10 confirmed dead in Niger road crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed 10 deaths in a road crash on Monday along the Tafa axis of Niger. FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement issued by Acting Corps Public Education Officer,…
Tinubu Felicitates Damilola Ogunbiyi As First Nigerian Honoured With TIME Earth Awards
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Chief Executive Officer and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, and Co-Chair of UN-Energy, Damilola Ogunbiyi as the first Nigerian to be honoured with TIME…
Inside Alleged Russian Plot to Stir Anti-Government Protests in Angola
Authorities in Angola have uncovered what they describe as a covert foreign-backed operation allegedly linked to Russian nationals, aimed at triggering anti-government protests and destabilizing the country. According to prosecutors, several individuals—including Russian citizens and local collaborators—were detained in the…
Nigerian govt set to scrap Common Entrance
The Nigerian government is planning to scrap the Common Entrance Examination for junior secondary school students. Instead, they will introduce a Learner Identification Number. This number will help track students throughout their education, starting from primary school up to secondary…
Oborevwori Celebrates Tony Elumelu At 63
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to the Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr. Tony Elumelu, on the occasion of his 63rd birth anniversary. He described him as an exceptional leader whose life…
Gas Explosion in Calabar: Victims Rise to 60 as Health Officials Respond
The number of people affected by the recent gas explosion in Calabar has increased to 60, according to reports from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The incident, which occurred on Saturday in Calabar, left dozens injured, prompting an urgent…
Electricity Crisis Deepens as DisCos Post N2.4 Trillion Loss, Worsening Power Supply Nationwide
Nigeria’s electricity crisis has taken a troubling turn as Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) recorded a staggering ₦2.4 trillion in financial losses over a two-year period, further weakening the already fragile power sector. The losses, driven largely by poor billing systems…
30 Banks Meet Capital Target as Few Lenders Face Uncertainty Ahead of March 31 Deadline
Nigeria’s banking sector is approaching a critical deadline as 30 financial institutions have successfully met the new minimum capital requirements set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), while a few others remain uncertain just days before the March 31,…
First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Condemns Assault on Women During Ozoro Festival
Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, has strongly condemned the physical and sexual assault of women and girls during the Alue-Do Festival in Ozoro, describing the incident as “horrific” and “degrading.” In a statement released on Monday, Tinubu noted…
Nigerian students shine in African Spelling Bee Competition
Nigerian students have recorded a strong outing, clinching top honours at the recently concluded African Spelling Bee competition in Harare, Zimbabwe. The competition, held on Friday, brought together top young spellers from more than 30 African countries.The African Spelling Bee…