A civil society organisation, MonITNG, has criticised the ₦2 billion allocation in the 2025 Federal Budget for a bush clearing initiative under the Presidency, warning that such projects offer little benefit to struggling farmers in rural areas. The initiative, captured under the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) with the project code ERGP1224383, has […]
Nigerian billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has expressed his long-standing conviction that singer, Mr Eazi was destined to marry his daughter, Temi Otedola, from the very first day he met him. In a statement that has since generated buzz across social media, Otedola reportedly said: “I knew Mr Eazi was going to be Temi’s […]
South Africa’s head coach, Hugo Broos, has declared that his side could seal qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup if they defeat Nigeria in their next qualifier. The Bafana Bafana boss made the remarks after his team’s emphatic 3–0 victory over Lesotho in Bloemfontein, which pushed them further ahead at the top […]
Senator Ned Nwoko has stirred debate over the identity of the Anioma people of Delta State, recounting how many were compelled to deny their Igbo roots during the Nigerian Civil War in order to survive. Speaking at the “Igbo Bu Ofu” (Igbos Are One) conference organised by the Igbo Unification Movement in partnership […]
Nigeria has once again underlined its dedication to continental economic integration as the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, met with African leaders at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 in Algiers. The fair, which opened on September 4 and runs through September 10, is themed “Building Bridges […]
A disturbing case of gender-based violence has shaken Lagos after a man, identified as Lintex Ogale, allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend, Deborah Moses, one year after their breakup. The incident has sparked outrage, particularly after old social media posts by the suspect resurfaced, hinting at violent tendencies. According to reports, Ogale, said to be from […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to revoke more mining licences in a sweeping effort to sanitize the solid minerals sector and protect investors from fraudsters. Obadiah Nkom, Director-General of the Mining Cadastre Office, revealed that the clean-up targets expired, speculative, and inactive licences clogging the system, stressing that only genuine investors […]
Former Sokoto State Governor and ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has declared his full commitment to the political process aimed at removing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from office in the 2027 elections. Tambuwal made the declaration during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, stressing that his involvement would be carried […]
Tope Awotona, a Nigerian-American entrepreneur, has made a significant impact in the tech industry with his innovative scheduling platform, Calendly. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Awotona moved to the United States at 15 and later graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Management Information Systems. Awotona’s journey to success was not […]
The Nigerian Bar Association has filed a lawsuit against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, challenging the legality of the Nigeria Police Force’s tinted glass permit policy. According to the association, the policy requiring motorists to apply annually for tinted glass permits is unconstitutional and infringes on citizens’ rights. The suit, instituted […]
