BBNaija Season 11 Begins With ₦160m Grand Prize
By Oluwakemi Kindness Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) has officially kicked off its 11th season, introducing 24 housemates who will compete over the next 72 days for a record ₦160 million grand prize. Hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, this year’s edition is themed “Everything Is for The Taking,” also known as “Show Ya Sef,” and promises bigger […]
CSOs Demand Urgent Action to Save Niger Delta Mangroves
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Civil Society Coalition for Oil, Gas and Mining Host Communities has called for urgent action to protect and restore Nigeria’s mangrove ecosystems, warning that continued environmental degradation threatens livelihoods in oil-producing communities. In a statement on Monday signed by its National Coordinator, Lawrence Dube, to mark the 2026 International Day […]
US lawmaker Urges Nigeria to Release Nnamdi Kanu
By Mardiyyah Abubakar US Congressman John James has urged the Nigerian government to release the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, or face possible cuts to US financial assistance. James, who represents Michigan in the US House of Representatives, made the call during plenary on Thursday while seeking support for […]
Minister Urges Reps to Fast-Track AfCFTA Domestication Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, has urged the House of Representatives to expedite the passage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Domestication Bill, describing it as essential to unlocking trade, investment and economic opportunities for Nigeria. Speaking on Monday at the public hearing on the bill […]
Davido gifts Mayorkun brand new Tesla Cybertruck
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Afrobeats superstar Davido has gifted his former DMW signee, Mayorkun, a brand-new Tesla Cybertruck. The singer announced the surprise gift on his Instagram Story on Sunday. He shared a photo of the luxury electric vehicle and wrote, “My gift to you. I love you @iammayorkun.” Davido also directed a close associate to […]
Reps Move to Reform Laws on Ease of Doing Business
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has pledged to strengthen Nigeria’s commercial laws to improve the ease of doing business, remove regulatory barriers and attract more local and foreign investment into the country. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, made the commitment on Monday while declaring open a public hearing organised by […]
Lithium: Nigeria’s New Oil or Another Resource Curse?
By Oluwakemi Kindness When crude oil was discovered in commercial quantity in Oloibiri, present day Bayelsa State in 1956, it promised prosperity. It was expected to transform Nigeria into an economic powerhouse, create jobs, build infrastructure and improve the lives of millions. Seventy years later, Nigeria has earned trillions of naira from oil, yet the […]
High Production Costs Threaten AfCFTA Gains – NSDC
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Kamar Bakrin, has warned that Nigeria risks losing the vast opportunities offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) unless it urgently lowers the cost of production for manufacturers. Speaking at the technical session of the 17th National Council on Industry, […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Expands Access to Kidney Care
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Senator Oluremi Tinubu Clinic in Hadejia, Jigawa State, is improving access to life-saving dialysis services for patients across northern Nigeria. The technology-enabled renal care facility, established by the FutureMap Foundation, was commissioned by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu during her recent visit to Jigawa State. The foundation said it chose Hadejia to […]
Troops Rescue Two Kidnap Victims in Taraba
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued two kidnapped victims during a security operation in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation followed credible intelligence on kidnapping activities around the Lande Jessi area. According to the army, armed criminals invaded Tashan […]