Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigerian politicians to take a cue from Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, commending his style of leadership and commitment to good governance. Speaking at a public forum over the weekend, Jonathan praised Otti’s strides in infrastructure, healthcare, and economic reforms, noting that such achievements reflect the true […]
Recent investigations into the disbursement of the Federal Government Student Loan Fund have uncovered several unethical practices by some institutions of higher learning. According to the latest report by the Community Orientation and Mobilisation Officers (COMO), of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), schools and banks are conspiring to short-change the students. Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, the […]
The Republic of Guinea has formally invited Nigerian businesses to participate in a wide range of available mega projects worth approximately $20 billion. The move is part of Guinea’s efforts to promote regional economic integration and access Nigeria’s active private sector. The Guinean Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Siaka Cissoko, announced this when […]
As the political crisis in Rivers State continues to deepen, former Bayelsa State Governor and current senator, Henry Seriake Dickson, has paid a visit to the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, in Port Harcourt. The visit comes in the wake of heightened tensions following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency […]
It is encouraging to note that Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State is tackling the Almajiri reformation program from many angles, starting with community engagement. In a region where the Almajiri system has long been a complex social issue—entwined with tradition, poverty, and educational disparity—this multi-pronged approach signals a new chapter for the children caught […]
The shrill of the final whistle at the Lafia City Stadium did little to quell the simmering tension that had permeated the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter between Nasarawa United and Plateau United. The home side had narrowly won a 3-2 victory, a result that left the visiting Plateau United contingent visibly disappointed, but […]
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has announced the successful resettlement of 5,532 beneficiaries who underwent training in various skills under its Renewed Hope Employment Initiative. The director-general of NDE, Silas Agara, made this disclosure on Sunday during the NDE Special Day at the ongoing 36th Enugu International Trade Fair. According to Agara, who was […]
Nigerian model and actress, Beverly Osu has once more responded to repeated public rumor during her time on the 2013 season of Big Brother Africa: The Chase, affirming that as much as everyone likes to think so, she and fellow housemate Angelo Collins never had sex on the show. In an open interview with […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the rollout of its cutting-edge Contactless Biometric Passport Application System in four additional countries, marking a major step forward in the country’s digital transformation of its passport issuance process and improving services for Nigerians abroad. The latest phase of the expansion brings the contactless passport application system to […]