Nigeria’s private sector kicked off the third quarter of 2025 with strong momentum, recording the fastest rate of job creation in nearly two years, according to the Stanbic IBTC Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The headline PMI rose to 54.0 in July from 51.6 in June, the highest since April, signalling a solid improvement in business…
As Valentine’s Day 2025 draws near, couples in long-distance relationships can find creative ways to overcome the challenges of being apart and strengthen their bond. Even if you can’t physically hold hands or share a meal together, you can still make the day special by exchanging thoughtful gifts and organizing virtual dates. These small but…
Eight more corpses of policemen who were killed in a deadly attack on security operatives at Agu Centre, on the border of Katsina-Ala and Ukum LGAs of Benue State, have been recovered. The incident occurred on Friday when a team of security operatives encountered armed invaders, leaving an initial three personnel confirmed dead and eight…
Two men identified as Aliyu Hussaini, and Amir Zakariyya were on Monday sentenced to death by hanging for stabbing Buhari Imam, a lecturer with the Northwest University Kano to death. Hussaini of Sheka Sabuwar Abuja Quarters, and Zakariyya of Unguwar Malam Quarters, Kumbotso Local Government Area, were convicted on a three-count charge of conspiracy, armed…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested Mrs. Ifeoma Henrietta Ezewuike, a 50-year-old widow and fashion designer, for attempting to traffic 1.3 kilograms of cocaine disguised as a fake pregnancy. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that Ezewuike, a mother…
In a strategic move aimed at strengthening the party’s position and driving progress, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Party Chairman, Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, recently invited Lt. General Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (RTD) CFR Ph.D, a renowned strategic master, for a crucial discussion on critical issues. The meeting was a significant step towards fostering collaboration and…
Rising Nigerian music sensation Alexander Chuma Imoh, known by his stage name Belive, is making waves in the music industry with his highly anticipated debut single, ‘CFT’. The track marks a groundbreaking entry for the artist, who is popularly known as the “City Boy,” into the world of Alte Fusion Afro, a new genre currently…
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board has begun the rescheduling of the 379,997 affected candidates for another Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination. The rescheduling began on Thursday morning after the registrar of the examination body, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, made it known in a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. Oloyede admitted errors in the just-concluded…
Segun Olowookere, an Osun state resident who was sentenced to death by hanging for stealing a chicken and eggs in 2010, has been released from jail. Recall that the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke has pardoned Olowookere and it was was made public in a statement released on Thursday, December 26, 2024. According to…
Nigerian pilgrim identified as Hajiya Zainab from Plateau State has returned a missing $5,000 to a Russian owner in Saudi Arabia. The money, approximately ₦8,240,000 using an exchange rate of ₦1,648 per USD, was found by the Nigerian pilgrim in Masjidul Haram in Makkah on Tuesday. The National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) and Plateau State Pilgrims…