Falcons’ coach deserves the same reward as players, Adeboye tells Tinubu
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has urged the Federal Government to extend financial rewards to coaches of national teams on par with players, following the Super Falcons’ triumph at the 2024…
‘Middle class now begging’ – Chimamanda Adichie laments hardship in Nigeria
Renowned Nigerian novelist, Chimamanda Adichie, has expressed concern over the 0worsening economic conditions in the country, stressing that the plight of ordinary citizens troubles her the most. Speaking on Channels Television’s Amazing Africans, Adichie said that many Nigerians who once…
WAEC announces date to release May/June 2025 WASSCE results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed that results for the May/June 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will be made public on Monday. This year’s school examination saw participation from 1,973,253 candidates across 23,554 accredited secondary…
FG extends civil defence, immigration, other paramilitary recruitment deadline
The Federal Government has pushed back the closing date for its ongoing paramilitary recruitment exercise under the Ministry of Interior. It was initially slated to end on Monday, August 4, 2025, the application window will now stay open until Monday,…
Nigeria may not survive if APC retains power in 2027 – El-Rufai warns
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has issued a stark warning that Nigeria’s unity could be in jeopardy if the All Progressives Congress (APC) wins a second term in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Saturday in Sokoto during a…
NNPCL boss allegedly pressured into resignation
Bayo Ojulari, Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has reportedly been compelled to step down from his position under pressure from top security officials. According to an exclusive report by, the incident unfolded on Friday…
Dangote Refinery appoints ex-Shell executive as new CEO amid expansion push
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has named David Bird as the chief executive officer of its petroleum and petrochemicals division, effective July 2025, according to a report by S&P Global. Bird’s arrival comes as the 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery works to overcome…
Kemi Badenoch says she no longer identifies as Nigerian -‘UK my true home’
United Kingdom Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, says she no longer identifies as Nigerian and does not hold a passport for the country. Badenoch, who spent much of her childhood in Lagos and is of Yoruba heritage, explained her stance during…
Naira ends week weaker against US dollar
The Naira closed the week marginally lower against the U.S. dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Friday. Figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed a slight depreciation compared to the previous day’s rate. The currency had shown…
ASSU, non-academic staff announce indefinite shutdown of Lagos university
Academic and non-academic activities at Lagos State University (LASU) have been brought to a halt as staff unions launched an indefinite strike over outstanding disputes with the institution’s management. The Joint Action Committee (JAC) — made up of the Academic…