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On the morning of June 16, 1963, a modified R-7 rocket roared to life at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, carrying a 26-year-old former textile worker into the upper atmosphere. Operating under the call sign Chaika (Seagull), Valentina Tereshkova was not just launching into orbit she was shattering a profound terrestrial ceiling. By the time her Vostok […]
Fresh calls have emerged for the recognition of late Senator Adebayo Sikiru Osinowo for his contributions to the June 12 pro-democracy struggle, following his omission from the list of honourees during the 2026 Democracy Day celebrations. President Bola Tinubu had conferred national honours on about 50 individuals in recognition of their roles in the fight […]
Nigeria’s average daily natural gas production increased to 7.93 billion standard cubic feet per day (bcf/d) in May 2026, according to the latest data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The figure represents a 0.63 per cent increase from the 7.88bcf/d recorded in May 2025, underscoring continued growth in the country’s gas […]
Katsina State Governor, , has signed an Executive Order banning the sale, purchase, transportation and storage of petroleum products in jerrycans across the state as part of efforts to curb banditry and kidnapping. The governor announced the measures after an emergency security meeting with security agencies, traditional rulers and other stakeholders, according to a statement […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a warrant for the arrest of activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, after he failed to appear for the continuation of his trial on cybercrime charges. Justice Mohammed Umar ordered Sowore’s arrest on Tuesday following an application by the Department of […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up exercise, bringing the examination phase to a close and setting the stage for admission processes nationwide. The announcement was made on Tuesday by JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, who said candidates who participated in the mop-up […]
The organisers of The Headies have announced that the 18th edition of the music awards will be held in Toronto, Canada, alongside the introduction of a new Trade and Investment Summit designed to promote growth within Nigeria’s creative industry. The announcement was made on Monday in Lagos during a gathering of entertainment stakeholders, government representatives […]
Scholars, civil society groups, and other experts have raised concerns about the low number of academics in Nigeria’s political leadership. They say this underrepresentation is one of the main reasons for weak governance and poor policies in the country. During a special Democracy Day discussion organised by the Muslim Lecturers Association, participants stressed the need […]
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has praised singer Davido for wearing a bold outfit with the message “Bring Them Home” during a World Cup-related event. The stylish appearance by the popular musician caught attention and received support from the Labour Party leader. Many see it as a call for the release of those still […]
