President Tinubu Calls On Digital Creators To Verify Information Before Sharing President Bola Tinubu on Friday, August 1, 2025, issued a stern call to digital content creators and influencers, urging them to prioritize verification before amplifying information across their platforms. Speaking at the Progressive Digital Media Summit held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President […]
INEC begins nationwide voter registration August 18 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the commencement of the 2025 nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, with online pre-registration set to open on Monday, August 18, 2025. This crucial step is part of INEC’s preparations for upcoming elections, including the Anambra State governorship election […]
Akwa Ibom Governor Approves Major Reconstruction of NYSC Camp, Boosts Corps Members’ Allowances Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced the immediate reconstruction and upgrade of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp located at Ikot Itie Udung in Nsit-Antai Local Government Area. The move, aimed at enhancing the welfare and […]
Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Late Lagos Lawmaker Victor Akande The Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, has paid a poignant tribute to the late Hon. Victor Oluwasegun Akande, a former lawmaker who represented Ojo Constituency I in the Assembly from 2015 to 2023. Meranda […]
Former Barcelona Star Carles Perez Hospitalised After Bizarre Dog Attack to Genitals Former Barcelona prospect Carles Perez has been hospitalised in Greece after suffering severe injuries to his genitals during a dog attack on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The 27-year-old midfielder, currently on loan at Greek club Aris Thessaloniki from Celta Vigo, was reportedly attempting […]
Super Falcons Electrify Lagos with WAFCON Trophy Parade Nigeria’s triumphant Super Falcons brought the city of Lagos to a standstill on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, as they paraded their historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy through major streets on Lagos Island. The celebratory tour allowed the queens of African football to share […]
New Fuel Surcharge to Generate N796bn Annually for FG, Consumers Decry Imminent Hike The Federal Government is set to introduce a five per cent surcharge on locally produced and imported petrol, a move projected to rake in an estimated N796 billion annually, according to an analysis by The PUNCH. This new tax policy, enshrined in […]
Nine Dead, Eight Rescued in Tragic Jigawa Boat Accident Nine people have died and eight others were successfully rescued following a tragic boat accident on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the Rijiyar Malam Fishing Pond in the Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the incident, attributing it […]
NNPCL Warns Against Premature Operation of Port Harcourt Refinery, Prioritizes Full Rehabilitation The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has cautioned that operating the Port Harcourt Refinery before its comprehensive rehabilitation is fully completed would be an “ill-informed and sub-commercial” decision. This firm declaration was made by the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPCL, […]
Yobe State Approves Over N40 Billion for Major Infrastructure, Youth Empowerment Projects The Yobe State Executive Council (SEC), presided over by Governor Mai Mala Buni, has approved over N40 billion for the execution of several capital projects across critical sectors, including robust investments in infrastructure development and youth empowerment initiatives. The significant approval was announced […]
Zelensky Urges Allies to Act for ‘Regime Change’ in Russia After Deadly Kyiv Attacks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday issued a stark call for the world to actively pursue “regime change” in Russia, arguing that failure to do so would allow Moscow to continue destabilizing neighboring countries even after the war in Ukraine concludes. […]
Oyo Prioritises Sports Tourism, Leveraging Oluyole Golf Tournament for Economic Boost The Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to making sports tourism a cornerstone of Governor Seyi Makinde’s agenda to expand the state’s economy through the burgeoning tourism and hospitality sectors. This strategic focus was highlighted by Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, the Commissioner for Culture […]
UCH Nurses Join Nationwide Warning Strike, Health Services Crippled Healthcare services at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, were severely impacted on Wednesday as the hospital’s chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) joined a nationwide seven-day warning strike. The industrial action, which commenced at midnight on Tuesday, follows the Federal […]
Peter Obi Denies Speculations Linking Him to PDP, ADC The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has moved to quell persistent rumours and circulating statements linking him to a return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or a new coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The denial, which […]
Ile-Ife to Host Maiden 5km Cultural Road Race During Olojo Festival The ancient city of Ile-Ife, the cradle of the Yoruba race, is set to host the inaugural edition of the Ife Road Race, a 5-kilometer cultural road race scheduled to take place on September 25, 2025. The event is a unique blend of athleticism […]
Minister of State for Agriculture Bags “National Agritourism Patron of the Year” Award The Honourable Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has been honoured with the prestigious “National Agritourism Patron of the Year” award at the inaugural World Agritourism Festival 2025. The award, presented by Xtralarge Farms and Resources, […]
IMF Raises Nigeria’s Economic Growth Forecast to 3.4% Amidst Cautious Optimism The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its economic growth forecast for Nigeria to 3.4% for 2025, signaling renewed confidence in the nation’s short-term prospects despite ongoing domestic and global challenges. The new projection, released in the IMF’s July 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO) […]
Power Rotation Debate Heats Up as Northern Groups Criticise Tinubu’s Performance, Eye 2027 Presidency The long-standing, informal debate on power rotation in Nigeria has resurfaced with renewed intensity, as prominent political and socio-cultural groups from the Northern region openly criticise President Bola Tinubu’s scorecard and signal their intent to contest the 2027 presidency. The Arewa […]
NYSC Lauds Four Benue Ex-Corps Members Honoured by Tinubu with Jobs, Scholarships The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Benue State has expressed profound pride and admiration for four of its former corps members who were recently bestowed with the prestigious President’s Honours Award by President Bola Tinubu. The ex-corps members, celebrated for their exceptional […]