Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Chairman/Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Saturday visited the scene of the petrol tanker explosion in Niger State, describing the incident as devastating and sad. In a statement on the incident, the NGF Chairman expressed shock at the quantum of the casualties and the magnitude of the burns suffered by the…
Joan Okorodudu, a renowned Nigerian fashion entrepreneur, model scout, and former beauty queen, has been recognized with the prestigious US Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. The award, presented on October 7, 2024, celebrates her significant contributions to African culture, fashion, and her humanitarian efforts, particularly her work supporting the Kakuma Refugees camp and empowering young women….
Strong indications emerged on Monday in the Senate that a public hearing on the Tax Reform Bills will soon be held, paving the way for their passage for third reading. This development was disclosed by Senator Abba Moro, Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee set up by the Senate in December 2024 to address contentious provisions…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State has nominated the Zonal Youth Leader of the party, Chidiebere Egwu, as the replacement for the expelled erstwhile South-East National Vice Chairman of the party, Mr. Ali Odefa. The party stated this in a letter addressed to the Acting National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Illiya Damagun…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, distanced himself from the impeachment of the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. Sanwo-Olu’s Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, in an interview, described Obasa’s impeachment as strict legislative affair devoid of politics or the state government’s influence or interference. “It is…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC/Edo North) on Monday raised concerns over the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) expenditure in 2024 during the agency’s 2025 budget defence session before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance. Oshiomhole queried JAMB registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, about the N850 million spent on security, cleaning, and fumigation last year. He…
A devastating accident over the weekend in the Kwana Maciji area of Pankshin Local Government Area, Plateau State, claimed the lives of 19 people and left 11 others injured. The victims, who were returning to Kano State after attending a wedding in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, were caught in the tragedy on Saturday. According…
The price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS, or petrol) and other refined petroleum products saw a significant increase at depots on Monday, raising concerns about potential adjustments to pump prices across the country. Oil marketers increased the depot prices for petrol and diesel by ₦43, or 4.74%, due to rising global crude oil prices, with…
The Federal Government has warned that national grid collapses will persist due to the government’s inability to repair a key transmission line in northern Nigeria, largely because of ongoing insecurity in the region. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this statement during the 2025 budget defense session with the Senate Joint Committee on Power, shedding…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and his wife, Cristina Serra, have decided to go their separate ways after over 30 years together. The couple reportedly made the decision in December, but kept it private, only sharing the news with those closest to them. Guardiola, known for keeping his personal life out of the spotlight, has…
