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Frank Edoho Reveals End of Second Marriage, Says He May Not Be Good at Marriage

Media personality and TV host, Frank Edoho, has revealed that his second marriage has crashed.He married his second wife, Sandra Onyenuchenuya, after his first marriage to Katherine Obiang hit the rocks in... Read more »
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Take the Baby Out – Davido Reacts Sharply at Abia Concert Scene

A surprising moment played out at Davido’s recent show in Abia State when the singer abruptly stopped mid-performance to address something that clearly didn’t sit right with him. While performing, Davido suddenly... Read more »
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Iran Bids Farewell to Top Officials Martyred in Israel War

Iran held a state funeral Saturday for some 60 scientists and commanders killed in its war with Israel, after its top diplomat condemned the latest White House tirade against supreme leader Ayatollah... Read more »
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Only 12% Show Up for JAMB Mop-Up UTME, Says Registrar Oloyede

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, said only about 12% of candidates turned up for the nationwide mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Speaking while... Read more »
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Senate President Akpabio Arrives in Athens for Inter-Parliamentary Union Summit

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, touched down in Athens, Greece, leading a Nigerian delegation to the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting. The Senate President and his entourage were warmly received at the Archaia... Read more »
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Wike, Fubara Unite in Mourning at Uncle’s Funeral in Rumuepirikom

Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara accompanied his political Leader, Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike to the burial of his maternal uncle, Late Elder Temple Omezuruike Onuoha at Rumuepirikom in Obio/Akpor Local... Read more »
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Nigeria, Belarus Customs Sign Deal to Enhance Trade Security

The Nigeria Customs Service is poised to enhance its enforcement capabilities and intelligence operations following the signing of a pivotal bilateral Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Belarus on Friday, June... Read more »
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Sterling Bank’s N2 Billion Scholarship Scheme Offers Employment Security

Sterling Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to shaping Nigeria’s future workforce by announcing a significant expansion of its “Beyond Education” initiative. The bank is now offering paid internships and guaranteed job... Read more »
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Reps Push for Change in Public Service to Tackle Stagnation

The House of Representatives has intensified the process to tackle stagnation, age falsification and compulsory retirement of directors in the nation’s public service. The House is also considering 30 days bereavement leave... Read more »
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Obi Backs Ganduje’s Resignation, Urges Other Ailing Leaders to Step Down

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has reacted to the resignation of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obi described the... Read more »
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PHOTOS: Oyo to bar Okada riders without ‘coded jackets’ on roads

Following a surge in criminal activities involving unregistered operators in Oyo State, the State Government, on Saturday, vowed to prosecute and bar any commercial motorcycle rider popularly called an Okada rider operating without a QR code-embedded jacket within... Read more »
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NYCN Pushes for Youth Ministry, Commissioner Under Gov Abiodun

Youths, under the umbrella of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ogun State chapter, have urged the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, to create a Youth Ministry and subsequently appoint a... Read more »
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Nigerian Man Docked for Cocaine Trafficking in India

Authorities in India have arraigned a Nigerian man, Echzoaa Ezeawna Rio Abrnr, before a magistrate court in Mohali, Punjab, following his arrest for allegedly trafficking cocaine. The suspect was reportedly found in... Read more »
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Debt Service Payments Soar to $921 Billion, Threatening Development Progress

Debt service payments by developing countries soared by 74 billion dollars in 2024 from 847 billion dollars to 921 billion dollars , a new UN report has shown. The report, ‘Confronting the Debt... Read more »
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FCT Schools Get Digital Boost with MTN’s 600 Tablets Donation

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting digital learning in public schools across the territory. The FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud made the commitment in Abuja... Read more »
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Congratulations Pour in for PS’s Judicial Appointment

Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Motunrayo Adeleye, has lauded the National Judicial Council for appointment of the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs. Adejumoke Adewole as a judge... Read more »
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Congo, Rwanda Peace Agreement In US

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congosigned a peace agreement Friday in Washington to end fighting that has killed thousands, with the two countries pledging to pull back support for guerrillas. President... Read more »
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Gunmen Abduct and Kill Anambra Community Leader After Collecting N15 Million Ransom

Panic has gripped the Nimo community in the Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State following the murder of a prominent traditional titleholder and community leader popularly known as ‘High Chief Ozo... Read more »
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Army Chief Urges Soldiers to Unite, Reaffirms Commitment to Welfare

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has called on officers, soldiers, and their families to recommit themselves to national service and resilience in the face of evolving security challenges.... Read more »
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France Bans Smoking in Public Spaces

France will ban smoking on beaches and in parks, public gardens and bus shelters from Sunday, the government said. The decree, published in the official government gazette on Saturday, will also ban... Read more »