Tinubu Hails El-Rufai’s Meritorious Service To Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday hailed Mallam Nasir Ahmad’s meritorious service to Nigeria on his 65th birthday. Tinubu in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga described the former Kaduna State Governor as an…
Marketers forced me out of Nollywood — Actress Biodun Okeowo
Nigerian actress Biodun Okeowo has accused Nollywood marketers of sabotaging her acting career. Okeowo made the claims on Friday through a post on her Instagram story. According to report, Biodun, who recently married her US-based partner Adeniyi Olabiyi in July…
JUST IN: US Closes Embassy In Abuja, Lagos
The United States has announced temporarily closure of its Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos on Monday, 17 February 2025, in observance of Presidents’ Day. This was revealed in a post on X by the diplomatic mission…
Lagos State hikes BRT fares by 18%
Lagos State is planning to raise its public bus fares by 18 percent. The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) announced this change on Thursday through its social media channels. LAMATA explained why they need to charge more, saying: “The…
FUOYE Alumni Defend VC Prof. Fasina, Dismiss Sexual Harassment Allegations
Over 300 former students of the Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, have voiced strong support for him, dismissing recent sexual harassment allegations as a coordinated attempt to tarnish his reputation. In a statement signed by…
Elumelu Foundation, UAE Collaborate to Support Young African Entrepreneurs
The United Arab Emirates – The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs, from all 54 African countries, today, signed a USD$6million strategic partnership agreement with the UAE Office of Development Affairs and Khalifa Bin Zayed…
BREAKING:Afenifere Leader Pa Ayo Adebanjo Dies at Age 96
Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a revered leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, has passed away at the age of 96. The elder statesman died peacefully on the morning of Friday, February 14, 2025, at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State….
Meet Princess Owowoh, Nigeria’s first female graduate of British military academy
Officer Cadet Owowoh Princess Oluchukwu made history as the first-ever Nigerian female officer to graduate from the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) in the United Kingdom. At just 24 years old, she distinguished herself among 135 Officer Cadets during…
BREAKING: Senate Passes 2025 Budget
The Nigerian Senate, Thursday, passed the N54.9 trillion 2025 budget into law during a plenary presided by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. This comes two months after the budget was presented to the joint Chambers of the National Assembly on…
Elumelu woos global investors to Africa with higher returns
African investor and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, has told global investors to invest in Africa which delivers unmatched returns on investment. Elumelu spoke at theWorld Government Summit, Dubai, where he showcased the African investment opportunity. He highlighted the 15-year track record…