“Nigerian Woman Shares Heartwarming Story of Her Thoughtful Daughter, Who Sends Gifts Every Time Tuition Fees Are Paid”

Nigerian woman Progress Okuk recently shared a heartfelt story about her thoughtful daughter, who surprises her with gifts each time she pays her school fees. “Every time I pay her tuition, my oldest daughter sends me a gift,” she wrote in a Facebook post on Friday after receiving a beautiful wig from her daughter. “Last … Read more

Nigeria’s Population Expected to Increase by 54% as Global Population Reaches 9.6 Billion by 2050, Report Says

Nigeria’s Population Projected to Increase by 54% by 2050, While Global Population Reaches 9.6 Billion, Report Finds A new report by the Population Reference Bureau (PRB) forecasts that Nigeria’s population will rise by 54% by 2050, while the current global population of over eight billion is expected to approach nearly 9.6 billion. The PRB provides … Read more

FG Declares Tuesday, October 1, a Public Holiday to Celebrate 64th Independence Anniversary

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1, a public holiday to commemorate the nation’s 64th Independence Anniversary. In a statement released on Saturday, September 28, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, announced that the declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the … Read more

“Provide Evidence of My Sponsorship of Band!ts – Matawalle Challenges Governor Lawal and Others”

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has refuted allegations of supporting banditry and has urged his accusers to provide evidence to back their claims. In a recent interview on Channels Television on Tuesday, September 24, the former governor of Zamfara defended his decision to engage in dialogue with bandits, a strategy he asserts … Read more

Nigerian Nurses in the UK and US Forced to Return Home Due to Verification Issues

Nigerian nurses and midwives working abroad are distressed by the abrupt deactivation of the verification portal by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). The portal was shut down in February 2024, creating major hurdles for healthcare workers seeking to renew their licenses and meet international regulatory standards. As a result, many nurses without … Read more

AFCON Qualifier: Lookman and Victor Osimhen Shine as Nigeria’s Super Eagles Defeat Benin 3-0 (Highlights)

The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a victory over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in their opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. This win was particularly notable as Benin had previously defeated Nigeria earlier in the year during World Cup qualifying under the guidance … Read more

“Yar’adua’s Mother Shaped Who I Am,” Says Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has expressed that the death of Hajiya Dada Yar’Adua, mother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, is a personal loss for him, emphasizing that she played a significant role in shaping who he is today. Jonathan made this statement during a condolence visit to the Yar’adua family in Katsina … Read more

Presidency Disavows Yacht Displaying Nigerian Flag in France (Video)

The presidency has disclaimed ownership of a yacht spotted in St-Tropez flying the Nigerian flag. A video of the yacht went viral on social media on Friday, with claims suggesting it belonged to the Nigerian government. In response, Otega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Digital and New Media, clarified on X … Read more

US Requests Access to Ailing Binance Executive Detained in Nigeria

A senior official from Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the United States is seeking consular access to Tigran Gambaryan, a detained Binance executive currently held at Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja. Gambaryan, a US citizen and Binance’s chief of financial crimes compliance, was arrested in February 2024 alongside another executive, Anjarwalla, upon … Read more