President Bola Tinubu on Monday joined the Catholic faithful and Christians worldwide in mourning Pope Francis. In a statement he personally signed , Tinubu described Pope Francis as a humble servant of God, tireless champion of the poor, and guiding light for millions. The President said the passing of the Pope, coming just after the…
The movie “Freedom Way” has emerged victorious, taking home the prestigious Best Movie award at the 2025 AMVCA ceremony. The competition was fierce with notable films like “Christmas in Lagos,” “Farmer’s Bride,” “House of Gaa,” “Inkabi,” “Lisabi,” “Skeleton Coast,” and “Suspicion” vying for the top spot. “Freedom Way” stood out among its peers, impressing the…
Prominent Business Executive and Socialite, Aisha Achimugu, has declared “hunger strike” in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) custody following her arrest by operatives of the commission. A statement by the legal team of Achimugu, led by Mr Chikaosolu Ojukwu, SAN, on Tuesday in Abuja said that their client was arrested at about 5…
Dennis Dilli has emerged as the overall winner of Maj. Gen. Godwin Umelo (Rtd.) 60th birthday golf kitty in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament in honour of Umelo’s 60th birthday teed-off on Wednesday and ended on Saturday night at the TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club, Abuja. Dilli…
The number of Palestinians killed since the beginning of the Gaza war over a year ago has risen to 42,010, according to figures released by the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza on Wednesday. A further 97,720 Palestinians have been injured since Oct. 7, 2023, the ministry said. The figures do not distinguish between civilians and…
Youths under the aegis of Kogi Youth Awareness Group, on Wednesday staged a protest over what they described as undue poor telecom services in the State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Lokoja that the protesting youths blocked the Lokoja – Ajaokuta Highway, chanting “enough is enough of the suffering and pains.” The…
As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air for Nigerian celebrities, with dating rumours involving some of the country’s top stars. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that social media is abuzz with relationships and knot-tie happening during this love month. One of the most talked-about celebrity couples is Nigerian Afrobeat sensation, Burna…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday described the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Chief Herbert Wigwe, as an excellent and visionary builder of people and institutions. Tinubu made the remark on Monday during a memorial service in honour of the chief executive officer, his wife, Doreen, and son, Chizi, who all died in February 2024…
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a beacon of democratic renewal, describing him as a visionary leader with an unwavering commitment to national transformation. In a statement issued on Thursday to mark Democracy Day, Matawalle commended the President’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s democratic evolution….
A witness of the Department of State Services (DSS), on Tuesday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the suspected terrorists were funded, armed and mobilised to attack St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo State, on June 5, 2022. The witness, who was giving his testimony under protection, led a DSS investigation…
