Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, popularly known as the Flamingos, are preparing to embark on a crucial journey as they depart Abuja in the early hours of Wednesday to begin their final preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. This marks a significant milestone for the team as they aim to make a strong impact on the global stage, building on their past performances and striving […]
The Federal Government appears to be moving towards ending the practice of running multiple budgetary fiscal operations simultaneously, a situation that has been generating considerable public discussion. Currently, the government operates under more than one Appropriation Act at the same time—often up to three—which has led to confusion and criticism from various quarters. This approach has been defended by some government officials as necessary but is now set to change. […]
Nigerians are facing higher costs to purchase premium motor spirit, commonly known as petrol, as prices surged at several filling stations in the nation’s capital, Abuja, on Monday. Several outlets, including those operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), have raised their fuel prices significantly, reflecting a new price range between N905 and N945 per litre as of October 6, 2025. Filling stations such as Empire, AA Rano, […]
Nigerian music sensation Adekunle Gold has been honored in a truly special way, as a street in Lagos has officially been named after him. The 38-year-old artist shared this memorable moment with his fans on social media, posting a heartfelt video of the unveiling ceremony. In the video, Adekunle Gold stood proudly alongside his wife, fellow musician Simi, and their daughter, Deja. Together, the family pulled back a veil to […]
After weeks of legislative inactivity, the Nigerian Senate is set to reconvene today (Tuesday), returning to plenary with a full agenda led by long-overdue debates on national security and electoral reform—issues many Nigerians have been anxiously awaiting action on. The resumption follows a two-week extension of the annual recess, originally scheduled to end on September 23 but postponed to October 7, 2025. The delay paused deliberations on key national priorities […]
After serving a six-month suspension, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, is expected to officially resume plenary sessions alongside other lawmakers today (Tuesday). This development was confirmed by her lawyer, Victor Giwa, who, in an interview, emphasized that the lawmaker had completed her suspension and had the constitutional right to return to her legislative duties. The Senate, which had initially been scheduled to resume on September 23, postponed its return […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has made a passionate call to Nigerians to heighten awareness about breast cancer, support survivors, and adopt proactive health measures in the ongoing battle against the disease. As the nation observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025, she emphasized that the fight against breast cancer requires collective effort and unwavering commitment from all sectors of society. In her message, the First Lady stressed the critical importance of […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that the extensive infrastructural developments currently underway in Abuja are a direct fulfillment of President Bola Tinubu’s directive and vision for transforming the nation’s capital. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony for the construction of the Mohammed Isa Road Extension in the Asokoro District, Wike described himself as an agent of the President, tasked with implementing his clear instructions […]
Global music icon Taylor Swift has reassured her fans that marriage will not mark the end of her music career. The 12-time Grammy Award winner addressed growing speculation that she might take a step back from the spotlight following her engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce. In a recent interview, Swift firmly dismissed the idea that marriage would cause her to abandon her passion. She emphasized that her career is […]
