The President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah, has highlighted the remarkable journey of the bank, describing it as a powerful story of resilience, innovation, and economic transformation across the African continent. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) in Abuja, Nigeria, Prof. Oramah stated that the…
In a long-awaited move, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially fulfilled its three-decade-old promise by allocating houses to members of the 1994 Super Eagles team that won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Tunisia. This milestone was announced by Pemi Temitope, Director and Head of the Public Building and Housing Development Department, during…
In a dramatic midnight operation, officers of the Kaduna State Police Command have neutralised two armed robbers and arrested two others following a violent robbery at Gashash Estate, Barnawa, in the early hours of Wednesday. According to reports, a gang of eight heavily armed criminals stormed the estate around 3:10 a.m., looting valuables such as…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Tuesday for a one-day working visit to commission a series of key infrastructure projects executed under the leadership of Governor Abdullahi Sule during his second term in office. The President touched down at Usman Danfodio Airport to a warm reception by Governor Sule, alongside former…
Popular Nigerian nightlife king and celebrity socialite, Cubana Chief Priest (real name Pascal Okechukwu), has filed a defamation lawsuit against his alleged baby mama, Hellen Ati, in a Kenyan court, following ongoing allegations over the paternity of a two-year-old child. This legal action comes after months of public accusations from Hellen, who claimed she became…
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly agreed to extend his stay at Al Nassr, putting an end to speculation about his future in the Saudi Pro League (SPL). The 40-year-old was initially set to become a free agent when his current contract expires on June 30, 2025. However, after considering multiple offers from both European…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially begun processing the registration requests of 110 new political associations, including the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), ahead of the 2027 general elections. This update comes just 24 hours after INEC clarified that ADA — a newly formed coalition reportedly backed by prominent opposition figures — had not…
The ongoing leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a fresh twist on Wednesday as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, lashed out at Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum for directing the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, to resume duty at the national secretariat. Speaking during the commissioning of…
In a decisive move to combat rising insecurity across Nigeria, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has announced the deployment of 800 specially trained troops to key conflict zones in the country. Speaking during a Defence Training Seminar held in Abuja on Wednesday, General Musa revealed that the elite troops—comprising the first…
In a major move to revive its subscriber base, MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a 50% price slash on DStv decoders, reducing the cost from ₦20,000 to ₦10,000. The decision comes amid a significant decline in customer numbers and growing concerns about affordability. MultiChoice Launches ‘We Got You’ Campaign According to John Ugbe, Chief Executive Officer…
