Startup Leaders Get Seats in Nigeria’s Digital Council
By Anayo Akwitti Nigeria’s digital economy has reached a new milestone as startup founders and innovators gain a formal voice in shaping national tech policies through the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NCDIE). The inclusion of four elected startup representatives follows the successful election conducted by the Startup Consultative Forum (SCF) under the […]
Kaduna Protest: PANEP Warns Against Plot to Undermine Dangote Refinery
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Thousands of demonstrators on Monday took to the streets of Kaduna in a massive show of support for the Dangote Refinery, accusing oil import cartels and some labour leaders of attempting to sabotage Nigeria’s biggest private oil investment. The march, themed “National Unity Against Sabotage: Reclaiming Our Petroleum Sector for the People,” […]
President Tinubu Arrives Abuja after 10-day Visit to Lagos
By Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s return to Abuja on Monday marks the end of a 10-day working visit to Lagos that has been widely viewed as a strategic move to consolidate investor relations and reinforce his administration’s commitment to private sector-driven growth. Unlike a routine homecoming, the President’s stay in Lagos focused on […]
Imisi Emerges BBN Winner Season 10
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Imisioluwa Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has been crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, securing the ₦80 million grand prize, a brand-new SUV, and other exciting rewards. Imisi triumphed after weeks of intense competition with nine other finalists, sealing her victory in one of the show’s most dramatic finales […]
NDLEA Dismantles Two Cocaine Cartels in Lagos, Arrests Syndicate Leader
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled two major drug cartels operating in Lagos, arresting five suspects, including the mastermind, Hammed Taofeek-Ode, after weeks of intelligence-led operations. The operations, which lasted over three weeks, led to the seizure of six cocaine consignments concealed in stainless cups, body cream, and hair […]
FG to Launch Tax Ombud Office to Safeguard Taxpayers’ Rights
By Oluwakemi Kindness From January 1, 2026, Nigerian taxpayers will have a new avenue to resolve disputes as the Federal Government launches the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO), a key feature of President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing tax reforms. Established under the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025, the Ombud will serve as […]
Nigeria Hockey is Rising — Federation President Simon Nkom
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s men’s and women’s national hockey teams will fly out on October 7 for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt, with the players, coaches, and federation officials radiating confidence and unity ahead of the continental showpiece. The tournament, scheduled for October 11–18, will feature Africa’s hockey powerhouses — South […]
Kalu Seeks South-East Seaport
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to establish a seaport in the South-East to boost trade and economic activities in the region. Kalu made the call at the weekend during the commissioning of projects in Aba, Abia State, where the President was represented […]
Wike Promises Cleaner Abuja, New Waste Contracts in Two Weeks
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has reassured residents that Abuja is a safe and secure city, while also highlighting significant progress on key infrastructure projects in the Wuye District and Kuje Area Council. The Minister made these statements in Abuja on Saturday, following a routine inspection of ongoing […]
Nigeria’s Junior Swimmers Win Two More Gold in Ghana
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s junior swimmers lit up the evening session of the Africa Zone 2 Swimming Championship in Ghana, capturing two gold, one silver, and two bronze medals to close out the first day in emphatic style. Aidan Dumuje showcased his class in the boys’ 100m butterfly, storming to gold with a powerful finish […]