FG Declares March 31 and April 1 Public Holidays for Eid-el-Fitr Celebration
The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, as public holidays to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. This was announced on Wednesday in a statement by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani….
U17WCQ: Nigeria’s Flamingos trounce South Africa, reach next round
The Flamingos defeated the Bantwana 3-1 in the first leg, meaning they reached the next phase with a whooping 5-1 aggregate victory. Nigeria took a giant step to qualification for the 2025 U-17 Women’s World Cup on Saturday, beating South…
2026 World Cup: Kwasi Appiah Advocates for Better Player Incentives Ahead of Sudan-Senegal Match
Sudan head coach Kwesi Appiah is seeking for incentives for his players ahead of their crucial game against Senegal in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Falcons of Jediane will face Senegal on March 18 before taking on South Sudan…
World Trade Organization chief says US concerns on tariffs need to be heard
The World Trade Organization chief urged America’s global trading partners on Friday to listen to U.S. concerns about tariffs and engage in dialogue with Washington rather than embrace tit-for-tat measures on tariffs. WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said it’s important…
Five Lawmaker That May Replace Meranda as Lagos Speaker
The political landscape of Lagos State was thrown into turmoil following the impeachment of former House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and the subsequent installation of Mojisola Meranda as the new Speaker. This upheaval has led to a disruption in…
Any woman who refuses DNA test is hiding something – Yul Edochie
Controversial Nigerian actor Yul Edochie has accused any woman opposing a DNA test for her children of hiding something. The actor made this claim in a post on his Instagram page on Friday. While advising men not to be swayed…
Govt to rebuild Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway with concrete
The Federal Government has announced plans to rehabilitate an 18km section of the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway using reinforced concrete pavement. Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, disclosed this on Thursday, February 20, 2025, when he toured the road to assess its…
Libya Deports 48 Nigerian Women, Two Children with IOM Support
The Department for Combating Illegal Migration in Libya has deported A total of 48 Nigerian women and two children with the assistance of Nigeria’s consular services and support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The repatriation operation was carried…
Late Pa Adebanjo Fought For Nigeria’s Unity, Justice Until His Last Moment – PANDEF
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has described the death of Afenifere leader, Pa. Ayo Adebanjo, as a national loss to all Nigerians, stressing that late Yoruba leader fought against injustice even until his last moment. Pa. Adebanjo, a fearless…
‘Britain Is Not A Hotel; Kemi Badenoch Blows Hot Again
‘Britain Is Not A Hotel; Kemi Badenoch Blows Hot Again The Nigerian-British Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has proposed five strict changes in the British immigration system against immigrants, saying that the United Kingdom is not a hotel where every…