< 1 mn read A tragic incident at a white-garment church in Ibadan has resulted in the deaths of five worshippers, with several others currently receiving treatment at the Infectious Disease Centre (IDC) in Olodo, Oyo State. The incident occurred during a church feast known locally as “Ipese” last Sunday, raising serious safety concerns within the community. As of […]
2 mn read The Benin High Court, presided over by Justice Peter Akhihiero, has nullified the revocation of the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) for parcels of land in Amagba village, Oredo Local Government Area, owned by Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, as ordered by the Edo State government. Justice Akhihiero issued the ruling while delivering judgment in Suit […]
< 1 mn read Bearish sentiments have resurfaced in the Nigerian stock market, as investors responded to the recent increase in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), which serves as the benchmark interest rate for lending by banks and other financial institutions. The CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) raised the MPR by 50 basis points […]
2 mn read The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, announced yesterday that more than 40% of Nigerians now benefit from 20 hours of electricity supply each day. In a statement released by his media aide, Bolaji Tunji, the minister explained that this achievement followed various revolutionary measures implemented by the government to provide more stable and regular […]
2 mn read A Nigerian-born US Army veteran, Joseph Ogwuche, and Nigerian music star Felix Duke are embroiled in a dispute over an alleged N23 million real estate fraud linked to the Creative Industry Group (CIG). Ogwuche claims he was defrauded by Duke through false representations regarding a land purchase, while Duke insists that the situation stemmed from […]
< 1 mn read The National Union of Chemical, Footwear, Rubber, Leather and Non-Metallic Products Employees (NUCFRLANMPE) announced over the weekend that at least 40 companies in the sub-sector have closed down in the last three years due to economic instability in Nigeria. During the 7th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the association, held in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, the outgoing […]
< 1 mn read The 26th Lagos Book & Art Festival (LABAF 2024) is set to feature a keynote address by Akin Adesokan, a professor of Comparative Literature and Cinema and Media Studies at Indiana University, Bloomington, USA. Adesokan, an acclaimed novelist, poet, translator, and essayist, will deliver his address on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Freedom Park, […]
< 1 mn read The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has offered a message of hope to Nigerians, particularly the youth, encouraging them to view challenges as stepping stones to success. In his foreword to a new book titled Shadows to Stardom, authored by media entrepreneur Dr. Joseph Effiong, the Ooni emphasized the importance of resilience in […]
< 1 mn read Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akure South, Ondo State, have praised the efforts of the Minister of State for Youth Development, Hon. Ayodele Olawande, for empowering over 500,000 youths across Nigeria through skill acquisition programs. During an address in Akure, Dr. Akinmolayan Fesobi, the chairman of Akure South, revealed that the party’s […]
2 mn read The clamour for change has been a constant theme in Nigerian politics, often triggered by the state of the nation, which acts as a catalyst for political action. Notable examples include the movements in the 1970s, culminating in the Fourth Republic, and the peaceful transfer of power in 2015. That year marked a pivotal moment […]
2 mn read Critics of the emerging zonal development commissions argue that they are mere avenues for politicians to create parasitic dependency on the Federal Government. However, this view is flawed. One of the key principles that makes a federal system of government appealing, particularly in a large and diverse country like Nigeria, is the commitment to even […]
2 mn read The self-immolating tendency of people to remain indifferent to situations they are not directly involved in seems to be playing out in the political debacle in Rivers State. Curiously, some are enjoying the drama between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). There is no […]
3 mn read Events of monumental proportions are happening in the world. The assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah may signal the beginning of an all-out war in the Middle East. Those who love conquest may celebrate his elimination, but those who seek peace will recognize that his death drives humanity closer to a potentially avoidable war. Since […]
< 1 mn read Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has urged Nigerians to embrace unity and strive for inclusive national economic development for the common good of the nation. He made this call during a special church service at the Government House Chapel in Enugu, marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary. Describing the anniversary as a milestone, Mbah highlighted […]
< 1 mn read Controversial social media personality VeryDarkMan has launched a legal counterattack against Bobrisky, threatening a N1 billion countersuit after Bobrisky’s legal team demanded an apology for an alleged defamation claim. Bobrisky accused VeryDarkMan of posting an AI-generated audio designed to damage his reputation. In a response on Instagram, VeryDarkMan stood by the recording, vowing to countersue […]
< 1 mn read Nigeria has clinched Africa’s only ticket to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under 19 Women’s World Cup in Malaysia 2025. The announcement came after the final match against Zimbabwe was abandoned due to heavy rain. The match, held at Gahanga International Stadium in Kigali, saw Nigeria win the toss and choose to bat, scoring 77 […]
< 1 mn read The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has been declared the winner of the September 28, 2024, local government elections in Anambra State, securing all chairmanship and councillorship positions across the state’s 21 local government areas. Genevieve Osakwe, Chairperson of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), announced the results at the ANSIEC office in Awka. […]
< 1 mn read As the Senate and House of Representatives embark on another review of the 1999 Constitution, Senators are united on the issue of local government autonomy but divided over the establishment of state police across Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In May, the Senate declared that the 774 local governments in Nigeria are effectively […]
< 1 mn read Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Operation Hadin Kai, Sector 3, successfully thwarted an attempted attack by Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists along the Magumeri-Maiduguri axis in Borno. In a statement released on Sunday from Maiduguri, Lt.-Col. Olaniyi Osaba, Chief Military Information Officer of the MNJTF in N’djamena, Chad, reported […]
< 1 mn read The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, announced on Sunday that more than 40% of Nigerians now enjoy up to 20 hours of daily power supply, a significant achievement attributed to revolutionary measures implemented by the Ministry of Power with the backing of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement made in Abuja, Adelabu highlighted that […]
