In a sober move, Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has directed that this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebrations be observed in a low-key manner across the state. The decision comes as a mark of respect for the victims of the devastating flood that ravaged Mokwa Local Government Area on May 29, 2025, claiming over 200 lives […]
Former Super Eagles captain and Chelsea legend, John Obi Mikel, has expressed serious concern over reports that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen could be on the verge of making a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League. Mikel, speaking in a recent interview, said such a decision at this stage of Osimhen’s career would be […]
Netflix is reportedly set to increase the cost of its monthly subscription in Nigeria to ₦8,500, effective July 4th, 2025, according to posts circulating widely on social media, particularly on the platform X (formerly Twitter). As of June 2025, Netflix offers four primary plans in Nigeria: • Mobile Plan – ₦1,600/month • Basic Plan […]
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has commended an Abia-born immigration officer, Ugochukwu Prince Orji, for rejecting a N10 million bribe while on duty, describing him as a true patriot and exemplary ambassador of the state. The governor’s praise came during a reception held in his honour by a 30-man delegation of organisers […]
In a recent interview at the 2025 VON Forum in Abuja, former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Tukur Buratai (Rtd), expressed optimism that the security situation in Nigeria will significantly improve within the next two years under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. According to Buratai, every country faces unique challenges, including Western nations, […]
My advice to Yoruba conservatives is to expand this movement beyond X. Establish offices in various states and engage with royal leaders, particularly the Oni of Ife and the Alafin of Oyo, sharing your plans with them. Here are some additional suggestions if they are not already part of your strategy: The new leaders of […]
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has unleashed a scathing attack on President Donald Trump’s proposed budget plan, labeling it a fiscal nightmare that will cripple the nation’s finances. Musk’s criticism comes just days after he stepped down from his role as a special government employee, where he led the Department of Government Efficiency. In […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are gearing up for their third friendly match in two weeks, facing Russia on Friday in Moscow, after a successful outing at the Unity Cup in London. However, Coach Eric Chelle has cautioned that the team still has a long way to go in terms of improvement if they hope […]
In a significant move to accelerate the elimination of malaria in Nigeria, the Federal Government has engaged three leading pharmaceutical companies – Emzor, FIDSON, and CODIX Pharmaceuticals – in a high-level meeting aimed at scaling up local production and improving access to malaria commodities. The meeting, which was convened by the Presidential Initiative […]
Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi has finally responded to attacks by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over the state of hunger and economic hardship in Nigeria. The verbal spat began when Amaechi expressed concerns about the country’s economic situation during his 60th birthday celebration, which was met with […]
