Jonathan: How I was betrayed in 2015
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, said he witnessed a lot of betrayal while seeking reelection in 2015. Jonathan made the remark at the 70th birthday anniversary of Chief Mike Aiyegbeni Oghiadomhe in Benin, Edo State capital. He said…
Nigerians Will Pay N500 Tax On Every N10,000 Petrol Purchase Under New Tinubu Law
The Nigerian government will introduce a new petrol consumption tax starting January 2026. Under the policy, Nigerians will pay a 5% levy — equivalent to N500 for every N10,000 spent on petrol.Nigerian beauty tips The measure is designed to…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of festivities commemorating the end of World War II, state media reported Thursday. Kim attended a Chinese military parade in Beijing a day earlier,…
Adesina bows out as AfDB welcomes President Tah
A defining era at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) came to a close yesterday as Dr Akinwumi Adesina stepped down after a decade of transformative leadership. He therefore, handed the baton to Mauritanian economist Dr Sidi Ould Tah, who…
Insecurity: Northern elders demand state of emergency in North
The forum lamented that the state security architecture remains inadequate, overstretched, and in some cases complicit through inaction and silence, leaving citizens vulnerable and eroding public trust in government institutions. In a communiqué signed by its spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jika…
Access Holdings Recognised by Pan-Atlantic University for Championing Youth-Led Sustainability
Access Holdings recently welcomed students from Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), who visited the Group’s headquarters to express their appreciation for sponsorship of the EcoMalchemy Plastic-to-Art Project. The initiative, which turned discarded plastic waste into artistic masterpieces now exhibited in a museum,…
President Tinubu Recalls NTA Director-General, Director Of News, Reverses Fresh Appointments
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the reinstatement of the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Mr Salihu Abdullahi Dembos, and the Executive Director of News, Mr Ayo Adewuyi, effectively reversing recent management changes in the agency. “President Bola…
I built my wealth from scratch, rejected inheritance – Dangote
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has clarified that his multi-billion-dollar empire was self-made and not a product of inherited fortune. In a recent interview, the business magnate noted that although both sides of his family were affluent, he chose…
Lagos state to cut Blue Line fares by 50% as ridership tops 5 million in two years
The Lagos State Government has announced that fares on the Blue Line will be reduced by 50% on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this via his official X account on Wednesday, noting that the rail line…
Global Leaders Gather in Beijing for Military Parade
For the last three days, Xi Jinping has played host in one of China’s busiest port cities, welcoming leaders from across Asia and the Middle East for a carefully choreographed summit designed to showcase his vision of a new world…