Charly Boy steals show with giant box gift at Obasanjo’s 89th birthday celebration
Dressed in a formal suit, Charly Boy, 75, was seen carrying a large gold gift box balanced on his head in a dramatic manner as he made his way toward the former president.
Onoh congratulates Ugwuanyi on his appointment as Nigerian Ambassador to Greece
Denge.(Dr).Josef Onoh today extended his heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, Ambassador Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, on his prestigious appointment as the Nigerian Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic of Greece.
Passport Scam: US-based Nigerians cry out over activities of ‘cleric’ linked to Atlanta Consulate
ABUJA: A wave of indignation has swept through the Nigerian diaspora in the United States following allegations that a Texas-based man, identified simply as “KO”…
Tinubu renews tenure of three Federal Permanent Secretaries
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renewal of tenure for three Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service, in line with existing public service regulations.
Nigeria’s N2.5trn mall economy takes hit as Shoprite completes shut-down
Nigeria’s mall economy estimated at about N2.5 trillion has just taken a major hit following the final shut down of the leading brand in the sector, Shoprite,…
Ramadan Talk Day 18: Planning for Iʿtikāf
Planning for Iʿtikāf begins with sincere intention. One must clarify the purpose: to withdraw from worldly distractions and devote oneself entirely to Allah.
Kaduna Govt seeks partnership with CSOs to tackle misinformation, hate speech
The Kaduna State Government has expressed readiness to collaborate with civil society organisations and development partners to curb the spread of misinformation and hate speech, which it identified as major drivers of conflict in the state.
After nine-year vacancy, Amankanu elects Ekpete as Igwe
The people of Amankanu Autonomous Community in Aninri Local Government Area have elected Chief Ekenedilichukwu Ekpete as their Igwe-elect, ending more than nine years of leadership vacancy and disputes over the traditional stool.
Middle East war: How blockade of Strait of Hormuz could hit Nigeria, India, China, Japan, Saudi Arabia
•Global recession looms By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: In the high-stakes military standoff involving the United States of America, Israel and Iran, the world’s most vulnerable geographic feature is not a city or a base, but a 161-km long sea passage, which is about 33km wide at its narrowest point- the Strait of Hormuz. Strategically located between Iran, Oman, and […]
First Lady on President Tinubu: In 40 years of our marriage we’ve never raised voice at each other
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, said Thursday evening that her relationship with anyone who doesn’t know God does not last long.
Why Nigeria is in a mess – Utomi
•Says, we’re better off without 2027 polls if . . . •Nigerian judiciary dead, buried, forgotten •No matter how long, INEC officials will go to jail over 2023 polls •Tinubu once said, ‘don’t vote for me if I don’t fix power in my first term •Nigeria will rise again By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics Editor Political economist […]
Iran behind terrorism in Nigeria
The diplomatic corridors of Abuja have become the latest battleground in the escalating global conflict between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
CTC PRACTICE DIRECTION: 541 days after, Nigerian airlines still battle leasing challenges
Exactly 541 days after Federal Government, through Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, signed the Cape Town Convention, CTC, Practice Direction, questions are being raised over why Nigerian airline operators are still struggling to easily dry lease aircraft.
NPVNBO commends Tantita Security for major crackdown on oil theft
At the peak of Nigeria’s crude oil theft crisis, criminals were siphoning more than 1.3 million barrels of crude daily, while the country’s official production fell to between 400,000 and 700,000 barrels per day—resulting in billions of dollars lost annually.
Commercial farming key to tackling Nigeria’s food crisis — Stakeholders
By Jimoh Babatunde Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have called for a transition to large-scale commercial farming as a strategic solution to the country’s persistent food shortages, post-harvest losses and investment risks in the sector.The call comes amid renewed efforts by the Federal Government under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strengthen food […]
NICHUB secures Coursera partnership to empower African Youth
The NICHUB Capacity Development Centre has secured a Social Impact partnership with Coursera, a leading global online learning platform with over 375 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content, credentials, courses, specializations, and professional certificates.
