“I Sold Newspapers to Pay My School Fees,” Says Ex-PFN President Felix Omobude
Omobude narrated how he also went to pluck cherry while his mates were all in school just because his parents could not afford it.
Russia Sends Medical Aid to Iran as Regional Tensions Rise
Russia has announced plans to send 13 tonnes of medical supplies to Iran as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, according to a report by AzerNEWS. The aid shipment will be delivered through Azerbaijan and handed over to Iranian authorities for distribution to civilians affected by the ongoing crisis. According to EMERCOM, the […]
Global Oil Prices Surge After Gulf Attacks, Fuel Price Hike Feared in Nigeria
Global oil prices have climbed to about $100 per barrel following attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf region, raising concerns about energy supply and the wider economic impact. The price of Brent Crude, the international oil benchmark, rose by about 8% to reach $100 per barrel on Thursday. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the […]
Kenya Authorities Arrest Chinese Man Over Queen Ant Smuggling Attempt
A Chinese national has been arrested in Kenya after authorities discovered more than 2,000 live queen ants hidden in his luggage at Nairobi’s main international airport. The suspect, identified as Zhang Kequn, was stopped by security officers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi while preparing to board a flight to China, BBC report. Prosecutors […]
ECWA Raises Alarm as Kidnappers Kill Member, Abduct Five Others in Kwara
The Irepodun attack is the latest in a string of incidents that have left communities across Kwara South living in fear and burying their dead while waiting for a security response that consistently arrives too late.
FG Opens Loan Portal for Smallholder Farmers Nationwide
The programme comes with a three-month moratorium before repayment begins and is targeted specifically at women, youth and vulnerable farming households. It is designed strictly for smallholder and subsistence farmers already engaged in farming, not new entrants and will be implemented across all 37 states of the federation.
FG Opens Loan Portal for Smallholder Farmers Nationwide
The programme comes with a three-month moratorium before repayment begins and is targeted specifically at women, youth and vulnerable farming households. It is designed strictly for smallholder and subsistence farmers already engaged in farming, not new entrants and will be implemented across all 37 states of the federation.
Electricity Crisis Deepens as GenCos Warn of Total Collapse Over Federal Debt
Ogaji confirmed that the total amount owed to GenCos stood at N4 trillion as of December 2024 and has since climbed to N6.5 trillion. She noted that the current monthly invoice for power generated by GenCos stands at about N280 billion, out of which roughly N200 billion remains unpaid every single month. “The payment is just about 35 percent and sometimes below that,” she said.
BREAKING: Edo PDP Suffers Major Setback as Key Exco Member Dumps Party
By Darlington Okpebholo Ray The cloud of uncertainty and confusion currently bedevilling Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, appears to have deepened in Edo State, as a key member of the party’s State Executive Committee is set to resign from the party within the week. The party chieftain, Barrister Dan Osa Ogbegie, […]
Chelsea Legend Mikel Accuses Arsenal of Cheating, Questions Legitimacy of Title Bid
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has ignited a fierce debate after launching a scathing attack on league leaders Arsenal, accusing Mikel Arteta’s side of relying on set-pieces to such an extreme degree that he considers it tantamount to cheating. His comments came in the wake of Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates […]