Nigeria applauds implementation of Gaza ceasefire deal
The Federal Government has expressed support for the ceasefire deal over Gaza between Israel and Hamas. The ceasefire agreement was recently implemented to bring an end to the violence in Gaza and ensure sustainability, a peaceful resolution to the crisis. The ministry’s acting Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. […]
How Dr Atolagbe is shaping lives through knowledge, service
By: Olamide Odeniran For Dr. Oluwatobi Wisdom Atolagbe, education has never been just a personal pursuit; it has been a calling. Raised in a family of teachers, he inherited both a love for learning and a gift for passing knowledge on to others. It is no surprise that wherever he goes, he is recognized not […]
Hajj fare soars to ₦8.7m nationwide
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the official fare for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, revealing a significant increase from previous years. Pilgrims from Borno and Adamawa states will pay ₦8,327,125.59, while those from the northern zone are charged ₦8,457,685.59. Southern states face the highest fare of ₦8,784,085.59. […]
Biden pardons Milley, Fauci, others to protect them from Trump retaliation
U.S. President Joe Biden issued pre-emptive pardons on Monday to people who he felt would be targeted for retaliation in Donald Trump’s administration. Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley and former White House chief medical advisor Anthony Fauci were among those who were pardoned. The pardon also covers all lawmakers who […]
EFCC officer’s alleged killer not doctor, says NMA
Ikechukwu allegedly killed an EFCC officer, Aminu Salisu, during an operation in the early hours of Friday, January 17, 2025, at Dr J.O. Ukwutinife Close, Ifite, Awka.
Swiatek has ‘closure’ after WADA says won’t appeal in doping case
Five-time tennis major champion Iga Swiatek said she had “closure” after the World Anti-Doping Agency announced Monday it will not appeal to sport’s highest court in her doping case.
We’re not responsible for NNPCL well-head explosion in Rivers creek — NAF
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said it is not responsible for the explosion of a NNPCL wellhead located at Buguma community in Rivers State disclosing that video evidence has shown the well head leaking crude oil content as far back as December 2024.
73 NGOs fault claims of civil society’s links with terrorists
“It is unconscionable to malign NGOs that work tirelessly, often at great personal risk, to bring hope and relief to conflict-affected communities”
Why Kemi Badenoch’s remarks won’t affect Nigeria – Presidency
“She’s denigrating Nigeria, demarketing in Nigeria, so she can win the rights in her party. And that, to me, is counterproductive”
Photos: Makinde completes Houston Half-Marathon
The governor’s performance marked an improvement in his time from the 2022 Berkeley Half-Marathon in San Francisco, California.
Iran court sentences pop singer Tataloo to death over blasphemy
An Iranian court has sentenced popular singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, to death on appeal after he was convicted of blasphemy, local media reported on Sunday.
