The Nigerian passport has recorded its highest ranking in five years, rising to 88th place out of 199 in the latest Henley Passport Index released on July 18. The index is updated regularly based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Authority (IATA) and expert analysis on the latest shifts in passport power. Nigeria…
Hon. Olufunke Comforter, the shining star of Ibadan North Constituency 1, has been illuminating the path to progress with her tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to her constituents. As a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, she has demonstrated remarkable leadership and a deep understanding of the needs of her people. A PROVEN…
The Federal Government has declared a state of emergency at the Onne Port in Rivers State following the repeated incidents of importation of dangerous cargo, including arms and ammunition through the port. To this effect the government said it is immediately implementing emergency protocols at Onne Port for the next three months by conducting thorough…
Dr. Rasheed Abassi, a Nigerian medical practitioner, has sparked widespread debate following comments on TVC’s programme Your View, where he recommended increased sexual activity for women as a way to reduce the risk of breast cancer. The doctor also advised men to consider polygamy, citing its potential health benefits, including a lower risk of prostate…
Roxettes Group is considering the relocation of its automotive plant, paint and chemical subsidiaries, and other operations from the Southeast to Lagos. Sources close to the company’s management confirmed this to Nairametrics on Saturday. The group’s subsidiaries include Roxettes Motors (automotive assembly), Roxettes Chemical Industries Ltd, and RoxyCarb (paint and raw materials), all currently based…
A multi-storey building under construction on Oremeta Street in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State collapsed on Saturday morning, trapping an unknown number of people beneath the rubble. The structure, which housed a restaurant on its ground floor, caved in around 8 am. So far, five people have been rescued from the rubble. Speaking at…
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, on Monday gave a ruling on a final forfeiture of an estate in Abuja measuring 150,500 square metres and containing 753 units of duplexes and other apartments. This is the single largest asset recovery by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, since its inception in 2003. The estate rests on on…
Singer Timi Dakolo and Apostle Lazarus have put their differences aside, according to a recent post on the cleric’s Instagram page. The two had been engaged in a public debate after Apostle Lazarus criticised gospel singers for charging high fees for their performances. Dakolo countered the cleric, questioning the authenticity of an alleged invoice of…
Former Brazil and Barcelona Dani Alves defender has won his appeal against a sexual assault conviction as a Spanish court overturned the ruling on Friday. The 40-year-old former right-back was found guilty in February 2024 of assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub on New Year’s Eve in 2022 and was sentenced to four years,…
Media personality Chioma Ikokwu, popularly known as Chioma Goodhair, has shared the touching story of how she convinced actress Iyabo Ojo to support her daughter Priscilla’s relationship with Tanzanian singer Juma Jux. On Instagram, Chioma revealed she spent nearly two hours walking from Oxford Circus to Knightsbridge, trying to persuade Iyabo to give the relationship…