The Oyo State Acting Governor, Abdulraheem Lawal, on Monday, disclosed that the Samuel Ladoke Akintola International Airport upgrade will be ready for takeoff and landing in the next two or three weeks. Also, Lawal said that the ongoing Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular road would be ready in the next two or three months. The Acting Governor made this known when he paid inspection visits to the ongoing Senator […]
Nigeria’s agricultural import bill soared to N2.22tn in the first half of 2025, drawing strong criticism from farmers, rice millers, and stakeholders who argue that the Federal Government’s policies are undermining local production and worsening food insecurity. The stakeholders also criticised the recent order by President Bola Tinubu to reduce food prices. On September 11, 2025, it was reported that Tinubu ordered a Federal Executive Council committee to further […]
The United States Mission in Nigeria has again insisted that visa fees are non-refundable. The Mission stated this in response to questions surrounding the non-refundable nature of US visa fees. According to the Mission, the policy aligns with global practices. The Embassy also noted that fees cover application costs regardless of approval. In a statement on its X handle on Tuesday, the Mission assured Nigerians that each […]
The Federal Government, on Tuesday, filed a five-count charge against Omoyele Sowore, an activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), for calling President Bola Tinubu a “criminal” in a post he shared on social media platforms. FG, in the charge it entered before the Federal High Court in Abuja through the Director of Public Prosecutions, Federal Ministry of Justice, Mr. M. B. Abubakar, maintained that Sowore, […]
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has secured a silver medal at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships, reaffirming her place among the world’s elite hurdlers. Amusan stormed to second place in the women’s 100m hurdles final on Monday, clocking an impressive 12.29 seconds. The race was won by Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who set a new national record of 12.24 seconds, while the United States’ Grace Stark clinched bronze in 12.34 seconds. […]
Chef Hilda Baci has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, weighing 8,780 kilogrammes (19,356 lb 9 oz). The record was achieved in partnership with Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, and has been officially confirmed. Announcing the feat on Monday on X, the post read,”New record: Largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice – 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) achieved […]
Nigeria’s headline inflation slowed for the fifth consecutive month in August 2025, providing some respite for consumers grappling with high living costs. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday showed that inflation dropped to 20.12 per cent, down from 21.88 per cent in July. The figure represents a 1.76 percentage point decline on a month-on-month basis and a sharp fall from the 32.15 per cent […]
The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration has begun an indefinite strike over failure of the government to address any of their demands. The decision followed the association’s seven-day warning strike, which ended after an emergency general meeting held yesterday in Abuja. This was disclosed in a communique issued by the ARD-FCT, signed by its President, Dr. George Ebong, and General Secretary, Dr. Agbor Affiong. The […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from today to Wednesday. The agency’s weather outlook, released in Abuja, predicted cloudy skies over the southern region with moderate rains expected in Ekiti, Ondo, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states while isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Sokoto states. NiMet advised motorists to avoid driving during […]
The palace of the Alaafin of Oyo has dismissed reports claiming the appointment of a new Chief Imam for the ancient town. In a statement signed by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye, the palace urged the Muslim faithful and residents to remain calm, stressing that the selection process is still ongoing and involves wider consultations. The statement further emphasized that only His Imperial Majesty, […]
