The Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed as false reports that security personnel attached to former Governor Udom Emmanuel were withdrawn on the orders of Governor Umo Eno, describing the stories as deliberate fabrications intended to mislead the public. The denial came after several news outlets and social posts said police operatives who had […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reiterated Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to becoming a major force in the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem, unveiling a detailed strategic roadmap aimed at driving national prosperity through innovation and digital transformation. Speaking during the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance engagement held in […]
Entrepreneur and political strategist, Solomon Ogo-oluwa Oyerinde, has urged Nigerians to abandon the long-standing notion that politicians must steer clear of business, describing it as an outdated and counterproductive mindset. According to him, politics and business are not mutually exclusive but can, in fact, complement each other when driven by integrity, accountability, and a genuine […]
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to rise above religious and ethnic divisions and work together in unity for the peace, progress, and development of the nation. The President made this passionate appeal on Saturday in Jos, Plateau State, during the funeral service of Nana Lydia Yilwatda, the late mother of the All Progressives […]
Professor Jesse Uneke, the Vice Chancellor of David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), has reiterated that global health security can only be effectively safeguarded through collective and coordinated international efforts. He made this assertion while addressing participants at a high-level conference in Abuja that brought together experts in biosafety, biosecurity, health, environment, and […]
The Benue State Government has embarked on a large-scale demolition exercise targeting buildings constructed on waterways in Makurdi and other parts of the state. The move, authorities say, is a proactive measure aimed at mitigating the impact of flooding during the rainy season, which has historically caused widespread destruction in the region. Announcing the development, […]
Super Eagles defender, Semi Ajayi, marked his long-awaited return from injury on Saturday as Hull City secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Sheffield United in a thrilling Championship encounter at the MKM Stadium. Ajayi, who had been sidelined for more than a month with a hamstring problem, made his comeback in the final minutes of […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed to challenge the six-month suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, by the Nigerian Senate, ruling that the plaintiffs lacked the legal right to initiate the action. Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the case, delivered the judgment on Friday, October 3, in suit […]
The Federal Ministry of Environment has sounded a fresh warning about imminent heavy rainfall and flash floods expected to hit parts of 16 states across Nigeria between October 4 and 8, 2025. The alert, issued through the National Flood Early Warning Centre and signed by Usman Bokani, Director of the Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone […]
Real Madrid reclaimed the top spot in La Liga on Saturday night, spurred by an influential double from the rejuvenated Vinicius Junior in a decisive 3-1 victory over third-placed Villarreal. The win, which also featured a late strike from superstar Kylian Mbappé, propelled Los Blancos two points clear of arch-rivals Barcelona, who are set to […]
