Nigeria’s D’Tigress have made history by winning an unprecedented fifth consecutive #AfroBasketWomen title, becoming the first African country to achieve this feat. Nigeria edged out Mali 78-64 in a tense showdown, displaying resilience and composure to claim their seventh AfroBasket title. Mali demonstrated their determination to end Nigeria’s winning streak, drawing the first blood by…
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu about the movement of some opposition governors to the ruling party soon. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele warned Tinubu to be careful of some of these opposition governors who may join APC…
Adedoyin Odunuga, the wife of prominent gospel singer, Damilare Odunuga, also known as Dare Melody, is dead. The news was shared in a statement on Instagram late Thursday by Dare Melody, who expressed grief over the loss of his beloved Adedoyin. The company released an official statement earlier today, confirming Odunuga’s passing in the early…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has invited Nigerians to participate in an online auction of luxury vehicles recovered from corrupt politicians and other criminal subjects in its concluded investigations. Citing the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act 2022, EFCC announced the auction on Monday and posted a list of the auctioneers, vehicles and…
The Oyo State House of Assembly member representing Ibadan North 1, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Olajide has congratulated the newly elected Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in Ibadan North local government. Hon. Comforter extended heartfelt congratulations to Alhaji S.A. Mustapha and his entire team on their well-deserved victory as the newly elected PDP Executives of Ibadan…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Wednesday, October 9, informed marketers of its upward review of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) ex-depot prices. Its NNPCL Retail Limited sent a price list informing them that the ex-depot price at Calabar is N1,050 per litre. The National Oil Company said the depot price in Lagos…
Rivers State House of Assembly has accused the state Governor, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, of frustrating the implementation of the Supreme Court’s judgement especially the aspect requiring him to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill. The Assembly called on members of the public to compel the governor to sincerely follow the established due process in presenting the…
Peter Mbah, governor of Enugu state, says Nigeria is underdeveloped because youths are not taught productive skills in school. The governor spoke on Tuesday while delivering the first Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) distinguished personalities lecture series. The lecture was titled “Experiential learning: Building the wealth of the nation.” Mbah said Nigeria’s…
The federal government has established a disaster relief fund to address disasters such as flooding. This was disclosed to journalists on Monday by Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, at the State House, Abuja, after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to…
Operatives of the Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have arrested three impersonators of the police and the Department of State Services, DSS, over alleged ‘one chance’ robbery. FCT Police Commissioner, Mr. Olatunji Disu, disclosed this during a media briefing, yesterday, in Abuja. He said the three suspects along with nine others were…