The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has offered heartfelt condolences to Pastor Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, following the death of his wife, Mrs. Patience Umo-Eno. In a statement released on Friday by Ismaila Misilli, the Director-General of […]
Nigeria has secured vital financial support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, with $600,000 earmarked for flood relief efforts in Borno State and an additional $5 million allocated to boost the country’s industrial cassava sector. The announcement followed a meeting between Vice President Kashim Shettima and a Gates Foundation […]
The Senate on Thursday passed the South-West Development Commission Establishment Bill, 2024, moving it one step closer to becoming law. While the bill has been widely welcomed, the Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere has emphasized that Nigeria’s greater need is for restructuring and devolution of powers to ensure true federalism. The […]
The Enugu State Government has launched a full-scale investigation into the activities of the Oriokpa Masquerade groups following the tragic deaths of two individuals earlier this week in Nsukka Local Government Area. Chief Okey Ogbodo, the Commissioner for Local Government, Rural Development, and Chieftaincy Affairs, confirmed the investigation in a […]
Veteran Nigerian actor and filmmaker Fred Amata has publicly criticized his ex-wife, Agatha Amata, for marrying off their daughter, Stephanie, without his consent or involvement. Agatha, renowned for her long-running talk show Inside Out with Agatha and her role as the CEO of RaveTV and Trend FM100.9, finalized her divorce […]
The federal government has taken decisive action by suspending several senior officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) in response to serious allegations made by Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky. The announcement was made on Thursday through a statement from Ja’afaru Ahmed, Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire […]
On Thursday, the House of Representatives took a significant step by passing a bill that seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution, enabling candidates not affiliated with political parties to participate in key elections, including presidential, governorship, and legislative elections. The proposed legislation, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter […]
Ikeja-based tech startup, Menxtt Technology NG, is rapidly gaining prominence in Nigeria’s digital landscape, offering an extensive range of high-quality tech products, including laptops, smartphones, and tablets from renowned global brands such as Dell, HP, MacBook, iPhones, Nokia, and Samsung. The company is setting a new benchmark for delivering premium […]
L-R: Deputy Director, Technology Business Development, Edward Abaver, NASENI; representative of the EVC/CEO, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Director of Information, Olusegun Ayeoyenikan; and Deputy Director of Information, NASENI, Chima Akwaja at the NASENI Day held on Wednesday 25th September, 2024 at the ongoing Abuja […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has kicked off a motorised advocacy campaign across key areas of Eti-Osa Local Government, aimed at raising awareness on environmental sustainability as part of its World Cleanup Day activities. Under the theme “Make Room for Life,” the campaign began at Lekki Toll Gate and […]
