For many Nigerians, the last one year has been a renewed suffering as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s eight-point agenda fails to tackle rising headline and food inflation, unemployment, and a declining Gross Domestic Product. From Tinubu’s speech anchored on an eight-point agenda, the country ...

IT is a privilege to have been born into the House of Agboola Sanni. It is a modest home where there is spartan discipline, and everyone knows the guiding rules. It is a family that is modelled around the traditional non-nuclear format. At every point in time, we had relatives who became ...

Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos has backed Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior to win the Ballon d’Or this year. According to Carlos, the media and fans tried to destroy Vinicius during his early days at Real Madrid, which has made the Brazil international even stronger. Speaking to the media ...

The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has said the state under his watch has the lowest records of out-of-school children in Nigeria. He attributed the feat to the huge investment of his government in the education sector. Soludo disclosed this during the 2024 Children’s Day celebration ...

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Monday called on governors of the 36 states to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s quest to grant full financial autonomy to the local government areas. Abbas made the call during a national discourse on ‘Nigeria’s Security ...

The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has launched an investigation into the Abuja-Kaduna train that derailed at the Jere corridor. NAN reports that some coaches of the train, which departed the Rigasa Train Station in Kaduna on Sunday morning to Abuja, reportedly derailed in a ...

The Federal Government has approached the Supreme Court with a suit seeking to compel governors of the 36 states of the federation to grant full autonomy to the local governments in their domains. The suit, marked SC/CV/343/2024, was filed by the  Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of ...

Africa’s Global Bank, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc marked the this year’s Africa Day with fanfare. The event which was celebrated across the banks in 20 African subsidiaries, including New York, UK, France and Dubai, culminated into a mini carnival at the corporate head office in Marina, ...

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has commiserated with the family of the late Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, over the demise of the former anti corruption czar. Akpabio, in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on ...

One person has been confirmed dead and another seriously injured after a one-storey mosque collapsed on Yusuf Street, Papa Ajao, Lagos, on Sunday. The mosque building collapsed after it was accidentally hit by an excavator, which was clearing the road. The permanent secretary, Lagos State ...

Deacon Prince Godwin Ogoruba has been declared the winner and is now the flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship position in the Isoko North local government area of Delta State. Announcing the result of the primary election held behind Ogbenge Park, Ozoro, the Isoko ...

At least seven people have been killed after tornadoes ripped through the central US, destroying buildings and a fuel station that was sheltering dozens of people. Severe storms formed over Texas and Oklahoma on Saturday night, with Cooke County north of Dallas, Texas among the hardest-hit ...

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has asked the Supreme Court to stop the remitting of local government funds to states. In the action instituted on behalf of the federal government, Fagbemi also wants the Supreme Court to stop the 36 state ...

Justin Tyopuusu   The fast-growing population in Taraba State is overstretching the ill-equipped primary healthcare centres, leaving poor residents, especially those in rural areas to resort to herbal medicine, JUSTIN TYOPUUSU writes   It has been more than four months since Terver Yaornyi lost ...

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has blamed the high incidence of corruption and cybercrimes in Nigeria on the weak system in governance. The ICPC boss stated this on Thursday in a paper presented at the ...

President Bola Ahmed Tinibu has recorded significant improvement on the fight against security challenges which hitherto jeopardize socio economic and political development of the country, a security analyst expert, Dr, Yahuza Getso has disclosedDr. Getso who spoke with newsmen noted that ...

Real estate entrepreneur, Dr Babatunde Adeyemo, has said “It is extremely difficult for both the state and the federal governments to deliver low-cost housing scheme for Nigerians”. Adeyemo, who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, categorically ...

The Postgraduate College of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife has disowned the Electronic Transcript Exchange And Certificate Verification System For Nigeria (ETX-NG), a company claiming to represent the university in the processing of student transcripts and other ...

By Precious Mark Charles Anosike, director-general and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has commended the European Union (EU) for its various interventions in Nigeria. Anosike spoke when a delegation from the Directorate-General European Commission ...

Nollywood star Halima Abubakar has made a triumphant return to the spotlight, sharing radiant photos of herself on social media and declaring that it’s time to embrace new beginnings. After a challenging four years battling an undisclosed ailment that kept her away from the limelight, Abubakar ...

Acclaimed gospel singer-songwriter, Olusoji Bamikarere popularly known as Soji Solace, is set to thrill fans with a special live music video recording concert, tagged: SING SONGS. The 60-minute exclusive event is scheduled to take place at the Royal Priest Studio, Odo Ona, Ibadan on Friday, ...

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian universities to be at the forefront in the fight against corruption as prime institutions of learning. Tinubu made the call at the second combined 3rd and 4th convocation ceremony of the Federal University Gusau, FUGUS, which was held in Gusau on ...

Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas struck to earn Barcelona their third women’s Champions League trophy, securing a 2-0 triumph over record eight-time winners Lyon on Saturday. The defending champions had never beaten the French giants, losing in the 2019 and 2022 finals against them, but ...

Our reporter The Federal Government says 1,000 farmers in Lagos and Nasarawa states have received farm inputs to boost food production in the states. In a statement by the National Agricultural Land Development Authority in Abuja, it was noted that the move was in line with ongoing efforts to ...

By John Owen Nwachukwu Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has said that issues surrounding the constant collapse of the National grid are being resolved. The Minister spoke on Friday at the ongoing Ministerial Sectorial Update put together by the Federal Government to offer the Ministers the ...

A place at the 2024 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations will be up for grabs when Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire clash in the semi-final at the WAFU B U-17 Championship on Saturday night (today). The encounter will hold at the University Stadium, Accra. It will commence at 9pm Nigeria time. The Golden ...

Chizoba Victor Ejiofor is the best-graduating student of the University of Nigeria (UNN) for the 2022/2023 session. He graduated from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.93. In this interview by Kingsley Alumona, he speaks about his academic ...

More ministers have showcased their achievements in commemoration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s one year in office.  The ministers of Justice, Police and Health, during the sectoral ministerial briefing to update Nigerians on Friday in Abuja, reeled out their achievements. The Attorney ...

The Nigerian Army has commissioned the 382 Artillery Regiment’s new semi-permanent accommodation in the Nigerian Cantonment Gusau, the Zamfara State capital with a view to boost the welfare and operational capacity of its gallant personnel. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony ...

Reflections with Nurein Adebisi ALL over the world, the two most influential political ideologies that have survived over time are progressivism and conservatism. While some of the other known ideologies like anarchism, corporatism, fascism, and liberalism seem to have faded ...

By Tunde Opalana The alleged preparation for the recall of Senator Sahabi Ya’u Alhaji (APC ,Zamfara North) has been described as a joke, malicious and willful attempts to attract cheap publicity . The National League for the Defense of Democracy and Accountability who took a swipe at ...

The availability of adequate infrastructure is a catalyst for economic growth, industrialisation, social progress, and regional integration. Yet, Nigeria, like many developing nations, faces significant infrastructural challenges hindering its potential. A 2024 study published in the ...

Singer Sean Kingston has been arrested in California, hours after a police raid of his Florida mansion, during which his mother was also arrested. Mr Kingston was accused in February by a company of not fully paying for a huge TV and sound system. He was taken into custody in Fort Irwin, ...

New Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, has made further clarification on a new captain of the national team, saying it was not his responsibility to pick one for the team. While the current team captain, Ahmed Musa, is currently clubless and is not expected to play any further international ...

Residents from Abia North Senatorial District, Thursday presented their challenges and needs to Abia State governor, Alex Otti during a town hall meeting organized as part of the event to mark his one year in office. This was even as he has offered himself and his aides to prove after service. ...

Veteran Nollywood Actor, Segun Arinze has shared insights into his personal life, disclosing that he remained single for 12 years before remarrying. This revelation came during an interview with Chude Jideonwo on ‘withChude’. In the interview, Arinze discussed various personal and professional ...

A suspected notorious bandit, one Muhammadu Bello, a 30-year-old resident of Yan Bokolo area of Malalin Gabas in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has been arrested by the police. He was arrested on May 21, 2024, at about 7:00 pm by the Operation Yaki operatives, acting on technical ...

Premium dark larger, Goldberg black, elevated the Cultural Night at the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) with its sponsorship of the event. Goldberg Black seamlessly blended tradition with contemporary flair, captivating attendees with a unique and modern spin on ...

A Nigerian Teenager, Miss Maryam Popoola has bagged a $60,400 full Fellowship at the University of Princeton, United States of America.  The Dowen College Alumnus was also offered admission on a scholarship basis into Harvard University in the United States of America, Yale University, ...

The top United Nations court ordered Israel on Friday to immediately halt its military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah — but stopped short of ordering a full cease-fire. While Israel is unlikely to comply with the order, it will ratchet up the pressure on the increasingly isolated ...

Angela Onwuzoo Nutrition experts have identified a lack of adequate dietary knowledge as one of the major reasons many Nigerians do not make efforts to include fruits, nuts, seeds, and whole grains in their diet. The nutritionists said healthy foods which are required to promote health and ...

The Katsina State Police Command has secured the arrest of a suspected member of a gang targeting commercial tricycle riders, also known as Keke Napep. According to the Commands spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the suspect, Umar Musbahu, from Behind Garka Quarters in Daura LGA, was ...

Spotify’s EQUAL programme supports female artistes, giving them a global platform through playlists, content hubs, and partnerships. Nigerian Afrobeats artiste, Ayra Starr, known for her hits such as ‘Rush’, ‘Sability’ and ‘Rhythm & Blues’, takes the spotlight for Spotify’s EQUAL Africa ...

The Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, in collaboration with the United States Consul General, Will Stevens, has inaugurated the Edo State Public Health Emergency Operation Centre (PHEOC).  Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Benin yesterday, Governor Obaseki said the facility will ...

The Nigerian federal government has said that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the country’s oil and gas sector has attracted over $16 billion in investment commitments. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, disclosed this during a sectoral ministerial ...

By Amaka Ifeakandu, LagosTrading activities on the floor of  Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Thursday closed southward declining by N84 billion as loss recorded in the shares of AccessCorp, GTCO Plc, Cadbury Nigeria Plc, Nigerian Breweries, Zenith, Guinness  wipe out gain in the shares of Caverton, ...

The Federal Government and Unique Talent Export Limited ( UTEL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to connect 250 Nigerians to foreign jobs in Kuwait, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Scandinavian countries, among others. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, ...

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has restored Muhammadu Sanusi II to the throne, four years after he was removed from office as the Emir of Kano. Around 5:16 p.m. on Thursday, the governor announced, “With the full support of the kingmakers, I have approved the reappointment of Mallam ...

Former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Muhammad Sanusi 11 have been reappointed as the Emir of Kano, following Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s assent on Thursday to the repealed Kano Emirate bill (2024). Yusuf officially announced the re-appointment of Emir Sanusi shortly after signing ...

Popular Nigerian singer, actor and politician, Olubankole Wellington who is popularly known as Banky W has announced that he has ‘yet again’, survived cancer. Banky W took to his Instagram page on Thursday to make this announcement with a video of his treatment and Healing Processes with the ...