Nigerian-born cloud engineer, Abel Yakubu of NexEdge Technologies, based in Germany, has been officially confirmed by Guinness World Records as the holder of the Longest Computer Programming Lesson. The historic feat took place in Abuja between November 21 and 23, 2025. Yakubu, supported by 30 committed participants and monitored by 20 independent witnesses, led the […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Catholic Bishop of Abeokuta Diocese, Most Rev. Peter Kayode Odetoyinbo, has charged Nigerians to anchor their hope for peace in Jesus Christ amid the country’s mounting social and economic challenges. The bishop made the call in his Christmas message titled “In Jesus Christ Is Our Hope for Peace,” where he […]

By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar Former Senator representing the Cross River South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Gershom Bassey, has advised Governor Bassey Otu to refrain from vilifying critics and instead listen to their views as a way of improving governance. Senator Bassey gave the advice on Friday while speaking with journalists in Calabar. […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Federal and State Governments to take immediate and practical steps to protect citizens throughout the yuletide season and beyond. The party made the call in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, in Abuja on Thursday, while reacting to the Christmas eve explosion in […]

.But the standards remain low By Paul Lucky Okoku A 2–1 win over Tanzania delivers points, but wastefulness, overconfidence, and systemic challenges expose what Nigeria must fix to truly contend. For many Nigerians, AFCON 2025 carries emotional weight beyond silverware. After missing out on qualification for the 2026 World Cup in North America, this tournament […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said Nigeria’s worsening hardship and insecurity stem from leadership failure rather than any lack of resilience among the people, urging Nigerians to hold on to hope and compassion despite the difficult circumstances surrounding this year’s Christmas celebrations.

The United Nations yesterday expressed deep sorrow over the reported loss of lives following a suspected suicide bombing at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, Borno State.

Venezuelan authorities on Thursday released at least 60 prisoners who had been arrested during 2024 protests against President Nicolas Maduro’s reelection, a human rights NGO said.

Adamu said the incident which involved a Volkswagen car conveying 23 passengers, was caused by tyre burst and excessive speeding.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Friday until Sunday across the country.