President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday led a host of dignitaries, former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife Dame Patience, Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and his wife, Tobore, to Kiagbodo Community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta to pay their final respects to the late elder statesman, … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the ongoing construction of three bus terminals as critical infrastructure to improve FCT’s transportation system. Wike stated this after he inspected two of the three bus terminal projects and access road to Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal under construction in Dakibiyu, … Read more
Donald Trump called the tariffs cuts a ‘total reset’ and said talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping could take place soon. Photo: Brendan Smialowski / AFP/FileSource: AFP Most Asian stocks extended gains Tuesday as investors continued to bask in the glow of the China-US tariff suspension that has fuelled hopes the world’s two economic superpowers … Read more
Singer and rapper Lil Kesh has disclosed that he ended his last relationship so he could focus on his career. The singer, 31, expressed doubts about the longevity of marriage, pointing to the high divorce rate and numerous unhappy couples he has observed. Speaking in a recent episode of the Esther Show, Lil Kesh said … Read more
In a move that caught many off guard, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, unexpectedly attended a high-level meeting of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum and key stakeholders in Abuja on Sunday night. Wike’s presence his first formal engagement with the party in months sparked significant … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, to disclose if the bank has commenced direct disbursement of allocations to the 774 local government councils from the Federation Account. SERAP, which made the demand in a Freedom of Information request dated May … Read more
Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from compact gadgets to party costumes, thanks to its cult status among tourists. Photo: Richard A. Brooks / AFPSource: AFP Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colourful party costumes, thanks … Read more
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has stirred online discussions after sharing a TikTok video set to the popular song “Omo Ologo,” a track that has become synonymous with President Bola Tinubu. The 15-second video, posted on May 8, features the senator playfully engaging with the camera while subtly smiling, prompting varied reactions from … Read more
Tolu Bankole, a prominent member of the National Working Committee of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Pope Leo XIV on his election as the new Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. In a statement released on Friday in Abuja, Bankole described the election of Pope Leo XIV … Read more
The Nigerian government said it is closely working with Finnish authorities to extradite Simon Ekpa for prosecution over offences related to terrorism and matters bordering on the security of the nationAmid the resumption of Nnamdi Kanu’s trial, the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi confirmed that Ekpa’s case will not be abandonedEkpa has been … Read more