Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has stated that Nigeria’s health budget is far too low to effectively address the country’s many healthcare issues, such as high rates of disease outbreaks, maternal mortality, and child fatalities. Gates emphasised that…
VIPs lobby Presidency as FG grounds 60 private jets The Federal Government, acting through the Nigeria Customs Service, has grounded around 60 private jets at major Nigerian airports in order to recover import duties from some of the country’s private…
Governor Ademola Adeleke’s Spokesperson, Mr Olawale Rasheed, has disclosed that the family’s visit to President Bola Tinubu was not for defection purposes. This is coming as Osun State’s All Progressives Congress (APC), said that their 2026 gubernatorial ticket is not…
The Anambra State governor, Governor Soludo has refuted reports that he sought advice from a native physician on reelection, claiming that the widely circulated video was a farce by a content developer. The state government called the allegations “totally false”…
Rotimi Amaechi, the former governor of Rivers State, has retaliated against Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stating that he would not engage in a verbal sparring match with “children.” In reaction to Wike’s criticism of…
The manager of Nigerian musicians Tems, Omah Lay (Stanley), and Lekan, Muyiwa Awoniyi, has sent a strong message to detractors, saying he will not put up with any disrespect directed at his talents. Awoniyi stated in a post on his…
American singer Jessie J reveals breast cancer diagnosis, struggles British singer and song write Jessica Cornish, popular known as Jessie J has revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The singer opened up on her struggles since discovering…
The Federal Government has revealed that it is making a concerted effort to bring peace back to areas impacted by insurgency and sectarian conflicts, according to Defence Minister Muhammad Badaru. This was stated by Badaru during a two-day working visit…
President Tinubu hosts Governor Adeleke, Davido in Lagos The governor of Osun State, Governor Adeleke was hosted by President Bola Tinubu at his private residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday night. Governor Adeleke was accompanied by his nephew, internationally recognised…
Amaechi says APC wouldn’t have won in 2015 under current INEC chairman The current chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has come under fire from former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi, who claims that if Yakubu had been…
President Tinubu slams Afenifere, critics says “bring up alternative policies” The presidency has issued a challenge to opposition leaders and other opponents of President Tinubu to present different approaches to the country’s issues. It suggested that they draw attention to…
President Bola Tinubu has awarded Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates the national title of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR). Bill Gates is currently in Nigeria to discuss important health and development projects, and the conference…
Telecom companies in Nigeria, including MTN Nigeria, Airtel, Globacom, and 9Mobile, have threatened to stop supporting banks’ Unstructured Supplementary Services Data (USSD) on their networks after subscribers were allegedly misinformed about how transaction fees are deducted. USSD, commonly known as…
Federal Government yesterday expressed concern that 30 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, are currently at risk of flooding, reminiscent of last Thursday’s storm in which over 200 persons lost their lives in Mokwa, Niger State.…
Flood: Fuel scarcity looms in Abuja, Northern Nigeria, PETROAN, IPMAN react There is looming fuel scarcity as the most devastating flood has swept hundreds of persons and brought down the bridge in Mokwa, Niger State, connecting Northern Nigeria with the…