Politics
June 12: Govs call on citizens to uphold democratic values
Our reporter/ As Nigeria marks twenty six years of uninterrupted democratic governance, governors across the country on Thursday called on Nigerians to defend the country’s democracy and reflect on the…
Appeal court strikes out Akpabio’s two motions against Natasha, imposes N100,000 fine
Our reporter/ The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division has dismissed two motions filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and N100,000 fine awarded against him in the suit against Senator Natasha…
Since 1999, every President has been worse than the previous one – Baba Ahmed
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former political adviser to President Bola Tinubu, has criticised the current administration, saying it has failed to improve the quality of life of the average Nigerian and…
Don’t pay attention to busybodies, Tinubu tells Wike
Our reporter/ President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, not to be distracted by busybodies and naysayers but to focus on…
Economy
Julius Berger stands for quality, commitment to details, good work -Tinubu
–Akpabio: I saw the company’s trademark immediately I stepped into the ICC President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Julius Berger’s exceptional commitment to excellence. He was joined by the Senate…
NCC, stakeholders tackle rural connectivity challenges
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has collaborated with the Association for Progressive Communications and other institutional stakeholders towards addressing challenges confronting rural network connectivity in Nigeria. The collaboration resulted in…
World Bank predicts decline in global economic growth
Global economic growth is expected to decline in 2025 due to increased trade barriers and policy uncertainty, the World Bank has said. Growth is projected to weaken to 2.3 per…
NGX seeks partnership with Hong Kong’s stock market
Umaru Kwairanga, chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group, has urged stronger collaboration between Nigerian Exchange Ltd and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Mr Kwairanga made this call during a…
News
UPDATED: Passenger plane heading for London with 242 passengers crashes after take off
A plane operated by Air India has crashed near the airport in Ahmedabad, western India shortly after take off. We’ve just had this from Air India on X: “Flight AI171,…
US military authorizes voluntary departure of troops’ dependents across Mideast, officials say
The American military on Wednesday authorized “the voluntary departure” of troops’ dependents from locations across the Middle East as tensions with Iran have risen, two U.S. officials has said. One…
Book Presentation: Neliaku, NIPR president to review ‘Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing’
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) is pleased to announce that Dr. Ike Neliaku, President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), would review the organisation’s upcoming book…
Air Peace condemns Oshiomhole’s unruly disruption of airport operations over missed flight
Our reporter/ Air Peace on Wednesday condemned Senator Oshiomhole’s conduct at Lagos airport, describing his actions as disruptive after missing his early morning flight. In a strongly worded statement, Air…
Health
World fertility rates in ‘unprecedented decline’, UN says
Namrata Nangia and her husband have been toying with the idea of having another child since their five-year-old daughter was born. But it always comes back to one question: ‘Can…
NAFDAC warns use of Dove products pose serious health risks to users
Our reporter/ The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm over the circulation of certain Dove soap and deodorant products, warning they may…
Sports
Tears of pain to tears of joy – Gauff’s journey to glory
Three years ago, the image of a distraught Coco Gauff crying under a towel was one of the rawest moments from a one-sided French Open women’s final. Still a teenager,…
PSG thrash Inter to win first Champions League
Paris St-Germain’s brilliant teenager Desire Doue delivered an inspired display as they delivered a masterclass to thrash Inter Milan in Munich and win the Champions League for the first time.…
Opinion | Editorial
Of Reno’s tribe and lineage
By Valentine Obienyem When Reno Omokri visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, he arrived not merely as a guest, but as a symbol – adorned in full Yoruba attire, wrapped in…
The pattern is repeating in Gaza
By Kingsley Omose Following the October 17, 2023 explosion at Gaza’s Al-Ahli Hospital where 470 displaced Palestinians sheltering on the grounds of the hospital were killed in an explosion, strenuous…
Reno Omokri: A portrait in perfidy
By Valentine Obienyem There are men whose contributions to public discourse elevate the soul, sharpen the intellect, and withstand the erosion of time. Reno Omokri is not among them. Rather,…
The Metaphysics of Renoism: An inquiry into existential political contradictions
