2025 UTME: No exams held at 6 am – JAMB reacts to Peter Obi’s criticism
Remo Stars clinch first NPFL title, beat Niger Tornadoes 1-0
Heritage Bank: NDIC begins N46.6bn payout to top depositors
Civilians wearing military camouflage risk prosecution – Army chief
Tems wins ‘Best Recording of the Year award’ at 17th Headies
Col. Fajuyi’s eldest son accuses wife of plot to seize father’s properties
Crowds flock to Pope Francis’ tomb as eyes turn to Conclave
Ghana’s Central Bank to regulate crypto by September 2025
Namibia’s minister resigns amid kidnapping, rape allegations
Hunger Worsens In IDP Camps As UN Agencies Cut Operations
Insecurity won’t stop Benue IDPs’ vaccination — UNICEF
US report calls out Nigeria’s trade barriers, port corruption
FG condoles Iran over port explosion
NUSA condemns another attack on seven Nigerians in South Africa
Fitch upgrades Lagos, Kaduna, two other states’ investment rating
DID YOU KNOW?
- The most dangerous form of malaria is falciparum malaria. It is especially dangerous because the infected red blood cells can clog up tiny blood vessels and damage the brain, kidney, lungs, and other organs. Other forms of malaria don’t do this.
- Avocados do not ripen while still on the tree. They are climacteric fruits, meaning they produce ethylene gas and increase respiration after being harvested, which triggers the ripening process
Defection: Don’t blame me for your incompetence over your affairs, Tinubu tells opposition
Shettima, Ganduje, APC govs in Delta today to welcome Oborevwori, Okowa, others to APC
Senator Natasha mocks Akpabio with ‘Erection’ apology
S’Court ends 25-year lawsuit, reverses N22tn award against Union bank
Defilement: Ondo doctor, others charged for procuring abortion for 10-year-old
15 Months After, EFCC Yet To Release Probe Reports On Edu, Sadiya
NDLEA seizes N1bn drugs in 80-room Lagos hotel raid
AVM Chiedu is NAF’s first serving officer promoted to professor
DIG Ali denies being forced out of Police
FG targets 70% local pharmaceutical production
FG secures $5.5bn health investment, to train 2,000 professionals yearly
PenCom to recover unpaid pensions from power firms
Nigeria’s annual nursing enrolment rises to 115,000 — FG
175 CNG refilling stations ready next year – FG
Nigeria to host 3rd African defence, war colleges forum next year
Rent below N10m exempted from stamp duty – Oyedele
Nigeria’s debt servicing costs rise to N8.9tn – Report
FG warns against growing threat of cyber-slavery in West Africa
50kg rice price dropped to N58,000 in Nigeria — Report
NLC cancels May Day celebrations in Rivers, Edo
SSANU president appointed new JAC chairman
ASUSS president calls for private sector support in science and technology education
ICAN confers fellowship on 911 members in Lagos
Oluremi Tinubu empowers 500 businesswomen in Delta
Building construction beside Gani’s house followed due process – Developer
Police declared me wanted without invitation — Daughter of ABC Transport owner
Dangote refinery denies shutting petrol processing unit for repairs
J’Berger to complete Warri flyover projects by year-end
UPDC plans dividend payment after nine-year break
BUA Cement three-month revenue hits N290.8bn
Dangote Cement posts N209.2bn profit in Q1
Stanbic IBTC reports N82bn gain
UBA plans expansion to 100 countries
NGX gains N966bn in holiday-shortened week
Access Bank reacts to viral report of staff who filmed colleagues in restrooms
2027: Tompolo endorses President Tinubu for second term
VDM must apologise for Akpabio attack, says APC
Defections: PDP calls meeting to halt Hurricane Tinubu
Coalition: Obidients will follow Peter Obi anywhere, says coordinator
Govt promises support as rainstorms wreak havoc in Ekiti, Kwara
Sani hails Tinubu over Ajayi’s appointment as DSS arrests 54 bandits in Kaduna
Sanwo-Olu receives Special Recognition Award at 17th Headies
Sanwo-Olu praises Elegushi’s visionary leadership on 15th anniversary
Taraba lawmaker seeks translation of national anthem into local languages
Lack of LG autonomy fuelling insecurity – Benue lawmaker
Kano govt uncovers 240 workers receiving double salaries, 217 with same BVN
Niger police impound 56 tricycles, 94 motorcycles in 36-hour of restriction in Minna
Lagos on track to eliminate malaria with 1.3% prevalence rate — Commissioner
NOA, Ondo partner on mass vaccination campaign
2025 Hajj: Jigawa begins vaccination for intending pilgrims
Akwa Ibom Asks Health Workers To Take Oath To Prevent ‘Japa’
Kano to begin airlifting of Hajj pilgrims May 13
Oyo plans Adire carnival
Lagos to arraign 52 street urchins, pickpockets
Anambra partners cattle market to combat drug abuse among youths
Rainstorm destroys facilities in Kwara NYSC camp
Tension as rival Kano Emirs appoint separate Galadimas
Police recover AK-47 rifles, ammunition in Taraba, Anambra
Police detain 16-year old boy with pistol in Lagos
Lagos cyclist dies in crash while making call
TODAY IN HISTORY
- On this day in 2001, Dennis Tito became the first space tourist in history. A Russian rocket transported the Californian billionaire to the International Space Station (ISS).