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Lokpobiri Claims Oil Sector Suffered 10-Year Investment Drought Before Tinubu’s Reforms The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has made a striking claim regarding the state of Nigeria’s oil industry, asserting that the sector had gone for over a decade without attracting any substantial new investments prior to the current administration. Lokpobiri disclosed […]
400 Golfers to Tee Off at Tukur Buratai Golf Resort for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Tournament The nation’s capital is set to host a spectacular sporting celebration as over 400 golf enthusiasts converge for the Nigeria @ 65 Independence Golf Tournament at the prestigious Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC). The week-long […]
Nigeria Customs Reschedules Superintendent Pre-Test into Batches Following Portal Failure The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been compelled to reschedule its mandatory pre-test for shortlisted applicants in the Superintendent Cadre, admitting that the initial online exercise on Monday, September 22, was marred by significant technical challenges. The NCS cited “heavy traffic” on its portal as […]
Nationwide Blackout Threat Averted as Electricity Workers Suspend Strike After Federal Government Intervention The threat of a crippling nationwide blackout was narrowly averted on Thursday after the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) suspended its indefinite strike, following an emergency intervention by the Federal Government. The strike, which began on Wednesday, September 24, had already […]
Ondo State Government Dispels Neglect Rumors, Affirms Functionality of Igbara-Oke General Hospital The Ondo State Government has moved to counter recent reports of neglect at the General Hospital in Igbara-Oke, affirming that the facility is fully operational and well-equipped to serve its host community and beyond. The clarification was issued in a statement by the […]
Abia Teachers Condemn Rising Vandalism of Public Schools, Call for Urgent Intervention Teachers and school administrators in Abia State have raised an alarm over the escalating issue of vandalism in public schools, warning that the criminal activities are severely hindering education in the state. The educators voiced their concerns during a recent visit by the […]
Kwara State Pledges Quality Primary Healthcare, Citing Ongoing Investments and Upgrades The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to improving the health and well-being of its citizens through a renewed focus on quality primary healthcare. This assurance was delivered by the Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA), Professor […]
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Resumes Duty, Accuses Senate President of Dictatorial Rule Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has officially returned to her legislative duties in the Upper Chamber following the expiration of her controversial six-month suspension. Her return on Tuesday, September 23, was marked by a strong statement against the Senate leadership, with the lawmaker from Kogi Central […]
Jimmy Kimmel Delivers Fiery Monologue, Declares Government Cannot Control TV Speech After Suspension Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel delivered a powerful and emotional monologue upon his return to ABC on Tuesday night, a week after his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, was suspended. The suspension followed intense public pressure and a wave of criticism from conservative groups […]
Cross River State Government Empowers 400 with ₦800m Grants for Farming and Reintegration In a significant move to foster peace and economic development, the Cross River State Government has disbursed ₦800 million in grants to 400 citizens, including farmers and ex-militants from the Bakassi Defence Force. The initiative, announced by Governor Bassey Otu on Tuesday, […]
Teacher in Police Custody Following Viral Video of Child Abuse in Bauchi A teacher in Bauchi State has been placed in police detention following a public outcry over a viral video that depicts a male pupil being tied and severely beaten. The shocking footage, which circulated widely on social media platforms, shows the young student […]
Nollywood Actress Mercy Aigbe Announces Mother’s Passing Nollywood star Mercy Aigbe is mourning the loss of her mother, Mrs. Abosede Olubunmi Aigbe, who passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The actress made the sorrowful announcement on her official Instagram page, sharing a poignant image of a lit candle against a backdrop of a broken […]
Tiwa Savage Reveals 2021 Leaked Sex Tape was Result of a Bet by Ex-Partner Afrobeats sensation Tiwa Savage has delivered a stunning new twist to the infamous 2021 scandal involving her leaked intimate video, revealing that the highly traumatic incident was a result of a bet made by her former partner. The Grammy-nominated singer shared […]
Super Typhoon Ragasa-Triggered Barrier Lake Burst Kills 14, Leaves Dozens Missing in Taiwan A tragic disaster has unfolded in eastern Taiwan as a decades-old barrier lake burst its banks under the relentless onslaught of Super Typhoon Ragasa, resulting in a catastrophic flood that has left at least 14 people dead and dozens still unaccounted for. […]
NAHCON Sets October 8 Deadline for States to Remit 2026 Hajj Fares In a move to ensure a seamless and well-organized 2026 pilgrimage, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has issued a stern directive to all state Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, agencies, and licensed Hajj tour operators to remit Hajj fares by October 8, […]
Ex-NUC Boss Peter Okebukola Unveils New Model-And-Surpass Pedagogy for STEM Education Professor Emeritus Peter Okebukola, a leading figure in Nigerian education, has introduced a groundbreaking new teaching methodology aimed at revitalizing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education across Africa. The new approach, christened the “Model-And-Surpass Pedagogy” (MSP), was officially launched at a global conference […]
Sanae Takaichi, Frontrunner for Japan’s First Female PM, Pledges to Tackle Nation’s Gender Gap In a historic move that could reshape Japan’s political landscape, Sanae Takaichi, a prominent candidate for the nation’s top office, has made a central pillar of her campaign a promise to close the country’s persistent gender gap. As a leading contender […]
Presidency Rebukes El-Rufai, Dismisses “Life President” Claim as Baseless The Nigerian Presidency has forcefully rejected allegations by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who claimed that President Bola Tinubu is plotting to extend his stay in office indefinitely. The contentious remarks were made by El-Rufai during a weekend meeting with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, […]
Federal Government Forms Panel to Investigate Deadly Kaduna DICON Factory Explosion The Federal Government has set up a committee to launch a full-scale investigation into the fatal explosion that rocked the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) factory in Kaduna on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The blast, which sent shockwaves through the surrounding community of […]
US Government Seeks to Break Up Google’s Ad Business in Antitrust Trial In a landmark legal move, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally requested a federal court to order the breakup of Google’s digital advertising business, marking a significant escalation in its antitrust case against the tech giant. The request was made today […]