DSS releases NLC president, Ajaero, on bail
The Department of State Services has granted administrative bail to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero. Pro-democracy activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, announced his release in a tweet on Monday night….
U-18 AfroBasket: Young D’Tigers bounce back with Angola win
After losing 70-57 to Egypt in their Group B opening game, Nigeria are back in contention at the 2024 FIBA U-18 AfroBasket Championships in Pretoria, South Africa, after defeating Angola 70-65 in their second game at the University of Pretoria…
Meet the 70-Year-Old Malaysian Aiming to Be World’s Oldest Medical Graduate
In July 2024, the retired executive from Malaysia achieved a remarkable milestone by graduating from medical school, making him one of the world’s oldest medical school graduates. Mr Toh said that he never had great ambitions as a child to…
BREAKING: Labour Party Withdraws Automatic Ticket for Obi, Otti in 2027 Election
The Labour Party has revoked the automatic tickets previously reserved for its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, for the 2027 election. The decision was made during the party’s National Executive Council meeting…
Amid Fuel Scarcity, Dangote Oil Raises Rays of Hope
The readiness of Dangote Refinery to release its Premium Motor Spirit into the market is sparking fresh hope for an uninterrupted fuel supply in Nigeria as the nation looks to reduce its dependency on imported fuel and the attendant strains…
Why Eguavoen is the Ideal Choice for Super Eagles Coaching Job, Gernot Rohr, Benin Coach
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr believes the Nigeria Football Federation is right in its choice of Augustine Eguavoen as the interim manager of the Super Eagles for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Eguavoen was not the first-choice…
BREAKING: Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo Makes History with Gold Medal Win at Paralympics
Nigerian powerlifter, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, on Sunday, won a gold medal in the women’s over 86kg at the ongoing 2024 Paralympics Games in Paris, France. Oluwafemiayo, who is Team Nigeria’s captain, achieved a world record of becoming the first para-powerlifter to…
Yar’Adua’s Mother Played a Significant Role in My Life – Jonathan
Former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has described the death of Hajiya Dada Yar’Adua, mother of late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, as a personal loss to him, stating that the late Dada technically made him who he is today. Jonathan stated…
Why I took time off acting movies – Omotola Jalade
A popular Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has addressed her long absence from acting, which made her a darling of many Nigerians and other foreigners. In a post via her official Instagram page on Friday, the actress revealed that she needed…
Saudi Arabia Cuts Oil Prices
Saudi Aramco has also lowered the price of Arab Light to Europe and the United States. The price reduction to Asia—Saudi Aramco’s prime market—does not bode well for the oil company’s outlook on Asian demand, with Official Selling Prices for…