Victor Umeh, the senator representing Anambra central, has stated more that than 85 percent of senators backed the electronic transmission of election results during deliberations on the Electoral Act amendment. The Electoral Act of 2022’s provision for electronic transmission of…
President Bola Tinubu may have deployed a use of skillful soft power by leveraging on First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s religious profile to rekindle goodwill with the Donald Trump-led administration yesterday in fresh diplomacy between Nigeria and the United States. The…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reportedly opened an investigation into the certificate forgery scandal of a former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji. Mr. Uche Nnaji allegedly falsified his degree and NYSC…
Dangote refinery has revealed it plans to soon commence the production of surfactants for detergent manufacturing in Nigeria. Surfactants are a main component of cleaning detergents, used in households for cleaning surfaces, garments, as well as for personal hygiene. At…
Senator Remi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, was recognised by US President Donald Trump for attending the 74th National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. Speaking to the crowd on Thursday, Trump highlighted Mrs. Tinubu’s position as a Christian pastor…
A video of comedian Phoebe has gone viral after she issued a dramatic 21-day marriage ultimatum that sparked widespread online reactions. In the video, Phoebe spoke directly to males, begging them to wed her within 21 days and expressing concerns…
Sheikh Gumi, a controversial Islamic preacher, has refuted rumours and pictures that have been making the rounds on social media claiming he was detained by US military forces in Nigeria. The allegations surfaced when a picture purportedly depicting the priest…
Elon Musk, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Tesla, has stirred a controversy on wealth and wellbeing after declaring that money does not guarantee happiness. Musk stated this via his X handle on Thursday. As of the time of this…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties. The announcement was made by INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan during the commission’s first regular consultative meeting with political parties in Abuja on Thursday. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)…
A Kwara state monarch, Oba Simeon Ibiyinka Olaonipekun of Aafin Ile Ire, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, who was kidnapped by bandits on New Year’s Eve as regained his freedom. The traditional monarch was reportedly freed after the…
Clement Nwankwo, the Convener of the Civil Society Situation Room, has warned that the current form of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill passed by the Senate could damage the legitimacy of future elections and has asked Nigerians to keep speaking…
Isaac Fayose, brother to the former governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, has expressed dissatisfaction with Nigeria’s democratic situation, calling the opposition helpless and stating that Peter Obi can never be Nigeria’s President. Fayose bemoaned the demise of the nation’s…
Following a horrific overnight attack on the Worro community by suspected Boko Haram terrorists, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area in Kwara State. The directive was revealed on Wednesday…
Abdulrasheed Maina, the former chairman of the now-defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), had his principal fall on Tuesday outside his office, according to Emmanuel Nweke, his media assistant. Nweke stated in a statement that Maina lost his footing on…
Anna Bjerde, the World Bank’s managing director (MD) for operations, has applauded Nigeria for becoming a frequent global reference point for steady, credible reform leadership. President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima welcomed Bjerde and a World Bank group to…