February 2025
How my children saved me from depression – Actress Bukky Wright
Bukky Wright, a popular Nollywood actress, has spoken up about how her children helped her get over a period of depression. Speaking in an interview with Teju Babyface, the actress praised her children for stepping in when it mattered most, describing them as “the pillars of my life.” She said: “Let me say that there […]
FG To Provide Incentives For Local Manufacturers
Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, John Enoh, has assured of President Bola Tinubu’s administration readiness to provide the necessary support and incentives to address the numerous challenges facing key industries in Nigeria to unleash the industrial revolution drive. Enoh gave this assurance at the commencement of the Southwest leg of the nationwide […]
Stakeholders Differ On Proposed 12-year Education System
The federal government’s proposal to adopt a 12-year education system has sparked mixed reactions from stakeholders in the country. While some believe the change will enhance the quality of education and better prepare students for the future, others have raised concerns about its impact on the existing educational structure. At the 2025 Extraordinary National Council […]
Champions League play-off: Confusion over new format as teams battle for last-16 spots
For the first time in the history of the UEFA Champions League, there were Round of 16 play-off ties this midweek. The competition underwent a big revamp ahead of the 2024/25 season, with the total number of teams increased from 32 to 36. The biggest change saw a change from the usual group stage to […]
Zicsaloma reveals his reason for nose surgery
Popular Nigerian skit maker Zicsaloma has finally spoken about why he underwent rhinoplasty, a surgical procedure that reconstructs or repairs the nose. Zicsaloma underwent the surgery in January 2025 to reshape his nose. After the procedure in Turkey, he has been sharing videos of his post-operation journey. Reacting to criticism from social media users for […]
Gov Sani receives LP Chairman, PDP chieftains, others into APC in Kaduna
Governor of Kaudna State, Uba Sani received over 22 political heavyweights from the opposition parties and their supporters at the All Progressives Congress, APC, zonal rally which held at Kafanchan on Friday. The event was witnessed by thousands of APC supporters from Southern Kaduna and political stalwarts from across the state. The decampees comprised serving […]
USAID: We may be poor but won’t beg anyone – Nigerian Minister
Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, has said that the country can cater for its citizens’ health. This is despite the exit of the US Agency for International Development, USAID. DAILY POST reported that Tech billionaire, Elon Musk, who leads President Donald Trump’s newly created Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, had […]
Fire incident displaces families in Jigawa
Fire outbreak in Dan Barage town, Garki Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has displaced several families. Confirming the incident, the Council Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Hudu Kore, stated that the fire, which occurred on Thursday, destroyed three houses and several food stalls, leaving many residents without shelter and means of livelihood. He stated that no […]
APC, PDP Bicker Over Ebonyi Guber Candidate
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State and the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate’s campaign organisation, AnyiGaemeya Movement, have disagreed over alleged overtures by the APC state chairman, Chief Stanley Emegha, to Chief Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii. Reacting to a statement credited to the spokesman of the PDP governorship candidate’s […]
NASS N14.260trn Revenue Target Triggers Tariff Hike In Marítime Sector
The recent tariff hike in the nation’s marítime sector has been linked to the N14.260 trillion revenue targets slammed on the various agencies in the sector by the National Assembly. LEADERSHIP Weekend reports that the National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance increased the revenue projection of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) from N6.5 trillion to […]