Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mr. Jimoh Abdulqadir in police custody, calling it “one tragedy too many.” He affirmed the state government's commitment to monitoring the ongoing investigation and called for calm among the public as justice takes its course. The Governor lauded the swift intervention of…

The brewing constitutional crisis in Edo State took a dramatic turn on Monday as Governor Monday Okpebholo and the Edo State House of Assembly doubled down on their suspension of all 18 local government chairmen, openly defying a High Court order reversing the suspension. The move also challenges President Bola Tinubu’s celebrated push for local…

Smart City right-back, Afeez Bankole, has expressed his optimism about the progress of the home-based Super Eagles after the team secured a goalless draw against Ghana in the first leg of their final eliminator for the CHAN competition taking place next year. Since getting to the final in 2018, Nigeria has failed to qualify for…

Renowned cleric Prophet Samuel Adebayo Ojo, famously known as Baba Authority, has described the recent wave of tragic stampedes during palliative distributions as a painful reflection of Nigeria’s deepening socioeconomic struggles. However, he offered a beacon of hope, declaring that “God has intervened” and that the country is on the brink of restoration. Speaking at…

Nigeria's Home Eagles, also known as the Super Eagles B team, will face off against Ghana’s Black Galaxies at 5 PM Nigerian time today in the first leg of the CHAN qualifiers. The highly anticipated encounter will see Ani Henry Ozoemena take his place between the sticks, capping off a remarkable rise for the 24-year-old…

Residents of over 200 estates along Orchid Road in Lekki, Lagos, have condemned the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) over what they describe as years of unreliable power supply. Under the banner of the Lekki Conservation Estates Development Association (LECECODA), the residents have accused EKEDC of neglecting the community, which comprises more than 5,000 homes…

Africa is taking center stage in the fight against climate change, according to Temitope Adeoye, a climate advocate and founder of the FactCheck Initiative. Adeoye emphasized that, despite the continent's climate-related challenges, Africans are responding with innovative solutions and grassroots actions to combat the crisis. He questioned, “What does climate change really mean to the…

Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has presented the 2025 appropriation bill to the state parliament, outlining a ₦540.37 billion budget focused on completing ongoing projects, initiating new developments, and strengthening social protection programmes. The Kwara State 2025 budget allocates 62.1% to capital expenditure and 37.9% to recurrent costs, underscoring a commitment to infrastructure development and…

In Nigeria, the end-of-year holiday season is synonymous with blockbuster movie releases, often setting new box office records. This year, one series that has captured the hearts of audiences is Biodun Stephen’s Roses and Ivy, now streaming on Prime Video. The series, released over the weekend, is fast gaining traction among Nollywood fans for its…

Governor Monday Okpebholo’s decision to suspend the chairmen and vice-chairmen of Edo State’s 18 local government areas has ignited a fierce constitutional debate. Critics have questioned the legality of the move, which appears to challenge the Supreme Court’s landmark 11 July judgment affirming local government autonomy. The suspension, attributed to allegations of insubordination and failure…

As the Super Eagles B gear up for a critical African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against Ghana’s Black Galaxies, rising star Sani Aminu Adam is drawing attention as a key player to watch. Najib Kurawa, proprietor of Clever Warriors Football Club and a trusted advisor to the young talent, has expressed confidence in Aminu’s readiness…

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has strengthened its commitment to advancing local capacity in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector by forging strategic partnerships with two leading Scottish institutions: Robert Gordon University (RGU), Aberdeen, and the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Scotland, aims to bolster…