NYSC Assures N77,000 Allowance Payment in March
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced that all full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates were eligible and will now be mobilised for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This development, Alausa said, marked a major breakthrough for full-time HND graduates who were previously excluded from the NYSC programme. Alausa however emphasised that […]
Senate Unanimously Approve State of Emergency on Rivers State
Both the Senate and House of Representatives have unanimously approved the State of Emergency declared on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Announcing the decision, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio said the Senate had exercised its powers under section 305(2) of the constitution to approve the President’s proclamation. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that the Upper […]
President Tinubu Directs Investigation Into Tanker Explosion In Karu, Sympathises With Victims
President Bola Tinubu has directed a thorough investigation into the tanker explosion that resulted in multiple accidents and loss of lives in Karu, Abuja, on Wednesday night. The President condoled with family members who lost loved ones in the inferno, which happened at the peak hour. According to a statement by Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu […]
Mohbad’s brother, Friend Arrested Outside Lagos Court
The younger brother of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police on the premises of the Magistrates’ Court in the Ogba area of Lagos State. Adura was said to have been whisked away yesterday alongside his friend, Ibrahim Koleosho, aka King White, shortly after attending a […]
Flamingos to Remain in Camp Ahead of Final Round Clash with Algeria
Nigeria’s U-17 girls, Flamingos, are to remain in camp ahead of their clash against Algeria, as they continue the final round of qualification series for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals. The first leg encounter will take place on Saturday, 19th April at the Remo Stars’ Stadium, Ikenne-Remo, with both teams to clash in […]
Almost 70,000 South Africans Seek Asylum in US after Trump’s Executive Order
Nearly 70,000 South Africans have shown interest in relocating to the United States following Washington’s initiative to resettle members of the country’s Afrikaner community. The South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (Saccusa) reported that its website was inundated with registrations from individuals seeking more details about the program, which came after a February […]
President Tinubu Swears in Ibas as Rivers State Sole Administrator
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas as the sole administrator of Rivers State. Addressing State House Correspondents after his swearing in yesterday, Ibas promised to work with all stakeholders to maintain law and order in Rivers state. This comes less than 24 hours after President Tinubu declared a state of […]
Tyla Artiste of the Year at 2025 iHeartRadio Awards
South African singer Tyla Laura Seethal, popularly known as Tyla, has made history at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards by winning the World Artiste of the Year category. She edged out Nigerian superstars Tems and Burna Boy, as well as Central Cee and YG Marley, to claim the award. The 23-year-old singer, best known for […]
NYSC Member Apologizes for Viral ‘Smelling State’ Comment About Lagos
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Lagos, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, has issued an apology after facing backlash over a viral video in which she described Lagos as a “smelling state.” In a statement made available on her social media accounts on Monday, Raye acknowledged that her comment may have […]
Stevie Wonder: The Headline Act for Lytham Festival
Legendary singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder has been announced as the headline act for Lancashire’s Lytham Festival. The veteran music star will perform on July 3, the day after US rock band Kings of Leon open the event. Justin Timberlake, Alanis Morissette, Simple Minds and Texas will also perform at the event on Lytham Green on July […]