The Ogun State Government has said that its giant strides in various sectors of the economy are geared towards ensuring a legacy that would make the state the envy of other states. Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele stated this while receiving Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment ...

Minister of State Police Affairs, Hon Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has urged stakeholders in Abia state to get involved in securing their various communities. The minister clarified that the Renewed Hope Police Agenda is the implementation of a community policing strategy that is designed based on ...

It said this was part of efforts to improve business conditions, expand sales, and lower operational costs for Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria.This initiative, in partnership with the Nigerian Postal Service, aims to enhance business conditions, boost sales, and reduce operational costs ...

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the newly appointed Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, saying the appointment is well deserved. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, ...

By Francis Ugwu President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd and second female Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, in an acting capacity, pending confirmation by the Senate. She takes ...

ABUJA – The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has held a pre-summit webinar, which focused on improving access to markets for Nigerian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This virtual event was part of the lead-up to the 30th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#30), ...

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside the orders by Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja barring  three chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from further attending any meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) or participating in ...

The Federal Government has approved an upward review of the fees for the Nigerian passport effective from September 1, 2024. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the spokesman for the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kenneth Udo, on the X handle of the NIS. ...

By Abdul Seye Public outrage continues to trail the purchase of a new presidential jet by the Bola Tinubu administration. The government’s decision to allocate over N150 billion for the purchase of the aircraft, at a time when Nigerians are ...

By JOY ADARA , Abuja – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has denied the allegations made by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar’s claimed that the company was hijacked by corporate cabals around President Bola Tinubu and that the retention of Mr. Mele Kyari as ...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has debunked claims that it’s subsidiary, OVH limited has been hijacked by cabals around President Bola Tinubu. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, had in a statement by Paul Ibe, his media adviser, lamented “the criminal hijack of the ...

The Augustine Agada-led executive in Benue State which was dissolved on Wednesday by the Abdullahi Ganduje-led National Working Committee (NWC) has dragged the latter to court for disobedience of the Court order. Checks revealed that a High Court had on Wednesday restrained the party ...

Nigerian singer, Dammy Krane, has accused his colleague, Davido, of arresting him for defamation. In a post via X on Thursday, Dammy Krane said he had been illegally arrested by police on Davido’s instructions. Following his arrest, he also alleged plans to frame him for crypto scams. ...

Sodiq Ojuroungbe A global non-profit organisation, FIND, has announced the appointment of a former Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control & Prevention, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa as its new Chief Executive Officer and Chief Transformation Officer. FIND in a statement on its ...

The All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for the 2023 Benue South Senatorial election, Comrade Daniel Onjeh has expressed relief over the removal of Austin Agada as state chairman of the party. Onjeh had alleged that Agada was involved in anti-party activities during the 2023 election. ...

A leading pro-democracy group, Kwara Must Change (KMC) has praised the lawmaker representing Baruten-Kaiama federal constituency, Hon. Bio Umar, for initiating a motion that led to the ongoing reforms in the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). In a statement ...

The Federal Government has again approved an upward review of the fees for the Nigerian Passport effective from 1st September 2024. This was disclosed by the spokesman of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), DCI Kenneth Udo, in a statement on Wednesday. OSUN DEFENDER reports ...

Top winners have emerged at the inaugural edition of the 10km Surulere Marathon, tagged the ‘LERE FUNATHON,’ held on Saturday, August 17. The event saw over 500 athletes, both male and female, primarily from the Surulere Local Government Area of Lagos State, compete for top honours. Athletes ...

…warns of high mpox spread risk globally The Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC) is concerned that cross-border movements, and insufficient response capacities, including vaccine shortages, pose significant challenges to the containment of mpox on the continent. The centre also flagged low ...

The organisers of the Big Brother Naija Season 9 ‘No Loose Guard’ reality show have speculated that housemate, Chinwe of the Zinwe duo might be pregnant. LEADERSHIP reported that the Zinwe duo, Chinwe and Zion are in a 5-month-old relationship, and got into the show as a pair. Amid ...

Hollywood couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are officially calling it quits after two years of marriage. Lopez, 55, filed for divorce on Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, according to court documents. The filing marks the end of a highly publicised relationship that began two ...

As the governorship election in Edo State fast-approaches, the major political actors are literally at each other’s throat in the bid to secure a majority of the votes at the September 21 poll. ‘SUYI AYODELE writes on the intensity of the electioneering and exchange of diatribes among ...

The current lopsided political structure of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a threat to the very existence and survival of minority ethnic nationalities in the country. This is the submission of a socio-cultural Itsekiri ethnic group in the Niger Delta, The Ugbarajo Iwere Leaders ...

*Reaffirms commitment to revamping Zamfara health sector Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal on Tuesday, commissioned the newly rehabilitated and re-equipped General Hospital in Kauran Namoda Local Government Area.The hospital which serves Kauran Namoda and its neighbouring ...

Operatives of the Bayelsa State Vigilante Security Service have apprehended a suspected cult member, Christopher Izzy popularly called ‘Machanla’, over his alleged involvement robbery and cultism. The suspect, arrested on Monday, is a 26-year-old from Edo State, but resides in Bayelsa where he ...

Angela Onwuzoo Child health specialists have given reasons why only trained and qualified health workers should be allowed to administer injections, citing the potential health risk associated with injections given to babies by quacks. According to them, injections should not just be given in ...

By Racheal Ayodele The federal government has issued permission to MTN Communications Nigeria Limited, Havenhill Synergy, Golden Penny Power Limited and others for mini-grid electricity generation. The government through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, issued nine new ...

Crisis is brewing in Idume Ogwa in Mbaitoli LGA Imo State over failure by the current leadership of the town union headed by Felix Okechukwu Madu to constitute a new leadership. According to the immediate past Traditional Prime Minister of the community, Sir D.D. Iwuoha, the tenure of the ...

WIFE of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has donated food items, cash to over 5,000 widows, widowers and persons with disabilities in the state Nigerian Tribune gathered that the distribution which also featured free medical checkup was part of activities to celebrate her ...

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Deputy National Organising Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC), Nze Chidi Duru, has urged Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) bank chiefs, and investors to strengthen naira following $1 billion loss in net worth by Nigeria’s second richest man and Chairman of BUA ...

By Ezekiel David Legendary American talk show host Phil Donahue, whose audience-driven style and emphasis on social concerns transformed daytime television, passed away at home on Sunday. He was 88. He died after a lengthy illness, according to his family, who confirmed the news. Donahue’s ...

Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, has condemned Israel over its deadly attacks across the besieged Palestinian territory. At least 25 Palestinians were killed within 24 hours, the Gaza Health Ministry said on Sunday. A family, including six children were among the victims in ...

inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, is elevating the passenger experience in Lagos with an exclusive “Dream a Ride” initiative. Users will have the chance to enjoy a super-premium ride in a Rolls-Royce. This limited-time offering, running from August 17 to August 23, 2024, ...

The suspect behind the June 25 dynamite explosion at the Rivers State-owned Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt has been identified as  40-year-old Preye Josiah, with the police saying he will be prosecuted. In a statement on Sunday by its ...

Napoli director Giovanni Manna has confirmed that Victor Osimhen’s transfer situation is ‘blocked,’ leaving the Nigerian striker’s future uncertain. With potential moves to Chelsea, Arsenal, or PSG yet to materialise, Osimhen may continue his career at Napoli if a deal is not completed soon. ...

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje has denied speculated 2027 presidential ambition. Posters of Ganduje and Imo state Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinnma for the APC 2027 presidential ticket, pairing the duo as Presidential and Vice Presidential ...

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command of Nigeria Police Force has said its operatives has arrested an armed robber in the nation’s capital, Abuja, recovering exhibits in the process. In a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja over the weekend, by the FCT Police Public Relations ...

On Sunday, the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) said that some retirees are still receiving N500 as a monthly pension. Alhassan Musa, the Secretary of the union in Kaduna State, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), described the condition of the returnees as “pathetic”. He ...

Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has revealed why she fell in love with her husband, singer Adekunle Gold. The mother of one revealed that she fell in love with her husband because of his graphic designing and photoshopping skills. She disclosed this while hailing Gold ...

The Federal Government says it will start subsidising electricity in universities and health institutions under Band A feeders. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu disclosed this on Saturday when he appeared on a programme aired by different radio stations in Ibadan, Oyo State. Adelabu, ...

Silverbird Group has unveiled step by step plans on how the second edition of their Miss Universe Nigeria beauty pageant will take place. The event will hold this month. According to the National Director and President of the Silverbird Group, Guy Murray-Bruce, Silverbird which has ...

In response to the recent rise in crime wave, particularly phone snatching, the Kaduna State Police Command’s Anti-Vice Section said following series of targeted raids carried out in the State in strict compliance with directives from the Commissioner of Police, it has arrested 35 suspected ...

By Ezekiel David Liverpool beat newly promoted Ipswich Town 2-0 at Portman Road to kick off their Premier League campaign under new manager Arne Slot’s direction. Ipswich, who played in their first top-flight match in more than 20 years, put on a strong first-half display, but Liverpool broke ...

Gaza’s civil defence agency said an Israeli air strike in the early hours of Saturday killed 15 people from a Palestinian family, including nine children and three women. The strike hit the home of the Ajlah family in Al-Zawaida neighbourhood of central Gaza, civil defence spokesman Mahmud ...

Samuel Ese Bayelsa State Government said on Friday that it is embarking on a strategic response framework to curtail the spread of the deadly viral Monkeypox disease in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Seiyefa Brisibe, in a statement in Yenagoa said the state had reported 83 suspected ...

Amid the controversy surrounding the order by a French court which granted a Chinese firm the license to seize three presidential jets belonging to the Nigerian Government, Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa has claimed that the United States Government will seize more Nigerian assets. Recall that a ...

By Ogaga Ariemu A Chinese firm, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Company has announced the release of one of the three Nigerian presidential jets seized on the order of a French court. The company’s spokesperson disclosed this in a statement on Friday. According to the company, the ...

Peace Ewor is the best-graduating student of the Department of Computer Science, Rivers State University. She graduated with a First Class in the 2022 – 2023 session with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.58. She was also the best-graduating student in the Department of ...

By Seyi Babalola Joshua Zirkzee had an impressive debut for Manchester United, coming off the bench to secure a late victory over Fulham in their Premier League opening on Friday. After a summer of conjecture and upheaval behind the scenes, Erik ten Hag, who was retained after winning the FA ...

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has empanelled four committees to investigate 27 federal and state high court judges accused of official misconduct. A statement by the Director of Information of the NJC, Soji Oye, said the decision was reached at the 106th meeting presided by the outgoing ...