The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says it has completed the enumeration of all 8,809 wards across Nigeria, providing detailed data to support better planning and evidence-based governance. Statistician-General of the Federation and NBS Chief Executive Officer, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, disclosed this at the first Bi-Annual Meeting of the National Consultative Committee on Statistics in Kano. He…
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has commenced nationwide stakeholder consultations towards reviewing and developing the Nigeria Agricultural Land and Soil Management Policy (NALSMP) 2027–2035. The initiative, which began with a two-day North-West zonal workshop in Kano, is aimed at developing a sustainable and responsive framework for managing Nigeria’s agricultural land and soil resources….
Nigerian dancer and hype man Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, is set to appear before a UK court on September 15, 2026, over five alleged sexual offences. According to details from Snaresbrook Crown Court in London, Poco Lee faces two counts of rape, one count of attempted rape and two counts of assault by penetration. The…
The Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area has distributed free GCE forms to indigent students in the council as part of efforts to promote education and expand opportunities for young people. Speaking at the presentation ceremony held at the Council Hall, the Executive Chairman, Dr. Seyi Jakande, said the initiative was designed to ease the financial burden on parents…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has secured a three-year, $7.5 million title sponsorship deal with EUROMATCH, worth $2.5 million per season ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Under the agreement, 60 per cent of the sponsorship revenue will go directly to participating clubs, with NPFL Chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye saying the funds are expected to improve players’ salaries…
Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu has joined the United States Army after completing 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Momodu announced his enlistment on social media, describing the achievement as a testament to perseverance, sacrifice and determination. He said the rigorous training tested him physically and mentally, but ultimately transformed him from a…
Lagos is set to host the maiden National Intermediate Games, with no fewer than 15,000 athletes aged 15 to 18 expected to compete across 23 compulsory and five optional sporting disciplines. Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Sam Egube, disclosed this during a media parley in Lagos, describing the event as a significant platform for…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will on Saturday, August 29, 2026, display the personal particulars of candidates nominated by political parties for the 2027 Governorship and State House of Assembly elections. The exercise will allow members of the public to scrutinise the information submitted by political parties and raise objections where necessary. The display…
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97. Kusama died on August 14 at a hospital in Tokyo, with her studio announcing her death on its website. Renowned for her distinctive polka-dot artworks, immersive installations and bold artistic style, Kusama became an international cultural icon after decades of groundbreaking work. Despite…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has cleared Bolt to resume operations at all FAAN-managed airports after reaching an agreement on a new operational framework. The decision follows concerns from travellers over the temporary suspension of e-hailing services and complaints about increased airport transportation costs. FAAN said its Airport Car Hire Rank Management System…
