In a significant development, EU ministers are poised to grant final approval on Tuesday for Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro, slated for January 1, 2026. This milestone would mark Bulgaria’s
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away at the age of 90. He died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, amid celebrations marking his
President Donald Trump has announced that Nigeria, along with other countries aligning with the BRICS bloc, will face an additional 10% tariff. Trump described BRICS policies as “anti-American” in a
In a bold move, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans for a nationwide mass action in response to the escalating cost-of-living crisis, rising insecurity, and what they describe
In a surprising turn of events, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has come out swinging against former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi. Speaking at a church gathering today, Wike dismissed
A US court has sentenced Edward Oluwasanmi, a Nigerian pastor, to 27 months in prison for defrauding the US government of $4.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds. This development serves
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its efforts in rescuing Nigeria from a dangerous crossroad. According to Ribadu, the administration has made
A dramatic incident unfolded in the early hours of Saturday along the Ikorodu Road corridor of Lagos. A container-laden truck lost control and fell on a Toyota Sienna minivan at
Renowned filmmaker Ibrahim Suleiman offers a thought-provoking perspective on the importance of empathy in understanding the Nigerian experience. In a world where narratives are often shaped by external perceptions, Suleiman’s
A recent World Bank project has yielded impressive results, recording a 50% rise in girls’ school attendance in Bauchi State. This significant achievement highlights the project’s impact on promoting education
