Nigerian striker, Victor Boniface, is on the verge of sealing a late switch to the Bundesliga after completing medical tests at Werder Bremen, just hours before the close of the summer transfer window. The 23-year-old forward, who has been one of the standout Nigerian players in Europe over the past year, underwent his […]
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has sworn in 17 Commissioners, tasking them to drive development and ensure good governance in the state. The new appointees are expected to prioritize transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement in their various roles. During the inauguration ceremony at Government House in Makurdi, Alia emphasized the importance of teamwork […]
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has disowned Simon Ekpa following reports of his conviction in Finland, stressing that he has no connection with the group or its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, IPOB said attempts to associate Ekpa who styles himself […]
The Abia State Government has announced plans to introduce a contributory pension scheme for its civil servants. The scheme, which is part of the administration’s ongoing reforms in the civil service, aims to improve the welfare of Abia workers. Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this during a press briefing in Umuahia. He […]
President Bola Tinubu has pledged Nigeria’s readiness to deepen bilateral relations with Colombia, with particular focus on aviation and consular cooperation, mirroring existing agreements with Brazil. Speaking on Monday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving the Vice President of Colombia, Francia Márquez, Tinubu said Nigeria is committed to expanding its global partnerships […]
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Lagos State branch, has accused the Federal Government and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) of worsening the drug pricing crisis in the country, despite recent policy interventions aimed at reducing costs. In a statement made available Chairman, Oyekunle Babayemi, described President […]
The committee responsible for organizing the coronation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan held its inaugural meeting on Monday. Chaired by Chief Bayo Oyero. The meeting was attended by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Demola Ojo, among others. A one-week program of activities has been […]
The Lagos State Government has carried out a major enforcement operation to dislodge illegal street traders operating along Bishop Oluwole Street in Victoria Island, as part of its renewed campaign to restore order in the city’s commercial and residential corridors. The enforcement, which took place on Monday, was executed by officials of the Lagos State […]
The African Action Congress (AAC) in Gombe State has called on Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to account for how ₦203 billion in federal allocations to the state’s 11 local government areas was spent between January 2024 and July 2025. In a statement signed by its state chairman, Bobo Bagwiba, the party alleged that the administration […]
