The House of Representatives has donated ₦705 million to the Federal Government to assist vulnerable Nigerians during the holy month of Ramadan. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas announced the donation on Monday while attending an Iftar dinner hosted by President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. Presenting the donation on behalf of lawmakers, Abbas emphasized the House’s commitment …

For the first time since 2019, MTN Nigeria has lost its position as the highest-earning subsidiary of MTN Group, following a post-tax loss of ₦400.4 billion ($260.2 million) in 2024. The company fell behind the West and Central Africa (WECA) region and South Africa in revenue rankings, marking a significant shift in the Group’s financial landscape. Despite a 36% revenue …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to utilizing funds allocated under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) for meaningful development in host communities across the Niger Delta. During a stakeholder engagement session with the KEFFESO Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT) in Bayelsa State, NNPC’s Chief Upstream Investment Officer, Engr. Seyi Omotowa, emphasized that the funds would …

Afrobeats star Rema has doubled down on his claim of being one of the genre’s greatest artistes, attributing his success to relentless hard work and dedication. In a recent interview, the 24-year-old addressed the backlash from his previous statement, where he confidently ranked himself among Nigeria’s top four artistes. According to him, his assertion is not about arrogance but a …

Residents of Oko-Filling, a quiet neighborhood in the Araromi area of Ijoko, Sango Ota, rescued a man who was allegedly tied up and left for dead by his wife and sons following a dispute over his retirement benefits. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, March 13, at the family’s residence. Reports indicate that the man had distributed …

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to enhance governance, transparency, and accountability in Nigeria’s health sector. Announcing the collaboration on his X handle, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, emphasized that the initiative aligns with …

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially welcomed Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, back into its ranks following his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Jandor, the PDP’s governorship candidate in the 2023 election, announced his return to the APC on Monday, weeks after citing internal crises and a lack of discipline …

A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on Monday staged a protest at the Three Arms Zone, urging President Bola Tinubu and Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to intervene in the ongoing crisis within the Benue State Judiciary. The protesters carried placards condemning alleged judicial misconduct, warning that “Nigeria’s democracy is in clear danger” and calling on …

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has given the management of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) a seven-day ultimatum to meet its demands concerning workers’ welfare and the alleged victimisation of labour leaders. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos on Monday, NASU General Secretary, Prince Peters Adeyemi, warned that failure to comply would lead …

West Ham forward Michail Antonio has revealed he came close to death in a devastating car crash that left him with a shattered leg but insists he is “100 percent” confident of making a return to football. The Jamaica international required surgery after his Ferrari crashed into a tree on December 7. “All I know is that I hit a …