Rain of tributes as Afenifere Leader Fasoranti dies at 100
A chapter closed in the life of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, y Its leader, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, passed away in his sleep at the age of 100. The eminent politician, Awoist and close associate of Second Republic Ondo…
Algeria Remains Africa’s Fourth-Largest Economy, With GDP Projected At $331.89 Billion
Algeria has retained its position as Africa’s fourth-largest economy, with its gross domestic product (GDP) projected to reach $331.89 billion in 2026, maintaining a significant economic lead over neighbouring Morocco. According to figures from the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) October…
Nigerian Filmmaker Feranmi Abiola Wins 2026 NLNG Creative Arts Prize
Nigerian filmmaker Feranmi Abiola has emerged as a joint winner of the 2026 Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts for her documentary, Mara Mania, earning recognition for her contribution to Nigeria’s creative industry. Abiola, an alumna…
2027: Nigeria bigger than APC, ADC, NDC, others – Jonathan
Warns that political office is temporary, but its consequences can shape generations. As FFDGN Chairman Tackles Nigerian Leaders, Says Power Without Character Destructive.Ganduje faults self-serving defections. Growing disconnect between government policies and citizens’ everyday experiences had weakened public trust, Okowa…
Mexico approves Reno Omokri as Nigeria’s ambassador
Reno Omokri has announced that Mexico has approved his appointment as Nigeria’s ambassador to the country. Omokri disclosed this in a post shared on X on Tuesday, saying the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Mexico in Abuja, José Manuel…
Meet Nigeria’s youngest female SAN, Olamide Ehinfun-Adekunle
Olamide Mojigbotoluwa Ehinfun-Adekunle has made history as Nigeria’s youngest female Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), attaining the prestigious legal rank at the age of 40.Buy Maps She was among 68 legal practitioners sworn in as Senior Advocates of Nigeria by…
Lagos can’t fund Fourth Mainland Bridge alone, says Hamzat
The Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to constructing the Fourth Mainland Bridge, saying the project will be delivered through a public-private partnership. Hamzat, who spoke during an…
Nigeria confirms Ebola case linked to East Africa
Nigeria has recorded a case of Ebola in a female patient who travelled from Uganda in East Africa to Abuja, capital of the West African state. Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate said the diagnosis had been confirmed by laboratory tests….
Wike’s Son Dragged to EFCC Over Alleged $2.1m Land Scam
Jordan, son of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has been dragged before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over his alleged involvement in a botched $2.1m land transaction in the nation’s capital. This is…
NNPC increases petrol price
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has increased the pump price of petrol to ₦1,405 per litre, despite ongoing controversy over the Federal Government’s proposed fuel discount.Buy MapsThe new price represents an increase of ₦35 per litre from the…