The countdown has begun to one of the most anticipated cultural and social gatherings in Igalaland, the 30th Anniversary of “Who’s Who in Igala Kingdom”, set to hold on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at the prestigious CHIDA INTERNATIONAL EVENT CENTER, UTAKO at 12noon. This landmark celebration is poised to...
By ENEOJO HERBERT IDAKWO
The Nigerian entertainment industry at its nascence in the 1990s was highly under-resourced, but has metamorphosed over the years into a multibillion-dollar global industry. Nollywood, the movie industry in Nigeria churns out over 2500 movies annually, attracting over 100 million viewers globally. Afrobeats, the popular music genre, which was...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is considering former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as potential candidates for its 2027 presidential ticket. Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed revealed this during an appearance on Channels Television’s _Politics Today_ on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Describing Jonathan as “the...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked allegations by a political party suggesting that the number of online pre-registrants recorded in Osun State during the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise is inconsistent with demographic realities. In a statement issued on Thursday, by Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to...
To ensure a safe and orderly voting process, the Rivers State Police Command has introduced a statewide movement restriction for August 30, the scheduled date for the Local Government Elections. The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, announced during a press conference in Port Harcourt. SP Iringe-Koko sad the ban...
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 12 suspected illegal Bureau de Change (BDC) operators. The commission’s spokesmam, Mr Dele Oyewale, said in a statement on Thursday, that the suspects were apprehended on Wednesday following credible intelligence and surveillance....
Niger State Government has ordered the closure of an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Mokwa due to growing security risks and reports of illicit activities. The decision follows concerns that the camp, originally set up to house flood victims, was being misused by individuals not affected by the...
UEFA Champions League (UCL) draw on Thursday set the stage for thrilling encounters in the revamped league phase, with defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) pitted against powerhouses Bayern Munich and Barcelona. The expanded 36-team format, introduced last season, promises intense competition across eight matchdays. PSG’s challenging slate includes Tottenham...
In a series of coordinated operations across Zamfara, Katsina, and Sokoto States, Nigerian Army troops have liberated seven kidnapped passengers, detained nine suspected terrorist informants, and seized weapons and motorcycles. A reliable military source shared these details with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, noting that the...
Nigerian stock market experienced a 0.49 percent decline on Thursday, resulting in a N438 billion loss for investors, driven by heavy selloffs in key equities. The market capitalization, which started at N89.372 trillion, fell to N88.934 trillion, while the All-Share Index dropped by 691.52 points, or 0.49 percent, closing...
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Chapter, has called for a minimum wage increase to N150,000 for Lagos workers, citing the recent wage hikes by the Imo and Ebonyi state governments as a precedent. Chairperson of the NLC Lagos State Chapter, Mrs. Funmi Sesi, made this demand on Thursday...
Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has delivered a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government of Nigeria, demanding urgent action to address critical challenges plaguing the polytechnic education sector. The announcement was made by the Chairman of ASUP at Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), Mr. Monday Ojo, during a...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has unveiled the revitalized Nigergas Co. Ltd, a state-owned gas plant dormant for over 35 years. Originally established in 1962 by the late Dr. Michael Okpara’s administration in partnership with Italian firm Siad Machine Impianti, the facility was inherited by Enugu State after the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has praised Imo State’s implementation of a N104,000 minimum wage and called on the Federal Government and other states to follow suit. NLC President Joe Ajaero made the appeal during an interview on the sidelines of the 7th National Quadrennial Delegates...
By JOY ADARA , Abuja- Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, filed charges against nine suspects allegedly linked to the recent deadly attacks on Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, as well as in parts of Plateau State. NATIONAL ACCORD...
National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has firmly dismissed rumors of defecting to another political party. Speaking at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Thursday, Kwankwaso emphasized his commitment to the NNPP, stating, “We have our party, and we...
Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has revealed that the Company is under attack from people who don’t mean well for Nigeria and who are against the ongoing transformation efforts in the Company. Ojulari disclosed this while playing host to a delegation from the national body...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on security agencies across the G-7 states to intensify joint operations and intelligence sharing to combat cross-border crimes threatening Abuja and its neighbouring states. Wike, represented by the FCT Head of Service, Mrs Grace Adayilo, made the call...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye has advocated a combination of localized solutions, Prevention above response to risk, and synergy as best strategy in risk management. Barrister Faleye canvassed this position, Thursday, in his goodwill message to the...