President Bola Tinubu has touched down in Brasília, Brazil, for an official state visit, according to presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. The President arrived at the Brasília International Airport at 12:30 am on Monday, flying in from Los Angeles, USA. He was welcomed at the Brasília Air Base by top Brazilian officials, including Ambassador Carlos Sérgio…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 50-year-old widow and mother, Mrs. Ifeoma Ezewuike, for allegedly trafficking 1.3 kilograms of cocaine. She reportedly used a fake pregnancy to avoid suspicion. Mrs. Ezewuike, who owns Golden Star Creation, a fashion business in Ago Palace Way, Okota, Lagos, was caught on August 22, 2025, at…
Dangote Industries has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan’s Mitsui Chemicals to establish a joint venture for petrochemical production in Nigeria. The deal will tap into feedstock from Dangote’s 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Lagos. According to Mitsui Chemicals, the partnership will involve transferring technology for the production of resins and fertilisers, leveraging Mitsui’s global…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the Federal Government to prioritize indigenous manufacturers in the supply of materials for the Lagos airport perimeter fencing project, urging against the importation of Clear Vu fencing. In a statement, MAN applauded the government’s infrastructure drive but emphasized that the ongoing procurement for the Murtala Mohammed…
Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo has become a proud grandmother as her daughter, Priscilla Ojo, and Tanzanian singer Juma Jux have welcomed their first child — a baby boy named Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala — in Canada. Iyabo Ojo shared the joyful news on Sunday, August 24, 2025, via her social media pages, expressing gratitude for the…
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy has launched Phase 2 of the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF), aimed at expanding funding opportunities across Nigeria’s vibrant creative sector. This phase targets businesses seeking up to $100,000 in funding and welcomes proposals from diverse industries including film, music, fashion, gaming, animation, literature,…
Nigeria has pledged to direct World Bank support toward infrastructure development, job creation, and boosting private sector investment, in line with its economic reform agenda. Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made the commitment during a strategic meeting with Mrs. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, Executive Director for the Angola, Nigeria, and South…
The Benue State House of Assembly has elected Hon. Berg Afled Emberga, representing Makurdi North Constituency, as its new Speaker. This follows the resignation of Hon. Aondona Dajoh on Sunday, amid a week-long leadership crisis within the Assembly. The election was held during an evening sitting that started around 4:30 p.m. and concluded by 7:00…
Despite widespread complaints over erratic electricity supply and questionable billing, Nigeria’s power Distribution Companies (DISCOs) recorded a 39.7% increase in revenue, rising from ₦810.86 billion in 2024 to ₦1.132 trillion in the first half of 2025. Monthly Revenue Breakdown (2025): This surge comes as consumers lament poor supply, estimated billing, and increasing dependence on alternative…
Mokwa Local Government has confirmed that 458 households affected by the May 2025 flood disaster have received compensation in cash and food supplies. Alhaji Dauda Liman, Secretary of Mokwa LGA and the Relief Distribution Committee, revealed that each affected household received ₦1 million and raw food items donated by the federal and state governments, alongside…
