Sotayo Gaga Hosts Private Watch Party for Osun Dagbonu
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Actress and filmmaker Tayo Sobola has hosted a four-day private watch party for her latest movie, Osun Dagbonu, giving fans, filmmakers and industry stakeholders an exclusive cinema experience in Lagos. The private screening brought together movie lovers, influencers and entertainment executives, allowing guests to watch the film alongside the actress and share […]
Appeal Court Fixes July 7 for ADC Deregistration Hearing
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Court of Appeal in Abuja has scheduled July 7 to hear an appeal challenging the proposed deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party and three other political parties. The appellate court adjourned the matter on Thursday to allow all parties to file and exchange their briefs of argument ahead […]
Fix Nigeria First to Lead Africa – Foriegn Affairs Minister
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, has said Nigeria must first address its economic challenges, security concerns and internal stability before it can effectively reclaim its leadership position in Africa and expand its influence on the global stage. Speaking in Abuja at the launch of Shadows of Power, a […]
ICPC Arraigns El-Rufai, Ex-Aide Over Alleged N8.68bn CCTV Fraud
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, his former Senior Special Adviser and Counsellor, Jimi Lawal, and five others over an alleged N8.68 billion CCTV surveillance contract awarded during his administration. The defendants appeared before Justice Hauwa’u Buhari of the […]
Venezuela Quake Death Toll Hits 164 as Rescue Race Continues
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The death toll from the catastrophic twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela has risen sharply to 164, with 971 people injured, as emergency teams continue an urgent search for survivors amid widespread devastation. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez said authorities have recorded about 30 aftershocks since Wednesday’s disaster, heightening fears of further destruction and […]
Macron Sends 85 French Rescuers to Quake-Hit Venezuela
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the deployment of 85 French rescue personnel to Venezuela following twin earthquakes that have left widespread destruction and mounting casualties across the South American nation. In a statement shared on X on Thursday, Macron says France was acting swiftly to support Venezuela’s emergency response, describing the […]
Tinubu, Wike Defend Infrastructure Drive Amid Criticism
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have defended the Federal Government’s infrastructure-led development agenda, insisting that investments in roads, bridges and public utilities are key to unlocking economic growth and improving citizens’ lives. Speaking through Senate President Godswill Akpabio during the commissioning of the […]
Tinubu Commissions Kuje-Gwagwalada Highway
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the first phase of the Kuje-Gwagwalada dual carriageway in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), describing the project as a major intervention that will boost security, improve transportation and unlock economic opportunities for residents of satellite communities. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the inauguration ceremony on […]
Political Exclusion, Poor Governance Fuel Youth Migration – Stakeholders
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Stakeholders have identified political exclusion, poor governance, unemployment and limited economic opportunities as key drivers of irregular migration among Nigerian youths, calling for urgent reforms to create a more inclusive and prosperous society. The concerns were raised during a sensitisation programme on women and youth inclusion and migration organised by the National […]
Tinubu Launch Abuja Parkway Service Roads to Ease Gridlock
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the construction of two service carriageways along the Southern Parkway in Abuja, describing the project as a key intervention to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity across major districts in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Represented at the ceremony in Gaduwa District on Tuesday by the […]