Governor of Borno State, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has publicly disagreed with the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, over the security situation in the state and accused the minister of being “naive” about the ongoing security challenges in the country, particularly in Borno State. The controversy began when Governor Zulum raised concerns about the resurgence […]
The Federal Government has refuted claims that the North-East region has been excluded from the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme. This clarification comes after concerns were raised by lawmakers from the North-East caucus in the National Assembly. Speaking at a press conference today, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, stated that […]
A man identified as Jeremiah Kosesochi Nwoke has been reportedly died in dubious circumstances while allegedly attempting to steal the holy Agemo statue at the Itoro Roundabout in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The incident, which occurred early on Saturday, has sparked shock and rumors among the Ijebu people. According to eyewitnesses and local reports, […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the passing of Christian Chukwu, a legendary ex-captain and coach of the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles. Chukwu, who was arguably most remembered for his leadership on and off the pitch, died on Saturday, April 12, aged 74 in Enugu. In a statement issued by his […]
In a landmark achievement for Africa’s digital content creation, 19-year-old Nigerian streamer, Peller, has just become the youngest African to have gained 10 million followers on TikTok in a year. Born Habeeb Hamzat in 2005, Peller hails from Ikorodu, Lagos State. He began content creation in 2021 but witnessed a massive surge in popularity […]
The Nigeria National team, also known as the Super Eagles, has a rich history of producing talented goal scorers. As of March 2025, the top 10 highest goal scorers for the team have been revealed, with Rashidi Yekini leading the pack. Yekini, a legendary Nigerian striker, has scored an impressive 37 goals in 62 games […]
In a revelation that has left critics and fans amazed, media personality, Toke Makinwa has declared that she’s willing to be somebody’s second, third, fourth, or even fifth wife. The outspoken host made the unexpected admission during a new episode of her podcast, Toke Moments, which was posted on her Instagram page on Saturday. […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has unveiled a multi-pronged plan to combat the growing public health threat posed by antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The new strategy, based on four strategic pillars, is Nigeria’s commitment to the “One Health” approach, which seeks to unite human, animal, and environmental health to tackle complex […]
A commercial bus driver and conductor are on the run after a horrific accident in Iyana Ejigbo, Lagos, resulted in the death of a pedestrian and severe injuries to two others. According to a statement released today by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the incident involved a speeding commercial LT bus with registration […]
Nigerian journalist Livinus Chibuike Victor aims to make history as he initiates a groundbreaking attempt to surpass the Guinness World Record for longest marathon interviewing by 72 hours and 30 minutes of non-stop interviewing. The event, with the title “Nigeria, Our Strength,” will be held from April 17 to April 20, 2025, at Abuja’s […]
