Former Minister of Information and National Orientation, Lai Mohammed, has restated his unwavering commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emphasizing that his political loyalty remains firm despite his reduced presence on the national stage. Mohammed made the remarks while delivering the 15th convocation lecture of […]
Nigeria’s renewed attempt to centralise regulation of its burgeoning gambling industry has triggered a fierce constitutional confrontation, setting up a major legal and political battle at a time when the gaming market is experiencing unprecedented growth. In recent weeks, the Senate passed the Central Gaming Bill 2025, a legislative proposal seeking to establish a […]
In the past several weeks, a spectrum of U.S. military aircraft, including strategic bombers, naval fighters, and surveillance jets have conducted multiple flights off Venezuela’s northern waters, intensifying tensions between the two nations. Recently, two U.S. Navy F/A‑18 Super Hornet fighter jets and EA‑18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft circled over the Gulf of Venezuela, […]
Residents of Akinlalu in the Ife North area of Osun State have formally pledged to abandon the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) and to report anyone caught perpetrating it to security agencies. The commitment was announced during a community sensitisation programme organised by Action Health Incorporated (AHI), with support from the United Nations […]
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has escalated its review of domestic airline fares following complaints about significant increases on routes connecting the South‑East and South‑South regions. The action comes as many travelers have expressed frustration over what they describe as sudden and steep price hikes during the peak travel season. […]
The management of Lagos State University (LASU) has announced a ban on unauthorised skits and filming activities on its campuses, following a disturbing prank video that sparked panic among students on Wednesday. The incident, captured in a skit titled “Bandits Prank on Lasuites,” showed individuals dressed as bandits staging a dramatic, commando-style entry into […]
The United States has accused Rwanda of escalating tensions in East Africa through its alleged support for the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), only days after Kigali and Kinshasa signed a US-brokered peace agreement in Washington. The deal, endorsed last week at the urging of US President Donald Trump, […]
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has thrown its collective weight behind Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, selecting him as the region’s exclusive contender for the African Union (AU) chairmanship when the position rotates to West Africa in 2027. The endorsement was reached during the 95th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of […]
The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Goodnews Mega Assembly in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, has recognised two exceptional scholars from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, presenting each with ₦50,000 for their outstanding academic achievements. The honourees, Akinleye Oreoluwa, who finished with a 4.65 CGPA, and Akpan Sunday, who earned a 4.51 CGPA, are both graduates of the […]
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a 78-hour deadline to the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) to reconnect the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, after what it described as an “irresponsible and dangerous” power disconnection. Addressing journalists on Friday, the Financial Secretary of NANS Zone E, Muhammad Garba, condemned the outage, warning that […]
