In a heartfelt message to the nation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to serving every Nigerian, regardless of region, ethnicity, or background. He emphasized that the Renewed Hope Agenda is anchored on fairness, inclusiveness, and equal opportunity for all. “I took an oath to serve all Nigerians—not a section. That oath guides…
Lagos State will host the 17th edition of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards in 2025. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu officially accepted the hosting rights on Sunday at the Lagos House, Marina, during a visit by Nollywood stakeholders and BON organisers. Key highlights: This move reaffirms Lagos’ position as Nigeria’s creative capital.
NAFDAC has warned the public against the use of falsified Gold Vision Oxytocin Injection 10IU, which carries a fake registration number and is not listed in its official database. Key Points: Warning: These injections are unregistered and potentially harmful. Oxytocin is used in labour management and must only be sourced from verified channels. NAFDAC urges…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a 3-day weather forecast predicting thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across the country from Monday to Wednesday. Highlights: NiMet advises the public to take necessary precautions against strong winds, potential flooding, and travel disruptions.
La Liga champions Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw by a spirited Rayo Vallecano side on Sunday, dropping their first points of the season. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring for Barca from a controversial penalty, but Rayo hit back through Fran Perez after the break and looked the more threatening late on. Goalkeeper Joan…
German giants Bayern Munich have approached Atalanta for a loan deal to sign Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, with an option to buy at a significant fee. The 27-year-old is reportedly open to the move as he seeks a new challenge this summer. While Inter Milan had shown interest earlier, Atalanta are unwilling to sell to…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the Uba Sani-led administration of backing thugs who attacked an ADC coalition meeting in Kaduna. Speaking on Channels TV, El-Rufai denied any involvement, calling suggestions that he orchestrated the incident “very stupid.” He alleged that police officers provided cover for the attackers and insisted the thugs were…
Dominik Szoboszlai’s stunning late free-kick gave Liverpool a 1-0 victory over Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday, sealing a vital win in the Premier League title race. The Hungarian midfielder broke the deadlock with seven minutes remaining, handing Arsenal their first league defeat of the season. The tense encounter between last season’s top two underlined the…
Nigeria and Colombia have opened a new chapter in bilateral relations as Vice President Kashim Shettima hosted his Colombian counterpart, Francia Márquez, in Abuja. Speaking at a gala dinner on Sunday night, Shettima described the visit as the beginning of a stronger diplomatic and economic partnership rooted in shared values and a common destiny. The…
Panic gripped the Iyana-Isolo axis of Lagos on Sunday after a fully loaded tanker lost control, collided with a commercial bus, and exploded in flames. Eyewitnesses say the tanker veered off the Apapa–Oshodi Expressway, overturned into a roadside gutter, and burst into flames, consuming nearby vehicles including a container trailer. Two people were reportedly injured…