By Ejikemeuwa J. O. Ndubisi Introduction : Metaphysics is one of the major branches of philosophy concerned with the most fundamental aspects of reality. It explores the nature, structure, and…
Entertainment
Mike Ejeagha, highlife music legend dies at 95
A popular Nigerian highlife musician, Mike Ejeagha, has died at the age of 95. Popularly known as “Gentleman Mike Ejeagha,” the music legend died on Friday night. The musician’s eldest…
Life
Mike Ejeagha, highlife music legend dies at 95
A popular Nigerian highlife musician, Mike Ejeagha, has died at the age of 95. Popularly known as “Gentleman Mike Ejeagha,” the music legend died on Friday night. The musician’s eldest…
Interviews
Ex-NAF Group Captain faults amnesty for Boko Haram fighters
There are two caveats in carrying out an amnesty programme. First, it should be at the end of the conflict, secondly, it should not be a blanket amnesty. Probably, this…
Medical advances, not miracles increased life expectancy in Nigeria, others – WHO Director, Ihekweazu
Scientific discoveries and medical innovations which are products of deep researches are responsible for increased life expectancy in Nigeria and other countries of the world. This was the thought of…
Photo Diary
Ghana’s ruling party candidate Bawumia concedes election to opposition’s Mahama
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat and congratulated John Dramani Mahama on Saturday following Ghana’s hotly contested presidential election. Bawumia, 61, of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), said the election…
Appeal Court nullifies judgement on Rivers LG election
The Court of Appeal Abuja on Friday nullified the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the voters’ register…
Headlines
UPDATED: Passenger plane heading for London with 242 passengers crashes after take off
A plane operated by Air India has crashed near the airport in Ahmedabad, western India shortly after take off. We’ve just had this from Air India on X: “Flight AI171,…
June 12: Govs call on citizens to uphold democratic values
Our reporter/ As Nigeria marks twenty six years of uninterrupted democratic governance, governors across the country on Thursday called on Nigerians to defend the country’s democracy and reflect on the…
US military authorizes voluntary departure of troops’ dependents across Mideast, officials say
The American military on Wednesday authorized “the voluntary departure” of troops’ dependents from locations across the Middle East as tensions with Iran have risen, two U.S. officials has said. One…
Air Peace condemns Oshiomhole’s unruly disruption of airport operations over missed flight
Our reporter/ Air Peace on Wednesday condemned Senator Oshiomhole’s conduct at Lagos airport, describing his actions as disruptive after missing his early morning flight. In a strongly worded statement, Air…
WebTV
Video: How Tinubu threatened Fubara, imposed resolution on him – ex-Rivers commissioner
A former Rivers State Commissioner for Works, Chief David Briggs, on Thursday alleged that President Bola Tinubu imposed ‘Abuja resolution’ on Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Briggs, in an interview with reporters,…
Police arrest big boy Bayelsa ‘kidnapper’ who advised people to ‘hustle hard and stay safe’ in Abuja
The police in Bayelsa have arrested John Lyon, an alleged kidnapper who operates in the state. Lyon was said to have been arrested on Saturday in the federal capital territory…
Video: Cities thrown into darkness as electricity workers shut down transmission stations
By our reporter| Cities across the country were on Wednesday thrown into darkness as electricity workers shut down major power stations due to the ongoing nationwide strike. The National Union…
Video: Gunshots in Imo assembly as Speaker removes chief whip, suspends six members
Law and order broke down on Thursday at the Imo State House of Assembly as sporadic gunshots were fired following the suspension of six lawmakers by the Speaker, Paul Emeziem.…
Of Reno’s tribe and lineage
By Valentine Obienyem When Reno Omokri visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, he arrived not merely as a guest, but as a symbol – adorned in full Yoruba attire, wrapped in…
The pattern is repeating in Gaza
By Kingsley Omose Following the October 17, 2023 explosion at Gaza’s Al-Ahli Hospital where 470 displaced Palestinians sheltering on the grounds of the hospital were killed in an explosion, strenuous…
Mike Ejeagha, highlife music legend dies at 95
A popular Nigerian highlife musician, Mike Ejeagha, has died at the age of 95. Popularly known as “Gentleman Mike Ejeagha,” the music legend died on Friday night. The musician’s eldest…
Tinubu mourns Jibril Aminu
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday paid tribute to Jibril Aminu, a respected academic and political leader who passed away at the age of 85. The president, who extended his condolences…
Woman declared dead by coroner, moved to coffin, turns out to be alive
A woman declared dead by the coroner after her husband found her unresponsive in bed was being placed in a coffin when morticians made a startling discovery — she was…
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