Former French President, Nicolas Sarkozy has been handed a five-year prison sentence after a Paris court found him guilty of criminal conspiracy tied to illicit financial dealings with late Libyan ruler, Muammar Gaddafi. The court, however, cleared the 70-year-old of other allegations, including passive bribery and unlawful campaign financing. Despite his plans to appeal, the […]
The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health, international agencies, and civil society groups, has unveiled the Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Impact Survey to strengthen HIV intervention efforts in the state. The statewide survey, which officially kicked off at a town hall meeting on Tuesday, will span 205 Enumeration Areas, 6,150 households, […]
Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo, Nigeria, has appointed Professor Ebunoluwa Oduwole as its new Vice-Chancellor, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s history. Prof. Oduwole becomes the first female to hold the position, succeeding Prof. Timothy Adebayo, whose five-year tenure ends this month. During a ceremony celebrating Prof. Adebayo’s tenure, the University’s Pro-Chancellor, […]
In a move that has sparked widespread debate, U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a new addition to the White House a “Presidential Walk of Fame” featuring portraits of all previous commanders-in-chie. The gallery, mounted on the exterior of the White House, showcases framed images of America’s past leaders, but with one striking exception: […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, a Nigerian national wanted for violating his release conditions. Adediran fled the United States in December 2001, just before his trial on charges of bank fraud, identity document fraud, and […]
How Fubara Inspired PDP During Rivers Emergency Rule, Says Official The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ondo State chapter, has hailed Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State for his resilience and calm leadership during the recent political turbulence in his state, describing him as a source of inspiration to the party nationwide. In […]
The Federal Government has moved to clamp down on certificate forgery in the public service, directing all ministries, departments, agencies (MDAs), as well as military and paramilitary organisations, to commence a mandatory verification exercise of staff academic credentials beginning October 6, 2025. The directive, contained in a circular issued to all heads of MDAs, […]
Nigeria has renewed its demand for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), arguing that the country’s growing population, economic potential, and peacekeeping record make it a natural candidate for greater representation in the global body. In a speech delivered at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Nigerian leader […]
A devastating two-storey building collapse occurred on Modupeola Street, Mangoro, in Lagos State’s Alimosho Local Government Area on Wednesday evening. The incident, which happened around 6 pm, left one person trapped under the rubble, while five others were rescued without severe injuries. According to Gbenga Omotoso, Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, […]
Abdul Samad Rabiu, President of BUA Group, has forecast a significant strengthening of the Nigerian naira, predicting it will reach an exchange rate of between ₦1,300 and ₦1,400 to the dollar by the end of the year. Rabiu attributed this anticipated growth to President Bola Tinubu’s bold economic reforms. According to Rabiu, the […]
