The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has launched a grassroots radio sensitization programme aimed at simplifying tax education and boosting compliance among Nigerians from all walks of life, including market traders and tech entrepreneurs. The programme, which was unveiled at an event in Abuja on Friday, May 23, aims to break down complex tax […]
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a woman, Zaliha Shuaibu, for the alleged murder of her co-wife’s three-month-old baby boy in Malari Village, Soba Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred on May 13, 2025, at the home shared by the suspect, her husband, and the victim’s mother. According to […]
The Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina State, has announced plans to send its students to China, Russia, and the United Kingdom for practical studies. This initiative is part of the university’s strategic collaboration with a Chinese company overseeing its construction, aimed at adopting world-class learning standards. According to the Vice-Chancellor of the […]
The Federal Government has successfully put a closure on the heist almost pulled by P&ID and recovered $210 million, comprising $200 million bond deposit and a $10 million for damages. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), disclosed this during a visit by a team of lawyers who […]
Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced his intention to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor has directed all commissioners and political appointees to either defect to the APC with him or resign from their positions. This directive has left many in […]
Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has announced an ambitious target to increase crude oil production to 1.9 million barrels per day by the end of the year. This was disclosed during the inauguration of the NNPC Limited Board at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, May 22, 2025. According […]
By Tayo Omotayo There is something about the man called Bola Ahmed Tinubu something that defies logic and transcends politics. His story, so simple on the surface, is anything but ordinary. It is the very definition of providence. They say his mother was once a house help in the home of Abibatu Mogaji, […]
From emotional refuge to economic engine, social media carries the weight of modern life. Social media has evolved far beyond entertainment or connection. It is now a living, breathing reflection of our shared human experience. It’s where laughter masks loneliness, joy dances in fleeting reels, and rage over real-world injustice finds a voice. It is […]
Nigerians living abroad have sent home over $200 billion in remittances since 2014. According to recent data, the total remittances received by Nigeria from its diaspora community has been steadily increasing, with some fluctuations, over the past nine years. In 2014, the total remittances received was $21 billion, which set the tone for […]
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has emphasised the urgent need to rethink African higher education. He stressed this at the Centre for African Social and Economic Transformation (CASET) launch in Bristol. Sanwo-Olu further called for a shift towards making learning more entrepreneurial, practical, and connected to real-world challenges. The Governor’s emphasis was disclosed in a […]
