Why I Still Turn Down Roles Today — Bovi
One of Nigeria’s stand-up comedians, writer, actor, and sometimes director, Bovi has revealed that in the early years of his career, he turned down certain typecast roles because he was…
37 Suspected Oil Thieves Choke To Death Inhaling Fumes In Rivers
Tragedy struck the mainly coastal community of Okrika in Rivers State on Thursday as no fewer than 37 persons, suspected to be illegal oil bunkerers, lost their lives after inhaling…
FG Warns Parents, Teachers, Proprietors, Students Against Examination Malpractice
The Federal Government has warned parents, teachers, school proprietors, principals, invigilators and students against examination malpractice. In a statement on Thursday, Ikharo Attah, the Special Adviser (Media and Communications) to…
Tinubu Not Facing Criminal Case In US, FOIA Suit Is Civil Dispute – Presidency
The presidency has dismissed reports suggesting that President Bola Tinubu is facing a criminal case in the United States, clarifying that the ongoing proceedings before a Washington, DC, court concern…
Nigeria, IEA Sign Agreement To Strengthen Energy Sector
Nigeria and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have signed an agreement for a Joint Work Programme to strengthen strategic partnership in the development of data for energy policy and investment…
Nigeria Assumes Chairmanship Of UN Budget Committee, Promises Reforms
Nigeria has officially assumed the chairmanship of the United Nations General Assembly’s Fifth Committee, responsible for the organisation’s budget and administrative affairs. Speaking as Nigeria takes up leadership of the…
Iran, US Trade Threats After Fresh Strikes
Iran and the United States traded threats on Wednesday after some of the heaviest fighting in weeks engulfed the Middle East, deepening the foes’ stalemate six months into the war.…
Traffic Eases On Benin-Agbor Road As Remedial Works Begin
One week after the Minister of Works, David Umahi, inspected the troubled Benin-Agbor Road, the traffic gridlock that had caused long delays for motorists around the bypass axis has begun…
El Niño To Be ‘Very Strong’, Lasts Until February 2027, UN Warns
El Niño is set to become “very strong” in the months ahead, with the weather phenomenon near certain to persist through to February, the United Nations’ climate agency warned Thursday.…
National Tax Revenue Rose To ₦21.6trn In H1 2026—Uba Sani
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has disclosed that the national tax revenue has risen to ₦21.6 trillion since President Bola Tinubu introduced tax reforms in 2026. The Governor made this…