President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment, declaring that the government’s policies are designed to secure a prosperous future for the next generation. Speaking at the State House in Abuja during the inauguration of the Planning Committee for the National Youth Congress, Tinubu urged young Nigerians to take ownership…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its forecast for Nigeria’s economic growth to 3.4 per cent in 2025. The new forecast represents a 0.4 percentage point decrease from the 3.0 percent forecast of the IMF in April this year. Similarly, the IMF raised its forecast for the country’s economic growth for 2026 to 3.2…
The Palace of Emir of Kano in Kofar Kudu has been surrounded by armed policemen and operatives of the State Security Service (SSS), blocking both entry and exit. Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is expected to escort the newly-appointed Wamban Kano, Munir Sanusi, to his district posting in Bichi. Daily Nigerian reported that armed policemen have…
No fewer than five worshippers were killed, while 35 others sustained injuries on Wednesday following an improvised explosive device (IED) attack by a suicide bomber at a mosque in Gamborun area of Maiduguri, Borno State. The incident occurred at about 6:15 p.m. during Magrib prayers when the attacker detonated the IED inside the mosque, which…
The Ojude Oba Festival is a colourful celebration organised every year by the Ijebu people in Ogun State, Nigeria. It is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Ijebu people and their commitment to preserving and celebrating their traditions. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a returning attendee, the festival offers a…
The Nigerian police are seeking to arrest 601 account holders regarding a technical glitch that cost fintech company Flutterwave N21.2 billion ($21.2 million) in erroneous transactions last year. Over 9,663 unauthorised transactions were carried by point-of-sale merchants amounting to billions of naira after Flutterwave suffered a glitch, which “allowed agents to conduct transactions in excess…
A student at the Distant Learning Centre of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (name not provided) was reportedly electrocuted while retrieving a ball from a compound in Moro, Osun State. Sources near the scene of the incident said it happened Saturday evening in a private hostel located along the Moro/Ife route. It was gathered that…
Hilda Baci, the culinary superstar, is set to embark on another ambitious project yet: an attempt to cook the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice. In an Instagram post on Friday, the chef revealed that the endeavour will utilise a colossal pot measuring six meters in width and six meters in height. The chef said…
At the time of this report, a new controversy has arisen regarding the establishment of Sharia courts in the Southwestern region of Nigeria. The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, attributes this development to intolerance. In a statement on Wednesday titled, “Live and Let…
The Federal Government through the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) is set to provide a transformative platform connecting unemployed graduates from all the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory with paid, practical work experience. Ahead of its official launch, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Hadeja, at a press briefing in Abuja,…