Tinubu Vows to Eliminate Bottlenecks in Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector, Seeks Brazilian Partnership
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration is committed to dismantling all barriers impeding the full potential of Nigeria’s agricultural sector. These he said include livestock production, with the ultimate goal of achieving national food sovereignty and boosting exports. He made the assurance during a bilateral meeting held at Copacabana Forte with Brazilian President Luiz […]
Falz Attributes Hardship to Tinubu’s Administration, Says No Explanation Needed
Nigerian rapper, actor, and social activist Folarin Falana, widely known as Falz, has once again voiced his discontent with the current administration, offering a scathing one-word assessment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership. During a recent interview with Soundcity FM, the “Wehdone Sir” hitmaker was asked a direct question: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu—what comes to […]
Medical Outreach In Okoro-Nu-Odo To Mark Army Day Celebration 2025
In commemoration of the Nigerian Army Day 2025, the 29 Battalion, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has carried out a medical outreach to the doorstep of the people of Obio/Akpor Local government area as part of activities to mark the Day. The event, which was held at Community Secondary School Okoro-Nu-Odo, featured free medical services, distribution […]
World Bank Appoints Mathew Verghis as New Country Director for Nigeria
The World Bank has announced the appointment of Mathew Verghis as its new Country Director for Nigeria, effective July 1, 2025. Verghis succeeds Ndiame Diop and brings over 25 years of experience in development economics, public finance, and policy reform. Verghis has served in various roles, including Lead Economist for Southeast Asia, Senior Economist for […]
Nigeria’s Opposition Gambit: Can the ADC Coalition Unseat Tinubu in 2027?
On July 2, 2025, the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja buzzed with an improbable spectacle: Peter Obi, the populist firebrand of the Labour Party, clasped hands with Nasir El-Rufai, the sharp-tongued former governor once known for calling Obi a “tribal bigot.” Nearby, Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) perennial presidential hopeful, shared a […]
Tinubu, Obi, Musa Mourn Goalkeeper Peter Rufai
Nigeria is in mourning following the death of Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who died at the age of 61. Tributes have poured in from across the nation, including from President Bola Tinubu, Super Eagles player Ahmed Musa, and former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi. They remembered his indelible contributions to […]
Vocational Training Improves HIV Treatment Adherence in Nigeria, Study Shows
New research from the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) reveals that vocational skills training helps HIV patients stick to their antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimens. The findings highlight how economic stability impacts health outcomes in cities like Port Harcourt, where many struggle with the hidden costs of treatment. Dr. Kazeem Osuolale, the study’s lead researcher […]
NFF Approves Tenure Extension for NPFL, NNL and NLO Boards to Sept 2026
The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decided to prolong the terms of the existing boards of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Nigeria National League (NNL), and Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) until September 29, 2026. As stated by the NFF, this extension is aligned with the duration of the current […]
“Help Our Legend Live Again”: Veteran Nollywood Star Tom Njemanze Fights Cancer
Veteran Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze is in urgent need of financial assistance as he battles prostate cancer. A video shared by producer Stanley Ontop on Instagram shows the ailing actor in a hospital bed, frail and connected to oxygen and IV drips. He wrote……….“Hello guys, one of our Nollywood legends is sick and needs urgent […]
Nigeria Emerges as Pan-African Trade Powerhouse with $52 Billion Afreximbank Financing Deal
Nigeria has emerged as a pan-African trade powerhouse, with the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, highlighting the country’s emergence as a regional hub for trade, development finance, and industrial growth. During the 32nd Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Abuja, Minister Edun emphasized Nigeria’s […]
Presidency Dismisses Reports of Akume’s Replacement as SGF
The Presidency has refuted circulating claims that George Akume has been replaced as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). In 2023, President Bola Tinubu appointed Akume, a former Minister of Special Duties as SGF. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy on Saturday […]
President Tinubu Enacts Four Tax Reform Bills
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday signed into law four tax reform bills, marking a significant overhaul of Nigeria’s fiscal landscape. The new legislation includes the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigerian Tax Administration Bill, the National Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill. The assent ceremony, held at the Aso Rock Presidential […]