Newely appointed service chiefs arrive at National Assembly for screening
Nigeria’s newly appointed service chiefs arrived at the National Assembly on Wednesday for their official screening by the Senate. They showed up around 10 a.m., accompanied by top-ranking military officers, as lawmakers prepared to review their qualifications and readiness for duty. The screening, which was originally set for an earlier date, was moved to Wednesday, […]
Igbo town unions protest systematic Lagos demolitions, seek global intervention
The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has condemned what it calls the selective demolition of Igbo-owned buildings in Lagos State. The group accused the Lagos Government of unfairly targeting properties belonging to Igbo people and warned it will take the matter beyond Nigeria’s borders to seek justice. Speaking at a world press conference in […]
Nasarawa Assembly passes climate change bill, moves to establish advisory committee
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed a new bill aimed at creating a strong policy foundation for tackling climate change in the state. The bill, introduced by lawmaker Mohammed Adamu Omadefu, was approved during a plenary session in Lafia on Monday. This move highlights the state’s commitment to protecting the environment and preparing […]
Polygamy hurts women, kids – Erigga claims
Nigerian rapper Erigga has voiced his strong opinion that polygamy causes more pain than good, especially for women and children. The rapper opened up about his personal experience, saying he grew up in a polygamous home and witnessed the emotional struggles that come with it. In a recent interview with Yanga FM Lagos, Erigga explained […]
I wasn’t happy being African – Tiwa Savage
Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage has rejected claims that Afrobeats is declining, insisting the genre is still rising and dominating globally. Some industry figures, including Paul Okoye (Paulo) and DJ Big N, recently suggested that Afrobeats is experiencing its worst performance in 20 years. But Savage strongly disagrees. Speaking at the Unstoppable Africans event, the award-winning […]
Carabao Cup: Wolves ready for tough Chelsea test – Arokodare
Wolves forward, Tolu Arokodare, says he expects a tough battle when his team faces Chelsea in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. Wolves have struggled in the Premier League this season, but their form in the Carabao Cup has been impressive so far. The team secured a strong 2-0 win over Everton in the previous […]
Trump rules out third term bid, gives reasons
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will not run for a third term, explaining that the U.S. Constitution prevents him from doing so. Trump made this clear while speaking on Air Force One, ending months of speculation about whether he might try to return again after his current term ends. Trump, who is […]
NUPRC seeks finance, investment from Bank of America to increase oil production
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has appealed to the Bank of America to increase funding support for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. According to the agency, more financial investment is needed to grow crude oil production in the country. This appeal was made by the Commission’s Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, during a courtesy […]
EPL: Set-pieces are a threat, it’s like playing Stoke – Guardiola admits
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted that set-pieces have become a major weapon again in the Premier League. According to him, many matches now remind him of playing against Tony Pulis’ tough Stoke City side from years ago. Recent statistics show that almost 19% of Premier League goals this season have come from corner […]
Naira appreciation continues against US dollar as BDC operators lament FX access
Nigeria’s currency continued its upward trend on Tuesday as the naira gained strength against the US dollar in the official foreign exchange market. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, the naira appreciated to N1,448.20 per dollar, improving from N1,452.79 recorded on Monday. This means the currency strengthened by N4.59 in one day, […]