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Soludo Rewards Excellence: NECO Top’s Student Gets N500,000 Gift

The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has given a cheque of N500,000 as an award to Miss Ifebude Benson, the overall best candidate in the 2023 Senior Secondary Schools Certificate Examination, conducted... Read more »
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”I Won’t Be Forced Into Submission” – Natasha Denies Apology Claims

Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has denied reports that she apologised to the Senate over the issue that led to her suspension. Akpoti-Uduaghan in a statement on Monday, described the... Read more »
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Nwoko Hails Tinubu On Asaba-Benin Expressway, Niger Bridge Access Road

The Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Senator Ned Nwoko, has commended President Bola Tinubu over the commencement of the second Niger Bridge access road and the reconstruction of the Asaba-Benin Expressway.... Read more »
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Federal Government Begins Urgent Probe into Kogi Jailbreak

The Federal Government has mandated an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the recent jailbreak at the Koton Karfe Custodial Centre in Kogi State. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, expressed strong condemnation... Read more »
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Mass Escape at Kogi Prison as Over 12 Inmates Break Free

A security breach at the Federal Correctional Center in Kotonkarfe, Kogi State, resulted in the escape of 12 inmates in the early hours of Monday. The Kogi State Government has confirmed the... Read more »
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Hero’s Welcome For South African Diplomats Expelled By US

The South African ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, who was expelled from the United States and declared persona non grata, was welcomed home at an airport on Sunday by hundreds of supporters who sang... Read more »
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NABG Urges Farmers To Embrace Standardization For Agribusiness Growth

The Nigerian Agribusiness Group (NABG) has called on farmers across the country to embrace standardization and grading of agricultural produce to enhance market value and reduce rejection rates in both domestic and... Read more »
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Marley Singles Out Mohbad’s Wife, Others for Investigation

In a virtual testimony before a Lagos coroner’s court, Nigerian musician Naira Marley has urged a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of his former labelmate, Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as... Read more »
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TB Fight Faces Major Setback as WHO Warns of Funding Crisis Putting Millions at Risk

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning that dwindling global health funding is jeopardizing hard-won gains in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), a disease responsible for over a million... Read more »
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Revitalizing Education In Ogun West

Educationally, Ogun West has been in limbo for a long with most indices remaining unfavourable; the number of enrolments in schools, pass rate in external examinations, proportion of school leavers pursuing degrees... Read more »
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NLC Warns Against Politicising LG Autonomy

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned the federal government against politicising local government autonomy, stressing that the recent judicial ruling on the matter must be respected and implemented without delay. Speaking... Read more »
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WHO Warns Of Rising Childhood TB Cases In Europe Amidst Pandemic Disruptions

Children under 15 accounted for 4.3 per cent of new and relapsed cases of tuberculosis in the WHO’s European region in 2023, 10 per cent more than in the previous 12 months,... Read more »
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Asian Market Teeter Ahead Of US Tariff Decision

Asian markets were mixed on Monday as the White House prepared to impose tariffs on key trading partners next week. Many feared this would be a painful blow to the global economy.... Read more »
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“A Walk to Forever” – Gospel Singer Steve Crown Engaged, Shares Joyful News in Touching Video

Popular Nigerian gospel artist, Steve Crown, has officially announced his engagement to his fiancée through a heartfelt video shared on his Instagram account on Sunday, March 23. The emotional clip shows the... Read more »
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“I Have No Links To Military Groups” – Fubara

Suspended Rvers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied any links to militant groups, warning against attempts to incite violence or economic sabotage in his name. Fubara made this known in a statement... Read more »
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FCT Resumes Indefinite Strike Over Non-Payment

Primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the umbrella of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) have announced the resumption of their indefinite strike action effective from Monday, March 24,... Read more »
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Peter Obi Criticizes Tinubu Government for Disregarding Supreme Court in Rivers State Fund Allocation

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticized the Bola Tinubu-led administration for authorizing the release of Rivers State’s withheld allocations to the newly appointed Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, despite... Read more »
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Commitment To Nation Building- Remi Tinubu Promises To Continue Making A Positive Impact

The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has said she will continue to contribute her quota to national development. The former lawmaker, who spoke after she emerged winner of the Independent Awards 2024... Read more »
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Ogun State’s Digital Initiatives Earn Governor Abiodun Prestigious Cyber Security Honor

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has been recognized with the Leadership Award of Excellence in Digital Transformation and Cyber Security by Babcock University. The award was presented during the 2025 Cyber... Read more »
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NNPP Chairman Cautiones Kwankwaso Against Hasty Coalition Decision

A prominent chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Asiwaju Moshood Shittu, has cautioned the party’s national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, against hastily entering into any political alliance or merger... Read more »