The Federal Government has launched the training of 4,000 tractor operators under its nationwide agricultural mechanisation programme, a move aimed at increasing food production, modernising farming and creating jobs for young Nigerians. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by AGCOMS International Trading Limited on Monday. The initiative is […]
Following a single tweet on X, a Nigerian doctor(@34.59.20)calls for the abolition of Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) saying, “I give the federal government 24 hours to ban this thing called HMO in Nigeria”. This struck a nerve and began a lot of conversations many Nigerians have wanted to have for […]
Team Nigeria has wrapped up an outstanding campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, finishing as the highest-ranked African nation and securing seventh place overall on the final medals table. The Nigerian contingent delivered one of the country’s strongest performances at the Games, winning 24 medals—comprising 10 gold, […]
A public exchange has emerged between Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, and the Presidency following a recent meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the State House in Abuja. While both sides agree that key national issues were discussed, they differ […]
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has directed lawyers, litigation staff and court officials to stop using the title “Barrister” before their names in all official dealings with the apex court. The directive, which takes immediate effect, is aimed at promoting professionalism and ensuring uniform standards in official court communications. The […]
The highly anticipated reality Tv show Big brother Naija began on Sunday, 26th of July.Barely a week into Big Brother Naija Season 11, one thing is already clear: Biggie is done playing safe. This season has wasted no time throwing housemates and viewers into the deep end with unexpected twists, […]
The U.S. State Department has apologized after an AI-generated map of Africa incorrectly labeled every country during an official presentation at the AIDS 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, triggering criticism from attendees and renewed concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in government communications. The error came to […]
France, Spain, and Greece continue battling major wildfires today, as extreme heat, dry vegetation, and strong winds fueled blazes across southern Europe. In Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced that authorities had downgraded the emergency level for a major wildfire on the border between Madrid and Castilla y León after […]
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday arraigned five suspected members of the Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan (Ansaru) before the Federal High Court in Abuja over the May 15 abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State and the alleged killing of two […]
Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola has issued a bold rallying cry to African leaders, urging deliberate investment in grassroots sports to unlock the continent’s massive economic potential. Speaking as the special guest at the grand finale of the 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Cup at the Borteyman Sports Complex […]
