By Jimitota Onoyume Convener South South Reawakening Group, SSRG, Joseph Ambakederimo has hailed the emergence of the lawmaker representing Sagbama – Ekeremor federal Constituency, Bayelsa state, Hon Agbedi Frederick, as the Minority leader in the House of Representatives. Ambakederimo who is the leader South south lauded the Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon Tajudeen […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru Nigeria’s transportation landscape is set for a major transformation as Netzence Sustainability Limited (Netzence) prepares to officially launch KlimateRide, the country’s first climate-smart ride-hailing, ride sharing, and clean mobility platform, on 21 July 2026 in Abuja. The launch comes at a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s mobility sector, where commuters, drivers, businesses and […]

Nigerian eFootball analyst and content creator KIDAEFB is leveraging gaming content to help thousands of young players develop strategic thinking, analytical skills, and a deeper understanding of competitive esports. As esports continues to expand across Africa, KIDAEFB has emerged as one of the content creators using digital gaming platforms not only for entertainment but also […]

By Juliet Umeh The payment gateway arm of TeamApt and part of the Moniepoint ecosystem, Monnify, has announced that it processed over N25 trillion in transactions in 2025, reinforcing its position as one of Nigeria’s leading financial infrastructure providers for businesses. The transaction volume, equivalent to approximately $18 billion, represents a 38 percent increase from 2023 […]

Founder of the MAAUN Group of Universities and President of the Association of Africa Private Universities (AAPU), Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has congratulated the Vice Chancellor of Northwest University (NWU), Kano, Prof. Amina Salihi Bayero, on her 56th birthday. In a statement issued on Thursday, Gwarzo described Prof. Bayero as an accomplished scholar, administrator and […]

…commissions 20MW mini-grid project in Kogi In commemoration of Democracy Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for its aggressive drive in deploying off-grid and mini-grid power solutions to power the nation’s underserved communities, universities, markets, and hospitals. The President in his democracy day broadcast reiterated his administration’s stance that […]

By Chioma Okoye Professional footballer and entrepreneur Emmanuel Idegu has emphasized the growing importance of personal branding for athletes, urging young sports professionals to develop identities that extend beyond their performances on the field. Speaking on the evolving landscape of modern sports, Idegu noted that athletes now operate in a highly connected digital environment where […]

By Etop Ekanem A socio-cultural group, Benin Leaders of Thought, has criticised comments allegedly made by former Governor Godwin Obaseki’s media aide, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, on the role and responsibilities of the Oba of Benin, describing the remarks as disrespectful to the revered Benin monarchy. The group was reacting to comments reportedly made by Osagie during […]

Mexico and South Africa’s 2026 World Cup opener will be remembered for all the wrong reasons after a chaotic contest produced three red cards, joining an infamous list of the tournament’s most ill-disciplined matches.

South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has urged his teammates not to lose faith in their World Cup campaign despite suffering a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested 73 suspects and recovered various illicit drugs during a one-day intelligence-led operation across the state.

Iran on Thursday said it had not reached a final decision on a deal with Washington after US President Donald Trump announced a “great settlement” to end the war.

Mexico kicked off the 2026 FIFA World Cup in emphatic fashion, defeating South Africa 2-0 before a packed Estadio Azteca on Thursday.

President Bola Tinubu will make a national address on Friday, January 12, in commemoration of Democracy Day.

ABUJA — The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has called on Nigerians to safeguard the nation’s democratic gains and support the reforms being implemented by President Bola Tinubu for national growth and prosperity. In a Democracy Day message on Thursday, Yilwatda urged citizens to reflect on the significance of […]