The Imo State Government has strongly rejected a recent report by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), which ranked the state as the most dangerous for journalists in Nigeria. The report, released through the CJID Openness Index on Thursday, placed Imo 37th out of Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital […]
Nigerian billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has revealed that during his active years in business, some banks went as far as sending attractive women to persuade him to deposit large sums of money with them. The startling claim, which has since gained widespread attention, was reported by Punch Newspaper and shared via the publication’s official […]
In a bold step towards promoting digital safety and privacy among young Nigerians, PalmPay has entered a strategic partnership with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development to launch the Youth Data Protection Awareness and Training (YDPAT) program. The initiative is designed to train and empower over one million Nigerian youths over the next […]
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has officially lifted the suspension order placed on 81 top government officials, directing them to resume their duties with immediate effect. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Monday Uzor. According to the statement, the directive affects […]
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed concern over the prolonged absence of Governor Ademola Adeleke from the state, alleging that he has been missing from official duties for over two weeks without any explanation. In a statement released on Monday, the APC’s Director of Media and Information, Chief […]
Olabode Sowunmi, a prominent oil and energy analyst, has clarified that the Dangote Refinery, despite its widely publicized capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, is currently licensed to operate only two of its four key processing components. He made this disclosure during an appearance on Arise News, urging for a more realistic public understanding […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized banned and expired products valued at over ₦1.5 billion during a major enforcement operation in Lagos State. The operation, which took place on Monday, August 5, 2025, targeted warehouses and retail outlets in a major Lagos market, where officials uncovered large […]
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has reiterated his readiness to serve for only one term if elected president, insisting that true transformation is possible within just four years if driven by genuine service. Posting on his official X (formerly Twitter) page, Obi expressed surprise at the level of debate his single-term […]
The Lagos State Government has urged residents to remain calm following a prolonged downpour that led to severe flash flooding in various parts of the city on Monday, August 4, 2025. The rain, which lasted over 12 hours, caused widespread disruption across major roads and communities, particularly in low-lying and waterfront areas such as […]
Former presidential candidate and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has criticized the concept of rotational presidency in Nigeria, describing it as a flawed arrangement that undermines merit and national progress. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily, on Tuesday, Sowore argued that Nigeria should focus on electing leaders based […]
