Rotimi Pedro appointed as NTA DG
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Rotimi Pedro from Lagos State as the new Director General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The President also confirmed the appointment of three other…
TICAD9: Tinubu Demands Two Permanent UN Security Council Seats for Africa
President Bola Tinubu has called for reforms at the United Nations (UN) to give Africa permanent representation on the security council. Speaking at the plenary session on peace and stability…
UNIZIK announces ban on ‘signing off’ ceremony for graduating students
The Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Anambra State, has imposed an indefinite ban on the popular ‘signing off’ tradition observed by final-year students after their examinations. The ban which was…
N70,000 Minimum Wage Won’t Lift Nigerians Out of Poverty says US
The United States has said Nigeria’s N70,000 minimum wage is lower than its poverty level income. The statement was made in its 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, released…
Our convention duly approved by NEC – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the date and venue for its national convention had been approved by its National Executive Committee (NEC) in accordance with its constitution. National…
2Baba’s ‘African Queen’ Tops Billboard’s All-Time Afrobeats List
American music magazine Billboard has unveiled its list of the Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All-Time, placing 2Baba’s timeless hit ‘African Queen’ at number one. The 2004 classic, which…
ADC Kicks Against Proposed Salary Hike for Political Office Holders
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has kicked against the proposed salary increase for Nigeria’s political office holders, likening the act to an affront to the struggling Nigerian people. The party said…
Makinde Gifts Ayefele New Car After Office Fire
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has today presented a brand-new Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) to popular gospel singer, broadcaster, and Chairman of Fresh FM 105.9, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, following last…
Ekiti Monarch Weighs In on Alaafin-Ooni Dispute, Says True Leadership Isn’t About Empty Threats
The Oore of Otun-Ekiti and Paramount Ruler of Mobaland house, Oba Adekunle Adeagbo, has debunked reports that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, appointed anyone as the Okanlomo…
FG unveils programme to enroll 500,000 out-of-school children
The National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education, has commenced a two-day training for enumerators on automated data collection tools aimed at tackling challenges of out-of-school children. Speaking…