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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned a 30km stretch of the 750km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, with renowned Nigerian author, Professor Wole Soyinka, in attendance. At the event, which was shared on social media, Professor Soyinka expressed his admiration for the project, stating that he is “a sucker for new roads” and an “admirer of great […]
The Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has assured members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state that there is no cause for alarm regarding the 2026 governorship election. Speaking at the monthly Evening of Praise and Worship programme in Ado Ekiti on Friday, Oyebanji urged party members to remain calm and have […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo has presented 17 brand-new 2025 model SUVs to local government chairmen in Edo State. The presentation ceremony, which took place on Saturday in Benin, was attended by the Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, and other top government officials. According to Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Okpebholo emphasized that his administration […]
A recent compilation unveils the most streamed Nigerian artists on Audiomack, a renowned music streaming platform. The top 15 artists with the highest number of streams are: 1. Wizkid – 11.6 billion streams 2. Davido – 11.4 billion streams 3. Burna Boy – 10.4 billion streams 4. Tems – 9.2 billion streams 5. […]
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo: 1. Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) 2. Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) 3. Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) 4. Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) Former President Goodluck Jonathan: 1. Introduced Bank Verification Number (BVN) 2. Introduced National Identification Number (NIN) 3. Initiated Cashless Policy 4. Established Almajiri Schools […]
Thousands of property owners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are rushing to settle their outstanding ground rent debts following a two-week reprieve granted by President Bola Tinubu. The FCT Administration had earlier published a list of 9,000 defaulters, warning them to pay up or risk losing their properties. According to Lere Olayinka, Senior […]
Tragedy was averted in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, after a fuel tanker carrying 45,000 litres of petrol careened off the road and crashed into a pit. The incident, which occurred on Friday at the Ayanyan area along the Ogbomoso/Ilorin Expressway, raised concerns about a potential blaze. According to Maroof Akinwande, Chairman of the Oyo State Fire […]
The global credit ratings agency Moody’s has elevated Nigeria’s sovereign rating from Caa1 to B3, reflecting on substantial advancements in the nation’s external and fiscal conditions. This upgrade denotes increasing confidence in Nigeria’s economic stability and future prospects. Principal Drivers of the Upgrade: – Enhanced Balance of Payments: The overhaul […]
A calamitous road mishap has claimed the lives of no fewer than twenty athletes from the Kano Contingent, who were returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The harrowing crash transpired at Dakatsalle Bridge in the Kura Local Government Area of Kano State, leaving numerous others injured. Umar […]
In a bid to effectively identify and support the most vulnerable citizens, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has announced that the government is utilizing cutting-edge technology to pinpoint extremely disadvantaged individuals, particularly in remote areas. During a recent interview with Arise News, Minister Yilwatda disclosed that a staggering […]
