Former Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Prof. Wande Abimbola, has raised alarm over what he described as the impending collapse of Nigeria’s university system unless the Federal Government takes urgent steps to rescue it. Speaking as a guest…
Nigeria and the Republic of Angola have signed a series of landmark agreements covering the fight against illicit drug production and trafficking, as well as cultural and economic cooperation. The agreements were concluded during the 5th Session of the Nigeria–Angola…
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians across ethnic, religious, and political lines to embrace love and unity as a foundation for building a better country. Obi made the appeal on Sunday during a courtesy…
Turkey stormed into the EuroBasket final with a dominant 94-68 win over Greece, maintaining their perfect record in the tournament. Ergin Ataman’s side blew the game open in the first half, racing to a 49-31 lead at the break and…
Athletic Club have re-signed Aymeric Laporte from Al Nassr after FIFA approved the Spanish defender’s transfer. The Basque club first moved for Laporte on September 1, but the deal stalled when Al Nassr failed to register the move in FIFA’s…
Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2023 general elections, Dumebi Kachikwu, has faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for recognising former Senate President David Mark as the National Chairman of the party. Speaking on…
The Dangote Group has announced that its Petroleum Refinery will start direct supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to 11 states on Monday, September 15, 2025. In a statement posted on the Group’s official X handle on Thursday, retail pump…
All 18 chapter chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State have unanimously endorsed Barr. Venatius Ikem for a second term as State Chairman. The endorsement was formally adopted in Calabar on Wednesday after the Forum of…
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has challenged Nigerians to transform the nation’s rich cultural heritage into an engine of economic growth capable of creating millions of jobs and driving sustainable development. Speaking at the opening of a three-day…
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigeria’s financial resources are insufficient to transform an economy of over 200 million people. Speaking at a one-day capacity-building workshop on the Nigeria Tax…
A southern political pressure group, South for Tinubu (S4T), has urged Northern Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Warri, Delta State, the group’s convener, Comrade David Obialor Nnamdi…
The Federal Government has released Nigeria’s new tax reform laws in the official gazette, following President Bola Tinubu’s assent on June 26. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by Kamorudeen Yusuf, the President’s Personal Assistant on…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State has hailed Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate, as a steadfast defender of the people’s mandate. The commendation was made by the State Chairman of ADC, Mr. George Ashiru,…
Thomas Tuchel praised his England side as “amazing” after they thrashed Serbia 5-0 in Belgrade to take a major step toward World Cup qualification. Goals from Harry Kane, Noni Madueke, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi and Marcus Rashford sealed a fifth…
The Federal Ministry of Works has rolled out a funding prioritisation framework to safeguard the completion of strategic road projects earlier financed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) under the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit…