Nigeria Breaking News
In the build-up to Wednesday’s night Champions League quarter-final tie at the Bernabeu against Arsenal, it felt like there was only one word on every Real Madrid fan’s mind – remontada. That is Spanish for comeback, and while Real Madrid sides of the past have produced stirring fightbacks from difficult positions to triumph, that never …
The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the actions of some of its officers seen in a viral video receiving ₦5,000 from a Chinese national, describing their conduct as both unprofessional and unethical. The video, which has been widely circulated on social media, sparked widespread criticism from the public and prompted an immediate response from police …
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, says the Tax Reform Bill will curb poverty and empower ordinary Nigerians. Oyedele made this known at the Spokespersons’ Summit, organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in Abuja. He expressed strong optimism about the sweeping changes the bill would …
Mr Bashir Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), has reaffirmed his commitment to partner with key stakeholders to deliver on his mandate. Ojulari made the pledge when he visited the Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, on Wednesday in Abuja. Ojulari, in a statement by Olufemi …
The justice system is often regarded as the backbone of a democratic society. It is responsible for maintaining law and order, protecting individual rights, and providing mechanisms for dispute resolution. However, Nigeria’s justice system is increasingly viewed as failing, characterized by inefficiencies, corruption, lack of access, and inadequate resources. This article explores the multifaceted challenges …
The naira yesterday depreciated to N1, 620 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,618 per dollar on Tuesday. But, the Naira appreciated to N1,599 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira fell to N1,599 …
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has announced the closure of its operations in nine Sub-Saharan African countries, citing the outcome of a strategic review aimed at streamlining its global network. The affected countries include Ivory Coast, Gabon, Cameroon, Madagascar, Senegal, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Republic of Guinea, and Equatorial Guinea. The move marks a …
Carlo Ancelotti accepted Real Madrid may look to replace him as coach after Arsenal knocked out the Champions League holders in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. The Italian oversaw a 2-1 home defeat with the Gunners progressing 5-1 on aggregate to the semi-finals. Real Madrid suffered their 12th defeat of the season, by contrast to just …
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, Wednesday evening, paid a condolence visit to the widow and family of former Nigerian international and coach, Christian Chukwu, in Enugu, assuring them that they were not standing alone. Mbah, who was out of the country attending the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit in London at the time …
The stage is set and as it stands, one out of the overwhelming 252 entries received for the 2025 Nigeria Prize For Literature will, expectedly, emerge victorious come October this year. The record-breaking entries received for this year’s edition was announced by the Advisory Board of The Nigeria Prize for Literature, sponsored by NLNG, on …