Obi, Makinde and hurdles against opposition coalition
A fresh thaw in relations between National Democratic Congress presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Mr Seyi Makinde is fueling renewed talk of a possible opposition coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The two leaders,…
Former Super Eagles captain, Troost-Ekong converts to Islam
Former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has converted to Islam after reportedly reciting the Shahadah in Doha, Qatar.The 33-year-old defender, who plays for Qatar Stars League side Al-Ahli, reportedly embraced Islam in Doha, according to Qatari newspaper Al-Arab on Wednesday….
NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA TO SPEAK AT WORLD INVESTMENT FORUM 2026 IN DOHA
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, is set to speak at the 2026 World Investment Forum (WIF) in Doha, Qatar, scheduled for October 25–27. The 9th edition of the World Investment Forum is organised by UN Trade and…
How OPay is leveraging technology to create social value in Nigeria
OPay, Nigeria’s leading fintech company, role in Nigeria extends beyond providing digital financial services, with the company using its resources, technology and partnerships to deliver social impact at scale. Over time, these efforts have developed into a range of programmes…
Enugu gov names Nollywood’s Eucharia Anunobi, Rachael Okonkwo aides
Nollywood actresses Rachel Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi have been appointed as aides to Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah. The appointments were contained in a public announcement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia….
Wike: Ireti Kingibe won’t return to Senate
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed Senator Ireti Kingibe’s allegations that he obtained loans for capital projects in the nation’s capital without National Assembly’s statutory approval. Wike, while reacting to the allegation in Abuja on Tuesday…
There is no vacancy in Aso Rock, says Akpabio
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday, dismissed calls for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to hand over power to Vice President Kashim Shettima, saying there is no leadership vacuum despite the President’s continued working vacation abroad. HireGrant Writers Speaking…
2027: Sowore backs return of fuel subsidy
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has said that if elected in 2027, he would restore the fuel subsidy removed by the President Bola Tinubu administration.The activist made the remark in a post shared on…
President Tinubu Extends Working Vacation, To Return At Weekend
Tinubu left Nigeria on August 30 for London to begin his working vacation before moving to Paris, France, after spending a week in the United Kingdom. President Bola Tinubu has extended his working vacation by a few days and will…
Hardship: NLC backs workers’ demand for N500 petrol price, N500,000 minimum wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and civil servants, under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, Trade Union Side, yesterday demanded a new minimum wage of N500,000 and reduction of petrol price to N500 per litre to address the…