Former Kwara Governor Cornelius Adebayo Dies at 84
Former Senator and ex-Governor of Kwara State, Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, has passed away at the age of 84. The Press Nigeria confirms that Adebayo died early Wednesday morning in Abuja, according to family sources who spoke to The Cable. …
Enugu gov appoints Super Eagles’ goalkeeper Okoye as state ambassador
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has been appointed an ambassador of Enugu State by Governor Peter Mbah. The appointment was in recognition of his achievements in international football and his plans to invest in youth development in the region, PUNCH…
Peter Obi Condemns Demolition of His Brother’s Business Premises in Lagos
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, says the increasing disregard for the rule of law in Nigeria discourages investors and endangers citizens. The former Anambra governor claimed he is experiencing rights abuse…
Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, wife arrive Nigeria
Brazil’s Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin, arrived in Nigeria alongside his wife, Maria Lúcia Alckmin, and other members of his delegation for the eagerly awaited Second Session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM). The visiting team touched down in the…
Lagos unveils digital house numbering system
The Lagos State Government has launched the Lagos Identity Project, a digital house-numbering initiative aimed at enhancing property identification and service delivery across the state. Dr Olajide Babajide, Special Adviser to Governor Sanwo-Olu on Enterprise Geographic Information System, said the…
Boniface, Ndidi, Onyeka launch new talk show
The Super Eagles trio of Victor Boniface, Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka will be the hosts of a new talk show called “The Culture League”. The show, which will blend the worlds of football, music, fashion, and film, is set…
Mali signs trade deal with Russia as ties strengthen
Mali and Russia have signed a series of agreements aimed at expanding mutual trade and strengthening economic ties. Among them is a pledge for greater cooperation on nuclear energy, according to details released by the Kremlin. The announcement of…
Tinubu Congratulates Governor Sanwo-Olu on His 60th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on attaining 60 today, June 25, 2025. Governor Sanwo-Olu, the sixth democratically elected Governor of Lagos State, began his political career under President Tinubu’s mentorship. Sanwo-Olu’s extensive public service…
Ecobank Nigeria’s credit rating downgraded to CCC-, outlook negative
Ecobank Nigeria’s long-term issuer credit rating has been downgraded to ‘CCC-’ from CCC, with the outlook placed at negative by S&P Global Ratings. This is a resultant effect of the $150 million bond buyback offer on the bank’s $300 million…
Super League Basketball to sue governing body
Super League Basketball (SLB) says it has begun legal action against the British Basketball Federation (BBF), accusing the governing body of abusing its position and breaching UK competition law. The SLB says it is being undermined by the BBF’s decision…