Fresh calls for constitutional reform are gaining momentum. Femi Gbajabiamila and Emomotimi Guwor have thrown their support behind state police and greater devolution of powers to improve governance in Nigeria. ABUJA, FCT — Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, and Emomotimi Guwor, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, have expressed…
Akon has shared new details about Wizkid’s journey to stardom. The Senegalese-American singer explained why he decided to sign the Nigerian music star early in his career. LAGOS, NIGERIA — Aliaune Thiam, popularly known as Akon, has explained why he signed Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, in 2008. The Senegalese-American singer…
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to improve access to clean water across the Federal Capital Territory. He said every area council in the FCT will benefit from ongoing efforts to expand water infrastructure. ABUJA, FCT — President Bola Tinubu has assured residents that all six area councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will receive…
Age did not stop him from chasing another academic milestone. Prof. Dr. Dr. Mark Nwagwu, a respected Nigerian scholar, has successfully defended a second PhD at the age of 89, inspiring many across the country. IBADAN, OYO STATE — Prof. Dr. Dr. Mark Nwagwu, a renowned Nigerian scholar, zoologist, poet and former professor at the…
Young Nigerians must remain part of the country’s lawmaking process. Femi Gbajabiamila says the National Assembly should continue listening to young people to strengthen democracy and drive national development. ABUJA, FCT — Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has called on the National Assembly to continue creating opportunities for young Nigerians and…
MC Oluomo has opened up about his educational background. The NURTW president said he never attended school but believes life experience has given him knowledge that many graduates do not have. LAGOS, NIGERIA — Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has said he did not attend formal school but believes the lessons he gained…
A senior Lagos transport union official has died after a gun attack. Toba Ajiboye reportedly came under attack while returning home in Lagos, leaving members of the NURTW in mourning. IKEJA, LAGOS — Toba Ajiboye, the Organising Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lagos State Council, has died after a gun…
A Federal High Court has ordered the arrest of a man claiming to head a presidential agency. The court issued the directive after he reportedly failed to appear before it. ABUJA, FCT — A Federal High Court has ordered the arrest of Adeniyi Adeyemi, who identified himself as the Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign…
The Federal Government has opened a new opportunity for small business owners. Eligible entrepreneurs can now register their businesses with the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, at no cost under a nationwide programme. ABUJA, FCT — The Federal Government has launched a free Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, business registration programme for 250,000 Micro, Small and Medium…
Nigeria’s security structure could be set for a major change. President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to consider a constitutional amendment that would pave the way for state police across the country. ABUJA, FCT — President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a bill to the National Assembly seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to…
