Tinubu Asks Senate to Confirm New Chiefs After NMDPRA, NUPRC Bosses Resign
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday asked the Senate to confirm new chief executives for Nigeria’s two petroleum regulatory agencies after the sudden resignations of the incumbents, the Presidency said. In separate letters to the upper chamber, Tinubu forwarded the names of Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan for the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and […]
Survival Turns Deadly: GADA Pushes Unified Action Against GBV In Akpabuyo
CROSS RIVER, AKPBUYO – Gender And Development Action, GADA, with support from the Ford Foundation, on Monday convened a special session to develop a unified plan of action against gender-based violence in Akpabuyo Local Government Area. The one-day meeting held at the Akpabuyo Local Government Council Hall brought together traditional rulers, Customary Court presidents, religious […]
Federation Accounts Surpass Three Years Record, Rake In N56.42trn
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has revealed that Nigeria’s federation accounts have amassed N56.42 trillion over the past three years. It said that the total gross accruals into the account in 2023 and 2024 were N11,930,865,030,521.50 and N21,432,592,362,620.70 respectively, whereas the 10 months accruals into the same account from […]
NICRAT DG Aliyu, Tasks Healthcare Practitioners On Capitalize AI To Fight Cancer
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Director General, National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Prof. Usman Malami Aliyu, has tasked the healthcare practitioners to capitalize on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to turn the tide against cancer in the country. He gave the task at the launch of a capacity building on Artificial Intelligence applications in cancer […]
Just In: Motorists Get Relief as Petrol Falls from ₦900 at Some Stations
Some MRS Oil filling stations in Lagos and Abuja have begun dispensing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at ₦739 per litre, a notable reduction from the recent pump prices of ₦850–₦900 per litre recorded across the city. The latest adjustment is linked to a downward review of ex-depot prices by the Dangote […]
Actor David Nnaji, Wife Mandy Grace Welcome Two Babies, 10 Months Apart in 2025
Nollywood actor David Nnaji and his wife, Mandy Grace, have welcomed two children in the same year, marking a remarkable and joyful milestone for their family. The actor made the announcement via his Instagram page, revealing that the couple welcomed another baby in December 2025, barely ten months after the arrival of a child in […]
SWAN National Body Flags Off New CRS Exco, Tasks Them On Ethics, Fair-Play
CROSS RIVER, CALABAR – The National Deputy President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Comrade Bonny Nyong, has charged the newly inaugurated SWAN Cross River executive to embrace discipline, humility, and ethical leadership. Nyong who represented the National President Isaiah Benjamin, delivered the charge shortly after the inauguration ceremony in Calabar, stressing that leadership […]
Ousmane Dembélé Wins The Best FIFA Men’s Player
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has been named The Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2025, completing a remarkable double after winning the Ballon d’Or earlier this year. The 28-year-old Frenchman received the prestigious award at a glittering ceremony held at the Fairmont Katara Hall in Doha, Qatar. Dembélé edged out stiff competition from Barcelona’s […]
Obhiaba Football Tournament Reaches Semifinal Stage in Uromi
The annual Obhiaba Football Tournament has once again taken centre stage in Uromi as the competition enters its semifinal phase. This year’s tournament marks the seventh edition of the grassroots football fiesta, which continues to attract young talents and football enthusiasts from across Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State. The tournament is […]
One Soldier Killed, Two Missing in Taraba Gunmen Attack
At least one soldier has been killed and two others are missing after gunmen attacked Nigerian Army troops escorting farmers in Takum Local Government Area (LGA) of Taraba State. The attack occurred on Monday in a bush area of Takum, a region prone to clashes involving local militia, according to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication […]