Written by By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo State Government has ordered the revocation of the Right of Occupancy earlier granted to the Museum of West African Art, MOWAA, by the former administration of Godwin Obaseki. The governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo in a statement personally signed by him and dated October 21, 2025 but made … Continue reading “MOWAA: Okpebholo revokes land title as museum clears air on status”
Team Nigeria continues to deliver outstanding performances at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh. In Weightlifting, Rafiatu Folashade Lawal demonstrated world-class quality in the Women’s 59kg category, securing 3 GOLD MEDALS and reaffirming her position as one of the continent’s elite athletes. Edidiong Joseph Umoafia added to the medal haul with a strong showing … Continue reading “Team Nigeria Shines at Islamic Solidarity Games: Rafiatu Lawal Wins Triple Gold in Weightlifting”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election as the governor of Anambra State. In a statement personally signed by the president, Tinubu said the overwhelming victory Soludo recorded in the Saturday poll has now made him the third governor in the state’s political history to win a second term. … Continue reading “SOLUDO’S RE-ELECTION AFFIRMATION OF HIS VISIONARY LEADERSHIP – Tinubu”
Get ready, Lagos! The Association of Voice Over Artistes (AVOA) Nigeria proudly announces VOICEFEST 2025 — the biggest celebration of voice artistry in the country! From November 25th to 28th, 2025, Venue: Ojez @ the National Stadium Lagos will come alive as young and vibrant voices from across Nigeria gather to learn, perform, and showcase … Continue reading “AVOA Nigeria Partners Lagos Govt for VOICEFEST 2025 — Nation’s Biggest Voice Artistry Celebration”
As the people of Anambra goes to the poll this morning, there is an allegation flying around that the APC candidates Nicholas Ukachukwu and his running mate Uche Ekwunife knowing how difficult it is to unseat the incumbent, may have resort to self-help to grab power. Allegedly the only language the APC candidates understand is … Continue reading “APC Alleged Rigging Plan Busted In Anambra”
In an age when the lines between truth and falsehood are getting increasingly blurred, I was nonplussed when President Trump labelled Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern on October 31. My incredulity was heightened given that his action stemmed from unproven allegations of genocide against Christians. Was it another deepfake facilitated through AI or simply … Continue reading “The Trump Challenge and a call for patriotic voices”
The global impact of Nilayo Sports management Company Limited has further been boosted with the recognition of its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Yetunde Olopade, as one of the honorees of Africa’s most influential 50 Women in Sports. She joined other inspiring African women in the 2025 class of the most influential women of … Continue reading “CEO Nilayo Sports Yetunde Olopade gets international recognition as one of Africa’s influential Sports Women”
Tim Davie, the director-general of the BBC, and Deborah Turness, the broadcaster’s head of news, resigned on Sunday in the wake of accusations that a flagship documentary had misleadingly edited a speech by US President Donald Trump, sparking a broader debate on the corporation’s impartiality. In a statement posted on the BBC’s website, Davie acknowledged […]
Following the declared re-election of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, two major opposition candidates in Anambra State’s gubernatorial poll have rejected the results, branding the November 8 exercise a “national disgrace” and “sham” marred by rampant vote buying, underage voting, and ballot irregularities. Their outcry highlights deep fissures in Nigeria’s electoral landscape, even as the Independent National […]
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has expressed support for the Federal Government’s 15 per cent import tariff on petrol and diesel, describing the policy as a step toward strengthening the Naira and encouraging domestic refining. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, NECA’s Director-General, Mr. Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, said the move would help protect […]