…Pledges to release reports Sept ending By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Budget Office of the Federation (BOF), yesterday, explained its inability to publish the quarterly Budget Implementation Reports (BIRs) from the second quarter of 2024 to date, blaming it on the extensions of the capital component of the 2024 budget implementation. The BOF […]

•Regrets that ‘cost of bringing a 40-feet container from Singapore to Nigeria is lower than the cost of taking it to Agbara from Apapa •Commends customs for exceeding target, regrets manufacturers’ contribution to GDP By Dickson Omobola A few days after Chief Ben Ezeibe, an importer and manufacturer, appealed to the Customs to clear the […]

By Dickson Omobola International lawyer, Ndidi Edeoghon, in this monitored interview, discussed President Bola Tinubu’s statement that Nigeria has become free from corruption. Edeoghon said while Nigeria has made progress in ensuring stability in Forex, there are other features showing that the country is still battling with macro corruption. Excerpts: In Brazil, President Bola Tinubu […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — More than 7.4 million Nigerian boys are out of school, according to UNICEF, a situation youth advocates warn could trigger a looming social crisis for the country. The warning was raised at the 2nd Annual International Conference of the Faculty of Education, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Abuja. […]

PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent claim in Brazil that his government’s reforms have ‘eliminated corruption’ in Nigeria has sparked strong reactions at home, with religious leaders insisting that the reality on the ground tells a different story.

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has commended President Bola Tinubu for the “historic and justice-driven” establishment of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), describing it as a long-awaited dawn for the oil-rich region.

Fast- rising music star Samsix will be among the artists slated to perform at Vybz Festival,:coming up in Washington DC, USA, on Labour Day, Monday, September 1, 2025.

Nigeria’s entertainment scene has a new firebrand: Ayotee, the Ipaja-born model and singer shaking tables with her confidence.

The South-South Professional & Transparency Initiatives (SSPTI) has dismissed a petition against the Delta State Police Command as baseless and misleading, accusing its sponsor of playing double roles in the Ubulu-Uku traditional crisis. The petition, submitted to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, by the Young Nigerian Rights Organization (YNRO), alleged that the […]

Chioma Blessing Nwaoha, popularly known as Spanky Diva, is a talented actress carving out her own legacy in Nollywood. Despite not being a household name yet, she’s already making waves with her impressive performances and versatility.

THE MINISTER of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Joseph Utsev, Friday, affirmed that the partnership between the Federal Government and the UNICEF, is yielding positive results in the water and sanitation sector.

Following the breakout success of Iyanu’s first season, the epic franchise returns with an animated feature film, “Iyanu: The Age of Wonders”, premiering on Showmax on the 26th of September 2025 after its US debut on Cartoon Network and HBO Max.

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Emir of Biu, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Mustapha Umar Aliyu Mustapha II, has conferred the traditional title of Sarkin Yakin Biu (Warrior of Biu) on retired Major General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu, in what many observers describe as a continuation of the Buratai dynasty’s enduring military heritage and influence in the […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Rome Business School Nigeria has released a report showing that the Nigerian entertainment industry is not just a creative force, but a “global model for export.” The report titled “The Entertainment Business in Nigeria: A Model for Export,” paints a vivid picture of how Nigeria’s musicians, filmmakers, digital creators, fashion designers, […]

Ben Amushie, a United States-based Nigerian storyteller, poet, and playwright, has revealed that he couldn’t proceed with a film adaptation of his book “Universal Donor” due to lack of resources and funding.