Tinubu mandates Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to 81st UNGA
President Bola Tinubu has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent him and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States.Shettima disclosed this in a post on X. The delegation will include…
Business mogul Okey Ezeibe found dead in his hotel room
A Lagos-based business mogul and politician, High Chief Okey Ezeibe, has been found dead in his hotel room in Owerri, the Imo State capital. Ezeibe, who hailed from neighbouring Anambra State, was on a trip to attend a meeting with…
FORMER KOGI GOVERNOR IBRAHIM IDRIS DIES IN UK AT 77
Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has died in the United Kingdom at the age of 77. Idris reportedly died on Sunday, September 20, 2026. While early reports said details surrounding his death were still unclear, Legit.ng reported that…
Stranded Ghanaian medical graduates in Cuba appeal to Mahama for immediate return
Ghanaian medical graduates stranded in Cuba are appealing to President John Dramani Mahama to intervene to facilitate their immediate return home, saying repeated delays are putting their finances and plans to enter Ghana’s health system under pressure. Raphael Oteng Boakye,…
2027: I’ll Never Spend Holidays Abroad if elected – Obi
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has promised to spend his holidays within Nigeria if elected, saying he would use such opportunities to visit parts of the country facing security challenges. Obi stated this on Saturday…
Edo, NDLEA Award Scholarships To Winners Of Anti-Drug Abuse Mini Marathon
The winners were also decorated as War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) ambassadors.Three students of Edopkolor Grammar School have won full one-year academic scholarships at the maiden edition of the Okpebholo-Marwa Mini Marathon Against Drug Abuse held in Benin City. The…
Nigerians will witness drop in transportation costs from October 1, Tinubu insists
President Bola Tinubu has urged state governments to ensure that savings from cheaper CNG-powered transportation translate into lower fares for Nigerians ahead of October 1. Tinubu gave the charge in a statement on Saturday, updating Nigerians on the National Affordable…
Holiday In Nigeria Becomes Foundation For Indomie’s $2 Billion Empire
What began as a holiday trip to Nigeria eventually became a decades-long business journey for Haresh Aswani, Managing Director of Tolaram Group in Africa, the company behind Indomie and several other well-known consumer brands. Aswani recently shared his story during…
Tobi Amusan Earns $35,000 After Finishing Second At Athlos London
Nigerian hurdler, Tobi Amusan earned $35,000 after finishing second in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Athlos meeting in London on Friday, September 18. Amusan clocked 12.51 seconds with a 1.2m/s tailwind, finishing 0.01 seconds behind American Alaysha Johnson, who…
Ambulance Driver Reportedly Dies While Stuck in Traffic in Ikoyi, Lagos
An ambulance driver has reportedly died after becoming unresponsive while waiting in traffic in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State. The incident, which occurred on September 18, 2026, was captured in a video that has since circulated on social media….