2 mn read The Nicaraguan Revolution of 1979 was a pivotal moment that changed the country’s political landscape and inspired youth movements across the globe. The downfall of Anastazio Somoza Debayle, a dictator backed by the United States, was not just a victory for Nicaraguan youth; it was also a significant event during the Cold War that demonstrated […]

2 mn read In response to the recent increase in the National Minimum Wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000, the Federal Government has raised the monthly allowance for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from ₦30,000 to ₦77,000. While this adjustment offers some relief to corps members currently living on the previous allowance, it remains insufficient for […]

2 mn read The Federal Ministry of Works has firmly refuted claims that its current distribution of road projects is biased against the northern region of Nigeria. This response comes in light of what the ministry described as a “misleading and mischievous” publication by Muhammad Jamil, also known as Jadda Garko, who alleged without substantiation that the north […]

< 1 mn read As businesses worldwide face rising interest rates, inflation, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical uncertainties, this year’s Annual Corporate Governance Conference will focus on how companies can adapt their governance frameworks to thrive in such an environment. Organized by the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN), the conference is scheduled for October 10, 2024, in Lagos. […]

< 1 mn read Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has garnered praise for his developmental achievements across various sectors, including education and agriculture, as the state’s gubernatorial election approaches. Osabinu Olufemi, the National Coordinator of the Nigeria in Safe Hands Project and former President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), highlighted Aiyedatiwa’s accomplishments since he took […]

2 mn read Good things often happen in the bedroom, a space typically associated with rest and renewal. In 2004, Sam Nda-Isaiah and his wife, Zainab, conceived the idea for a newspaper there. Zainab recalls how, in the early hours of the morning, her husband scribbled a few notes in a jotter and asked for her thoughts on […]

2 mn read In May 2024, during the first-year ministerial briefing in Abuja, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced that the comprehensive process for finalizing and validating the National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy is expected to conclude by the end of the year. This national policy aims to set the policy and […]

< 1 mn read The immediate past governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom, has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will reclaim power in the state in 2027. Ortom made this statement during the party’s state congress on Thursday in Makurdi, highlighting the enthusiasm and zeal shown by party members as a sign of the PDP’s momentum to […]

2 mn read The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that ongoing enhancements in power generation and distribution across Nigeria may lead to a decrease in electricity tariffs. This announcement was made in a statement by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communication and Media, Mr. Bolaji Tunji, following a meeting with the Executive Secretary of the […]

< 1 mn read T he Arewa Community in Southern Nigeria has appealed to President Bola Tinubu for intervention in the ongoing Kano royal dispute to protect the dignity of the traditional institution. In an interview with reporters on Thursday in Abuja, the community’s Chairman, Alhaji Musa Saidu, expressed concerns over the situation. He accused politicians of orchestrating the […]

< 1 mn read Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended Governor Peter Mbah for his developmental achievements in Enugu State, particularly recognizing his efforts across various sectors. During his visit to Enugu on Thursday, Shettima inaugurated the Enugu State Garment and Fashion Hub and launched the 5th Expanded National Micro, Small, and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSME) Clinics. The initiatives, […]

< 1 mn read The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that Nigerians will remove the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Kwankwaso made this statement on Thursday at his Miller Road residence in Kano while receiving a large group of APC […]

< 1 mn read Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 2 Command, Lagos, Adegoke Fayoade, has set up a six-member panel to investigate allegations that women were detained alongside men in a cell at the Maroko Police Station, located in Lekki, Lagos State. This comes after a viral video sparked outrage, with a woman claiming that she and other […]

< 1 mn read A 35-year-old man was arrested by UK police on Thursday in connection with a suspected acid attack outside Westminster Academy in west London that left two teenagers hospitalized, one with potentially life-changing injuries. The attack occurred on Monday afternoon when a substance was thrown at students and a staff member. The arrested man is being […]

< 1 mn read Dr. Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, revealed that sub-Saharan Africa accounts for over half of global deaths caused by violent extremism and terrorism. He made this statement at the first Annual International Public Lecture of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, themed “Insecurity in the Sahel (2008-2014): Genesis, Impact, and Lessons […]

< 1 mn read At the 2024 National MSME Conference in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, stressed that localising production processes and reducing costs are key to tackling hunger in Nigeria. He noted that economic challenges, including food insecurity, arise from over-reliance on imports and inefficient local […]