Obi describes Nigeria as ‘rich country’ politicians have turned to ‘crime scene’
Former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has described Nigeria as a “rich country” that politicians have turned into a crime scene, citing mismanagement of public resources as a key challenge.
‘Don’t rush into cohabitation’ – Michelle Obama advises women
Former United States First Lady Michelle Obama has advised women against moving in with a partner too early in a relationship, stressing the importance of time, patience and emotional clarity before taking such a major step.
Zelensky blasts Olympics ban for Ukrainian athlete over memorial helmet
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that the decision to ban skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Winter Olympics for refusing to ditch a helmet depicting victims of the war with Russia plays “into the hands of aggressors”.
NAFDAC refutes reports of Lagos office shutdown amid protest
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed reports claiming that its Lagos office was shut down on Thursday following a protest.
NNPC: Power generation may dip as Seplat conducts gas maintenance
Electricity generation across Nigeria is expected to dip temporarily as scheduled maintenance on a major gas facility reduces supply to several thermal power plants.
‘Family and intimacy under pressure’ at Berlin film festival
The 76th edition of the Berlin Film Festival opens on Thursday, featuring productions from over 80 countries and with German film legend Wim Wenders presiding over this year’s jury.
Dangote: Naira will trade below ₦1,000/$1 before year-end — Otedola
Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has expressed optimism that the naira could trade below ₦1,000 to the dollar before the end of the year, citing the operational impact of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
Bashir Ahmad defends Kwankwaso, dismisses Sharia-linked visa ban claim
A former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has faulted suggestions that United States lawmakers proposed a visa ban on Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso over his implementation of Sharia law during his tenure as Governor of Kano State in 2000.
Boxing: Joshua may return, but nothing assured – Hearn
“I don’t think there are any guarantees he fights again,” Hearn said in an interview with First Round TV, adding that although he expects Joshua to return because of his passion for boxing, the decision ultimately rests with the fighter.
Truck crushes motorist to death, injures wife in Lagos crash
By Evelyn Usman A truck laden with granite on Thursday crushed a Toyota saloon car at Eleko Junction along the Lekki–Ajah Expressway, killing the driver and critically injuring his wife. The crash, which occurred in the early hours of the day, left doctors at an undisclosed hospital battling to save the life of the female […]
Nigeria’s demographic reality central to development agenda — NPC chairman
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf (Talban Wushishi), has said Nigeria’s development trajectory in the 21st century is closely tied to its rapidly evolving demographic realities, stressing that population dynamics must remain central to national planning and policy implementation. Dr. Yusuf made the remark on […]
