Vice President Kashim Shettima has condemned in strong terms the bomb explosion that claimed about five lives and left several others injured at a Mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, Borno State, describing the attack as a despicable assault on innocent citizens and the peace of the nation. The Vice...
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Africa’s pioneering female driver was Mrs Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti. While it is not known whether she was the first woman in Africa to drive a car, she is the first African woman to be issued a driver’s licence and the first Nigerian woman to drive a car. In the attached...
Nigeria’s newly sworn-in Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has assured citizens that the Federal Government’s renewed security strategy will begin producing visible results in the near future. Musa gave the assurance on Thursday after President Bola Tinubu administered the oath of office at the Presidential Villa in...
Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Face or 2Baba, has finally spoken out—though in the most cryptic way—amid the swirling controversy surrounding his marriage to Natasha Osawaru. On Wednesday, the usually private singer shared a brief but startling message on his Instagram Story: “Help me.”No explanations. No...
A youth-focused wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC), known as the Youth Structure for Asiwaju, has unveiled plans to rally six million young Nigerians in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Speaking with journalists on Monday at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, the group’s...
It was a weekend of international triumph for Nigerian music as some of the nation’s biggest Afropop stars delivered show-stopping performances across continents — a testament to the genre’s surging global influence. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Asake and Wizkid were major highlights in New York...
Former Governor of Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade, has said he foresaw Nigeria’s present political landscape long before it unfolded. Speaking with journalists in Calabar on Saturday, Ayade explained that his early decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) was driven by foresight and strategic thinking. “I...
Nigerian Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has charged world leaders to move beyond pledging to performance, and from dialogue to taking reasonable action in tackling climate change and its attendant natural disasters that have claimed innocent lives and rendered many homeless across the globe. “Let COP30 be remembered as...
Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on political leaders to prioritize Nigeria’s national interest over partisan considerations. The party made this known while reacting to comments made by the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, regarding the recent designation of Nigeria by...
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has honoured a group of distinguished Nigerians in recognition of their remarkable contributions to the Church, national development, and the service of humanity. The ceremony, which took place on Thursday in Abuja, was organised by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of CAN as...
Medical experts have urged Nigerians to adopt healthier lifestyles and seek timely medical evaluation to reduce the growing risk of stomach (gastric) cancer — a disease often detected late due to its vague symptoms. Dr. Vincent Osoka, a General Surgery Resident at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, stressed...
Nigeria’s Flamingos have crashed out of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after a heavy 4–0 defeat to a rampant Italian side on Tuesday. The loss brought an abrupt end to the 2022 bronze medallists’ campaign, while Italy extended their impressive run to four straight victories in the...
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has been a game-changer for students across the country, providing much-needed financial assistance to those struggling to pay tuition fees and living expenses. Unveiled on April 3, 2024, by President Bola Tinubu GCFR, the programme aims to support the educational systems in Nigeria...
By EZEKIEL OBi, Abuja Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has extended heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Margaret Obi following her historic appointment as the first African-born High Court Judge in England and Wales. In a statement released on Saturday in Enugu, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, and the National...
Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria has issued a stern ultimatum, threatening a nationwide “naked protest” on October 6 if the government fails to address unpaid pension increments and palliatives. The announcement came during a press conference in Lagos on Tuesday, led by the coalition’s National Chairman, Mr. Mukaila...
In a vibrant celebration of Nigerian culture and culinary prowess, chef Hilda Baci has etched her name in the Guinness World Records once again, this time for cooking the largest pot of jollof rice ever recorded. The feat, accomplished on September 13, 2025, in Victoria Island, Lagos, saw Baci...
Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has raised concerns about the growing wave of military rule across West and Central Africa, warning that it jeopardizes democratic progress, stability, and regional unity. Director of CDD-West Africa, Dr. Dauda Garuba, addressed this issue in Abuja on Wednesday during the...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) revealed its 2025 nominees on Wednesday, spotlighting Nigerian stars: Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, Ayra Starr and Shallipopi, alongside Morocco’s El Grande Toto, DR Congo’s Fally Ipupa, Ghana’s Moliy, Senegal’s Mia Guissé, Tanzania’s Jux, among others. AFRIMA’s PR and Media Relations...
In a passionate call to action, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Nigerians to participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise to secure their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and shape the nation’s future. The directive came from the ADC Gombe State Chairman, Mr. Danladi Yau, during...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians in the Diaspora to contribute their expertise and resources to consolidating national development and building a stronger and more prosperous country. President Tinubu made the call on Thursday at Kahala Hotel and Resort, Yokohama, Japan, during an...