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….
Tems becomes co-owner of MLS club
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Tems, has made history by becoming the first African woman to join an MLS club’s ownership group. She has partnered with San Diego FC (SDFC) through her company, The Leading Vibe. SDFC officially announced her addition as…
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…
FG approves recruitment of 50 doctors, 100 nurses for correctional centres
The Federal Government has approved the employment of 50 doctors and 100 nurses to address shortage of medical personnel in correctional centres across the country. The Ministry of Interior has also secured a presidential approval for the National Youth Service…
BREAKING: Blackout As National Grid Collapses
The national grid experienced another system collapse, throwing many Nigerians into darkness. According to report, the grid lost power generation some minutes after 11 on Wednesday morning. The spokesperson of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Ndidi Mbah, has yet to…
Eko Electricity Distribution Company Rolls Out Free Prepaid Meters
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has commenced the distribution of free prepaid meters to Band A customers within its franchise area as part of the Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF) scheme. This initiative aims to bridge the metering gap in Nigeria,…
MTN Implements Major Tariff Hike, Raises Data Prices
The 1.5 terabyte 90-day plan has risen from N150,000 to N240,000, and the 600GB 90-day plan is now priced at N120,000, up from N75,000, according to the updated list. MTN has implemented a major tariff hike and raised data prices….
Nigerian Professor dies in USA
Renowned scholar and prolific author, Professor Balogun Odun, has passed away. He died on February 7, 2025, in the United States at the age of 78. Born on April 21, 1946, in Iga Akoko, Ondo State, Professor Odun was a…
JUST IN: CBN Announces New ATM Transaction Fees
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has announced new transaction fees for automated teller machines (ATMs) In a statement signed by John Onojah, acting director of financial policy and regulation department, the apex bank said the revised charges will take…
Dangote Peugeot begins 3008 GT assembly in Kaduna, unveils Landmark pickup
Dangote Peugeot begins 3008 GT assembly in Kaduna, unveils Landmark pickup The official manufacturer and marketer of the Peugeot brand of vehicles in Nigeria, Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN), has taken another bold step towards regaining its leadership position…