Written by No fewer than 21,000 Nigerians affected by flood disasters across the country are to benefit from federal government’s interest-free loan totalling 6.3 billion. The Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Yusuf Sanunu, disclosed this yesterday at a roundtable event to mark this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in Abuja. The … Continue reading “FG votes N6.3bn interest-free loans to 21,000 flood disaster victims”
By Chioma Obinna The World Health Organisation, WHO, has issued an urgent global alert following the discovery of substandard and contaminated oral liquid medicines in India, linked to cases of acute illness and child fatalities. The warning, outlined in WHO Medical Product Alert No. 5/2025, highlighted three contaminated products COLDRIF, Respifresh TR, and ReLife all … Continue reading “WHO warns of contaminated cold, cough syrups linked to child deaths in India”
Today is the D’day. The day of reckoning for the Super Eagles. The day the nation is expected to pray for the players as they attempt to do the near impossible in securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by three countries – America, Mexico, and Canada. It is a day … Continue reading “Do or Die Clash: 3 teams, one Chance”
The Federal Government has mandated the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to intensify Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) depot monitoring to prevent product hoarding following its recent price surge. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Dr Ekperikpe Ekpo, gave the directive in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Louis Ibah, in … Continue reading “Gas hoarding: FG directs NMDPRA to intensify depot monitoring”
Several people were killed over the weekend in Gaza City in violent clashes between Hamas security forces and the members of an armed clan, multiple sources reported on Monday. Skirmishes first broke out last week between the Palestinian Islamist group and the Doghmush clan after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect. On … Continue reading “Deadly clashes erupt between Hamas and Gaza clan after ceasefire”
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Presidency has given an update on the health condition of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, assuring Nigerians that he was recovering well. Recall that the Presidency had on Sunday night replaced the Minister as the leader of Nigeria team to the … Continue reading “Presidency gives update on Finance Minister health status”
Wakanow Group, Africa’s leading travel tech company, announces that it has acquired NairaBox, a fast-growing lifestyle and entertainment platform in Nigeria. This acquisition represents a deliberate strategic step by Wakanow to broaden its portfolio into entertainment, events, and lifestyle experiences, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, consumer centricity, and diversified growth. Wakanow also names Tobi Andero … Continue reading “Wakanow Group Acquires NairaBox to Expand into Entertainment And Lifestyle”
Mr Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank, will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meeting in Washington DC, which opens on Monday, October 13. Cardoso, as the alternate Governor, replaces the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, who is indisposed. The … Continue reading “CARDOSO LEADS NIGERIA’S DELEGATION TO THE WORLD BANK-IMF MEETING IN WASHINGTON DC”
Following the grand premiere of EXCO, the highly anticipated Nigerian political drama produced by Seun Oloketuyi and directed by Director Mo Nuel chimobi , movie lovers now have an exciting opportunity to experience the film — and win big! The movie premieres on Wednesday and will open in cinemas across the country, giving audiences nationwide … Continue reading “WATCH EXCO AND WIN A TRIP TO BANJUL COURTESY OF VALUEJET!”
In October 2025, Lagos did not just host an event — it made history. The city’s bustling waterways, vibrant skyline, and unmatched energy came alive as the world’s first all-electric powerboat championship — the E1 Grand Prix — docked on African shores for the very first time. From Venice to Jeddah, Monaco to Rotterdam, the … Continue reading “The Lagos E1 Success: How Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and His Tourism Team Put Lagos on the Global Map -By seun oloketuyi”