We must rebrand farming to make it fun, profitable – MD, Xtralarge farms
By Esther Onyegbula In a bold move to combat Nigeria’s growing food insecurity and rekindle national interest in agriculture, Xtralarge Farms and Resorts has launched the world’s first 90-Day World Agritourism Festival, set to begin on May 16, marking World Agri-Tourism Day. The announcement was made at a press conference held in Ikeja by Dr. […]
Appointment: Ignore mischief makers, NMU staff back Council
By Akpokona Omafuaire UGHELLI STAFF of Nigeria Maritime University, NMU, Okerenkoko in Gbaramatu Kingdom,Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State have pooh-poohed falsehoods published by certain faceless individuals seeking to discredit the Council’s recent appointment of Principal Officers. The staff gave backing to the excellent procedure that the University Council adopted to fill the […]
Owerri Airport records first-ever int’l flight as Air Peace airlifts 2025 Hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
History was made on the night of May 9, 2025, as the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, witnessed its first-ever international flight since inception. The landmark event was the departure of the inaugural 2025 Hajj flight, operated by Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace. Making the feat even more remarkable was the […]
Why Nigeria must create its own AI roadmap for PR – Benedict Aguele
“The world rushes forward. Nigeria watches. We choose our path”. As artificial intelligence reshapes global communications, Nigeria’s public relations industry stands at a critical juncture. The question is not whether AI will transform our PR landscape, but how we shape that transformation to address our unique market realities and cultural context. The global narrative around […]
We’re redefining luxury travel in Nigeria – Travel firm, Luxamor
Nigeria’s leading premium travel company, Luxamor Travels is redefining luxury travel experiences. In a rapidly evolving travel industry, Luxamor Travels and Tours Limited is setting a new benchmark for premium travel experiences in Nigeria. With a commitment to luxury, exclusivity, and exceptional customer service, Luxamor is making waves as the go-to travel agency for high-end […]
Group retract protest, apologises to Minister Matawalle
The Peoples Democratic Party Young Leaders Alliance (PDP- YLA) has issued an apology and retracted its protest against Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, over allegations of misappropriation of funds during his tenure as Zamfara State governor. The group had staged a demonstration on Friday at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) […]
Delta group slams Oborevwori, Okowa over defection to APC
By Ephraim Oseji True Justice for Deltans, TJD, has condemned the mass exodus of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, and other notable members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressive Congress, APC. The group described the defection as shocking and painful, saying it was working behind […]
N/Delta group hails appointment of chairman, MD, exco members of SSDC
The Niger Delta Development Agenda has congratulated the newly appointed Chairman of the South-South Development Commission, SSDC, Chibudom Nwuche. It also congratulated the Managing Director of the SSDC Usoro Offiong Akpabio, and all Executive members of the South-South Development Commission, SSDC. In a statement signed by NDDA Convener, Comr. Iteveh Nurudeen Ekpokpobe , he commended […]
AC Milan thrash Bologna to keep Euro hopes alive
AC Milan kept alive their hopes of European football next season by coming from behind to beat Bologna 3-1 in Serie A on Friday in a warm-up for next week’s Italian Cup final.
25-yr-old man nabbed in Lagos while transporting human organs for rituals
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 25-year-old man, Samson Oghenebreme, in Lagos while transporting human organs from Edo State to a native doctor for use in money-making rituals.
Matawalle: We‘ve received your petition – EFCC tells protesters
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has pledged to investigate allegations of financial misconduct involving Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defense, following a petition submitted by the All Progressives Congress Young Leaders Alliance (APC-YLA).
Naira depreciates to N1,630/$ in parallel market
The naira on Friday depreciated to N1, 630 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,625 per dollar on Thursday.
I’m not a member of any secret cult – Edo Deputy Gov
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has strongly refuted allegations linking him to membership in a secret cult.
Otti to convert new govt house built by Ikpeazu to hotel
The Abia State Government has announced plans to convert the newly constructed Government House, built by the immediate past Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, into a five-star hotel.
Visa delay: Team Nigeria withdraws from World Relays in China
Nigeria has withdrawn from the 2025 World Relays scheduled to take place in Guangzhou, China, citing delays in the issuance of visas to its athletes.
Obangame Express 2025: Gulf of Guinea nations join forces against arms trafficking
By Evelyn Usman The annual multinational Exercise Obangame Express 2025 officially commenced on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Lagos, with a focused mission to dismantle small arms and light weapons trafficking networks in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG). The five-day exercise sees the participation of 25 nations, including Nigeria, the United States, and Spain, in […]
