be concentrating fully on music and filmmaking this year. He said he…
‘I prefer Nigerian men to Ghanaian men’ – Yvonne Okoro
Ghanaian-Nigerian actress, Yvonne Okoro, has said she prefers Nigerian men to their Ghanaian counterparts. She explained that her preference for Nigerian men isn’t just because…
No gov can take insults I received from Wike’s camp – Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday, justified his decision to present the 2025 budget to three lawmakers, asserting that the 27 members of the…
Telcos propose 100% tariff hike, await NCC nod
Nigerian telecommunications companies have proposed a 100 per cent increase in their tariffs, pending approval from the government. The proposal, which has been submitted to…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Nwabali loses mum two months after father’s death
Barely two months after losing his father, Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has lost his mother. The South Africa-based goalkeeper shared the…
Wizkid, Ayra Starr ranked among ‘world’s top artistes of 2024’
The duo of Nigerian singers, Wizkid and Ayra Starr, have been ranked among the world’s top artistes of 2024 by Chart Data. The music monitoring…
2025: Anxiety as Nigerians to pay 40 per cent more for calls, data
There is anxiety over a possible 40 percent telecommunications service tariff hike in Nigeria this New Year. This comes as telecommunications subscribers in Nigeria, under…
Bribery allegations, defections, other issues that shaped Reps in 2024
On 19 December, the House of Representatives closed for the year, drawing a curtain on a challenging period, which witnessed the good, the bad, and…
New Year: Gov Abdulrazaq thanks, wishes Kwarans brighter 2025
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the people of the state on the dawn of 2025 calendar year, wishing everyone a brighter and more…
Premier League January transfer window opens
The Premier League transfer window opened on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. This will give clubs the chance to improve their squads for the remainder of…
2025: Subscribers reject fresh telecoms tariff hike in Nigeria
Telecommunications subscribers have vehemently rejected a proposed 40 per cent telecom service tariff hike in Nigeria expected to kick off in 2025. The National Exco…
New Year: Say no to corruption in 2025 – EFCC tells Nigerians
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has warned Nigerians to desist from corrupt practices this year 2025 and remain resolute in their fight against…
Russia launches New Year drone strike on Ukraine
Russia early Wednesday morning launched a drone strike on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, injuring no fewer than three people and damaging buildings in two districts….
2025: Nigerians upbeat on rejuvenated economy amid acute hardship
The commencement of domestic production of petroleum products by Dangote Refinery, the restart of Port Harcourt, and Warri Refineries is a glimmer of hope amid…
Warri refinery begins operations
The 125,000 barrels per day Warri Refining and Petrochemicals Company, WRPC has commenced operations. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National…
Warri Refinery Restart: It brings joy to me, Nigerians —Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the restart of operation at the Warri Refinery on Monday has brought joy to him and Nigerians. Bayo Onanuga,…
Nigeria receives W’Bank $1.5bn loan for subsidy removal, tax reforms
The Washington-based World Bank has disbursed a $1.5 billion foreign loan to Nigeria as part of the federal government’s effort to implement fuel subsidy removal…
Tinubu has the final say’ — NNPC breaks silence on Mele Kyari’s exit
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has the final say on the purported exit of its Group Chief…
From multiple explosions to tragic stampedes: 20 most dominant events of 2024
As the year winds down, THE PRIME NEWS captures some of the most dominant events that shaped political discourse and challenged the effectiveness of government…
Govs AbdulRazaq, Ododo, others pay tribute as Kwara CoS Mahe is laid to rest
Chief of Staff to the Kwara State Governor, Prince Abdulkadir Mahe was buried on Saturday evening, hours after he breathed his last. The janazah was…
Globe Soccer Awards 2024: Full List of Winners
The 2024 Globe Soccer Awards lit up Dubai as football’s finest gathered to celebrate excellence across all facets of the sport on Friday night. THE…
Asake unfollows Olamide, reportedly parts ways with YBNL
Singer Asake has reportedly parted ways with record label, YBNL. The rumors about the split intensified on social media after Asake removed YBNL from his…
190 domestic flights cancelled in 2 months – Nigerian Govt reveals
The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has frowned at the high rate of flight delays and cancellations in recent times. Acting…
NCC grants MTN approval to disconnect Exchange over debt
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has notified the public that approval has been granted for the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited, Exchange, from MTN Nigeria…
Nigerian Govt summons airline CEOs over flight delays, cancellations
The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Chris Najomo, has convened a meeting with airlines’ Chief Executive Officers, amid the consistent flight delays…
Real reason fuel price was reduced to N899/litre — Dangote
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has explained that the reduction in the price of petrol from his refinery was in response to market forces….
France: Nigerian Govt dismisses Niger Republic military leader, Tchiani’s allegations
Nigerian Government has rejected allegations against it by the military leader of Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani. The Government said that Tchiani’s allegations are not…
CDS vows to sustain operational tempo against insurgents
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa has said the Armed Forces of Nigeria will continue to sustain its operational tempo and posture…
Gov AbdulRazaq parades strides as IEDPU rallies support for urban renewal initiative
• Gov pledges completion of IEDPU tech hub, commends Emir, leaders for support • AbdulRazaq govt promotes peace – Prof Oba Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman…
Super Eagles caretaker coach, Eguavoen undergoes surgery
Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen has undergone a successful surgery. Eguavoen, according to SCORENigeria, underwent the surgery in Belgium. The surgery was postponed several…
Ibadan stampede: Court remands Principal, Hamzat, ex-Queen in prison
A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has ordered the remand of the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun Ibadan,…
Christmas: Nigeria on path to restoration – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is on the path to restoration and progress. The President, who said this in a Christmas message on Tuesday, urged…
Again NNPCL reduces fuel price
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has again reduced its retail price for Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, to N965 per litre, THE PRIME NEWS…
Wedding guests abducted on Kwara highway
At least five persons were reportedly abducted by gunmen on Saturday at Obbo-Ayegunle in Ekiti LGA of Kwara State. The victims were returning to their…
Osupa’s December 25 Show sells out as Nollywood Legends Iya Rainbow and Peju Ogunmola join Honourees List
The organisers of the highly anticipated Saheed Osupa and Friends White Agbada Exclusive party are thrilled to announce that the event has officially sold out….
BREAKING: KWSG opens Unity Road for yuletide
Kwara State Government has announced that the road component of the Murtala Muhammed Unity Bridge project will be open for public use, starting December 21,…
Works, housing, social protection, education top chart as Kwara Gov presents 2025 budget
▪︎ Gov announces 250 housing units, as work to begin on smart city inner roads, Offa, Lafiagi stadia ▪︎ CAPEX takes 62.1%, recurrent stands at…
Ex-boxing world title holder, Thierry Jacob, dies aged 59
French former boxing world title holder Thierry Jacob has died at the age of 59, the mayor of his home city Calais announced on Friday….
Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 28,300 operatives nationwide for festive season security
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 28,300 tactical operatives across the country to protect critical national assets and infrastructure during the…
BREAKING: Court finally grants Dele Farotimi bail
A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado Ekiti has granted N30 million bail to human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi THE PRIME NEWS reports that the lawyer…
Lil Smart files a petition against Naira Marley, Zinoleesky over alleged threat to life
Nigerian dancer Lil Smart has filed a petition against Marlian Records boss, Naira Marley and singer Zinoleesky over an alleged threat to his life. THE…
Nigerian woman arrested in one of India’s largest drug seizures
Authorities in Bengaluru, India, have arrested a 40-year-old Nigerian woman, Roselime Oluchi Ikeoha, in connection with a major drug trafficking case. The Anti-Narcotics wing of…
Ibadan funfair tragedy: Police arrest Ooni’s ex-wife, others as death toll hits 35
The Oyo State Police Command has disclosed the arrest of the ex-queen of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola; the Principal of Islamic High School,…
Yuletide: Dangote refinery slashes petrol price to N899.50
Dangote Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit to N899.50 per litre, in a bid to offer Nigerians some relief…
Seven victories, one nation: Nigeria’s African Player of The Year triumphs
No African nation has produced more CAF Player of the Year winners than Nigeria. Cameroon may boast 11 honours, but they were achieved by six…
CAF Player of the Year: From Osimhen to Lookman, who’s next African king
Nigeria winger, Ademola Lookman, was on Monday crowned the 2024 CAF Footballer of the Year for the Men’s category. THE PRIME NEWS reports that the…
Naira scarcity: CBN fixes N100,000 as limit for PoS withdrawal
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed Nigerian banks to set N100,000 per day as a withdrawal limit for customers on point-of-sale terminals nationwide…
Govt officials, contractors to fly only Nigerian airlines – Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the Fly Nigeria Act will transform into law under his watch. The minister lamented that…
FG approves N263bn for power substations
The Federal Executive Council on Monday approved N262.75bn (€161.33) for the first Phase of the Presidential Power Initiative, otherwise known as the Siemens Project. The…
FULL TEXT of Tinubu’s speech at 2025 budget presentation to National Assembly
My Fellow Nigerians, In fulfilment of one of my constitutional duties and with an unyielding commitment to rebuilding Nigeria towards ensuring that we remain steadfast…
BREAKING: Tinubu presents N47.96trn 2025 budget to NASS
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday presented a national budget of N47.96 trillion for 2025 to the joint session of the National Assembly. The President said…
Mr Ibu, Junior Pope, other Nigerian entertainers who died in 2024
From Nollywood veterans to musicians, the Nigerian entertainment industry witnessed the loss of many cherished figures in 2024. These beloved actors, filmmakers, and musicians left…
Ghanaian president-elect, Mahama, visits Tinubu
The President-Elect of Ghana, John Mahama, has paid a visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. This was disclosed by Tinubu’s Special Assistant…
Kwara Sugar Factory Film Studio Hosts Nollywood Movies “Apaji” & “The Seat” Premiere
• Gov AbdulRazaq appreciates Dele Odule, Peju Ogunmola, Pa Ajirebi, Olaiya Igwe, others present Kwara Sugar Factory Film Studio in Ilorin Kwara State was filled…
CAF Awards 2024: Full list of winners
Nigeria and Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman, South Africa’s Ronwen Williams and Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie were among the biggest winners at this year’s Confederation of African…
Ademola Lookman crowned 2024 CAF Player of the Year
Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman, has been named the CAF Footballer of the Year for the past year. Lookman was announced as the winner at…
‘Something incredible’ – Lookman elated to win CAF Men’s Player of the Year
Ademola Lookman was full of excitement after claiming the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year gong, THE PRIME NEWS reports. The Atalanta winger capped…
Tinubu appoints eight new permanent secretaries for Federal Civil Service
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight permanent secretaries in the Federal Civil Service. The new appointees are expected to fill existing and…
Tinubu to present N47.96trn 2025 budget proposal to NASS Wednesday – FEC
The Federal Government has settled for Wednesday, 18th December 2024, to present the 2025 budgetary estimates of N47.96 trillion to the National Assembly. The Minister…
BREAKING: FG announces free train rides for Nigerians from Dec 20 to Jan 5
The Federal Government has announced a free train ride for any Nigerian wishing to travel to celebrate the Christmas festivities. Minister of Information and National…
Nigerian Samuel Nwajagu makes history as first African to win Mister International pageant
Nigerian model, Samuel Nwajagu has become the first African to win the Mister International pageant. Samuel Nwajagu made history at the 16th edition of the…
I tried dodging being ordained bishop, God arrested me – Musician, Shina Peters
Nigerian juju musician, Shina Peters has revealed why he was ordained a bishop in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church. The 66-year-old singer disclosed that God…
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger to permanently exit ECOWAS in 2025
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic will stop being members of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, from 2025. President of ECOWAS commission,…
Saheed Osupa set to honour Nollywood stars on Dec. 25
King Saheed Osupa, the legendary Fuji musician, is set to honour top Yoruba Nollywood stars at his highly anticipated Show, “Friends of Osupa Exclusive Agba…
Fire guts 22 shops in Ilorin
A two-storey building of 25 shops and 44 rooms, was gutted by fire in Ilorin on Saturday. The fire disaster occurred at about 01:10pm at…
Cash scarcity: CBN gives update on validity of old N1000, 500, N200 Naira notes
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated that the old N1000, N500, and N200 denominations remain valid and legal tender nationwide. The spokesperson of…
Nigeria cannot achieve meaningful development without power sector reforms –VP Shettima
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, says the country cannot achieve economic development without addressing the power sector crisis. This is as he urged leaders in…
Shettima heads for Dubai to represent Tinubu at launch of oil facility
Vice President Kashim Shettima will on Friday, depart Abuja, the nation’s capital for Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the…
World Bank to approve Nigeria’s $500m loan request, 10th under Tinubu
International lender, the World Bank, is expected to meet and approve a $500 million loan to Nigeria on Friday to boost rural access and agricultural…
Again, Kwara wins best PHC award in North Central
Kwara State Government has again emerged as the ‘Best Performing State in North Central for the 2023/2024 Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge’. Kwara had last…
We never stopped gas supply to GenCos – NMDPRA
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), says it has never issued a directive stopping gas supply to power generating companies, GenCos. The…
Allied Air cargo aircraft crash lands in Abuja
A cargo aircraft belonging to Allied Air has crash-landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, on Wednesday. The incident was as a result of…
I told my daughters to retaliate if their husbands slap them – Emir Sanusi
The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has disclosed he encourages his daughters to retaliate whenever their husbands hit them. Disclosing that domestic violence and…
Tinubu appoints Shamseldeen Ogunjimi acting Accountant General of Federation
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). Ogunjimi’s appointment takes immediate effect following the pre-retirement…
National mosque in Abuja gets 5 new Imams
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) have unveiled five new Imams of the National Mosque in Abuja. The Imams were unveiled on Tuesday,…
10 best concerts and shows you mustn’t miss this December
After a year of relentless work and obligations, Nigerians eagerly await the opportunity to relax as the festive season approaches. Among the most special ways…
