A former governor of Abia State and serving senator , Orji Uzor-Kalu has slammed those criticising him for supporting President Bola Tinubu’s second term ambition. In a video seen by our correspondent, the lawmaker told everyone criticising him to “go to the Atlantic Ocean and jump in.” Continuing, Uzor-Kalu said that President Tinubu is APC’s … Read more
Tragedy struck on Saturday as 20 members of the Kano State contingent lost their lives in a devastating auto crash while returning from the just-concluded National Sports Festival (NSF) held in Ogun State. The fatal accident occurred in Dakatsalle town, about 50 kilometers from Kano city, when the vehicle conveying the athletes and officials crashed. … Read more
Afrobeats superstar Davido has made headlines again—this time not just for his music, but for gifting ₦5 million to a loyal fan in the middle of a social media controversy involving a known Wizkid supporter. The drama began when a female fan of Wizkid, infamous for constantly trolling Davido and even making insensitive remarks about … Read more
Blue Sands STEM Lab has clinched the grand prize at MarkHack 4.0, Nigeria’s leading marketing and technology hackathon, solidifying its place as a rising force in the country’s innovation ecosystem. The event, themed “Experience Ignited: Fueling the Consumer Journey,” was held in Lagos and brought together over 150 startups developing tech-driven solutions to modern marketing … Read more
Wizkid’s son, Boluwatife, has been turning heads on social media after videos surfaced showing him confidently learning to drive a Mercedes-Benz. His mother, Shola, has been giving him driving lessons, and Boluwatife appears to be a natural behind the wheel. In the clips, he handles the car with ease while Shola proudly praises his quick … Read more
Millions of residents across Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara states have been cut off from voice and data services following simultaneous fibre optic cable cuts affecting MTN and 9mobile networks. The disruption, which began around 7:09 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2025, is still ongoing, according to a network status report released by the Nigerian Communications … Read more
In a major move to combat youth unemployment and energize Nigeria’s industrial growth, the Federal Government has unveiled a reformed Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme under the theme “Advancing Skills and Empowering the Future.” The initiative was launched at a high-level event in Abuja and is a core component of the government’s broader education … Read more
In a strategic effort to enhance food security and rural livelihoods, the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) has extended its rice farming support programme to smallholder farmers in Ebonyi State, marking the commencement of its second phase. The initiative underscores BATNF’s commitment to grassroots empowerment. According to the foundation’s general manager, Oludare Odusanya, the … Read more
In a strategic push to address youth unemployment and position Nigeria at the forefront of the global digital economy, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has partnered with the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) to launch Talent City—a nationwide initiative aimed at converting university campuses into innovation hubs and job creation centres. The … Read more
Ensuring that the Summit is accessible to remarkable young leaders from almost every country in the world is pivotal to the mission of One Young World. Scholarships provide the opportunity for exceptional young people to attend on the merit of their proven leadership and ability to create change in their home country. The Leading Scholarship … Read more
