By Akinyemi Gbenga The Malay apple, a unique tropical fruit, is gaining popularity in Nigeria and across tropical regions worldwide. Native to the Indo-Malayan region in South East Asia, this stunning fruit tree has found its way to many states in Nigeria, offering a delicious and nutritious addition to the local fruit scene. What Sets Malay Apple Apart?Unlike imported apples …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has denied reports that former Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Parradang, was kidnapped and killed. Instead, the police stated that Parradang died in a hotel room after spending time with a yet-to-be-identified woman. According to the police, Parradang checked into Joy House Hotel in Abuja on Monday, paying N22,000 for …

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has strongly condemned plans to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, warning that such a move would destabilize the state and undermine the mandate given to elected officials. According to Comrade Prince Sukubo, Chairman of the IYC’s Eastern Zone, the recent Supreme Court rulings have been “weaponized” by individuals who don’t have the state’s …

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, on Tuesday urged trainees at the Foreign Service Academy to prioritise cultural sensitivity in their diplomatic careers to succeed professionally. Odumegwu-Ojukwu made the statement during the inauguration of the 174 trainees for the 26th regular course of the FSA, which started in March and will run until October 2025 at the …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has picked up the immediate past governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, over alleged N700 billion fraud. Information from the EFCC  indicated that Udom Emmanuel honoured an invitation and arrived the Abuja headquarters of the anti-graft agency at about 2 p.m today, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 The former governor was accused of …

Abdullah Elkurebeh Abdullah Elkurebeh, a Nigerian has been elected as the President of the Pan African Agricultural Journalists (PAAJ), marking a significant milestone for the continental organization. Elkurebeh, a publisher of Ashenews, one of the vibrant online news platforms will be joined by a team of dedicated leaders, has expressed his deep honor and gratitude for the trust placed in …

Seven Nigerian agribusiness owners have been selected for a two-week training program in Paris, France, titled “Agric-Tech & Food Business for Africa, starting Monday, March 3, 2025. The program, a partnership between Nigerian agribusiness firms and the French government, aims to equip participants with industrial networking opportunities, global best practices, and access to key stakeholders which was signed in 2023, …

Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of P-Square, has been remanded in prison over fresh fraud charges totaling $1,019,763.87 and £34,537.59. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed a four-count charge on Monday against Okoye, accusing him of dishonestly converting music proceeds from three companies for personal use, depriving his brother Peter ‘Mr. P’ Okoye of his …

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to strengthen waste management strategies to combat environmental pollution and associated health risks. This call to action follows the adoption of a motion sponsored by Julius Pondi, representing Burutu Federal Constituency, Delta State Delta State, during plenary on Tuesday in Abuja. Presenting the motion titled “Waste Pollution and the Management of …

Arsenal faces a crucial UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie against PSV Eindhoven, as they aim to bounce back from two consecutive winless games. The Gunners’ hopes of winning their first league title in 21 years seem to be fading after falling 13 points behind league leaders Liverpool. Winning the Champions League now seems to be their best chance …