The Federal Government has announced plans to construct the Datsin Hausa Dam in a bid to mitigate the perennial flooding that has been affecting several communities in the country. The Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Joseph Terlumun Utsev disclosed this while addressing journalists in Abuja on Wednesday. According to him, the construction […]
Prominent Nigerian political activist and former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Hajiya Naja’atu Muhammad, has once again stirred political waters with her outspoken critique of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a recent interview, Muhammad declared that she harbors no personal animosity toward the president but described him as a “regionalist” who is driven by […]
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to instituting a robust framework for good governance aimed at transforming the public service and ensuring sustainable development across the state. Speaking at the opening of a four-day Transformational Leadership Training Workshop in Port Harcourt, Ibas stated that […]
The University of Maiduguri has emerged as the leading institution with the highest number of student loan applicants, according to newly released data from StatiSense. The data, which sheds light on the distribution of student loan applications under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), reveals notable regional trends and institutional demand. Top Institutions by […]
The Lagos State Government has sealed off DONALD Restaurant, owned by popular nightlife entrepreneur Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, for environmental violations. The restaurant, located in Lekki, was shut down after two staff members were caught dumping refuse by the roadside. According to the Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste […]
Megan Thee Stallion has publicly refuted claims made by Tory Lanez’s legal team, stating that there is no new evidence in the case regarding the shooting incident for which Lanez was convicted in 2020. A petition calling for Lanez’s pardon has gained traction, supported by several high-profile artists, reigniting discussions on social media about […]
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Tuesday brought activities to a halt at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, as its members protested the withholding of their funds. The protesters, clad in red t-shirts and armed with placards bearing various inscriptions, converged on the ministry’s […]
Saudi Arabian authorities have reportedly arrested two women alleged to be the wife and mother of Ado Aleiro, one of Nigeria’s most feared bandit kingpins. The arrests were made in a coordinated effort to crack down on international crime syndicates and disrupt the financial networks of notorious criminals. According to sources, the […]
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on the government and employers of medical personnel to prioritize the welfare of doctors to address the recurring issue of “japa syndrome” in the country. NMA President, Prof. Bala Audu, emphasized this point during a grand reception in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Audu noted that the shortage […]
Despite having only 4% of the world’s population, the US is able to punch above its weight in terms of household wealth, venture funding, and innovation. This is a reflection of the country’s highly developed economy, which is driven by a combination of factors including a highly skilled workforce, a strong culture of innovation, […]
