PHOTOS: African Megacities Join Global Drive as Urban Transport Data Project Opens New Frontiers
A groundbreaking step toward the modernization of urban transport systems across Africa was taken yesterday at the IV International Transport Summit in Moscow, as the UrbanTransportData portal officially expanded its reach to the continent’s megacities. The platform, designed for the comparative analysis of transport infrastructure across the globe, currently unites 32 cities worldwide with […]
Tinubu Recalls NTA DG, ED Of News; Foregoes New Appointment
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Bola Tinubu has directed the recall of Salihu Abdullahi Dembos as Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). Recall that Dembos, who was appointed to the role by President Tinubu in October 2023, had briefly left the position following new appointment. Also, President Tinubu has recalled Ayo Adewuyi, the Executive Director […]
Just In: FG Declares Friday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid.
US Shares Light On Cancellation Of Visas For Nigerians, Others
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The United States Government has shed light on the reasons for the cancellation of visas issued to Nigerians and nationals of other countries. The Embassy of US told journalists that a recent report on the issue was in the interest of national security. The report titled:‘The quiet revocation: Why is the U.S. […]
Boniface Completes Medical Test at Werder Bremen for Loan Move
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has successfully completed his medical tests at Werder Bremen for an imminent loan move from Bayer Leverkusen, multiple sources confirmed on September 1, 2025. The 24-year-old, who has been sidelined at Leverkusen amid injury concerns and a failed switch to AC Milan, arrived in Bremen earlier today for the crucial […]
Unknown Gunmen Kill Farmer in Niger
Unknown armed bandits have killed a 52-year-old farmer, Yusuf Ayuba, in Layi village, Bassa district of Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State, on August 31 at approximately 3:20 a.m. The brutal attack has left the community reeling, as residents mourn the loss of a hardworking member of their village. According to sources, the assailants […]
Favour Ofili officially switches allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has officially switched her international allegiance to Turkey. Ofili revealed the decision in a statement posted on her social media pages. She wrote: “Wrapping up my 2025 season has been a whirlwind of new experiences and big decisions. “As some of you have heard, I’m also starting a new chapter representing […]
Hilda Baci to Cook Over 200 Bags of Rice for World’s Largest Jollof Pot Attempt
Celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, has unveiled plans for another ambitious culinary feat — cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice. The Nigerian chef disclosed that the attempt will require 250 bags of basmati rice, weighing over 5,200 kilograms. According to Hilda, her initial calculation showed that 264 bags would […]
The Fear of Jonathan: At the Mention of His Name… – By Darlington Okpebholo Ray
Until recently, I stood firmly in the camp of those who believed that former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan should not consider a return to the Nigerian presidency in 2027. When prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, such as Professor Jerry Gana and Governor Bala Mohammed, began to encourage him earlier this year to […]
Teachers Are Not Employed As Gardeners, Rights Group Tells Edo Govt.
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A rights group, Edo State Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights, has asked the state government to employ the services of gardeners and janitors to take care of the clearing and maintenance of the schools and not to compel teachers to cut grasses in the public schools in the state. […]