Fire outbreak kills 41-year-old man in Kwara
The Kwara State Fire Service on Monday promptly responded to a distress call reporting a fire outbreak at No. 158, Ile Alaparun Isale, Alore, Ilorin,…
EAGLE’S WATCH: Osimhen scores 10th Galatasaray goal in Sivasspor thriller
…Simon, Babajide grabs fourth league goals, Dessers bags assist It was another week of remarkable performances for Nigerian players abroad with Victor Osimhen headlining it…
Flight delays: Nigerian Govt to sanction errant airlines
The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), says it will sanction errant airlines for delaying flights unnecessarily, urging aviation passengers to be…
AbdulRazaq to Investors: Ilorin Smart City, Agroprocessing Zone Are High Impact Projects
• engages CEO, Dubai Consultancy Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as the chief marketer during his engagements in Rabat, Morocco, recently, gave insights on the…
Nigerian doctor makes history as first Black President-elect of Canadian Medical Association
Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi has made history as the first Black President-Elect of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), marking a groundbreaking milestone in the organization’s 158-year…
Sheikh Muyideen Bello: 10 important things to know about late Islamic scholar
Renowned Muslim scholar and preacher, Sheikh Alhaji Muyideen Ajani Bello died in the early hours of Friday, December 6, 2204. His death was confirmed by…
Tinubu approves salary increase for Nigeria’s military personnel
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a salary increment for members of Nigeria’s armed forces. Bello Matawalle, minister of state for defence, disclosed this on…
Fuel Price Slash: PETROAN, Dangote Refinery sign agreement on direct petrol sale
The Association of Nigeria Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners (PETROAN) and Dangote Refinery have signed an agreement on direct premium motor spirit sale to further…
King Saheed Osupa set to honour top Yoruba Nollywood stars at his December 25 show in Lagos
King Saheed Osupa, the legendary Fuji musician, is set to honour top Yoruba Nollywood stars at his highly anticipated Show, “Friends of Osupa Exclusive Agba…
Nine-year-old sets 3-bedroom flat ablaze with matches in Ilorin
A nine-year-old child on Thursday set his father’s three-bedroom flat ablaze in Ilorin, Kwara State while playing with matches. THE PRIME NEWS gathered that the…
Gov AbdulRazaq seeks improved acceptance, support for PLWDs
• As famous comedian Baba Kamo’s NGO celebrates special children Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday called for an increased love, care and inclusivity…
Asake ranked most streamed Nigerian artiste on Spotify
Asake has been ranked the most streamed Nigerian singer on Spotify for 2024. Spotify made this known on Wednesday during the 2024 edition of its…
Nigeria doesn’t have true democracy – Davido
Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has insinuated that unlike the United States of America, Nigeria lacks true democracy. He stated this while featuring in…
FCCPC insists on Air Peace investigation over violations
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has insisted that it is investigating Air Peace for allegedly exploiting customers. FCCPC disclosed this in a…
Nigerian Govt confirms sack of workers with Benin Republic, Togo degrees
The Federal Government has confirmed that it has commenced sacking workers with certificates from unaccredited private tertiary institutions in the Benin Republic and Togo. The…
KWSG announces date for commencement of 11th Trade Fair
The Kwara State Government has announced that the 11th Trade Fair has been scheduled to commence on 6th December, 2024 at 9am at the Kwara…
Customs identifies, arrests officers for maltreating individuals in viral video
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command has identified and arrested two of its officers involved in the maltreatment of individuals in a viral…
Content creator Egungun breaks silence after private video surfaces online
Popular content creator, Egungun of Lagos, has reacted to his leaked private video. The viral leaked tape has sparked widespread reactions on social media. THE…
Nollywood actress, former beauty queen Princess Chineke joins U.S Army
Princess Chineke, a Nollywood actress has joined the U.S. Army. The former beauty queen who represented her state in the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria,…
Eedris Abdulkareem talks too much, nobody respects him – Timaya
Afrobeats star, Timaya, has claimed that veteran singer Eedris Abdulkareem is not respected within the music industry because he’s a talkative. Featuring in a recent…
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FIFPRO announces nominees for 2024 Men’s World XI [Full list]
A 26-man nominee shortlist has been unveiled for the 2024 FIFPRO Men’s World XI on Monday. It is an all-star side which is voted on…
Nigerian govt begins deduction of N50 electronic levy from Opay, Moniepoint users
The Nigerian government has commenced deduction of N50 electronic levy from transactions made by users of Opay, Moniepoint, and other financial technology companies, THE PRIME…
Nigeria spent N6.2tn, N4.5tn on FX, fuel subsidies in 2022 — CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso said the federal government spent N6.2 trillion on foreign exchange subsidy in 2022 alone compared to…
Police arraign 113 foreigners over cybercrime operations
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has reported a successful operation conducted by officers from Zone 7 Command and the National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) in Abuja….
