Ex-Kosovo President Urges Nigerians to Build Strong, Independent Institutions
Former President of Kosovo, Atifete Jahjaga, has urged Nigeria to strengthen its democratic culture by building truly independent institutions that uphold civic rights and withstand extremist ideologiesJahjaga made the call in Lagos on Wednesday while speaking at The Platform Nigeria…
Nigerian-born Rwandan varsity DVC named among world’s top 2% scientists
A Nigerian academic and Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Kigali in Rwanda, Professor Ogechi Adeola, has been named among the world’s top two per cent scientists in the 2025 publication of the Stanford–Elsevier Global Scientist Ranking. Adeola,…
Access Bank CEO Roosevelt Ogbonna Buys £15m London Mansion on Billionaires’ Row
Roosevelt Ogbonna, chief executive officer of Access Bank Plc, bought a mansion for £15 million on a street in London’s Hampstead neighborhood nicknamed Billionaires’ Row. The house, which has a spa and an entertainment suite, was listed for £17…
Lagos to resume BRT lane enforcement on two bridges
The Lagos State Government announced a temporary suspension of BRT lane enforcement on the bridges in JulyThe Lagos State Government has announced the resumption of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane enforcement on Eko Bridge and Odo Iya Alaro Link Bridge…
PENGASSAN suspends strike after agreement with Dangote Refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Group Chief Executive Officer, Bashir Ojulari, has lamented the crude and gas production losses resulting from the three-day strike carried out by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria. In a…
2027: I am willing to step aside for more younger, vibrant candidate — Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to step down or withdraw from the 2027 presidential race if a younger, vibrant and acceptable candidate emerges as the presidential candidate of his political party, African Democratic Congress (ADC). He stated this…
Rivers Govt Cancels Independence Day Parade
This comes a day after the Federal Government announced the cancellation of the parade earlier scheduled for October 1.The Rivers State Government has announced the cancellation of the parade earlier scheduled to hold on Wednesday, October 1, as part of…
JUST IN: Abducted Edo Lawyer, Sister Regain Freedom
Abducted Edo lawyer and her sister have regained their freedom. It was gathered that the newly called-to-the-bar lawyer, Peace Onyesom, and her sister, Gift Onyesom, who were kidnapped along the Okene-Auchi road on Friday, have regained their freedom. This news…
BREAKING: FG Declares October 1 Public Holiday for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary
Dr. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad, urging citizens to uphold the spirit of patriotism, unity, and resilience that has sustained the nation since 1960. FG has declared October 1 Public Holiday for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. It was…
Ghana’s Black Starlets Triumph Over Nigeria, Secure Spot in WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship Final and 2026 U-17 AFCON
Ghana’s Black Starlets have made history by defeating Nigeria 2-0 in the semi-finals of the WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship. This victory not only propels them to the final but also secures their spot in the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup…