…single from his upcoming EP Break Time, this 2-minute-and-15-second onslaught is an unvarnished, high-stakes confrontation directed squarely at the political class over Nigeria's worsening insecurity and economic hardship. The production on Ole is intentionally minimal and steady, serving as a dark, heavy canvas that e…

…State governorship election. Samson Itodo, Executive Director of the civil society organisation, noted a dramatic shift in efficiency compared to the state’s previous poll in 2022. […]

Practitioners in the food sector have called on businesses, investors and policymakers to recognise gastronomy not merely as culinary art

…describing the exercise as a politically motivated witch-hunt orchestrated by the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia. In a statement issued Saturday by his media aide, Zege Terhide, Ortom said the commission’s report was “fundamentally flawed, legally challenged and politically motivated.” “What the people of Ben…

…a stylish 5-1 demolition of Sweden on Saturday. Sweden, themselves 5-1 winners against Tunisia in their opening Group F match, went into Saturday’s showdown with the Dutch in Houston knowing that a victory would guarantee their passage out of the group stage. But Graham Potter’s side were torn apart by a rampant Nether…

Almeraq got the better of a blanket finish in winning the battle of the international speedsters for Tom Marquand and William Haggas in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.

…with existing laws and regulations. Mohammed said the initiative underscores his administration's determination to promote environmental sustainability, preserve forest resources and improve security across communities. He noted that the state’s forests play a critical role in agriculture, economic development, biodive…

…the Oyo State capital, under the platform of Omo Aj’orosun Club, Ibadan, have organised interfaith prayers to ensure the quick release of abducted students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The club also noted that the prayers were organised to address the persistent insecurity in the ancient c…

Cuts export freight costs below $2/kg By Yinka Kolawole The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has formally flagged off the expanded Nigeria-East and Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor in partnership with RwandAir, in a move to lower export logistics costs and strengthen Nigeria’s participation in the A…

Spanish giants Real Madrid said Saturday they have not made any contact with Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise over a potential transfer. The France international, currently at the World Cup, has been linked with Madrid by Spanish media, reporting Los Blancos were considering making a bid of more than 200 million euro…

…the former governor said the process reflected significant improvement in election administration and expressed satisfaction with the conduct of electoral officials at his polling unit. "It was a smooth experience. Everything went reasonably well. The accreditation process was fast and seamless, and I could see that it…

…of Representatives, All Executive Governors of the 19 Northern States, Honourable Ministers and Heads of relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Royal Fathers, captains of industry, youth leaders, civil society organisations, academia, and other key stakeholders. "The Summit will feature high-level, exper…

…raise the money demanded by the kidnappers. "We don't have any ransom to pay. You Fulanis should raise that ransom among yourselves and pay because we don't have such money to pay. They started from N300 million and brought it down to N150 million." "Fulanis should contribute the ransom and get the woman, children and…

…24 incidents of violence across 10 local government areas and raised concerns over organised vote-buying activities and voter intimidation in nine LGAs. The observers also commended the generally conducive environment for journalists but noted reports of restrictions on media access and movement in parts of Ikere, Ado-…

…source and cause of the contamination. He noted that the state government, through the ministries of environment and health, is collaborating with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Department of Geology, Olabisi Onabanjo University, to determine the root cause of the…

…in Nigeria. It does not make sense since it is those who are law abiding that gets punished for it! “They do not do the vote buying and they are schemed out while others buy votes and waltz their way into office. @officialEFCC 's eagle is blindfolded during election. “Instead of candidates wasting money on campaigns, l…

…Hassabis "took a real chance letting me lead the AlphaFold team just six months after finishing my PhD, and the entire GDM team taught me so much about how to do great science." Jumper (pictured above right, with Hassabis) added, "GDM is a special place, and I'll still be excited to hear about what amazing things they…

Civil society organisations under the European Union Support for Democratic Governance in Nigeria, EU-SDGN, the Election Observation Hub, have called on political parties and candidates contesting the Ekiti State governorship election to refrain from voter inducement and uphold democratic values throughout the electora…

…Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has explained why former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, is yet to be unveiled as their principal's running mate. In a post on X on Saturday, one of Tiku's media aides, Abdulrasheed Shehu, attributed the delay to the presidential candidate's current tra…

…for would not fund the life she wanted to live. It was late 2020, and she had just finished her master’s degree in architecture from Covenant University, Ota, in Southwestern Nigeria. Asinobi did the math: if she stayed in the profession and stretched a Nigerian junior architect's salary, she would not be able to trave…

Iran’s foreign ministry said on Saturday that the agreement signed between Iran and the United States to halt the Middle East war will be “in trouble” unless its provisions are implemented soon. “The other side must take the necessary measures as soon as possible. Otherwise, the entire understanding will be in trouble,…

By Benjamin Njoku Liquorose once said she couldn't spend the rest of her life with former BBNaija housemate Saga. But recent events suggest the ex-flames might be reconsidering. A new Instagram photo of the duo has reignited marriage rumours. Both were dressed in matching traditional attire, with Liquorose leaning on S…

Lebanon’s health ministry said Saturday that Israeli attacks since March 2 when the latest Israel-Hezbollah war began had reached 4,057 dead, including 135 health and emergency workers, and 12,121 people wounded. The ministry also raised the toll in Israeli attacks on Friday from 47 to “a final toll of 83 martyrs and 1…

…Lawani Mikairu Ondo indigenes residing within and outside the state have called on the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to replicate his achievements at the federal level by taking a leadership role in the state after the current administration. The appeal was made in Lagos by a prominent Ondo indigene, Mr. Sa…

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration's rejection of negotiations with bandits, insisting that peace deals with criminal groups are not an option in the state. The governor made the position known in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna, wh…