NOA Lauds Funke Akindele on Naira Respect Message
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued a formal letter of commendation to renowned Nollywood filmmaker and actress, Funke Akindele, for promoting respect for the Nigerian Naira in her latest movie, “Behind the Scene.” In a letter dated April 8, 2026, and signed by the Director-General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, the agency praises Akindele […]
Oyo Police Debunk Claims of Pupils’ Release
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed a viral social media report claiming that pupils and teachers abducted from communities in Orire Local Government Area of the state have been released. In a statement issued on Thursday in Ibadan by the Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, the Command describes the claim […]
Israel, Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire
By Anayo Akwitti The Trump administration says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire. The US president has expressed his frustration with Benjamin Netanyahu over the ongoing hostilities, which have put any peace deal between the White House and Iran at risk. Tehran has said any agreement is contingent on an end to […]
NY, Light Spikers Dominate NVBF Division One and Two
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2026 Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) National Division One and Two League intensified in Abuja on Match Days 10 and 11, with teams recording crucial victories as the race for promotion and honours gathers momentum. In the women’s Division One category, debutants NY Spikers continued their impressive debut campaign with back-to-back wins […]
NVBF appoints national coaches, reshuffles beach volleyball squad
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has announced the appointment of coaches for its senior, age-grade and beach volleyball national teams as part of efforts to strengthen technical development and improve the country’s competitiveness on the continental and global stage. The appointments followed a comprehensive selection, screening and approval process designed to position […]
SpaceX Stock Market Debut To Make Musk a Trillionaire
By Anayo Akwitti The space company is gearing up for what is expected to be the largest-ever stock market debut. SpaceX plans to raise up to $75bn (£56bn) when it goes public this month – putting Elon Musk on course to become the world’s first trillionaire. The space company is gearing up for what is […]
Senate Approves New Agency for Malaria Elimination
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Wednesday passed for third reading , the bill seeking for establishment of National Agency for Malaria Elimination in Nigeria and other related matters . This is as the sponsor of the bill , Senator Ned Nwoko ( Delta North ) , assured Nigerians that intendment of the bill was achievable […]
Peters Appointed Chairman of Sports Legendary Awards
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Higgins Peters, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Opal Global Communication, has accepted to serve as Chairman of the Sports Legendary Awards (SLA) Abuja 2026 following a courtesy visit by the organizers of the prestigious event. The delegation, led by the President of Sports Legendary Awards, Ambassador Solomon Omonokhua, formally presented the […]
Oyo Assembly Refuses to Negotiate with Bandits Over Abduction
By Anayo Akwitti The Oyo State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, rejected suggestions and calls that the state government should negotiate with the bandits who abducted teachers and students during the coordinated attack at Ahoro-Esiele in Oriire Local Government Area of the state on Friday, May 15, 2026. It, however, called for intensified rescue operations […]
61 Opposition Lawmakers Back Ugochinyere for Minority Leader
By Oluwakemi Kindness Sixty-one out of 81 opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have formally nominated Ikenga Imo-Ugochinyere as Minority Leader designate, with their resolution already submitted to the Speaker for official announcement. The endorsement of Ugochinyere, who is the Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum (Downstream) and represents Ideato North/Ideato South Federal […]