‘I don’t want a mother-in-law’ | By Funke Egbemode
I met a woman, a mother-in-law in Jordan. I mean at the River Jordan while I was on pilgrimage to Jerusalem many years ago. We were on the same bus … Read More
You Should Be In Jail’, Nigerians Knock PDP Senator Who Confessed Buying Votes
Reactions have trailed the confession of Olalere Oyewumi, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator, who said he bought votes during the 2023 General Election. Vote buying was one of the major … Read More
Tinubu Signs Executive Order Introducing Zero Tax On Imported Pharmaceutical Inp
President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order to introduce zero tariffs, excise duties and value added tax (VAT) on imported pharmaceutical inputs. In a statement on Friday, Muhammad Ali … Read More
Iran Threatens Israel Over ‘planned Attack’ On Lebanon
Iran on Saturday warned that “all Resistance Fronts”, a grouping of Iran and its regional allies, would confront Israel if it attacked Lebanon. The comment from Iran’s mission to New … Read More
Ibadan Airport Upgrade: A Game-Changer for Economic Development in Oyo State
By Bashorun Saintabey, GSM Advocates member “Good government is one of the most important factors in economic growth and social well-being” – John Lonsdale Ban ki-moon, a South Korean politician … Read More
Nigeria Missing In Top 10 Most Stressful Countries In Africa
A report has revealed the top 10 most stressful countries in Africa in 2024 with Nigeria ranked 33rd on the continent. In Africa, stress levels are notably high due to … Read More
We Are Not Preparing For Olympics,’ Shettima Dismisses Speculations About Tinubu
Vice President Kashim Shettima has dismissed insinuations about President Bola Tinubu’s health, saying his principal is a man full of ideas. President Tinubu had during the Democracy Day celebration last … Read More
103 Nigerians Deported From Turkey Arrive Abuja (Video)
No fewer than one hundred and three Nigerians arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Friday, June 28, after they were deported from the Republic of Turkey. … Read More
Akeem Olatunji Felicitates Agboworin On His Birthday, Commiserates With Arapaja Over Mother’s Passing
Akeem Olatunji, the executive chairman of Oluyole local government has extended warm felicitations to Honorable Abass Adigun also known as Agboworin on the occasion of his 54th birthday anniversary celebration. … Read More
Sanwo-Olu Spotted Wearing ₦195M Wristwatch At Davido’s Wedding
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was spotted wearing a luxury wristwatch valued at over N190 million (approximately $127,000) at the wedding of Davido and Chioma Rowland on Wednesday. The Patek … Read More
2027: North’s Plan To Unseat Tinubu Could Destabilize Nigeria — Shehu Sani
Former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has issued a stern warning to Northern leaders to shelve their plan to unseat President Bola Tinubu from office in the 2027 Presidential … Read More
Minimum Wage: Why You Can’t Dictate What To Pay, Labour Replies Govs
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has rejected the suggestion by governors that they should be allowed to determine the wages of their workers, saying among others, it not only dictatorial, but … Read More
FG To Arrest Skit Makers Who Release Content Online Without Approval
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) announced plans to arrest skitmakers releasing online content without approval. The board, led by Shaibu Husseini, issued a social media statement warning … Read More
Strike To Begin In 2 Weeks If Nigerian Govt Fails To Honour Agreements – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has declared that it would embark on strike in the next two weeks if agreements with the Federal Government are not met. The … Read More
FG Exports ₦17 Trillion Crude To US, Others In Nine Months
The Federal Government exported crude oil approximately worth N17tn to seven foreign countries over a period of nine months, Saturday, according to PUNCH. Recall that the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory … Read More
Appeal Court Upholds Nollywood Actor Baba Ijesha’s Five-Year Jail Term
The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal on Thursday upheld a previous ruling by a Lagos State High Court, confirming a five-year prison sentence for Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, … Read More
I Don’t Want To Go Back To The Villa, The Stress Is Too Much – Patience Jonathan
Former First lady, Dame Patience Jonathan. has stated that she wouldn’t want to return to the presidential villa she and her husband, Goodluck Jonathan, occupied for eight years because “the … Read More
Ona Ara LG Announces Massive Fire Safety, Cholera Awareness Campaign on July 2
The Ona Ara Local Government, under the chairmanship of Dr. Temitope Kolapo GLORIOUS, has designated the 2nd of July for a large-scale awareness campaign focused on fire safety and cholera … Read More
Ona Ara needs total overhauling – LG Chairman, Glorious
The Executive Chairman of Ona Ara Local Government, Hon. (Dr.) Temitope Kolapo GLORIOUS’ has emphasized the need for investors to come down to Ona Ara to develop the local government … Read More
APPLY: Oyo Govt Opens Portal For Recruitment Of 7,500 Secondary School Teachers, 3,000 Non-Teaching Staff
The Oyo State Government has approved the recruitment of 7,500 teachers, and 3,000 non-teaching staff into the state teaching service, as part of its efforts to improve the Post-Primary education … Read More