EFCC announces biggest asset recovery as govt official forfeits estate with 753 duplexes
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday announced the single largest asset recovery since its inception in 2003. The development followed a ruling…
‘I can’t remember how I got here’ – Missing Kogi varsity student found wandering in Ilorin
A missing 19-year-old 400 level student of Kogi State University, Akungba, Fauziyah Mohammed, has been found in Ilorin, Kwara State. Narrating her ordeal in tears…
EPL: Liverpool defeat Man City 2-0, go nine points clear
Liverpool defeated Manchester City 2-0 in their Super Sunday Premier League clash. The Reds came into the game eight points clear of the champions. They…
Nigerian govt investigates Air Peace, bank, Telco over violations
The Nigerian government has launched an inquiry into Air Peace, Guarantee Trust Bank (GTB), a telecommunications firm, and MTN over possible violations of consumers’ rights….
NDLEA arrests Nigerian businessman from Brazil with ingested cocaine in his stomach
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said that a Nigerian businessman, Ezeokoli Sylva, based in Brazil, has returned home with 700 grams of cocaine…
Kwara Govt plans Mega Empowerment as committee meets stakeholders
In an effort to continually improve the living conditions of the people and boost the local economy, the Kwara State Government under His Excellency, Governor…
150 sanitation offenders arrested, sanctioned in Kwara
At least 150 offenders were arrested and sanctioned on Saturday for violating the monthly Kwara State environmental sanitation law. The State Commissioner for Environment, Hajia…
Minimum wage: NLC strike may fail as states pull out
There are strong indications that the planned December 1 strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress may suffer a setback following the declaration by some…
NPFL: Insurance edge Plateau as Lobi end winless run
Bendel Insurance secured a 2-1 victory over Plateau United, while Lobi Stars ended their four-game winless streak with a slim 1-0 win against Kwara United…
EPL: We made it crazy – Arteta warns Arsenal players after 5-2 win at West Ham
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has warned his players that they must learn how to manage games better. Arteta was speaking after their thrilling 5-2 win…
Kwara: Security forces avert unrest in Oro kingdom
Security forces on Sunday averted a major unrest in Oro Kingdom, in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. Intelligence reports reaching THE PRIME NEWS…
Adesanya to headline first Saudi UFC event
Two-time UFC Middleweight Champion, Israel Adesanya, is set to make history as the headliner for the first UFC event in Saudi Arabia, scheduled for February…
‘I have 14 presidents’ phone numbers’ – Davido
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has boasted about his rich contact list. Speaking at the ‘Elevate Africa’ programme, the singer claimed that he has…
Bobrisky’s loses N200m, N1b lawsuit against EFCC, NASS
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State has thrown out a fundamental rights suit filed by crossdresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, also known as Bobrisky,…
Abuja herbalist shoots self on stomach while testing bulletproof charm
A local herbalist known for his unconventional methods in the Federal Capital Territory, Ismail Usman has shot himself attempt to test the effectiveness of a…
Tinubu, Obi hail Okonjo-Iweala’s WTO re-election
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the re-election of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation. Okonjo-Iweala’s re-appointment was confirmed in a…
‘Don’t Japa’ – CBN Gov, Cardoso begs Nigerians
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has appealed to Nigerians, especially the youths, not to leave the country. This as he…
Kwara teacher denies claims of alleged assault against NYSC member
The Kwara State Government has condemned the recent alleged assault against a youth corps member serving at Government Day Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin, who was…
Omotola Jalade in hospital bed, battles life threatening illness
Famous Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has opened up about her battle with a life threatening illness. The 46-year-old made this known in a video shared…
Lookman, Ekong, Oshoala, Onuachu nominated for FIFA Best Awards
Nigerian quartet, Ademola Lookman, William Troost-Ekong, Paul Onuachu and Asisat Oshoala have been nominated for the Best FIFA Awards 2024. Atalanta star, Lookman is nominated…
Court rejects EFCC request to arraign Yahaya Bello without his lawyers in attendance
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has been brought to the Federal High Court in Abuja for arraignment but without his lawyers in court. He…
Name change no longer required for redeployment – NYSC
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that married female corps members will no longer be required to change their names for redeployment. This…
Port Harcourt refinery to sell PMS at N1,030 — PETROAN
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), has announced that the Port Harcourt refinery will sell petrol at N1,030 per litre, affirming…
Super Eagles drop eight places in latest FIFA ranking
Nigeria’s Super Eagles dropped eight places in the latest men’s ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), THE PRIME NEWS reports. FIFA…
Tinubu unveils return to class initiative to reduce out of school population
In faraway Paris, President Bola Tinubu has re-affirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing education for Nigerian children. Tinubu made the pledge on Thursday while interacting…
Nigeria Customs recovers stolen vehicles, hands over to Canadian Authority
