Top Nigerian firms pay directors N42.6bn in 2025
Nigeria's top listed companies paid directors N42.6 billion in 2025.
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Supreme Court restores ADC, nullifies PDP Ibadan convention
Supreme Court sets aside lower court order threatening ADC's participation in 2027 elections.
Tinubu appoints Tegbe power minister, creates task force under Babalola
President Tinubu appoints Joseph Tegbe as power minister and creates task force under Lanre Babalola.
NASU, SSANU begin indefinite strike across Nigerian universities
University unions NASU and SSANU begin indefinite strike from May 1 nationwide.
Entertainment
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Sisi Alagbo’s husband apologises for leaked intimate video
Adesola Akeem apologises for leaked sex tape involving himself, wife Sisi Alagbo and another woman.
Yul Edochie’s old tweets praising Peter Obi resurface as he attacks politician
Old tweets praising Peter Obi resurface as Yul Edochie launches fresh attacks on the politician.
Saga Adeolu says he avoids onscreen kisses, calls them weird
Actor Saga Adeolu says onscreen kisses are uncomfortable and he avoids them when possible.
Finance
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Top Nigerian firms pay directors N42.6bn in 2025
Nigeria's top listed companies paid directors N42.6 billion in 2025.
Oil hits $126 a barrel as Trump weighs fresh Iran strikes
Oil prices surge to $126 a barrel as Trump considers military action against Iran.
Senate confirms Yuguda as CBN deputy governor
Senate confirms Sule Yuguda as Central Bank of Nigeria deputy governor after presidential nomination.
Sports
More →Mourinho denies Real Madrid talks as speculation mounts over Bernabeu role
Jose Mourinho denies holding talks with Real Madrid about a managerial return this summer.
Arsenal lack winning spirit, Kunle Afod says
Nollywood actor Kunle Afod says Arsenal lack the winning spirit needed for major titles.
Petit backs Osimhen to break Chelsea’s number nine curse
Emmanuel Petit believes Osimhen has the character to end Chelsea's troubled number nine curse.
Tech
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Showmax app shuts down, users migrate to DStv Stream
Showmax closes its app Thursday as Multichoice consolidates streaming under DStv Stream.
Xiaomi launches Redmi A7 Pro with HyperOS in Nigeria
Xiaomi launches the Redmi A7 Pro in Nigeria with HyperOS 3.
Nigerian IT professionals chase Cisco certification to boost career prospects
Nigerian IT professionals pursue Cisco 350-401 ENCOR certification for career advancement and higher earning potential.
Lifestyle
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DJ Izzy tells creatives stop waiting for discovery
DJ Izzy advises Nigerian creatives to stop waiting for discovery and build careers independently.
EFCC Debunks Naira Abuse Allegations Against Senator Goje’s Daughter
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed allegations linking Mrs. Fauziya Danjuma Goje, daughter of Senator Danjuma Goje,...
Elon Musk’s Daughter Vivian Wilson Plans to Leave U.S. Over Trump Victory
Vivian Wilson, the transgender daughter of Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of X (formerly Twitter), has announced her...
OduDiscover
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OduDiscover: Crayon, the Afropop rapper turning Lagos grit into stadium anthems
Crayon has spent the last few years building something real in Lagos rap, and his latest single "Ball" proves he is ready for what comes next.
OduDiscover: FOLA, the Afrobeats voice making moves without the noise
FOLA released 'fine ting (fine $hit)' last month and did something increasingly rare in Nigerian music: made a song that does not need to shout to be heard. Through Dangbana Republik, he is building something at the speed of actual artistry, not algorithm.
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Cadbury’s 39% profit collapse should alarm every Nigerian watching corporate earnings
Cadbury Nigeria's 39% profit collapse is not an isolated corporate story. It is evidence that Nigeria's manufacturing sector is struggling to survive in the current macroeconomic environment. The question is whether policymakers will act on that evidence.
Taiwo Oyedele’s appointment signals shift in Nigeria’s fiscal policy approach
Taiwo Oyedele's appointment as head of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy signals the government recognises Nigeria's tax crisis. But appointments matter only if they lead to action.
Health
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No woman should die of cervical cancer, says health minister
Nigeria's health minister says cervical cancer should not kill any woman, as vaccination and screening programmes begin.
Meningitis outbreak kills several in Sokoto village
Meningitis outbreak kills several people in a Sokoto village; state deploys health teams.
Federal government reinstates allowance for resident doctors, promises arrears
Federal government reverses decision, will pay resident doctors the reviewed allowance starting April.
Education
More →Sweden spent 21 years finding screens hurt learning. Nigeria should listen.
Sweden ditched classroom screens after 21 years, finding they harm learning. Nigeria should note the lesson.
CompTIA certifications open IT career doors for Nigerian professionals
CompTIA certifications help IT professionals develop vendor-neutral skills and advance their careers across multiple career paths.
OAU wins national STEM competition, beats FUTA in grand finale
OAU wins national STEM competition after defeating FUTA in the grand finale.
World
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US releases special passports with Trump’s image for 250th anniversary
US State Department issues limited-edition passports with Trump's image for 250th anniversary celebrations.
Shooting at Washington Hilton recalls Reagan assassination attempt site
A Washington Hilton shooting recalls the 1981 Reagan assassination attempt at the same venue.
Iran threatens to close Hormuz Strait again if US maintains port blockade
Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz again if US maintains naval blockade of Iranian ports
Africa
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Botswana raises rates first in Africa as oil prices spike
Botswana becomes first African central bank to raise rates amid Iran tensions and rising oil prices.
South Africa extends fuel tax cuts despite losing nearly $1bn
South Africa extends fuel tax relief as oil prices surge, forgoing nearly $1bn in revenue.
Africa’s energy leaders gather to reshape continent’s industrial future
Africa's energy leaders meet to shift focus toward industrialisation and mineral processing.
Metro
More →Health workers die in motor crash returning from May Day rally
Health workers die in motor crash returning from May Day rally in Ilorin.
Armed bandits attack Katsina village, security forces repel assault
Security forces repel bandit attack on Katsina community facility, recover stolen motorcycles.
NRS denies circulating fake document on new vehicle tax
NRS debunks viral fake document claiming new vehicle taxes are coming.
Movies
More →Scarlet Gomez breaks into Nollywood’s elite tier with N3bn box office run
Scarlet Gomez joins Nollywood's top commercial tier after crossing N3 billion box office mark.
Bolu Essien writes, produces and stars in Girls’ Hostel drama
Bolu Essien creates, writes, produces and stars in Girls' Hostel, a drama premiering February 13.
Only Good Films launches with premiere of For Better Or Worse
Only Good Films officially launches with the premiere of its seventh title, For Better Or Worse.
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Army Orders Probe as Soldier Kills Wife, Commits Suicide in Niger State
The Nigerian Army has launched a full investigation into the tragic death of a serving soldier, Lance Corporal Femi Akenleye,...
Trump Reignites Feud With Newsom Amid Deadly Los Angeles Wildfires
President-Elect Blames California’s Policies for Devastating Blazes As massive wildfires swept through Los Angeles, destroying neighborhoods and displacing tens of...