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As part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande; chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, and Future Africa CEO, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, will on Tuesday lead…
A total of 877 secondary school students and undergraduates on Thursday received scholarships from the Bayo and Bunmi Babalola Foundation (BBBF) in Kwara State. The co-founder of BBBF, Engr. Sunday Babalola, gave out the scholarships to the beneficiaries during the 10th…
The Federal Government has dismissed reports claiming thatbit has scrapped the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), insisting that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) remains the only legally authorised body for tertiary admissions in Nigeria.…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), have called for the ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to safeguard truth, foster trust, and promote human dignity in the digital…
United States President, Donald Trump, has refiled a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, weeks after a federal judge dismissed an earlier version of the case for being overly verbose and self-congratulatory. Court documents obtained on Thursday showed…
Abia State governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has issued a stern warning to politicians allegedly plotting to manipulate the 2027 governorship election in the state, declaring that anyone attempting to rig should “write their wills” before doing so. Otti made the remark on Thursday…
Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Dr Hammed Oyelude Makama, Tegbosun III, has congratulated Ooni of Ife, HIM Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja III, on attaining the age of 51. Olowu in a statement he personally signed praised the efforts of Ooni Ogunwusi to unify and reposition…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has released official guidelines on the correct rendition and recitation of Nigeria’s national anthem and pledge at public and official events across the country. In a public notice shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on…
As organised crime rates surge across Africa, civil society organisations (CSOs) on the continent have raised concerns over proposed regulatory measures targeting non-governmental organisations (NGOs). While acknowledging the need to address increasing criminal activities,…
The Lagos State Government has defended the actions of officials of the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) in their encounter with Nollywood actress Sarah Martins, describing the enforcement as a lawful step against unauthorised activities on public infrastructure. This…
Kenya, on Friday, held a solemn state funeral for revered opposition leader Raila Odinga in Nairobi, marking the end of an era for one of the country’s most influential political figures. LEADERSHIP reports that Odinga, affectionately known as “Baba” (father), died on…
An Algerian woman accused of raping, torturing and murdering a 12-year-old girl in Paris was tried in France on Friday in a case that horrified the country. Dahbia Benkired, now aged 27, was detained after Lola Daviet went missing in the northeast of the capital three years…
The Arewa and Ohanaeze Youth groups have called on those they described as detractors to stop their baseless attacks against the Dangote Refinery with the malicious aim of destroying the brand’s towering profile. The youths of Northern States and South-eastern States, made…
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has challenged Abia North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, to immediately substantiate his claims that some pilots in Nigeria smoke Indian hemp and operate aircraft while under the influence of drugs with verifiable…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the ecosystem for women entrepreneurs through targeted reforms aimed at reducing the cost of doing business, easing access to finance, and creating gender-responsive policies that ensure inclusive economic…
An artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform, BMONI, is creating a new approach to how Africans save, spend, and build wealth and teased users, including content creators, tech gurus, and enthusiasts. The platform, designed for young professionals and small business…
Folashade Oluwafemiayo has made headlines once again by setting a new African and world records at the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships in Cairo, Egypt. The esteemed Nigerian athlete lifted an impressive 168kg in the women’s over 86kg category, surpassing her…
The Federal Government has explained that the current drop in food prices across markets was the direct result of increased local production, the release of withheld stocks by hoarders and improved coordination between federal and state-level interventions to stabilise…