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted and recovered several high-value stolen vehicles allegedly originating from Canada, worth billions of naira. The service also intercepted…
NPFL: Ogbole’s lone strike ends Heartland’s unbeaten run
Kwara United claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Heartland FC in the NPFL Matchday 14, played at the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin, on Wednesday,…
WHO Africa regional director-elect, Faustine Ndugulile dies at 55
The Regional Director-elect for Africa of the World Health Organisation, Dr Faustine Ndugulile, is dead, Ndugulile died while undergoing medical treatment in India. Tanzania’s parliament…
Shettima flies to Abidjan for SIREXE 2024 conference
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday flew to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, for the International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources, SIREXE, 2024 conference. The Senior Special…
Yahaya Bello, 2 others plead not guilty to criminal charges by EFCC
The immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and two others, on Wednesday, pleaded not guilty to the 16-count charges brought against them by…
Movement restriction in Kwara as monthly sanitation exercise holds, Saturday
This is to inform members of the public that the sanitation exercise for the month of November, 2024, will come up on Saturday 30th between…
Port Harcourt refinery produces kerosene, diesel, 1.4m liters of PMS daily – NNPCL
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), says the revived 60,000 barrels-per-day Port Harcourt Refinery is currently producing at least 1.4 million liters of Premium…
Kwara, 24 other states to benefit from $500m W’Bank loan
No fewer than 25 state governments will be beneficiaries of the newly approved $500m World Bank loan to improve water resource management for hydropower and…
Alleged N110bn fraud: Bello due in court today as ex-gov reports to EFCC
Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, is currently being detained at the holding facilities of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja,…
Kwara police recover stolen vehicle, nab two
The Kwara State Police Command has recovered a stolen Toyota Camry (Reg. No. APP 443 CX) reported missing from Lagos. Acting on intelligence received from…
Dangote petrol: Nigeria’s fuel price may crash to N900/litre by Yuletide – Marketers
Nigeria’s petroleum marketers said that the Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) price may be reduced to between N900 and 1000 per litre by this year’s Yuletide…
Port Harcourt Refinery commences production
Nigeria’s owned Port Harcourt Refinery has commenced processing crude oil production. The spokesperson of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Olufemi Soneye, disclosed this…
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Jagun Jagun wins big at 2024 BON Awards [FULL LIST]
Actor Femi Adebayo’s epic Netflix Original Yoruba movie, Jagun Jagun, won six categories at the 2024 Best of Nollywood Awards (BON). The awards include Best…
Retract immediately – Davido under fire over remark on Nigerian economy
Afrobeats sensation Davido has come under heavy criticism over his recent remark advising black Americans against relocating to Nigeria. THE PRIME NEWS reports that Davido…
‘Having less than three wives as a man is a sin’ – Actor Uwaezuoke
Nollywood veteran, Stephen Alajemba, popularly known as Uwaezuoke, has claimed that it is a sin for a man to marry less than three wives. According…
Adjust IMF, World Bank policies – Prof. Gambari urges Nigerian Govt
Former Chief of Staff to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof Ibrahim Gambari, has appealed to the administration of President Bola Tinubu to adjust some of its…
Kwara hosts Nollywood stars for BON awards
Kwara hosted the great and the good of Nigeria’s movie industry (Nollywood) on Sunday night, with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq inviting them to take advantage of…
Fire razed building of ten rooms in Kwara
A building housing 10 rooms and shops has been razed by fire at Omu-Aran town, headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State in…
Nigerian Govt saved $20bn by removing subsidies – Finance minister, Edun
The Federal Government says it has saved $20 billion by removing petrol subsidy and adopting market-based foreign exchange pricing. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating…
Minimum wage: December 1 deadline stands – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has reiterated that its December 1 deadline for all states to implement the new minimum wage still stands. THE PRIME…
BREAKING: Dangote refinery reduces PMS price
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has reduced the Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) price for marketers to N970 per litre. The spokesperson of Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, disclosed…
I wasn’t feeling him – Tiwa Savage on why she returned Range Rover car gift
Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has revealed that a Range Rover is the most expensive gift she has ever got but she returned it. According to…
Tinubu seeks N’Assemby’s approval for $2.2bn fresh external loan
President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly to seek the approval of a fresh $2.2bn as a new external borrowing plan in the…
FG lifts ban, corpers now eligible to serve in banks, others
The Federal Government has lifted the ban restricting the posting of members of the National Youth Service Corps to the public sector, allowing for corpers…
Davido to commemorate birthday with N300m donation to orphanages
Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced that he will be commemorating his 32nd birthday with a N300 million donation to orphanages….
