I will resist invaders into our gold-rich communities – Owa Obokun
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo ILESA – The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Haastrup, Ajimoko III, has vowed to lead his people to resist invaders into gold-rich communities during his reign. He lamented the activities of illegal miners in the communities, saying it exposed Ijesaland to environmental pollution Addressing personalities at the unveiling of a […]
Real Madrid’s Endrick set to miss Club World Cup with hamstring injury
Real Madrid striker Endrick is set to miss the Club World Cup after the Spanish giants diagnosed him with a hamstring injury on Wednesday.
Implement approved pension increment, release withheld palliatives – Reps tell FG
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Finance and allied institutions, including the Humanitarian Services, Accountant-General’s Office, CBN, and the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), to immediately implement the approved pension increments. The House also called for the immediate release of all withheld palliatives […]
Lagos approves bills to reform land administration, marriage registration procedures
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it had approved two bills for submission to the state House of Assembly aimed at reforming land administration and marriage registration procedures. The state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro (SAN), announced the development at the 2025 Lagos State Ministerial Press Briefing to mark the second […]
Ancient Origins of Teeth: New study traces their evolution to sensory functions
Ever wondered why our teeth are so sensitive to pain or even just cold drinks? It might be because they first evolved for a very different purpose than chewing half a billion years ago, a study suggested Wednesday.
Benue APC NASS caucus endorses Tinubu for 2027
The Benue State Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the National Assembly has formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
2027: Ex-APC vice chairman to head anti-Tinubu coalition secretariat – Sources
Dr. Lukman Salihu Mohammed, the former All Progressives Congress (APC) Vice Chairman for the Northwest, has been appointed to head the secretariat of a newly formed coalition aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu’s political influence ahead of the 2027 elections.
Officer involved in shooting of WASSCE candidate in our custody – Police
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of a police officer allegedly involved in the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Kehinde Alade, a candidate of the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), in Oyo State.
Navigating the World of Online Casinos Without CRUKS: A Global Perspective
In the evolving landscape of online gambling, players are increasingly seeking platforms that offer more autonomy and flexibility. For Dutch players in particular, this shift has brought rising interest in Dutch casinos without CRUKS regulation—online casinos that operate independently of the Netherlands’ national self-exclusion system. These platforms represent a broader trend: the globalization of digital […]
Tinubu hails election of two British-Nigerian mayors in London
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the recent election of two British-Nigerians as mayors in London, describing the development as a proud moment for Nigeria and a testament to the global impact of its diaspora.
Bill to regulate domestic workers, apprenticeships, informal sector employment scales second reading
A bill seeking to regulate and formalize the employment of domestic workers, apprentices, interns, and other informal sector employees in Nigeria has scaled second reading in the Senate.
Ramaphosa visits Trump at White House, looks to ‘reset’ relationship
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will seek to reset ties with Donald Trump and Elon Musk Wednesday after Washington’s unfounded claims of “genocide” against white Afrikaners sent relations plunging.
UAE unveils new Arabic-language AI model
The oil-rich Gulf state, keen to become a leader in the sector, previously unveiled Falcon in 2023.
Bitcoin hits new all-time high, surpasses prior record in January
Bitcoin hit a record high on Wednesday, driven by a wave of optimism over cryptocurrency legislation in the United States.
Senate moves to criminalise ripening of fruits with chemicals
By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE Senate has begun moves to criminalise the continuous unwholesome practices of chemical ripening of fruits among fruit sellers in Nigeria, as against the natural way of allowing the fruits to ripe by coming up with stiffer punishment for anyone caught in the act to save lives. Consequently, the Senate has […]
Okpebholo calls for national unity to tackle hunger, poverty
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has called on Nigerians to work together with all levels of government to combat hunger and poverty across the country. The governor made the appeal in Benin during the distribution of 13,000 10kg bags of rice donated by the Aliko Dangote Foundation to vulnerable residents in Edo State. Okpebholo, […]
