Nigeria, Qatar strengthen partnership against illicit drug trafficking
By Onuora Aninwobodo Nigeria and Qatar have strengthened partnership in the area of combating illicit drug trafficking with the symbolic exchange of instruments of ratification between the two countries by…
Abiodun inaugurates first commercial flight at Gateway International Airport
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, inaugurated the first commercial flight of the Gateway International Airport, Ilishan Remo. The aircraft owned by Valuejet, with registration number 5N-BXS and…
Yakubu hands over, as Agbamuche assumes office as INEC acting chairman
May Agbamuche has been appointed as the Acting National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC Nigeria. She took over the reins of the electoral body today from Prof…
Direct by Syndicate Bio launches genetics testing lab to power ai-enabled precision medicine in Nigeria
Syndicate Bio today announced the launch of Direct by Syndicate Bio, a comprehensive genetic testing and precision medicine service designed to deliver actionable insights to patients, providers, and consumers across Africa.…
After touring 40 countries, 69-year-old Nigerian biker advocates Mental Health for the Boy Child
By Onuora Aninwobodo A 69-year-old Nigerian solo biker, global adventurer, and humanitarian, Ibijuwon Sofekun, popularly known as Firekiss, has embarked on a 99-day cross-continental motorcycle journey across 40 countries in…
2027 election: Obi challenges INEC, others on certificate forgery
The Labour Party's 2023 Presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC and other relevant clearing agencies to ensure thorough scrutiny of candidates to…
Ododo visits Isanlu-Esa, vows to defeat criminality in Kogi State
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Monday, visited Isanlu-Esa in Yagba West Local Government Area with a firm resolve to stamp out criminal activities in the area. The…
NNPCL assures on stable gas price, blames shortage on recent Pengassan strike
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has described the recent uptick in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, as temporary. The company assured…
Over 400 in attendance as Kwara SB holds 16th annual symposium, tasks youth on rebuilding trust
More than 400 participants gathered in Ilorin as the Kwara State Chapter of the Standard Bearers Islamic Organisation (SB) held its 16th Annual Symposium, with Islamic scholars, academics, and community…
Sports Commission celebrates Rafiatu Lawal’s weightlifting glory at 2025 World Championships
The National Sports Commission (NSC) celebrates Nigeria’s weightlifting sensation, Rafiatu Folashade Lawal, following her historic performance at the 2025 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships in Forde, Norway. On Saturday,…