Actress Dayo Amusa welcomes first child
Popular Nollywood actress, Dayo Amusa, has welcomed her first child in the United States. The founder of the Best of Nollywood, BON Awards, Seun Oloketuyi,…
Tinubu confers GCON on Indian PM, Modi
President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on visiting Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi….
World Bank detects $32m unaccounted funds in Nigeria’s water project
The World Bank has identified $32m in unaccounted funds in a Nigerian water sector project, raising concerns over likely embezzlement and mismanagement. According to the…
Better days ahead, Aiyedatiwa assures Ondo residents
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has assured residents of Ondo State of improved service, saying that his victory at the just concluded governorship…
Mourinho banned from Fenerbahce dressing room, fined £20,000
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has been handed his punishment for his “smells bad” rant aimed at VAR official Atilla Karaoglan after their win over Trabzonspor….
GRAMMY 2025: Academy unveils category changes ahead of nomination event
The 2025 GRAMMY Awards season is in full swing, with a key event today: the nomination ceremony on Friday, 8 November 2024. In a year…
SON, NMDPRA test imported petrol, marketers reply Dangote
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) certify the imported Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol,…
Kwara Police parade 3 over alleged involvement in culpable homicide
The Kwara State Police Command has paraded six suspects, five males and a female, for alleged involvement in offences bordering on culpable homicide, criminal conspiracy,…
Champions League: Why Man City lost 4-1 to Sporting – Guardiola
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted his team is struggling to score goals. Guardiola made this remark after they lost 4-1 to Sporting Lison…
Donald Trump declares victory
Donald Trump of the Republican Party has said he’s going to make America great again as he has been projected to win the presidential election….
BREAKING: Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja is dead
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has announced the death of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff. Lagbaja…
New Education Minister reverses 18 years varsity entry policy
The 18 years entry age for university admission has been reversed by the newly appointed Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa. The 18 years…
Reform bill: Tinubu rejects NEC advice, insists on legislative process
President Bola Tinubu has insisted that the Proposed Tax Reforms Bill currently at the National Assembly will go through legislative processes. The president stated this…
Kwara Football Academy wins Hairsense Kiddies League Cup
Kwara Football Academy (KFA) has emerged the champions of the Hairsense Kwara Kiddies League Cup. The KFA boys defeated Gidado Kids FA 2-0 in the…
EndBadGovernance: Court grants 67 arraigned minors N10m bail each
An Abuja Federal High Court has granted bail in the sum of N10 million each to 67 minors who are among #EndBadGovernance protesters arraigned on…
We didn’t get any payments from IPMAN to purchase products – Dangote
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has insisted that it has not received any payments from the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), to purchase refined petroleum…
Seven vessels to arrive with petroleum products – NPA
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said that seven ships would berth with crude oil on Friday at the Lagos ports. The NPA, in a statement…
FULL LIST: Rodri, Vinicius, Bellingham, other top-ranked players at 2024 Ballon d’Or
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has claimed the prestigious 2024 Ballon d’Or, finishing ahead of Real Madrid stars Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham in a historic…
Tight grip: Govs devise new strategies to keep LGs under control
Despite its significance to progress and development at the grassroots, local governments in the country have been treated as personal estates of governors, who have…
Gov AbdulRazaq extends Dr. Abdul Jimoh Muhammed’s tenure as Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic
Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has reappointed Dr. Abdul Jimoh Muhammed as the Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic for a second term. The reappointment…
Ballon d’Or 2024: Lookman reaches out for history with Vinicius set to win award
Only one African footballer has ever been named a Ballon d’Or winner. In 1995, George Weah won the prize thanks to his displays for Paris…
‘My joke about General Abacha almost led to my death’ – Ali Baba narrates
Veteran Nigerian comedian, Ali Baba, has narrated how his joke about the former military leader, General Sani Abacha, almost ended his life. The 59-year-old reflected…
Sex demands led to my 14-year absence from Nollywood – Actress Jumoke George
Ace Nollywood actress, Jumoke George has revealed the cause of her 14-year absence from the film industry. Jumoke George spoke during an interview on Oyinmomo…
It was Tinubu’s decision – IMF denies being behind subsidy removal
