NIS, EFFA Partner to Drive Renewed Hope Sports Economy
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Institute for Sports (NIS) has reaffirmed its commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with a strategic move aimed at diversifying Nigeria’s sports economy through private sector collaboration. This commitment was restated by the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NIS, Comrade Philip Shaibu, during the signing of […]
Abbas Distributes 30 Vehicles, Others, to CPC Bloc
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Sunday distributed 30 vehicles to former leaders and support groups of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) in Kaduna State. This was alongside 850 motorcycles for teachers, clerics, polling unit heads, supporter groups and security personnel. The intervention, carried out across […]
FAAC Shares ₦1.969 Trillion Federation Account Revenue
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of ₦1.969 trillion for the December 2025 Federation Account Revenue among the Federal Government, State Governments, and Local Government Councils. The Federal Government received ₦653.5 billion, State Governments were allocated ₦706.469 billion, while Local Government Councils got ₦513.272 billion. In addition, ₦96.083 […]
NNPC Calls on Investors to Unlock Nigeria’s Gas Potentia
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Chairman of NNPC Ltd, Engineer Ahmadu Kida, has urged local and international investors to join Nigeria in unlocking the nation’s vast gas potential, describing natural gas as a key driver for industrial and economic transformation. Engineer Kida made the call during the official unveiling of the NNPC Gas Master Plan 2026 […]
Trump Threatens Lawsuit Against Trevor Noah Over Grammy Joke
By Toyeebat Aremu President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against comedian Trevor Noah following a joke at the 68th Grammy Awards. After congratulating Billie Eilish on her Song of the Year win for Wildflower, Noah referenced Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He quipped: “Wow. That’s a Grammy that every artist wants—almost as […]
Labour Unions to Protest at FCDA in Support of Fct Workers
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have announced plans to stage a peaceful solidarity protest march to the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) on Tuesday, February 3, in support of members of the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC). The planned rally, according to the two […]
Suspects in Yelwata Killings to Be Arraigned Monday — AGF
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice has confirmed that suspects arrested in connection with the killings in Yelwata, Benue State, will be arraigned on Monday, February 2, before Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik of the Federal High Court, Abuja. In a statement on Sunday, Kamarudeen Ogundele, […]
Tyla Emerges Winner Over Nigerian Nominees at 2026 Grammys
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul South African singer, Tyla Laura Seethal, has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, further cementing her growing global profile. She clinched the prize with her hit song Push 2 Start, beating nominations from Nigeria’s Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr, as well as Eddy Kenzo […]
Afrobeats singer Omah Lay Thought Davido Disliked Him
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Afrobeats singer Omah Lay has opened up about a past misunderstanding with fellow Nigerian superstar Davido, revealing that he once believed the award-winning artist disliked him an assumption that ultimately paved the way for their Grammy-nominated collaboration, With You. The singer made the disclosure during a GRAMMY red carpet interview, shedding light […]
Adeniyi Calls for Global Action to Address Cross-Border Threats
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has called for deeper, structured international collaboration to address emerging cross-border challenges. Adeniyi who is also the Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation WCO, Council, listed the challenge to include the growing problem of cargo diversion along transit corridors. Speaking during a panel session at the […]