Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has once again kept political watchers and his supporters on tenterhooks by refusing to confirm whether he intends to seek a second term in office. Speaking at a press event on Sunday at the Government House in Umuahia, the governor said he would “go and consult with [his] God” […]
South African billionaire and mining magnate, Patrice Motsepe, widely recognized as Africa’s first Black billionaire, has seen a substantial increase in his fortune, with his net worth rising by $200 million in May 2025. This boost brings his estimated wealth to approximately $3.2 billion, according to Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaire tracker. The surge is largely attributed […]
Renowned actress Kate Henshaw has spoken out against the persistent inequality faced by women in Nigeria, criticising both societal attitudes and legal frameworks that reinforce gender bias. In a passionate appeal, Henshaw argued that women were created as equals to men, referencing the biblical creation story where God created woman from the side of man, […]
In a surprise move, the Supreme Court and National Judicial Council (NJC) chapters of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) have announced their withdrawal from the planned industrial action declared by the union. The national headquarters of JUSUN had earlier declared a strike action, directing its members to down tools beginning from midnight on […]
Paris Saint-Germain striker Ousmane Dembele has been named the Champions League player of the season, as UEFA announced its team of the season on Sunday. The French forward was instrumental in PSG’s historic Champions League victory, scoring eight goals throughout the competition and providing two assists in the final against Inter Milan. Dembele’s impressive performance […]
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued a stern warning to a prominent auto dealer, Sarkin Mota, over his recent comments that were deemed condescending towards civil servants. In a statement released yesterday, the Director General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, expressed disappointment over a viral video in which Sarkin Mota appeared to mock the […]
A former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in South Africa, Mr. Bola Babarinde, has come out in strong support of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, describing him as a young man any father would be proud of. Babarinde, who is also the General Secretary of Renewed Hope Global, made this statement […]
Former Minister of Environment, Barrister Mohammed Hassan Abdullahi, has tendered his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The former minister, Abdullahi submitted his resignation letter to the APC chairman in his Uke ward of Karu Local Government Area on June 1. The letter, which was also copied to other party officials, cited personal reasons […]
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+), the world’s largest group of oil producers, has announced a 411,000 barrels per day production increase for July 2025, reinforcing its strategy to manage supply dynamics and safeguard market share. The decision was reached during a virtual meeting on Saturday, where eight OPEC+ member […]
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that the 2025 Arafah sermon will be broadcast live in 34 languages, including three major Nigerian languages: Hausa, Fulani, and Yoruba. This landmark decision is expected to make the Hajj pilgrimage more accessible and spiritually impactful for millions of Muslims around the world. According to the Chairman of […]