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it played no role in the removal of fuel subsidy by the President Bola Tinubu administration. It made the…
Crashed helicopter: NAMA enlists Cameroon, others over missing bodies, victims unveiled
The identities of the six Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited employees who lost their lives in a helicopter crash on Thursday have been disclosed, The…
196,913 Kwarans targeted for free hypertension, diabetes screening – Health Comm
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has launched a free screening excercise for hypertensive and diabetic health conditions across the 16 local government areas of…
No deadline on circulation of old N200, N500, N1000 notes – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that there is no deadline on the circulation of old N200, N500 and N1000 bank notes. The…
Hardship: Govt announces move to tax more Nigerians
The Nigerian government has announced a plan to tax more Nigerians and Businesses despite economic hardship. This plan is part of the government’s Economic Stabilisation…
Tinubu to attend National MSME Conference 2024
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be attending the National Micro, Small Medium-sized Enterprises Conference 2024. This was disclosed in a statement by The Small and…
Yahaya Bello wanted, not in our custody – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has denied reports that Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, is in its custody. Recall that the…
Controversy trails Yahaya Bello’s visit to EFCC headquarters
Controversy has surrounded the reported visit of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission headquarters. While the ex-governor’s media…
NSCDC arrests three suspects for defiling minor in Kwara
By Ahmed Olayinka The Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested three suspects for allegedly defiling a 12-year old girl…
Fuel Pump Price Hike: Commercial transporters down tools in Ilorin
By Ahmed Olayinka Commercial transporters in Ilorin, Kwara State capital on Thursday stopped operations to protest the high cost of petrol for their business. Okada…
Fuel Scarcity: Kwara gov deployed free buses to commuters in Ilorin metropolis
The executive governor of Kwara state, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has directed the immediate deployment buses to different parts of the Ilorin metropolis to ease the…
Police parades seven suspected criminals in Kwara
By Ahmed Olayinka The Kwara State Police Command on Friday paraded seven suspected criminals involved in various alleged crimes. Among them was a suspect allegedly…
NEWS UPDATE: Aviation Minister signs MoU with Boeing
The Hon. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, along with executives of major Nigerian airlines and stakeholders in the civil aviation industry,…
BREAKING: Sept 14: NCC announces final deadline for NIN-SIM linkage
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has directed all Mobile Network Operators, MNOs, to complete the mandatory verification and linkage of Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to…
Burna Boy to host YouTube Music Nights to celebrate 5th anniversary
YouTube Music Nights will present a special live concert featuring Burna Boy to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the singer’s critically acclaimed album, ‘African Giant‘….
UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw confirmed [Full fixtures]
The draw for this season’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 has been conducted on Friday. Current holders Real Madrid will take on rivals Atletico…
Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, properties linked to ex-CBN Gov Emefiele
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830 million, and multiple properties linked to the embattled former…
Osun LG election will hold on Saturday – Adeleke insists
Despite the air of uncertainty surrounding the local government election Osun State, the governor, Ademola Adeleke has affirmed that the poll would hold as planned….
Kwara: Alleged murder of college student triggers call for death sentence for ritualists
The alleged murder of Hafsoh Yetunde Lawal, a final year female student of the Kwara State College of Education (KWCOED), Ilorin, has sparked calls for…
Kwara Monthly Sanitation Holds Saturday, TESCOM Applicants to Attend Exams
The Kwara State monthly environmental sanitation exercise for February will hold tomorrow Saturday, 22nd February 2025, from 7:00AM to 10:00AM. However, verified candidates for the…
I’ll no longer make trouble – Portable vows after N2m bail
Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has vowed to turn a new leaf. The singer made the vow after he was granted a…
NFF insists on date for state Federation Cup finals
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has insisted that all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory must stage the final matches of their 2025 President…
IBB Launches Nigeria’s Second Presidential Library, raises N17.5b
…Babangida commends Abdul Samad Rabiu’s early and sustained commitment to project Nigeria’s former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), on Thursday launched the country’s…