The Presidency has clarified that President Bola Tinubu is currently focused on positively impacting the lives of Nigerians and not the next general elections. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare who made the clarification in a statement on X on Friday, said the president’s achievement would at the end of his…
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Kaduna has confirmed the death of its priest, Rev. Fr Sylvester Okechukwu, just a day after he was kidnapped. Okechukwu was the pastor of St Mary Catholic Church, Tachira, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A statement signed by the Chancellor of the Diocese, Rev.Fr. Jacob Shanet, said…
A tribute to the beloved ‘Friends’ star, Matthew Perry, whose passing at 54 leaves a void in the world of entertainment. Explore his life, career, and impact on fans and colleagues. Matthew Perry, the iconic US actor renowned for his portrayal of Chandler Bing in the timeless ’90s TV sitcom Friends, has passed away at…
Former Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger of California has weighed in on the 2024 election by endorsing the Harris-Walz ticket. Schwarzenegger wrote in a post on X that he “hates politics more than ever” and wants to “tune out”. “But I can’t. Because rejecting the results of an election is as un-American as it gets,” he…
In a virtual inaugural session of the second ‘Voice of Global South Summit,’ Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed strong condemnation for the loss of civilian lives in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Emphasizing the need for restraint, Modi called for dialogue and diplomacy to address the situation. He also reaffirmed India’s condemnation of Hamas’ October…
Gov Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta says the All Progressives Congress (APC) will welcome former governor of the state, Chief James Ibori, into the party’s fold. Oborevwori who recently defected to the party from the Peoples Democratic Party, made the remarks during the vigil mass held in honour of the former deputy governor of the state,…
The Federal Ministry of Works is set to appoint a new contractor for the Ekim–Odukpani portion of the Calabar–Itu Highway following the termination of Raycon Construction Company’s contract. During an inspection on Saturday, Works Minister Senator David Umahi said Raycon had demonstrated an inability to execute the project satisfactorily. He explained that the ministry had…
Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), on Wednesday, commended Senate President Godswill Akpabio for his commitment to upholding the dignity and integrity of the Nigerian Senate. The Coalition, comprising various grassroots and national civil society groups focused on deepening democracy in Nigeria and across Africa. In a statement jointly signed by Coalition Convener Martins Onyebuchi…
In a major gesture of goodwill ahead of the Eid al-Adha celebrations,the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has donated 3,000 rams to communities across Zamfara State. The donation, announced on Tuesday, aims to support families and promote social unity during the Islamic festival, which is traditionally marked by the ritual slaughter…
Nigeria’s youth swimmers turned heads in Accra, Ghana, with a record-breaking display at the 2025 Africa Zone 2 Swimming Championship that signalled a new dawn for the sport in the country. Leading the charge was 14-year-old Aidan Dumuije-Abili, who swept six gold medals and broke five continental records, including a blistering 100m freestyle time of…
