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Nobel Laureate and celebrated Nigerian playwright, Wole Soyinka, has appealed to African parents to speak their native languages to their children. This call seeks to preserve indigenous languages and strengthen cultural identity amid growing concerns over language erosion in the continent. Soyinka, who is deeply rooted in his Yoruba heritage, has long emphasized […]
The House of Representatives has granted a 10-year security protection to investigative journalist, Umar Audu, who exposed a widespread certificate racketeering scandal in the Benin Republic. Audu’s undercover investigation revealed a syndicate that sells unearned university certificates to Nigerians, which are then fraudulently cleared by government agencies, including the Ministry of Education. The […]
Nigerian comedian Deeone has shared fresh updates on the legal battle between controversial social media figure VeryDarkMan (VDM) and the Falana family, stating that the case has taken a decisive turn in favour of the latter. In a video circulating on Instagram, Deeone revealed that the court has officially dismissed a preliminary objection filed […]
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has warned that the Federal Government’s payment of electricity subsidy is becoming unsustainable, with a monthly subsidy shortfall of N200 billion. The government is currently indebted to Generation Companies (GenCos) to the tune of N4 trillion, including N1.94 trillion for 2024 alone. Adelabu stated that the […]
In a case that has sparked national concern and drawn the attention of human rights advocates, a 22-year-old woman, Miss Zainab Muhamadu, is reportedly set to face trial this Friday in a Sharia court in Zamfara State for converting from Islam to Christianity. According to family sources who spoke with Reporters, Zainab’s journey of […]
The 22nd National Sports Festival, also known as the “Gateway Games,” has been marred by controversy after the National Sports Commission (NSC) announced the disqualification of six athletes due to anti-doping issues. The decision was made public by the Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, on Tuesday. According to Olopade, the […]
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE Minister of Works Senator Dave Umahi said all the governors in the Southeast region are supporting President Bola Tinubu and urged the undecided, such as former governor Peter Obi, to join the train. He also said a section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is nearing completion and that users will have […]
The Federal Government has announced plans to construct the Datsin Hausa Dam in a bid to mitigate the perennial flooding that has been affecting several communities in the country. The Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Joseph Terlumun Utsev disclosed this while addressing journalists in Abuja on Wednesday. According to him, the construction […]
Prominent Nigerian political activist and former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Hajiya Naja’atu Muhammad, has once again stirred political waters with her outspoken critique of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a recent interview, Muhammad declared that she harbors no personal animosity toward the president but described him as a “regionalist” who is driven by […]
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to instituting a robust framework for good governance aimed at transforming the public service and ensuring sustainable development across the state. Speaking at the opening of a four-day Transformational Leadership Training Workshop in Port Harcourt, Ibas stated that his […]
