Leaders of the English-speaking regions of Cameroon, under the Dynamic Alliance to Implement the Peaceful Permanent Solution, have appealed to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to play a decisive role in resolving the long-running Anglophone crisis. In a letter dated September 9, 2025, the group urged Nigeria to support either the recognition of the Republic […]
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released new figures showing the universities with the highest number of loan applications in September 2025, highlighting a growing demand for financial aid among students across the country. Topping the list is the University of Maiduguri, which recorded a staggering 43,204 loan applications, making it the highest nationwide. […]
Top Hollywood studios, including Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Universal Pictures, have filed a federal lawsuit against Chinese artificial intelligence company MiniMax, alleging massive copyright infringement. The studios claim that MiniMax’s AI-powered image and video generation service, Hailuo AI, systematically copies and uses their copyrighted characters without permission, generating unauthorized videos featuring iconic figures […]
Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed his new approach to handling online trolls, stating that he no longer blocks his critics on social media. Instead, he prefers to let them witness his continued success. In a recent post on his X handle, Davido wrote, “I don’t block… I want you to see what I’m […]
Colombia has suspended arms purchases from the United States, its largest military partner, following Washington’s decertification of the country as a key ally in the fight against drugs. The decision comes after President Donald Trump criticized Colombian President Gustavo Petro for failing to curb cocaine production, which has surged to record highs under his […]
The Federal Government has announced a fresh set of incentives aimed at attracting investment into Nigeria’s agricultural sector, pledging bold reforms to expand irrigation, improve access to credit, and create millions of jobs in rural communities. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed the plans at the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) National and Subregional Hand-in-Hand Investment […]
The Niger State Government has ordered all scrap and waste dealers across its 25 local government areas to register with the government. This initiative aims to regulate the industry and prevent vandalism of public and private properties in the state. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago issued the directive during a meeting with leaders of […]
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has restated that visa application fees remain non-refundable and non-transferable, despite mounting concerns from Nigerian applicants. In a post on its official X handle on Tuesday, the U.S. Mission acknowledged the frustrations expressed by many Nigerians whose visa applications have either been denied or delayed. It, however, clarified that […]
At least nine people were rescued and five others resuscitated after a fire outbreak at Afriland Tower, a multi-storey building housing several businesses on Broad Street, Lagos Island. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident in a statement posted on its official X handle on Tuesday evening. It noted that some occupants […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday evening returned to Abuja after spending part of his annual holiday in France. The presidential jet touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 6:45 p.m., where he was warmly received by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, and […]
