‘Nobody is bigger than the state’ – Gov Dapo Abiodun tells Otunba Gbenga Daniel
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has rejected accusations of political persecution from former governor and serving senator for Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, following threats to demolish some of his properties in Sagamu. Special Adviser to the Governor on…
Telecom operator, 9mobile, changes name
Nigeria’s fourth-largest telecommunications operator, 9mobile, has rebranded as T2, a move aimed at revitalising its market position and driving a stronger focus on digital innovation. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Obafemi Banigbe, announced the change at an unveiling ceremony held…
Lecturers are angry, hungry may shut down university s system
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has cautioned the Federal Government over a potential crisis in the nation’s public universities, urging immediate action to meet long-standing demands. In a statement released on Saturday in Abuja, ASUU President, Prof. Christopher…
KWAM 1 apologises over airport incident, refutes alcohol allegation
Fuji maestro, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, KWAM 1, has offered an apology following an incident at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on August 5, 2025. In a statement released on Friday and personally signed by him, the veteran singer addressed…
WAEC admits grading error, updates 2025 WASSCE results as pass rate jumps to 63%
West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released a revised version of the 2025 WASSCE results, significantly boosting the overall candidate performance after discovering and correcting a grading mishap. The Council announced that 62.96% of school candidates in Nigeria now have…
FG announces payment of second round of wage arrears to civil servants
The Federal Government has released the second instalment of the #35,000 wage award arrears to federal civil servants, according to a statement issued on Friday by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF). The government had previously…
NNPCL Increases PMS Price
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit across its retail outlets in the country for the second time in four days. Report indicates that NNPCL filling stations in Abuja have increased their…
UK Minister resigns over rent increase
Rushanara Ali, the United Kingdom’s Minister for Homelessness, has resigned following revelations that she significantly increased the rent on a London property she owns shortly after asking her tenants to vacate. In a resignation letter addressed to Prime Minister Keir…
Up to $15,000 bond for US tourist Visa applicants
Starting from August 20, 2025, any citizen or national traveling on a passport issued by one of these countries who is found otherwise eligible for a B1/B2 visa must post a bond in amounts of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000, determined at time of visa interview,” the State Department said.
Tinubu appoints new chairman, commissioners for NERC
President Bola Tinubu has submitted fresh nominations to fill key positions at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), setting the stage for a new phase of leadership at the regulatory body. The nominations, announced on Thursday through a statement issued…