The fight against drug abuse in Abuja, Nigeria, cannot be left to law enforcement agencies alone, stakeholders have said, as they called for stronger prevention, early education, and community involvement to keep young people away from illicit substances. The call…
There was a time when Lere Olayinka was simply the man behind the microphone, explaining, defending and sometimes fighting back on behalf of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. In recent days, however, the outspoken media aide has become…
Igho Ubiribo, a 43-year-old Nigerian-British businessman and social media personality, died after undergoing a penis enlargement procedure while vacationing in Thailand. According to the Daily Mail on Saturday, a UK coroner determined that the cosmetic procedure caused a fatal pulmonary…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike said Rivers State residents would choose President Bola Tinubu over former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, in the 2027 election. Speaking on Saturday in Rivers State’s Ikwerre Local Government…
Dominican Republic’s Joheirry Mola Dominguez won the 73rd Miss World 2026 title, defeating Malaysia’s Taanusiya Chetty and Spain’s Elisabeth Reynés Alaber. Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri, who became the first contestant from her country to win the 72nd edition last year,…
Following excessive rains and local flooding, the bridge that connected the more over 3,000 people of Lokogoma district, particularly the Dogon Gada community, to Ring Road 2 in Abuja has collapsed. The collapse has raised concerns about residents’ safety and…
The proliferation of counterfeit goods has increased pressure on the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Nigerians have turned to social media to expose food, medications, cosmetics and other…
Most people can point out major countries such as the United States, China, the United Kingdom, South Africa and France on a map. But there are still many countries you didn’t know existed, each with its own fascinating history, culture,…
The wait is finally over as the Miss World 2026 Grand Finale takes place today, September 5, in Nha Trang, Vietnam, bringing the 73rd Anniversary celebration of the global pageant to its climax. The 2026 contest is the 73rd edition…
This weekend is set to see high stakes political drama in Rivers State as Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike is set to shun former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi’s mother’s funeral, having scheduled a civic reception in Rivers State’s Ikwerre…
The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution to replace the traditional world map with a new world map that reflects the true scale of Africa The UN General Assembly formally replaced the 16th-century Mercator projection with the more accurate…
Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited, has announced the Dangote refinery IPO will begin within the next 10 to 12 days. According to Reuters, Dangote made the disclosure on Thursday while speaking to analysts and investors in Botswana. The…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for governor of Borno State, Mustapha Gubio, came under attack by suspected terrorists on Thursday along the Kareto-Damasak Road. The attackers used rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Mustapha Gubio and his…
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan has apologised to members of the armed forces, police, customs, and immigration services following the controversial statements he made at the 66th Annual NBA Conference. In a video shared on…
At least 37 people reportedly died after inhaling petroleum product vapours at a jetty in Rivers State’s Okrika Local Government Area. The Rivers oil tragedy occurred on Thursday at Okari Jetty in the Okrika Mainland area. Reports said youths from…