The Super Falcons of Nigeria have secured a convincing 2-0 win over the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in a friendly international match played at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Tuesday. The match, which was initially scheduled to be one of two friendly encounters between the two teams, saw Rashidat Ajibade steal […]
In a bid to tackle energy poverty and combat climate change, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged the adoption of renewable energy sources to provide electricity across the six states of Nigeria’s South-West region. The governor made the call on Tuesday while officially opening the South-West Post-Conference Stakeholders’ Roundtable on Renewable Energy in Osogbo. […]
In a bid to bridge the leadership gap in Africa, former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has launched a pioneering initiative aimed at nurturing a new crop of visionary leaders. The ex-president’s brainchild, a leadership institute bearing his name, seeks to equip future leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive transformative change […]
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced a substantial increase in revenue generation, with a total of N25,777,379,328.17 collected between March and May 2025. This represents a 36.67% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when the command generated N18,168,204,255.04. Comptroller Joseph Adelaja, the Customs Area Controller, […]
In a sombre and respectful gesture, the Niger State government has announced the cancellation of Sallah Durbar celebrations across the 25 local government areas of the state. This decision was made in honour of the victims of the recent Mokwa flood disaster, which has claimed the lives of at least 160 people and […]
In anticipation of the upcoming Eid el-Kabir celebrations, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a comprehensive nationwide patrol operation to ensure a safe and smooth travel experience for all road users. The operation, which began on June 5 and will run until June 11, involves the deployment of over 36,000 personnel, including […]
African animation is taking a historic leap forward as Iyanu: Child of Wonder, a new animated series by Cartoon Network, is set to premiere across Africa on June 13, 2025. The much-anticipated show, based on the hit graphic novel by Nigerian creator Roye Okupe, will stream on Showmax in 44 countries across the continent. […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a major policy shift in how users will be billed for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) banking services. According to the new directive, charges for USSD transactions will now be deducted directly from users’ mobile airtime balances, rather than their bank accounts. This move, effective from June 3, […]
Nigerian comedian-turned-musician, Nasiru Bolaji Lawal, popularly known as Nasboi, was involved in a car accident while traveling through Bauchi State as part of his bold 36-state campaign to secure a music collaboration with Afrobeats superstar, Davido. The multi-talented entertainer embarked on a nationwide tour in May 2025, pledging to kneel in front of each state […]
The Dutch coalition government has officially collapsed following the withdrawal of the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), led by Geert Wilders, plunging the Netherlands into political uncertainty less than a year after the formation of the ruling alliance. Prime Minister Dick Schoof, a former intelligence chief and independent technocrat appointed in July 2024, announced his […]
