When Bola Tinubu assumed office as the Governor of Lagos State in 1999, he appointed a team of dedicated and talented individuals to help him govern the state. Fifteen years later, many of these commissioners have gone on to achieve great things in their respective careers. Some notable commissioners who have made significant contributions […]
Cairo authorities have confirmed the theft and destruction of a 3,000-year-old bracelet once belonging to Pharaoh Amenemope, a ruler of Egypt’s 21st Dynasty. The priceless artefact, made of solid gold and inlaid with lapis lazuli beads, was stolen from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square and later melted down in a gold foundry, erasing […]
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have fallen to 45th place in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Rankings, marking a setback that also sees them drop out of the top five teams on the African continent. The rankings, released on Thursday by the world football governing body, showed Nigeria slipping one place from their previous 44th position. […]
St James’ Park will come alive tonight as Newcastle United welcome Spanish giants, Barcelona in their opening fixture of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League campaign. The encounter is billed as one of the most anticipated matches of the group stage, rekindling memories of Newcastle’s famous 3–2 win over Barça in 1997, when Faustino Asprilla’s […]
Director General of the Tinubu Support Group, Umar Yakasai, has dismissed concerns that former President Goodluck Jonathan could pose a serious challenge to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Speaking in an interview with Arise News, Yakasai argued that Nigerians still vividly remember the shortcomings of Jonathan’s administration, including insecurity, corruption, and widespread […]
Hyundai Motor Company has announced the recall of more than 568,000 Palisade SUVs across the United States due to a defect in the vehicles’ seat belt buckles, raising safety concerns for one of the brand’s most popular models. According to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall affects model years […]
The Federal Government has directed that History be taught as a compulsory subject in all primary and secondary schools across the country, beginning with the 2025/2026 academic session. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, confirmed the development during a policy briefing, stressing that the decision followed President Bola Tinubu’s approval for a curriculum overhaul […]
The National Chairman of the Pan Niger-Delta Forum (PANDEF), Ambassador Godknows Igali, has said that the relative calm currently being experienced in Rivers State is the result of perseverance and dialogue led by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other stakeholders, rather than the appointment of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) as sole administrator. Igali, […]
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has called on the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to conduct a thorough investigation into the safety record of the Dangote Group, following the rollout of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks by the company. In a statement reported by Channels Television on Wednesday, […]
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has renewed his call for stronger efforts to enhance women’s participation in Nigerian politics, stressing that gender inclusion is vital to the health of the country’s democracy. Speaking at recent engagements with stakeholders, Prof. Yakubu urged the National Assembly to consider affirmative […]
