A new chapter in presidential iconography has officially been unveiled. Celebrated Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby has made history by creating the first official joint portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama. The masterpiece is the crown jewel of 28 commissioned works celebrating the highly anticipated grand opening of […]
The long-dormant Olokola Free Trade Zone (OKFTZ) is officially waking up. In a massive economic move, the Ondo State Government, led by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has partnered with the Dangote Group to transform the coastal corridor into Nigeria’s largest industrial and free trade hub. For decades, the multi-billion dollar OKFTZ […]
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died while in terrorist captivity in Katsina State, as the late military officer was laid to rest amid emotional scenes and renewed calls for stronger security measures. The President sympathised with the family of the former […]
Nigeria’s entertainment industry is mourning the loss of legendary actor, dramatist, filmmaker, and scholar Dr. Kola Oyewo, who has died at the age of 80. The veteran performer’s passing was announced by actor Kunle Afod, who described Oyewo as a timeless talent whose impact on Nigerian theatre and film will […]
In a monumental shift for Nigeria’s internal security framework, the House of Representatives has officially passed the highly anticipated State Police Bill. During a decisive plenary session presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, an overwhelming majority of 288 lawmakers voted in favor of the constitutional amendment, while only four voted […]
In a landmark moment for African football, Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg. The 34-year-old official, a FIFA-listed referee since 2018 and CAF Men’s Referee of the Year 2025, continues […]
The multi-billion naira Nigeria Air project was allegedly nothing more than a carefully scripted three-day theatrical performance. At the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigator, Christopher Odofin, exposed the bizarre mechanics behind the controversial “launch” of Nigeria’s defunct national carrier by […]
In a dramatic escalation of legislative oversight, the Senate Committee on Public Accounts has issued a nationwide warrant for the arrest of Mele Kyari, the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The directive comes after Kyari repeatedly failed to appear before the […]
A potential mass abduction of students sitting for the ongoing WASSCE examinations in Iluke Bunu Community, Kogi State, was dramatically thwarted after security troops swiftly responded to an attack by armed men. According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen stormed the examination area and attempted to seize students before troops arrived and […]
