A deep and unusual silence has taken over the political landscape of Akwa Ibom State amid intensifying speculation that Governor Umo Eno may be preparing to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). While no official confirmation has been made, recent political events and shifts in alliances are […]
President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on Elon Musk, expressing “deep disappointment” with the tech mogul after Musk publicly criticized Trump’s sweeping domestic policy package, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The rupture marks a dramatic shift in what was once a powerful alliance between two of America’s most influential figures. Musk, who […]
In one of the most electrifying contests in recent Nations League annals, Spain narrowly triumphed over France with a 5-4 victory in a pulsating semi-final on Wednesday night, setting the stage for an enticing final against Portugal in Munich on Sunday. Luis de la Fuente’s resurgent Spain, the reigning Nations League champions and fresh […]
A Lagos Magistrates’ Court sitting in Oshodi has ordered the remand of five men in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly dumping waste into a canal along the Igando-Iba Road Link Bridge, in defiance of Lagos State environmental laws. The suspects—Quassim Jamiu (44) and Ayo Jamiu (18), both from Kwara State; Alexander Innocent (40) from […]
The Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has praised the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, saying that Nigeria has witnessed rapid progress under his guidance. In a statement made available to our correspondent, Rabiu expressed his admiration for Tinubu’s vision and leadership style, describing him […]
As excitement builds toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup the first to feature 48 teams and be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico eight countries have already confirmed their participation in what promises to be a historic edition of football’s greatest tournament. The three host nations—United States, Canada, and Mexico—qualified automatically, […]
During a recent visit to Nigeria, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates expressed concerns over the country’s meager health budget, stating that it is insufficient to address the numerous health challenges facing the nation. Gates, who is the co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, made the remarks during a meeting with Nigerian officials, […]
The Ebonyi State Government has intensified its crackdown on unregulated education by sealing off 283 illegal and substandard primary and secondary schools across the state. The action, carried out over the past two years, is part of a sweeping reform aimed at sanitizing the education sector and ensuring that all learning institutions meet the […]
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Nigerian Muslims and the global Muslim Ummah as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, urging citizens to embody the core values of sacrifice, devotion, and selflessness that the festival represents. In a statement released on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, President Tinubu reflected on the significance […]
In a major boost to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, Oando Plc, one of the country’s leading energy companies, has secured a $375 million financing facility from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Mercuria Energy Trading SA, a Swiss-based energy trading company. The financing facility, which is one of the largest in Nigeria’s […]
