Over 300 journalists received free medical check-ups on Saturday during a health outreach organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, in collaboration with Nizamiye Hospital. The outreach, held at the NUJ FCT Secretariat in Utako District, Abuja, aimed at improving the health and productivity of media practitioners, many […]
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the timely completion of the Eleyele Ido Eruwa Road, promising that the critical infrastructure will be delivered within the next 11 months. Speaking on Saturday during the official installation of Oba Samuel Adedayo Adegbola as the new Eleruwa of Eruwa at the Eleruwa […]
The Nigerian entertainment industry is in mourning following the passing of renowned film and stage producer, Kayode Peters, who died on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Toronto, Canada, at the age of 49. The news of Peters’ death was confirmed by his family on his official Instagram page, who released a statement expressing their […]
Tension gripped Gyutiev Model College in Benue State on Saturday after final-year students allegedly set ablaze the home of their principal over accusations of fraud and betrayal regarding their National Examinations Council (NECO) registration. According to eyewitness reports and emerging community sources, the students who are mostly SS3 candidates were enraged after discovering that […]
In a rallying call to media professionals, Dr. John Momoh, a respected broadcast journalist and mediapreneur, has emphasized the need for the media to prioritize truth over clicks in order to foster nation-building, inclusion, and healing in Nigeria. Speaking at the 2025 Nigerian Guild of Editors National Biennial Convention in Enugu State, Dr. Momoh, who […]
The global debt crisis is deepening, with developing countries facing an unsustainable burden that threatens global development. Debt service payments by these countries skyrocketed by $74 billion in 2024, reaching a staggering $921 billion. Over two-thirds of low-income countries are either in debt distress or at high risk of it, with more than 3.4 […]
Iran held a state funeral on Saturday to honor 60 people, including top military commanders and nuclear scientists, killed in the country’s recent war with Israel. The ceremony, attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials, featured coffins draped in Iranian flags and portraits of the deceased commanders in uniform. The funeral […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed that over 100,000 Nigerians have so far benefited from the federal government’s consumer credit scheme, with an additional 400,000 currently on the waiting list for the next phase of the programme. The scheme, being implemented through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), is a key component of the administration’s […]
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has warned that anyone caught illegally carrying firearms and resisting arrest should be shot. He made this statement during a visit to Yelwata community in Benue State, amid rising concerns over insecurity and the proliferation of arms in the area. Addressing troops and local leaders, General Musa […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing digital learning in public schools across the territory. This commitment was underscored during the official handover of 600 tablet computers to 12 secondary schools, donated by MTN Nigeria. The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, praised MTN’s initiative as a timely […]
