Disaster was narrowly averted in the early hours of Monday morning, on the 19th of Jan 2026, after a 45,000 litre diesel tanker overturned on the Liverpool Bridge, heading outward from Apapa toward the Tin Can Island area. with the spill attracting people from the area who gathered to scoop […]
Year: 2026
Oriyomi Hamzat, a well-known broadcaster from Oyo State, has explained why he is interested in the state governorship. Hamzat emphasised that he considered the counsel of his advisors and chose to run for governor in the 2027 elections under the Accord Party, indicating that it was not unrelated […]
The Federal Government has officially opened the application portal for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Scheme. This prestigious program offers Nigerian postgraduate students the opportunity to pursue Master’s (MSc) and Doctoral (PhD) degrees in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia. The announcement was confirmed on […]
In the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time on Sunday night. The game was tainted by controversy, protracted stoppages, and players momentarily fleeing the field. Senegalese players protested after Morocco was granted a controversial penalty after a VAR review, […]
By Peace Timi On 14 January 2026, the Super Eagles of Nigeria faced hosts Morocco in the AFCON 2025/26 semi final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The match ended in a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes, with Morocco edging Nigeria 4–2 on penalties to reach the final […]
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has again drawn employers’ attention to January 31, 2026, as the final date for submitting annual tax returns for the 2025 financial year. The agency said the deadline is a strict legal requirement under the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025. In a statement […]
As the global telecoms industry steadily moves from 4G to 5G, a new technology, enhanced Reduced Capability, known as eRedCap, is emerging as the backbone of the next wave of long-lasting Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Sony Semiconductor Israel has outlined a long-term vision that places eRedCap at the heart […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is reaching out to industry players, experts, and the public for input on Satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity, a technology poised to reshape how Nigerians access communication services. Through a newly released Consultation Paper, the Commission aims to gather insights on the opportunities, risks, and […]
Globacom has introduced a fresh dose of excitement to its digital services with the rollout of Travel Saga, a new action-packed mobile game created exclusively for Glo subscribers. Built around a rich storyline and role-playing elements, Travel Saga delivers fast, intense gameplay that mirrors the thrill of popular […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Lagos State Government, through its Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), has issued a high-level caution to public health providers, including the General Hospital, Badagry, following a surge in reports of patients being denied essential medications. The warning was delivered during a specialized Sensitization Campaign […]