News

Independent press central to functioning democracy — Idris

By Our Reporter The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described a sure-footed, critical, and independent press is the central nervous system of a functioning democracy. He…

Politics

PDP crisis: Bode George accuses Tinubu of complicity, says Nigeria ‘staggering toward collapse’

By Ihechi Enyinnaya A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has accused President Bola Tinubu of “dangerous silence” over the recent crisis rocking the opposition party,…

Metro

Bandits abduct nursing mother, 10 others in fresh Kano attack

By Our Reporter Residents of Tsamiya village in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State were thrown into panic over the weekend as bandits abducted 11 people, including a nursing…

Business

Dangote Refinery to supply 1.5 billion litres of petrol monthly

By Our Reporter PHOTO: (L R) Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Fertiliser Limited, Vishwajit Sinha; Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, David Bird; President and Chief Executive, Dangote…

Entertainment/Arts

How my husband, Prophet Uebert defeated the demon of poverty not by prayer and fasting – Beverly

By Crystal Ugoeze Beverly Angel, wife of Zimbabwean-born cleric and diplomat, Prophet Uebert Angel, has marked their 25th wedding anniversary with a deeply emotional tribute in which she credits her…

Sports

Seven-minute hat-trick, four goals: Mbappé fires Real past Olympiacos in Athens thriller

By Our Reporter Kylian Mbappé delivered a sensational four-goal performance as Real Madrid defeated Olympiacos 4–3 in a Champions League thriller in Athens. Olympiacos stunned the visitors early when Francisco…

Opinion/Features

Rumours, fear and insecurity in Nigeria…Part 1

By Prof. Protus Nathan Uzorma In the age of social media, rumours spread like wildfire, fueling anxiety and fear in the hearts of Nigerians. The constant barrage of unverified information…