Nigerian music superstars, Davido, Ayra Starr and fans of sensational singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, have celebrated her for winning the highly coveted Best African Music Performance award at the 2025 Grammys. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tems made history at the 67th Grammy awards on Sunday in Los Angeles…
A fire incident in the early hours of Monday razed a four-bedroom flat located at No. 1 Happiness Close, Akufo Estate, Elebu area of Ibadan. Mr Yemi Akinyinka, the General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, disclosed this in Ibadan on Monday. Akinyinka said the agency promptly deployed a team to the scene…
The Defence Headquarters has announced that 200 United States troops will be deployed to Nigeria in a non-combat, advisory capacity at the invitation of the Federal Government. Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, said the deployment follows recommendations made by the US–Nigeria Joint Working Group and is intended to strengthen technical and training…
German police on Wednesday arrested three Chinese nationals on suspicion of smuggling prostitutes, after 150 officers were involved in raids on a brothel, homes and shops in the states of Hesse and Baden-Württemberg. The public prosecutor’s office said the three suspects, who were also accused of tax evasion, were detained in the city of Wiesbaden….
By Suleiman Hassan Gimba Esq I do not speak for Buni, for I am neither the voice nor the vessel of government. I do not speak for the flyover, for I am neither its foundation nor its asphalt. And I do not speak for the detractors of the flyover, for I am neither their echo…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has urged Nigerian leaders to prioritize tackling malnutrition and food insecurity as part of Nigeria’s development agenda. This is contained in his address at National Economic Council (NEC) presided over by vice president, Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa . Gates stressed that without urgent investments in nutrition and agriculture, the…
Mr Ogungbemi Oguntula, a retired Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) is dead He passed away on Sunday, May 11 at age 69, few days to his 70th birthday. Family sources said Oguntula took ill suddenly and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he gave up the ghost despite medical efforts. Born…
Aformer senator, Nicholas Tofowomo, has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio to step aside for an impartial investigation into sexual harassment allegations made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Mr Tofowomo, who represented Ondo South at the ninth National Assembly, told journalists on Friday in Okitipupa that Mr Akpabio “cannot preside over his case.” “The allegation…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reiterated its commitment to providing credible, high-quality, and accessible data to support evidence-based policymaking aimed at driving sustainable national development and transformational change. The Statistician-General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the NBS, Adeyemi Adeniran, made this known on Monday in Abuja during an event to…
Senator Rufai Hanga has called on Nigerians, irrespective of political affiliation, to unite in defending the country’s democracy and resist policies that could undermine the rule of law. Addressing reporters in Kano, Hanga said proposals to establish state police could open “a Pandora’s box of political repression,” enabling elected officials to deploy armed units against…
