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A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has stated that the 2027 general election will be Nigeria’s last peaceful opportunity for change and to save the country from instability. Agbakoba warned that the current unitary-federal structure was unsustainable and that unless Nigeria devolves power to the states and regions, […]

The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved the release of N2.5 billion for a geophysical survey and geoscience study to explore potential deposits of uranium, oil, and gas within the State. The State’s Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, Hon. Sagir Musa, announced this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive […]

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has assured the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) that the administration of President Bola Tinubu remains an ally of the media, and was committed to protecting and advancing the journalism profession in the country. The Vice President recalled that President Tinubu has long been supportive of the media and […]

‎ ‎The Delborough Lagos has been honoured with exceptional double awards as “Best New Luxury African Hospitality Brand” and “Best Luxury Lifestyle Boutique Hotel – Nigeria & Africa” at the globally renowned Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards 2025. ‎ ‎Seven Star Awards rewards brands that exemplify excellence, innovation, and sustained impact in the […]

The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has unveiled Nigeria’s first Health Insurance Online Radio, called ILERA EKO Spotlight. According to LASHMA, the initiative was part of efforts to expand public enlightenment on the State’s mandatory Social Health Insurance Scheme and drive universal health coverage among residents. Declaring the radio platform open at the Y2025 […]

A bill seeking to repeal the Electoral Act 2022 and enact a new Electoral Act 2025 has been passed for second reading at the Senate. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the passage during Wednesday’s plenary after a majority of Senators voted in support of the passage through a voice vote. Following its passage, the […]

Nigeria’s superstar Victor Osimhen has been shortlisted for the 2025 African Player of the Year award. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the nominees via its X account on Wednesday. The Galatasaray forward will face stiff competition from Egyptian and Liverpool star winger Mohamed Salah, Paris Saint-Germain’s Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi, Guinean Serhou Guirassy […]

A 17-year-old admission seeker, Emmanuel, has been kidnapped in Obiaruku, Delta State, and his abductors have demanded a whopping N20m ransom from his family. Harrison Gwamnishu of Safe City Volunteer Foundation, who disclosed this via his Facebook post, said the victim “travelled from Lagos State to Obiaruku, Delta State for his Post-UTME Exam,” when he […]

The National Universities Commission (NUC) and Madonna University, Nigeria, have reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting quality and sustainable higher education in the country. This followed a courtesy visit by a delegation from Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State, to the Executive Secretary of the NUC, Professor Abdulahi Yusufu Ribadu, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. […]