By Erewunmi Peace In a significant move to boost the morale and welfare of corps members, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced an increase in the monthly state allowance for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in the state. Effective August 1, 2025, the monthly allowance will […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a landmark move that signals renewed confidence in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market, several Nigerian banks have resumed international transactions on Naira-denominated debit cards, ending a suspension that lasted for over three years. United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Wema Bank are among the first financial institutions to officially announce the reinstatement, […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has found Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, guilty of contempt of court and has imposed a fine of ₦5 million. Justice Binta Nyako delivered the ruling on Friday, stating that the Senator violated an earlier court order by publishing a satirical post on her […]
By: Erewunmi Peace Lagos, Nigeria – The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved a $100 million facility to support the ongoing construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, a major infrastructure project aimed at boosting regional integration and economic development along Nigeria’s coastal corridor. The funding, which was approved during the Bank’s 92nd […]
By: Erewunmi Peace In a sweeping immigration policy overhaul, the United Kingdom has officially announced a ban on the overseas recruitment of care workers—a move that affects thousands of potential migrants, including a significant number from Nigeria. The new rule, announced by the UK Home Secretary, will take effect from July 22, 2025, and will […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been hospitalized in London following a sudden illness during what was initially described as a routine medical check-up. According to sources close to the family, Buhari, 82, was admitted to a London hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after complications arose during his annual health assessment. While […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a landmark development for Nigeria’s maritime and logistics industry, the nation’s first indigenous container vessel, M.V. Ocean Dragon, has officially berthed at Tin Can Island Port in Lagos, marking a bold step toward trade independence and regional integration. The 349-TEU capacity vessel, operated by Clarion Shipping West Africa Ltd, arrived on […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved judgment in the legal dispute between Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, and Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer, over the outcome of the Edo State governorship primary election held in 2024. A five-member panel of justices, led by Justice […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a heated exchange reigniting the rivalry between two political heavyweights, Otega Ogra, a media aide to President Bola Tinubu, has publicly criticized former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over what he described as a lack of enduring impact during Obi’s time in office. Responding to Obi’s […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a grave warning about the increasing risks posed by extreme weather conditions across the country, citing threats to human lives, buildings, infrastructure, and agriculture. At a special sensitization forum held in Abuja, NiMet’s Director-General, Professor Charles Anosike, emphasized the growing impact of climate change on […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has firmly denied allegations circulating online that he allocated over 2,000 hectares of land in Abuja to his children, describing the claims as false, malicious, and politically motivated. The controversy began after a viral report alleged that the minister granted 2,082 hectares […]
Popular Nigerian broadcaster and media personality, Frank Edoho, has revealed that his second marriage to Sandra Onyenuchenuya has ended, admitting that despite his best efforts, the relationship could not be saved. Edoho, best known for hosting the iconic game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, made the candid revelation during an emotional interview on […]
A shining example of academic brilliance and determination, 20-year-old Nigerian, Promise Ayomide Adekola, has made headlines after graduating as a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Cyprus International University, achieving the milestone at an age when many are still finding their academic footing. Adekola, who also earned a dual Master’s degree in Pharmacy in collaboration with […]
At age 50, Michael Owolabi Afolaranmi celebrates more than just another decade—he marks a transformational journey from humble beginnings as a street vendor to founding 12 Baskets, a thriving culinary empire in Nigeria and beyond. Born in Lagos, Afolaranmi’s entrepreneurial spirit began with frying and selling puff-puff and samosa in Ikeja. Twenty-three years later, he […]
The World Bank has issued a stark warning: extreme poverty is rapidly escalating in Nigeria and 38 other countries grappling with conflict and instability. In a recent statement titled “Extreme Poverty is Rising Fast in Economies Hit by Conflict, Instability,” the Bank revealed that hunger is worsening, and development goals are slipping further out of […]
Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, a titan of Nigerian entrepreneurship, has passed away at the age of 94. Renowned for his business acumen and philanthropy, Dantata died in the early hours of Saturday at a hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, after a brief illness . A Life Well-Lived Born: May 19, 1931, Kano, Nigeria […]
The African continent loses an estimated $7 billion every year due to medical tourism, according to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The alarming figure reflects the deep-rooted challenges facing Africa’s healthcare systems and the urgent need for local investment in medical infrastructure. The revelation was made by Oluranti Doherty, Director of Export Development at Afreximbank, […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has been widely celebrated as he marks his 60th birthday, with tributes pouring in from political leaders, business stakeholders, and everyday Lagosians who commend his leadership style and developmental achievements. Born on June 25, 1965, Governor Sanwo-Olu reaches this milestone with a legacy many describe as transformational. Since assuming […]
Politics is a complicated game. Nigerian politics is even more complicated. Yoruba politics is the most complicated, with its nuances, its shadow wars and unintended consequences. It was this game that Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo played to the hilt with serious impact for himself, his family and his people. He was occupied with politics most […]
fuel hike – In a statement on Wednesday, Lagos State Head of Service, Bode Agoro, said the government has extended the “flexible work initiative”
