Nigeria and the United States officially marked two decades of impactful health collaboration between the Nigerian Ministry of Defence Health Implementation Programme (NMODHIP) and the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). The historic event took place at the Abuja Continental Hotel, bringing together senior leaders, stakeholders, and defense health professionals from both nations. The […]
The Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) has strongly criticized what it described as the unlawful, unconstitutional, and politically motivated arrest and continued detention of Nigerian journalist Fejiro Oliver. In a statement released on Saturday and signed by NACAT’s Operations Manager, Mr. Stanley Ugagbe, the organization demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Oliver, who […]
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The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that truck drivers working for the company are earning salaries far higher than the Nigerian national minimum wage. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Dangote highlighted that their drivers not only receive competitive pay but also earn more than many university graduates in the […]
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Nigerians and energy industry stakeholders have expressed mixed feelings as the Dangote Refinery officially begins nationwide fuel distribution using its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks today, Monday, September 15, 2025. Over the weekend, hundreds of the refinery’s branded trucks were already sighted on Nigerian highways, particularly along the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos State, signaling the […]
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The recent directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reduce food prices across Nigeria has generated mixed reactions among farmers and food traders. While the initiative was announced to bring relief to struggling households, many within the agricultural and trading sectors believe it could create financial challenges for them. Last week, President Tinubu ordered an […]
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The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has emphasized that the frequent disputes and perceived rivalries among prominent Yoruba monarchs are not truly instigated by the royal fathers themselves but rather by their loyalists and followers. Oba Ladoja made this remark on Thursday at his Bodija residence in Ibadan while receiving the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis […]
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The Dangote Refinery has officially announced a nationwide reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), widely known as petrol. This development comes as the company also confirmed that its long-awaited direct fuel distribution initiative will commence on Monday, September 15, 2025. The initiative, initially scheduled for August 15, 2025, is a critical […]
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Kano Pillars have received a significant boost ahead of their highly anticipated Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday three fixture against Katsina United, as midfielder Aminu Muhammad has returned to full training. The skillful midfielder had been sidelined since the beginning of the 2025/26 NPFL season due to illness, missing out on the opening two […]
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China has officially approved a one-year visa waiver policy for Russian passport holders, aiming to further boost bilateral relations and make cross-border travel more accessible, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed on Tuesday. This new visa exemption is designed as a trial programme and will run from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026. During […]
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Banco Central do Brasil (Brazil’s Central Bank) have initiated fresh dialogues to enhance economic and financial collaboration between Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, and Brazil, Latin America’s biggest market. During the meeting, CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso highlighted that Brazil’s large Afro-Brazilian community—considered the biggest population of African descent […]
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man… (1 Timothy 1:8-9). Did you ever read in the Bible that the Law and its ordinances were abolished? Ephesians 2:15 says, “Having abolished […]
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The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has retracted his earlier declaration that there was no legally binding agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). In a new statement issued on Friday, the minister clarified that a formal pact was indeed signed in 2009, confirming the validity […]
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The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has openly praised Canada, describing it as the best country in the world. The respected Yoruba monarch made this statement while narrating his experience of renewing his Canadian passport, which was processed in less than 24 hours. In a trending online video, Oba Akanbi proudly revealed that […]
