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Makinde Vows PDP Will Surprise Everyone in 2027 Despite Recent Defections to APC Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is sending a clear warning to his political rivals: don’t write the funeral songs for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) just yet. Speaking on the heels of recent political realignments that saw several opposition governors jump ship […]
Work Over Politics!” Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu Snubs 2027 Ambition to Focus on Fixing Nigeria While the political “grapevine” is already buzzing with talk of the 2027 elections, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, is telling everyone to slow down. Speaking to journalists at his home in Bende, Abia State, this […]
PDP Faction Slams Judge for ‘Killing’ Their Case After They Tried to Drop It The internal war within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a sharp turn into the courtroom this Friday, as one faction accused the judiciary of “unfair play” following a controversial ruling in Abuja. The Kabiru Turaki-led group, which is currently fighting […]
UNILAG Gets Massive N1.33 Billion Windfall from NELFUND to Pay Fees for 6,000 Students The dream of higher education has become a reality for thousands of students at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), as the Federal Government’s student loan fund, NELFUND, officially dropped a staggering N1.33 billion into the institution’s coffers. This major cash injection is […]
FG and IFAD Join Forces to Fix Poor Diets in Nasarawa Rural Communities The Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have raised the alarm over the high rates of malnutrition across Nasarawa State, sparking a new push to ensure that every dining table in the state has a healthy meal. At […]
Enough is Enough! Oyo Government Moves to Stop “Agent Extortion” and Control High House Rents Residents of Oyo State may soon breathe a sigh of relief as the state government begins a major crackdown on greedy house agents and the “unreasonable” hike in house rents across the state. Following a meeting in Ibadan on Wednesday, […]
FG Finally Releases $25m Loans to Help Nigerians Take Back Our Waters from Foreigners In a massive victory for local businessmen in the maritime sector, the Federal Government has finally “unlocked” a multi-million dollar fund that has been sitting idle for over 20 years. Starting this Thursday, Nigerian shipowners can now apply for up to […]
Makinde, Mutfwang meet Tinubu at Aso Rock The political atmosphere at Aso Rock was thick with anticipation this week as President Bola Tinubu played host to two key governors at the center of Nigeria’s ongoing 2027 power struggles. Oyo State’s Seyi Makinde and Plateau’s Caleb Mutfwang arrived separately at the Presidential Villa for high-level consultations […]
“Stop Playing Politics with Education!” Rep Wole Oke and Osun Government Clash Over Blocked Plan to Hire 700 Teachers A heated war of words has broken out between the Osun State Government and a member of the House of Representatives, Wole Oke, over a failed attempt to recruit 700 teachers for public schools in the […]
CJN Leads NJC to Recommend FHC Chief Registrar and 13 Others for Massive Federal High Court Promotion In a major move to clear the backlog of cases in Nigeria’s busy legal system, the National Judicial Council (NJC) has cleared 14 top-tier candidates to take their seats on the Federal High Court bench. The news broke […]
Amnesty Boss Sends Fresh Batch of Scholars to UK with Laptops and a Charge to “Make Nigeria Proud” The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) is stepping up its game in human capital development as another group of bright minds from the Niger Delta prepares to jet off to the United Kingdom for advanced studies. During a […]
No Voice, No Vote! Lagos Assembly Demands Fresh Elections to Replace Councillors Who Died Months Ago The Lagos State House of Assembly is demanding immediate action to fix a representation crisis at the local government level, calling for bye-elections to replace three councillors who died shortly after taking their oaths of office. During a session […]
A New Era for Fair Finance! FG Adopts Global Rules to Make Islamic Banking More Transparent and Trustworthy Nigeria is taking a massive step toward becoming Africa’s “capital of ethical finance” as the Federal Government begins incorporating international Islamic accounting standards into the nation’s financial reporting system. The move was officially launched by the Financial […]
DSS Grills 95 Awujale Hopefuls as Ogun Government Halts Selection Process Over Security Fears The high-stakes race to occupy the prestigious throne of the Awujale of Ijebuland has taken a dramatic turn as the Ogun State Government ordered an immediate halt to the selection process, just as the Department of State Services (DSS) summoned nearly […]
Rich Must Pay More! Oshiomhole Defends Tinubu’s New Tax Laws, Says Only Luxury Buyers Should Worry About VAT Senator Adams Oshiomhole has stepped forward to defend President Bola Tinubu’s newly implemented tax reforms, describing the policy as a “pro-poor” move that finally asks Nigeria’s wealthiest citizens to carry their fair share of the national burden. […]
LUTH Nurses Slam Colleagues Over Social Media Misuse to Save Nursing from ‘Clout-Chasing’ Damage The nursing workforce at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) has issued a stern warning to its members, stating that the “noble” image of nursing in Nigeria is under threat due to the reckless use of social media platforms. In a […]
A Hat-Trick of Records! Hilda Baci Stuns Fans with Surprise Third Guinness World Title for Her Massive Jollof Feat Nigerian culinary queen Hilda Baci has once again proven that her kitchen skills are in a league of their own, officially securing her place as a triple Guinness World Record holder. The news came as a […]
CAF Slams Algeria with Heavy $100k Fine and Player Bans Following Heated Nigeria Clash The fallout from Nigeria’s victory over Algeria has taken a messy turn as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) handed down a massive $100,000 fine and multi-game suspensions to the North African side. The disciplinary hammer came down after a quarter-final […]
“I Won’t Rest Until They Are Home!” Governor Uba Sani Pledges Rescue for 167 Abducted Worshippers in Heartbreaking Kaduna Visit In a powerful show of support for a community in mourning, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has vowed that the state government will go to any length to ensure the safe return of over 160 […]
Big Win for Ogun Fish Farmers! World Bank-Backed Project Pulls in N9.17 Billion Revenue Boost Fish farming in Ogun State has hit a massive financial milestone, with local farmers raking in a staggering 9.17 billion Naira in revenue thanks to a strategic partnership with the World Bank. The success comes through the Ogun State Economic […]