Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially confirmed that a political coalition between Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and himself has been formed ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with plans to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at the Arewa TechFest in Katsina on Wednesday, El-Rufai revealed that a strategic meeting of opposition leaders…
Despite ongoing inflation challenges, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, has reaffirmed that the Tinubu administration is strategically diversifying the economy away from oil dependency by unlocking the potential of non-oil sectors. Oduwole made this statement during the third day of the 16th National Council on Industry, Trade and Investment in…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has made a startling revelation, alleging that some Nigerian politicians and military personnel are acting as informants and collaborators for the Boko Haram insurgents. Governor Zulum made the disclosure during a live interview on News Central’s Breakfast Central, warning that the state government would no longer tolerate sabotage and…
All eyes will be on the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao on Wednesday night as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur battle for the 2025 UEFA Europa League title—a crucial ticket to next season’s Champions League. With both clubs enduring woeful Premier League campaigns, this final offers more than just silverware—it’s a financial lifeline and a…
A tragic incident occurred in Ibadan, Oyo State, as a student preparing to write the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) was allegedly killed by a stray bullet. The heartbreaking event happened on Tuesday morning along Gbagi Market Road in Egbeda Local Government Area. According to eyewitness reports, the student was riding on…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has once again retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.50%, marking the second consecutive hold in 2025 following multiple rate hikes in 2024. The decision was made at the 300th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held in Abuja, and announced by the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, on Tuesday….
The House of Representatives has passed the N1.78 trillion Federal Capital Territory (FCT) 2025 Appropriation Bill through second reading during Tuesday’s plenary session. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Authorise the Issue from the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s Statutory Revenue Fund of the Federal Capital Territory Administration Account,” outlines proposed spending for…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has held his first Executive Council (ANSEC) meeting in the newly inaugurated Anambra State Government House Mini City in Awka. The state-of-the-art facility, which was inaugurated two weeks ago by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during a one-day working visit, has been described as a “mini city”, boasting 37…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will officially release the 2025 rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. According to the notice issued by JAMB, the release event will take place at 10:00 AM at the board’s headquarters in Bwari, Abuja. A total of 379,997…
Nigerian disc jockey and philanthropist, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has once again taken her talent to the global stage, performing at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Africa Day celebration in Seattle, Washington, USA. DJ Cuppy shared her excitement on social media, expressing gratitude for the opportunity. On Snapchat, she wrote: “Can’t…
