Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has confirmed that eight people lost their lives in the devastating fire that engulfed the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) House on Lagos Island. The fire broke out on December 24, 2025 at the 25-storey high-rise located at 47/57 Martins Street. Rescue and recovery operations have been ongoing since the … Continue reading “Lagos Govt Confirms Eight Deaths At GNI Building Fire”
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has categorically refuted reports circulating in some quarters claiming that the Commission has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election. In a statement signed by the Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, on Friday, the Commission stated clearly that the … Continue reading “INEC Denies Releasing Timetable For 2027 General Election”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday named military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as the new head of his office, after his previous top aide resigned in November over a corruption scandal. Budanov, 39, has built up a legendary reputation in Ukraine, credited with a series of daring operations against Russia since it launched an … Continue reading “Ukraine’s Zelensky Names Spy Chief Budanov As New Top Aide”
The National Publicity Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ladipo Johnson, has described the mass defections of governors and political figures to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as “a shame and a pity.” Johnson, who spoke in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, said the motivations behind the … Continue reading “Mass Defections Of Governors To APC A Shame — NNPP Publicity Secretary”
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised Nigeria’s tax laws, warning that prosperity cannot be achieved by placing heavier burdens on poor citizens. Obi, who defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday, made his position known in a post on X on Friday, where he questioned the government’s approach to … Continue reading “Prosperity Cannot Come By Taxing Poverty, Obi Faults Tax Laws”
A member of the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide, has claimed that Peter Obi’s strong showing in the 2023 presidential election was primarily driven by religious anxieties among Northern Christians, who feared restrictions on their religious freedoms under a Bola Tinubu presidency. “People, especially the Northern Christians, believed that they would be in trouble … Continue reading “Peter Obi Got 2023 Votes Based On Religious, Tribal Sentiments – Abejide”
About the University Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare was established in 2021. It is located in Azare the capital of Katagum Local Government of Bauchi State. The University currently has five (5) Faculties as follows:- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences Faculty of Clinical Sciences … Continue reading “Recruitment of academic and non-academic Staff positions at Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State”
The Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2026 is now open for early-stage African tech startups ready to build and scale using advanced connectivity and processing technologies. This equity-free mentorship programme offers founders access to expert coaching, engineering guidance, IP support, and visibility across the innovation ecosystem. Africa’s deep-tech ecosystem — including AI, IoT, … Continue reading “Apply Now: Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2026 ($5,000 Stipend)”
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised Nigeria’s tax laws, warning that prosperity cannot be achieved by placing heavier burdens on poor citizens. Obi, who defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday, made his position known in a post on X on Friday, where he questioned the government’s approach to … Continue reading “Obi: Nigeria’s Current Taxation Policy Will Deepen Hardship”
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider is pleased to announce the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 6 January 2025. The theme of the session is “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth” Nigeria Economic Outlook is an annual customer-facing session which … Continue reading “FirstBank Hosts Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026, Leads Conversation on Economic Growth”