Atiku Demands Immediate Suspension of Gbajabiamila, Gives Reasons
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over an alleged N400 million bribery scandal. Â In a statement issued on Tuesday, Atiku said…
Nigerian-American Teen ugo ugochukwu Storms to Silverstone Sprint Victory
Nigerian-American racing sensation Ugo Ugochukwu continued his impressive rise in international motorsport by claiming victory in the Sprint Race at Silverstone, further strengthening his reputation as one of the sport’s brightest young talents. The triumph comes shortly after Ugo secured…
Ebonyi NDC crisis deepens as deputy chairman, others resign
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State has received a major political boost following the defection of no fewer than 4,000 members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), including the party’s Deputy Chairman,…
FG probes anti-competitive practices by Meta, Google, X against Nigerian media
The Federal Government has launched an investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices by major digital platforms, including Meta, Google, and X, over concerns that their business operations may be disadvantaging Nigerian media organizations. The probe will examine whether the platforms are…
Nnorom to take over from Elumelu as UBA chairman
Tony Elumelu will retire as Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc on August 21, having completed the 12-year tenure limit set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for non-executive directors of banks. The bank’s board, at…
Lagos Continues Badagry Expressway Clearance, Removes illegal Structures
The Lagos State Government has continued its clearance operation along the Badagry Expressway, extending enforcement from LASU Gate to Okokomaiko to restore order and improve the road corridor. As part of the exercise, illegal structures and encroachments were demolished, while…
Arab giant taking over 600 petrol stations in South Africa for R16 billion
Abu Dhabi’s biggest oil company is close to sealing a deal worth about $1 billion (R16.3 billion) to acquire Shell’s South African fuel retail business, giving the Middle Eastern energy giant control of nearly 600 petrol stations across the country….
Nigeria’s Manuka Okoye Presents Pole Position Award to Kimi at Silverstone
Nigeria international goalkeeper Maduka Okoye had a special off-field role at the Silverstone Circuit on Saturday, where he presented the pole position award to Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli following the qualifying session. The presentation took place ahead of the…
Nigeria condemns deaths of 2 nationals in S. Africa protests
The Nigerian government has strongly condemned the killing of two of its citizens in South Africa during ongoing anti-immigrant protests that have triggered rising tensions across parts of the country. According to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two nationals…
Russian airstrike kills Nigerian medical graduate in Ukraine days before graduation
Russian airstrike kills Nigerian medical graduate in Ukraine days before graduationAdaobi Marian Nnani, a 23-year-old Nigerian medical graduate, has died from injuries sustained during a Russian airstrike in Kharkiv, Ukraine, just days before her graduation ceremony.Available information indicated that Nnani…