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Interest in learning languages, music and creative skills is rising among Nigerians, alongside increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for education, according to new data released by Google. The data, covering March 2026 and released last Friday, shows a sharp growth in searches related to language acquisition, creative arts and music, reflecting a broader […]
Cadbury Nigeria Plc has announced the resignation of board member Ibukun Awosika from its board of directors. The company disclosed this in a notice issued to the Nigerian Exchange Limited and investors on Wednesday, stating that the resignation will take effect from May 1, 2026. The announcement was signed by the company secretary, Afolasade Olowe. […]
A major Russian oil refinery on the Black Sea has been hit for the third time this month by Ukrainian drones, causing a “massive fire” and forcing the evacuation of people living nearby, local officials have said. Earlier strikes in the past two weeks at the Tuapse refinery caused a big oil spill […]
Governor Alex Otti has urged the newly inaugurated National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party to prioritise reconciliation among aggrieved members to strengthen the party ahead of future elections. Mr Otti made the call on Tuesday in Umuahia during the inauguration of the NWC led by Nenadi Usman. He appealed to dissatisfied members to […]
The National Association of Nigerian Students has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene to protect Nigerian students in South Africa following renewed xenophobic tensions. In a statement issued Wednesday by its Vice President for External Affairs, Aneke Kenechukwu, the student body expressed concern over what it described as a growing pattern of hostility […]
Justice M.O. Olajuwon of the Federal High Court sitting in Lafia has convicted and sentenced Yakubu Yahaya to life imprisonment for offences related to illegal mining. Yahaya was sentenced on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, after being found guilty on a two-count amended charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), through […]
Kwara State, historically revered as the State of Harmony, currently finds itself at a critical political and social crossroads. At the heart of the discourse is the traditional power-sharing agreement among its three senatorial districts: Kwara Central, Kwara South, and Kwara North. For decades, a turn-by-turn unwritten but respected arrangement provided a sense of equity […]
The Convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG), Bamidele Atoyebi, has urged Nigerian politicians to embrace patience, strategic thinking and mentorship as core principles of leadership, citing the political journey of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a model. Atoyebi argued that Tinubu’s rise to power reflects a deliberate approach rooted in timing, calculated […]
Atletico Madrid and Arsenal shared the spoils in a gripping Champions League semi-final first leg at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid on Wednesday night, finishing 1-1 and leaving the tie beautifully poised ahead of the return match at the Emirates Stadium next week It was a contest that lived up to its billing. […]
Nigeria’s food and drug regulator has sounded the alarm over excessive salt consumption in the country, warning that the growing reliance on processed and pre-packaged foods is fuelling a dangerous rise in hypertension and other life-threatening conditions. The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Mojisola Adeyeye, gave the […]
