Nigerian lawmakers are set to convene a special joint session at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, where President Bola Tinubu will deliver a key address. This significant event is scheduled to take place on June 12, a day that marks a pivotal moment in the country’s history, commemorating the 1993 presidential election won […]
The Ojude Oba Festival is a vibrant exhibition of culture and tradition that will once again take place in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. This annual event, meaning “The King’s Court,” is an essential feature of Nigeria’s cultural landscape, drawing thousands of attendees from both local and international locations. The festival’s origins trace […]
Manchester City have reached a deal with Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign left-back Rayan Ait Nouri in a transfer worth up to £36.3 million. The 23-year-old Algerian international is now free to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical, with City hoping to complete the deal before Tuesday’s 7pm deadline. The agreement, which is worth an […]
The Federal Government has announced that Thursday will be a public holiday to commemorate the 2025 Democracy Day celebration. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Magdalene Ajani, on Sunday. According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, declared the holiday on behalf of […]
The Federal Government is poised to unveil an ambitious railway initiative aimed at linking numerous cities throughout the nation. Kayode Opeifa, the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), revealed that the federal government will soon disclose a comprehensive railway expansion scheme, featuring new lines that will interconnect a multitude of cities across […]
In a landmark infrastructure initiative poised to reshape travel and commerce between Africa and Asia, Egypt and Saudi Arabia are preparing to build a 32-kilometre-long bridge across the Red Sea. Nicknamed the “Moses Bridge”, the project is estimated to cost around $4 billion and will link Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula to Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk region via […]
A tragic incident unfolded in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Friday as a 43-year-old man, identified simply as Kazeem, lost his life after reportedly jumping into a well while under the influence of a psychoactive drug commonly known as “Colos.” The incident occurred in the Edun area of Ilorin shortly after Eid prayers. According to […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep sympathy to the victims of the devastating inferno that razed the popular GSM market in Kano, while calling on authorities to urgently reform safety practices in markets across the country. The fire, which reportedly destroyed dozens of shops and valuables worth millions of naira, occurred in the […]
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Bella Shmurda has reaffirmed his commitment to making music with purpose, saying his art is designed to uplift, educate, and heal—not merely follow fleeting industry trends. The street-pop sensation shared these thoughts in a recent interview, offering fans a deeper glimpse into the heart behind his sound. “I make music […]
In a country where political loyalty often outweighs legal merit, a fundamental question is gaining urgency: If your freedom, rights, or even life were at stake, who would you choose to defend you — Femi Falana, SAN, or your political paymaster? This question resonates across Nigeria’s increasingly fragile democratic landscape, where justice is often subordinated […]
