Month: June 2025

   Abuja, Nigeria: Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s planned visit to Saint Lucia, describing it as poorly timed and insensitive given Nigeria’s ongoing security and economic challenges. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Obi expressed concern over what he called the administration’s growing detachment […]

Seoul, South Korea — Thousands of fans converged in the heart of Seoul on Saturday to mark the conclusion of the globally acclaimed Netflix series “Squid Game,” which has become a powerful symbol of South Korea’s growing cultural influence. The event, staged near the historic Gyeongbokgung Palace, celebrated the release of the show’s third and […]

 Abuja, Nigeria: The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has been elected as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), marking a significant milestone as the first Nigerian to assume the role since the body’s inception. His election was announced in a statement released Saturday by the NCS National Public Relations Officer, […]

Edo state , Nigeria – Ghana-based Nigerian filmmaker and President of Nollywood Ghana Chapter, Destiny Omon, is set to premiere his latest Nollywood film, Badagry, in Benin City, Edo State. The movie, which features a blend of renowned Nollywood and Ghanaian actors, including Alex Osifo, Yemi Black, Jude Orhorha, Destiny Omon, Nike Adams, and Christian […]

Abuja, Nigeria —This commendation was conveyed in a letter by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, to the university’s Founder and Chancellor, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, recognizing his lifelong commitment to educational excellence and national development. According to a statement released in Abuja by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo […]

Damaturu, Nigeria —Four people have been confirmed dead and 21 others injured following two separate improvised explosive device (IED) explosions in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, allegedly planted by suspected ISWAP terrorists. This was disclosed on Friday after a commercial vehicle transporting traders to Buni Yadi weekly market struck an IED near Bultaram […]

NIGERIA – The council said the recommendations followed a careful consideration of various public complaints made against shortlisted candidates.   * ⁠• Clears nine (9) Imo Judges from age falsification allegation • Reiterates earlier directive to Imo State Governor to swear in the most Senior Judge as acting Chief Judge * ⁠• Bars National Industrial […]

Nigeria – Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has declared that the signing of Nigeria’s new tax reform bills has given him a sense of fulfillment and renewed hope for the country. Oyedele made this declaration on Friday, when he appeared on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’, stressing […]

Nigeria – Members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, have been charged to stay put in their places of primary assignments and complete their national service within the stipulated one year. This advice was given by the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Olusheye Nafiu as he addressed the 2025 Batch A, Stream II corps […]

Nigeria – The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to politicians against resorting to violence and malpractices ahead of the forthcoming by-elections in 12 states as well as the Anambra governorship election and next year’s Area Council Polls in the Federal Capital Territory FCT. This is as the government said that it would come down […]