PFIPC scandal: Senate rejects motion to investigate controversial N1.3bn allocation
After the presentation of the motion, the deputy president of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, APC, Kano North, who presided over the plenary, asked that the issue should not be discussed against the backdrop that the Executive was already handling the matter.
Trump calls Nicki Minaj ‘so hot’ during White House event
United States President Donald Trump has publicly praised rapper Nicki Minaj, describing her as “so hot” while welcoming her at a White House Rose Garden luncheon.
Syrian president arrives in Ankara for talks with Trump
The summit of the military alliance, which closes on Wednesday, has brought together 36 heads of state, as well as several representatives from Gulf countries.
ADC names Okumgba as Rivers deputy governorship candidate for 2027
By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has announced the nomination of Mr. David Amapakaye Okumgba as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday in Port Harcourt by the party’s state chairman, Dr. Chukwudi Dimgba. According […]
ESUT SUG Election peaceful, transparent – VC
By Alumona UkwuezeENUGU—The Vice Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, has expressed appreciation to the law enforcement agencies and critical stakeholders in the state for their unbiased roles leading to a successful outcome of Students’ Union Government, SUG, election in the university. Speaking on Tuesday, July 7, […]
Tinubu’s reforms working, support his re-election — Tompolo
Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has urged Nigerians to support the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu to enable him solidify ongoing reforms for the benefit of Nigerians and the economy. Ekpemupolo in a statement by the Director-General of The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Door to Door Movement, Sunday Asuku, in Abuja, said the economic and […]
Guinness World Records certifies Saheed Osupa, Malaika-led Afrobeats orchestra feat
Guinness World Records has officially recognised a concert staged by Dapper Live & Artists in Lagos as the world’s largest orchestra assembled for an Afrobeats performance.
Alleged fake agency: I never met Gbajabiamila in person, says Adeyemi
Dapo Akinrefon The Director General of the fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, Mathew Adeniyi Adeyemi, has denied ever sitting down face-to-face with Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila. Speaking from an undisclosed location to social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkBlackMan (VDM), the embattled Adeyemi said he was […]
Nasarawa police confirm abduction of three students of fed varsity
“The prompt response of the police led to the successful rescue of one of the abducted students. Efforts have since been intensified to ensure the safe rescue of the remaining two victims still in captivity and the arrest of the perpetrators” it reads in part.
Crushing Nigeria’s illicit alcohol trade before it costs more lives
By Peter Egwuatu Nigeria’s campaign against illicit alcohol deserves to be seen for what it truly is, not simply a fight against counterfeit drinks, but a battle to protect consumers, safeguard legitimate businesses and defend the country’s economic future. The recent efforts by the Spirits and Wines Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to rally regulators, policymakers […]
NAAPE explores loss of licence insurance to boost welfare of aviation professionals
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has commenced discussions on introducing a Loss of Licence Insurance scheme for its members as part of efforts to strengthen the welfare and financial security of aviation professionals in Nigeria.
