The present crop of political leaders in Nigeria are a disappointment to the country’s founding fathers, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said. Adebayo, who made the remarks recently while speaking to the Arewa Movement for Good Governance in Kaduna State, said the leaders like Nnamdi Azikiwe, Ahmadu Bello, Herbert […]

Ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election, the people of Kalabari ethnic nationality have endorsed Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara for a second term in office. Kalabari ethnic nationality is made of Akuku-Toru, Asari-Toru and Degema local government areas of the state. Prominent Kalabari leader, Chief Pawariso Samuel-Horsfall, announced the endorsement yesterday when a delegation […]

•Meta platforms begin cutting jobs, Nigeria affected OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has rejected a $97.4 billion play by an Elon Musk-led consortium to take charge of the non-profit group that controls the AI company, heating a longstanding rivalry between the two tech moguls. The news, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, marks an attempt […]

The Cross River State government has shown interest in collaborating with the Russian Government to develop its solid mineral industry and train professionals in areas like mineral exploration and healthcare. Governor Bassey Edet Otu made this known during a diplomatic and business meeting yesterday with Mr Maxim Petrov, the Russian Trade Commissioner to Nigeria, and […]

Youth groups within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have rallied behind Senator Samuel Anyanwu, reaffirming their support for him as the National Secretary of the party. This move comes amidst the ongoing leadership crisis within the PDP. The PDP Youth Frontiers Network, representing progressive-minded youth groups within the party, made this known at a press […]

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reviewed downwards the cost of its diesel product to N1,020 per litre from N1,075 per litre in an effort to better serve its customers and Nigerians in general. Since it began diesel production in January 2024, the refinery has reduced the price of diesel more than three times, from […]

A Catechist serving in a Catholic Church at Amaokwe Ugba, Umuahia North LGA of Abia State, Mr Benjamin Amaechi and his wife, Margaret have cried foul, following the early morning fire that destroyed their home this week. The couple, who spoke to journalists after the incident, alleged that their four-bedroom apartment may have been set […]

Police in Ogun State have arrested a 31-year-old man, Olarewaju Idris, following a series of alleged sexual assaults on female students at Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun. The suspect, who reportedly targeted students at the institution, was apprehended on Saturday at a hotel in Erinwo, Ijebu-Ode. Police spokesperson Omolola Odutola confirmed the […]