The Nigerian film industry is mourning the loss of acclaimed director and producer Dimbo Atiya. Nollywood actor Mofe Duncan shared the news on social media, expressing deep sorrow as he paid tribute to the late director. While the cause of…
VP Shettima is set to begin a two-week vacation on Thursday with the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marking his first official leave since assuming office in May 2023. Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on…
Iran has firmly stated that Hormuz reopening depends on the United States after President Donald Trump has repeatedly insisted Tehran is keen for a deal. Iran has rejected the agreement, announcing it will coordinate instead with its neighbor across the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that it is currently investigating around 18 state governments for allegedly mismanaging public funds. During a Thursday interview on Arise Television, the commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, shared the…
Iconic Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has spoken out against the reoccurring violence committed by suspected armed herders in Benue State’s Otukpo Local Government Area. Previous reports reveal that unprovoked herder invasions have claimed the lives of…
On Tuesday, an earth tremor struck parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, prompting the Federal Government to activate enhanced seismic monitoring while assuring residents that the event posed no threat to lives or property. Following the incident, Minister of…
Dangote Refinery has reduced the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), or diesel, nationwide. On Wednesday, the 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery cut its petrol gantry price to N1,165 per litre from N1,215…
The West African Examinations Council has announced the 2026 WAEC results for School Applicants. The board announced the release on Wednesday through a post on its official X handle. Out of the 1,950,726 candidates that took the exam, 1,200,514 (61.54%)…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against selling, distributing, purchasing, or using unlicensed Menopause capsules, Menofix formula. Menofix is a hormone-free, vegetarian multivitamin and herbal supplement designed to help women manage physical…
The #TakeItBack Movement protested on Wednesday across Lagos, Abuja, and other regions, citing rising economic hardship, insecurity, soaring inflation, and what organizers termed political repression under the Bola Tinubu administration. At the “Festival of the Oppressed” demonstrations, marchers in both…
US President Donald Trump has warned that he will punish Iran “very hard” if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. In an interview with Fox News, Trump stated that “very good discussions” were happening with Tehran, but warned that if…
Temitope Osoba, a popular Nollywood actor, has died at the age of forty. Alesh Sanni, a fellow actor, announced her death on Wednesday in an emotional post on Instagram. Sanni expressed his anguish over the loss, stating that he had…
The Canadian province of Ontario has opened applications for its new Workforce Priority Stream, offering eligible foreign workers a fresh pathway to permanent residence through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. The province announced that, starting August 4, 2026, eligible foreign…
President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of 30 to 80 percent for Nigeria’s armed forces personnel. The new armed forces salary increase will benefit about 250,000 staff and will take effect on September 1, 2026, according to a statement…
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the refinancing of the $3.3 billion Project Gazelle pre-export credit facility with a new $4.5 billion facility known as ‘Project Gazelle 2’. The approval will allow the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited…