Tinubu Departs Nigeria for France, Kenya, Rwanda to Attend High-Level Summits
The trip was announced by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who confirmed that the President would be accompanied by senior government officials, including ministers and aides.
Sanwo-Olu Approves N50,000 Wage Award for Lagos State Public Sector Workers
The bonus applies to all state employees across all grade levels, including teachers, healthcare personnel, and civil servants, and will
Benue State Head of Service, Dies After Brief Illness
In its tribute, the Benue State Government said his “credible and dependable authority in matters of public service, as well as his hard work, brilliance, and immense contributions to the State Civil Service, will forever be missed.”
Carter Efe Defeats Portable, Claims Celebrity Boxing Title
Social media comedian Carter Efe defeated street pop artiste Habeeb ‘Portable’ Badmus in a celebrity boxing bout on Friday, May 1, 2026, securing a unanimous decision victory at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event in Lagos. The fight, held at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, saw all three judges score the contest […]
Army Sanctions Soldier for Misleading Claim on Military Welfare
The Nigerian Army has sanctioned a soldier serving under Operation Hadin Kai for spreading what it described as misleading information about the feeding conditions of troops in the North-East. The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North-East, Lt. Col. Sanni Uba, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, May 2, 2026, following an […]
Air Peace Explains Gatwick–Lagos Disruption, Denies Abandoning Passengers
Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace Limited, has clarified the circumstances surrounding the disruption of its London Gatwick–Lagos flight on May 1, 2026, insisting that passengers were not abandoned and that safety considerations guided its actions. In a statement issued via its official X handle on Saturday, the airline said a viral social media video claiming […]
Edo Announces Release Of N2b For Outstanding Salary, Pension Arrears
The governor, represented by his deputy, Dennis Idahosa said he also increased the minimum wage in the state to N75,000, with the creation of over 10,000 jobs since assumption of office in Nov. 2024.
“I Felt I Was Not Forgotten” – A Journalist’s Long Road Back
Nearly two years after a devastating accident left him fighting for his life, veteran broadcaster Peter Okon is learning to smile again. Once a familiar voice on the airwaves at the Cross River State Broadcasting Corporation, Okon now lives a quieter life, one marked by recovery, reflection, and a renewed sense of belonging.