The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State, marking the beginning of what promises to be a fiercely contested political race in the Southwest state. Adelabu, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the 2019 governorship […]
Tragedy struck on Saturday in Ogun State as 10 lives were lost in a fatal road accident on the Ome Bridge, along the Awa-bound Ijebu ode Obada Expressway, located in Ijebu North Local Government Area. The Ogun State Traffic and Emergency Compliance Agency (TRACE) confirmed the incident, stating that it involved a Mitsubishi […]
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), under the able leadership of the Commission Chief Executive, *Engr Gbenga Olu Komolafe (FNSE)*, a key regulator in Nigeria’s energy sector, has recorded unprecedented growth under the Renewed Hope administration of *President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR*; the very leader some desperate and directionless elements in the so-called coalition […]
A frantic search is underway in south-central Texas, where devastating flash floods have killed at least 24 people and left more than 20 girls missing from a Christian summer camp. Torrential rains pounded the region on Friday, triggering catastrophic flooding, with more storms forecast for the weekend. Rescue teams, comprising over 500 […]
Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing attack on activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju over comments made regarding his principal. In a social media post on Saturday, Olayinka accused Adeyanju of attempting to hijack the […]
Chelsea Football Club have confirmed the signing of highly-rated winger Jamie Gittens from Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth £48.5 million, with an additional £3.5 million in potential add-ons. The 20-year-old England Under-21 international has signed a seven-year contract with the West London club, committing his long-term future to Stamford Bridge. Gittens becomes […]
A coalition of concerned women from Rivers State has strongly condemned former governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, over what they describe as “unfounded and disrespectful” allegations made against Dame Judith Amaechi, the wife of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. The women, who gathered under various sociopolitical groups, including the Rivers Women […]
Federal Ministry of Education has unveiled a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to launch a nationwide free digital skills training programme for students and educators. The announcement, made via the Ministry’s verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, described the initiative as a “big move for Nigeria’s education” and a key component of President Bola […]
The upcoming BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, scheduled for July 6-7, is expected to see leaders from emerging nations denounce US President Donald Trump’s hardline trade policies, particularly the imposition of punitive tariffs. Diplomats from the 11-member bloc have drafted a statement condemning the economic uncertainty caused by these policies. The summit’s agenda […]
A joint funeral ceremony was held for Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his younger brother, André Silva, who tragically died in a car crash on Thursday. The service took place at Igreja Matriz de Gondomar church in Jota’s hometown, Gondomar, Portugal. Family, friends, and teammates gathered to pay their last respects to the 28-year-old forward […]
