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Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has said Calabar is prepared and safe to host the 2026 edition of the Nigerian Universities Games Association (NUGA). Governor Otu gave the assurance during an inspection tour of facilities at the UJ Esuene Stadium with a delegation from NUGA and the management of the University of Calabar […]
Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, has approved the release of N2.321 billion to settle pension entitlements, gratuities and death benefits for retirees and families of deceased civil servants. The executive secretary, Kaduna State Pension Bureau, Ibrahim Balarabe, said the latest batch covers 661 retirees and families in the state and local governments — with […]
An Ikotun-based food processing company, Alice Jegede Gourmet Foods, trading as Mama Alice Foods, has attracted investment from the U.S.-based Favorfloat Financial Services, in a deal that blends business growth with social impact. Favorfloat Financial Services, owned by philanthropist and entrepreneur Dr Philip Jegede, is also the founder of the Alice Jegede Feed My Children […]
The apex northern sociocultural group, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has strongly condemned what it describes as sustained attempts to undermine the operations of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Company located in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. ACF raised concerns over what it termed “thinly disguised sabotage” targeting Nigeria’s largest indigenous crude oil processing facility. In a […]
Bayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, intends to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State. Speaking at an event, Adelabu said he had paid his dues and is confident it is his turn to govern the state. “Emi lokan” is a Yoruba phrase that literally translates to “it’s my turn.” It gained popularity through […]
After 70 days at the Big Brother Naija house, Imisi emerged as the winner of the 10/10 edition. Imisi beat Dede and Koyin to make the Top three and win the coveted N150 million prize, a brand-new SUV car, and other prizes. The show anchor, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, announced the 23-year-old actress as the winner. She […]
Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a sudden blizzard near the eastern face of Mount Everest in Tibet have been rescued and guided to safety, according to Chinese state media reports on Sunday. The rescue followed days of unusually heavy snow and rainfall that have battered the Himalayan region. China Central Television (CCTV) reported that as […]
Facts have emerged about how the minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Mr Uche Nnaji, approached a Federal High Court in Abuja for an interim injunction to bar the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) from releasing his academic record, an application turned down by the court. The minister had dragged the Minister of Education, National […]
Big Brother Naija host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, once again stole the spotlight at the Season 10 grand finale on Sunday night, paying a striking fashion tribute to legendary Afro-Juju icon, Sir Shina Peters. The media personality, renowned for his bold and trendsetting style, turned heads on Sunday night with an iconic retro-inspired outfit designed by celebrated […]
The Nigerian Army has dismissed the report alleging that bandits overran troops’ location and carted away six General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs) and over 30,000 rounds of ammunition in Obanla, Kwara State. A statement by the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 2 Division Nigerian Army, Lt-Col Polycarp Okoye, said contrary to the sensational claims circulating […]
