The Edo State Government has taken a proactive step to tackle the perennial issue of flooding in the state by sending a team of environmental and hydrology experts to understudy the flood control strategies adopted by Rivers and Akwa Ibom States. The team’s mission is to learn from the successful models implemented during […]
Stakeholders in the South-south region of Nigeria have expressed disappointment over the poor implementation of the Child Rights Act, despite its domestication in various states. The Child Rights Law, which aims to protect the rights and well-being of children, has failed to yield significant results, leaving the future of millions of children in […]
The highly anticipated 2025/26 Premier League season is set to kick off weekend, August 15, with defending champions, Liverpool hosting Bournemouth at Anfield. This opening match will provide Arne Slot’s team with the opportunity to secure the first points of the new season and set the tone for their title defence. Following the […]
The French football community is in mourning following the passing of former France national team striker Bernard Lacombe at the age of 72. Lacombe, who enjoyed a storied career as a player and later as a coach, left an indelible mark on the sport. Born on August 15, 1952, in Lyon, France, Lacombe […]
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has sparked controversy by stating that the so-called “farmers-herders clash” is a misconception, arguing that it’s actually the animals that encroach on farmlands, rather than a conflict between two groups. According to Musa, the root causes of the violence in Benue State and other parts of the […]
PZ Cussons Plc has entered into an agreement to divest its 50% stake in PZ Wilmar Limited, a joint venture with Wilmar International Limited, for a consideration of $70 million. This transaction marks PZ Cussons’ complete exit from the Nigerian palm oil business, which was established in 2010. Upon completion of the deal, […]
President Bola tinubu is set to embark on a week-long official visit and vacation to Saint Lucia, starting from June 28. The visit, announced by Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, is expected to deepen the bonds between the two regions. According to Prime Minister Pierre, the official visit will take place […]
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has announced a change in its billing method for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) transactions, effective June 18, 2025. The bank will now deduct the N6.98 transaction fee directly from customers’ airtime balances instead of their bank accounts. This development is part of a broader industry shift mandated by […]
A shocking incident has unfolded in the troubled region of Jibia and Katsina, where a woman from Taraba State, identified as Halima Yusuf, was apprehended by security operatives while conveying a large cache of ammunition to bandits operating in the area. According to eyewitnesses, Halima, a 32-year-old resident of Wukari Local Government Area […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) notice for its 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for June 30, 2025, due to a procedural breach. According to INEC’s regulations, the party’s notice lacked the joint signature of both the National Chairman and National Secretary, which is a requirement […]
