As Nigeria marks her 65th Independence Anniversary, we are reminded of the journey of resilience, strength, and collective determination that has shaped our nation since October 1, 1960. This day is not just a commemoration of political freedom from colonial rule, but a celebration of the enduring spirit of Nigerians across communities, states, and regions…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the All Progressives Congress, stating that he remains a committed member and will do everything within his power to strengthen the party. This is amidst growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections. In a Thursday statement released by his former spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on…
The United Kingdom’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved a “game-changing” twice-daily pill that is said to slow the spread of an incurable type of breast cancer. The drug, Truqap, developed by AstraZeneca, targets the AKT protein, a molecule known to fuel the multiplication of cancer cells. By inhibiting AKT’s action,…
The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned 113 foreign nationals before the Federal High Court in Abuja on charges related to cybercrime, including computer-related fraud, marketing scams, money laundering, and unlawful access to data. According to a statement on Monday via X, by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the arrests were made on…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has said Nigeria’s first-ever foreign-currency domestic bond has secured $900m in subscriptions. While discussing the results of the historic bond issuance on Tuesday, Edun noted that the oversubscription reflects investor confidence in Nigeria’s economic stability and potential for growth. “The issuance of this…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed former PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over his comments during the recently concluded two-day National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria in Abuja. APC accused Atiku of consistently blaming the APC for issues within his party, describing his claims as “like a broken record.” This was contained…
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 Ogun State election, Hon. Ladi Adebutu, has reportedly been detained by the Department of State Services (DSS). He was detained on Monday, November 18, 2024. In a statement signed by the PDP’s Publicity Secretary, Arc. Kayode Adebayo, the party expressed concerns over the…
The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2025 Computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates. In a post obtained from its X handle on Saturday, the examination body said, “The results of the Computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, 2025-First Series have been released.”…
Amid rising hunger, poverty, and power outages affecting parts of the country, former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, has called on Nigerians to return to the streets in protest. In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, Dalung urged citizens to “speak the language the government understands,” stressing that…
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a young man who allegedly killed his mother, grandma, sister and nephew through food poisoning in a quest for money ritual through what they called “Okeite.” Although the incident reportedly happened in September 2024, Amaeze in Nsukka town, he was picked and handed over to the police on…