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…
As Nigerians join in marking World Toothache Day on Sunday, dentists have called for the implementation of an oral health policy for the oral wellbeing of Nigerians. The dentists made the call in Ibadan while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews. A consultant Family Dentist, Dr Clara Akinyamoju, remarked that…
The Kaduna Advocate of Good Governance has reaffirmed its strong support for Governor Uba Sani while criticizing former Governor Nasir El-Rufai over his recent social media comments. The group dismissed claims that Governor Sani’s support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration was sycophantic, arguing instead that it was a strategic move for Kaduna State’s benefit. Speaking…
By Abubakar Yunusa Nigeria is once again at a political crossroads as lawmakers consider a proposal to create 31 additional states. If implemented, this would be the most significant restructuring of Nigeria’s governance system since the country transitioned to 36 states in 1996. Proponents believe the move could bring governance closer to the people, but…
A women’s advocacy group, Safe Haven by Tahzan, has urged the government, political stakeholders, civil society, and the media to rally behind Hon. Mojisola Meranda, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, amid ongoing efforts to reinstate former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. The crisis, which erupted following Obasa’s removal on 13 January 2025, has…
The Arewa Coalition for Justice and Good Governance (ACJGG) has strongly defended the appointment of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu as Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), commending President Bola Tinubu’s decision and dismissing criticisms from former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, and political activist Naja’atu Muhammad. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the coalition’s…
The U.S. military said it is developing plans for the withdrawal of all U.S troops from Syria, U.S. broadcaster NBC reported on Wednesday, citing anonymous Pentagon sources. NBC said the Department of Defence is considering scenarios for a troop withdrawal from the country within 30, 60 or 90 days. The U.S. currently has up to…
United Airlines said that it will be the first U.S. carrier to resume flights to Israel, the Israel Airports Authority said on Wednesday in a statement. The carrier on Tuesday had earlier announced that it will resume service from Newark’s Liberty International Airport to Israel’s Tel Aviv on March 15 and add a second daily…
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, dismissed an application filed by David Ukpo, seeking an order setting aside the July 1 and 6, 2022 orders for the release of his biodata to Sen. Ike Ekweremadu in a UK court. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, held that the applicant, the Edo Civil Society…
The police command in Bauchi State, says it has neutralised two bandits at Gwana district in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state. The Spokesman of the command, CSP Ahmed Wakil told journalists on Wednesday in Bauchi, that operatives of the command also recovered arms during the operation. He said that operatives of the command…
