Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as “Joseph the dreamer,” citing his visionary leadership and bold reforms as key indicators of a transformative agenda for the nation. Umahi made the remark during a public engagement in Abuja, where he praised the President’s commitment to national development despite the challenges […]
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to expand its fleet significantly with the planned acquisition of 49 new aircraft over the next two years. This was disclosed by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, during a biannual meeting with Branch Chiefs and Air Officers Commanding in Abuja. According to […]
Today, I celebrate a leader, a mentor from afar, and a man I hold in deep regard Happy Birthday to you, Bam Bam. Back in our days at the University of Ilorin, you were known as Pro Social, a name that carried weight, vision, and influence. Even now, as you continue to make strides in […]
Nigeria’s leading cement manufacturers, Dangote Cement and BUA Cement, have announced plans to freeze cement prices for all contractors involved in federal government infrastructure projects. This decision is part of broader efforts to support President Bola Tinubu’s economic recovery agenda, known as the Renewed Hope initiative. The announcement was made on May 15, 2025, […]
In a deeply symbolic homecoming, Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno returned to The Apostolic Church, Maboju Assembly in Lagos on Sunday, May 11, to give thanks for a prophecy made 45 years ago that foretold his rise to the governorship. Governor Eno recalled how, in 1980, during a church prayer meeting, a young […]
Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Nigeria, has forfeited millions of dollars and multiple properties to the U.S. government after pleading guilty to defrauding federal COVID-19 relief programs. The monarch, who also holds U.S. citizenship, was implicated in a scheme that illegally secured over $4.2 million through the Paycheck […]
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has announced plans for a significant squad overhaul following Nigeria’s 2-0 loss to South Africa in a preparatory match ahead of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations (AFCON). The defeat has prompted Zubairu to reconsider his roster as the team gears up for the tournament, scheduled to […]
Economist and policy expert Soji Akinyele has stated that the Buhari administration operated under deeply constrained economic conditions, leaving little room for structural reforms or transformative policies. Speaking on the economic affairs program Talknomics with Ugodre, Akinyele provided a comparative analysis of Nigeria’s recent leadership, highlighting the contrasting environments between the Buhari and Tinubu administrations. […]
At least 50 people have been reported killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza since midnight, according to the Hamas-run civil defense agency. The latest wave of bombardments has targeted densely populated areas, primarily in northern Gaza, leaving widespread destruction and pushing the enclave’s already dire humanitarian situation to critical levels. Medical […]
Al-Qaeda Affiliated militant group has claimed responsibility for a large-scale assault on a military base in northern Burkina Faso, stating that it killed as many as 200 soldiers in a coordinated attack. The group, Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), made the claim through its propaganda channels, stating that the deadly assault was in retaliation for […]
