Atiku Abubakar congratulates Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, the newly crowned Owa Obokun Adimula, Ajimoko III, during his coronation in Ilesa, Osun State. Photo: X/@atiku Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Friday joined the people of Ijeshaland in celebrating the coronation of Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup as the new Owa Obokun Adimula, Ajimoko III, in Ilesa, Osun…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has announced that the Federal Government has abandoned plans for a national carrier, shifting its focus instead to strengthening and expanding the operations of local airlines. Keyamo also expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of the old terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, revealing that…
The passing of Olu Ajayi in the early hours of May 23, 2025, has left a deep void in Nigeria’s artistic and intellectual landscape. Olu was not just a painter—he was a seer with a brush, a philosopher in pigment, and a national conscience who used canvas as his pulpit. Born in the scenic hills…
Tinubu Rivers budget proposal, Tinubu to shun Alex Otti’s invitation, My govt will support Soludo, FG textile clusters President Bola Tinubu on Thursday officially inaugurated the newly appointed Board and Executive Management Team of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), with a strong directive to prioritize increased oil and gas production. The inauguration, which…
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has showered encomiums on the founding fathers of the Scheme, past and present administrations, as well as successive batches of Corps Members who have participated in the 52-year-old Scheme from its inception to date. He stated that their various contributions have…
The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has described female journalists as critical stakeholders in Nigeria’s battle against insecurity. Highlighting the unique role of women journalists, Mahmoud noted that their work extends beyond reporting. Mahmoud made this assertion at the inaugural zonal conference of the Nigeria Association of Women…
As more Nigerians relocate abroad in pursuit of better opportunities, many leave their Nigerian SIM cards inactive, unaware of the risks involved. This seemingly harmless oversight has led to cases of SIM number recycling, which can expose unsuspecting former users to identity theft and financial fraud. SIM card recycling is a legal practice in Nigeria….
The crisis rocking Labour Party took a fresh twist on Thursday when one of the four factional national chairmen, Callistus Okafor, announced his exit from the party. The other factional leaders laying claim to the party leadership include the incumbent Julius Abure, a former Deputy Chairman, Lamidi Apapa and head of the National Caretaker Committee,…
Billboard has recognised Nigerian rap icon and YBNL label boss Olamide Gbenga Adedeji, fondly called Olamide, as one of the Global Power Players for 2025. The prestigious honour recognises his leadership at YBNL Nation, the powerhouse label behind Nigerian superstars Asake and Fireboy DML, both of whom released critically acclaimed albums in 2024. Asake’s third…
Banks operating in Nigeria have been called upon to as a matter of necessity, employ signs language interpreters across the country for effective and efficient service delivery. The call was made by a Foundation, Sharing Education and Learning for Life (SELL), on Wednesday through Benji Benjamin, the Programme Manager of the Foundation, during a one-day…
