The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the closure of its national secretariat located at No. 40, Blantyre Street, Wuse 2, Abuja, following the tragic death of its Director of Administration, Hon. Lateef AbdulRaif Adekunle Adeniji. According to a memo dated April 10, 2025, and signed by the Deputy Director of Administration, Ubagba Abel, the […]
There has been a stunning change in the Nigerian-European airfares for flights from Nigeria to Europe dropped by almost half, thanks to a strengthened naira and more competition for airlines. The trend is concurrent with the improvement in the Nigerian economy, which is bringing fortunes to both commuters and airlines. The reduction in airfares […]
Pressure is mounting on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to withdraw the nomination of social commentator and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, from ambassadorial appointment. An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain from Anambra State, Pharmacist Chinedu Ikeagwuonwu Klinsmann, on Thursday urged the President to reconsider the nomination, citing concerns over Omokri’s past public criticisms of the […]
The North East National Assembly caucus protested the alleged exclusion of the region from the Federal Government’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative. The lawmakers claim that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has overlooked the North East in the allocation of these crucial economic development zones. In a statement released today, the caucus expressed […]
OPay, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has been awarded the prestigious Fintech Company of the Year 2024 by Leadership Newspaper. The award ceremony took place on April 8th at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. OPay stood out as the sole fintech company recognized at the Leadership Awards, a testament to its significant impact on […]
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has banned Nigerian radio and television stations from airing “Tell Your Papa,” a newly released protest track by veteran rapper Eedris Abdulkareem. The commission, in a directive dated April 9, 2025, labeled the song “Not To Be Broadcast” (NTBB), citing its perceived “objectionable nature” and invoking a specific provision of […]
Shares of VFD Group Plc have experienced a significant surge, rising by 69% in April 2025 to reach N79.80 by market close on April 10, 2025. This growth is attributed to the company’s impressive financial performance, particularly in investment income, which soared by 97.95% year-on-year to N74.5 billion. The group’s audited financial statement for the […]
The Rivers State Government, under the leadership of retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has approved the recruitment of 10,000 qualified graduates and non-graduates for employment into the state’s civil service. The action is in line with the administration’s plan to strengthen the state’s workforce and increase service delivery in various sectors. The recruitment […]
Kaduna State has been rocked by two tragic incidents involving fatal family altercations. in Zaria City, a 50-year-old man, Sani Yusuf, was allegedly beaten to death by his elder brother, Abubakar Aminu, in a shocking case of domestic violence. The other involved Kidnap of a cousin which resulted in death. The incident occurred on April […]
In a move seen as a bold statement of support and solidarity, Governor Adetola Adeleke of Osun State has officially kicked off the 2027 presidential election campaign for President Bola Tinubu. The campaign launch was marked with the unveiling of a poster bearing the image of President Tinubu, with the theme “Continuity of Progress” emblazoned […]
