Stage technician dies during setup for Shakira concert in Brazil
A technician has died while setting up a stage where Colombian singer Shakira is set to perform a free concert in Rio de Janeiro,...
PenCom review drives ₦15.53trn stock market gain in 14 sessions
Nigeria’s equities market has sustained a strong rally, posting a ₦15.53 trillion gain over 14 consecutive trading sessions, driven by increased investor demand and...
Two killed in Kaduna road crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of two persons in a road accident along the Kaduna Western Bypass.
Kaduna Sector Commander,...
Party conventions, democracy and rule of law, By TUNDE RAHMAN
By TUNDE RAHMAN
The dust may not have fully settled on the conventions of what is gradually emerging as the three main political parties in...
The great Amukpe-Escravos Pipeline revival, By Crispin Oduobuk
Forget the sanitised press releases. Here is what is unfolding around the Amukpe-Escravos Pipeline (AEP).
There are disputes, and then there are situations that test...
Why I chose WWE over Olympic dreams – Oba Femi
Nigerian professional wrestler Isaac Odugbesan, popularly known as Oba Femi, has explained why he switched from athletics to professional wrestling.
The 28-year-old, who was once...
Why OAU declined venue for Peter Obi lecture
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has explained its decision to deny approval for a lecture featuring Peter Obi, citing late notification...
Global military spending hits record $2.9trn amid rising insecurity
Global military spending reached nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking an 11th consecutive year of growth, as insecurity and rearmament fuelled defence budget.
The three...
Airlines threaten shutdown over soaring jet fuel prices
Domestic airlines in Nigeria are considering suspending operations from Thursday, April 30, 2026, over soaring aviation fuel costs, raising concerns about major travel disruptions...
Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall
Oil prices extended gains on Monday, April 27, 2026, rising nearly 2% peace talks between the United States and Iran stalled.
Shipments through the Strait...













