King Sunny Ade Denies Disappearance, Says He’s Alive and Well
Legendary musician, King Sunny Ade, has denied rumors of his disappearance in a press statement. Shared on his official Instagram account, the 78-year old Sunny Ade confirmed he is “alive, healthy, and grateful” to his fans, describing the rumors of dis disappearance as “false and malicious.” The rumors started after his daughter, Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye, […]
Trump Defends Record at 100-Day Milestone
US President Donald Trump is marking the 100th day of his second term in office. Addressing a crowd of supporters in Michigan, Trump claimed his presidency is delivering “profound change” and called his efforts a “revolution of common sense”. He highlighted his progress on reducing migrant crossings at the southern border, which have plummeted to […]
CAC Gives Businesses 6 Weeks to Register or Face Sanctions
The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, has ordered all businesses operating in Nigeria, to, within six-weeks, comply with the registration requirements of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, CAMA, 2020. In a circular yesterday, CAC noted that after the ultimatum, it would take necessary legal action against erring offenders who fail to comply. It warned that […]
FG Launches N110bn Medical School Upgrade
The Federal Government has launched a N110 billion Tertiary Education Trust Fund project to rehabilitate medical schools in 18 universities across Nigeria. Each of the beneficiary institutions will receive approximately N4 billion to rehabilitate infrastructure, including lecture theaters, laboratories, and student hostels. The project aims to expand the country’s capacity to train medical professionals, including […]
Vatican to Hold Papal Conclave from May 7
The Vatican says about 135 Cardinals from across the world will meet from May 7 in a secret conclave to elect the next pope, following the death and burial of Pope Francis. Vatican spokesman, Matteo Bruni, said cardinals will take part in a solemn mass at St Peter’s Basilica, after which those eligible to vote […]
FG ready to pay Outstanding 5 months wage award arrears
The Federal Government has announced plans to commence payment of the outstanding five months’ wage award arrears to workers immediately. Director of Press, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, who made this known in a statement, explained that while the Federal Government had earlier disbursed five months’ worth of the wage […]
2Face Idibia Named Benue Entertainment Adviser
Nigerian singer, 2Face Idibia, has been appointed Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach to Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia. The announcement was made during a visit by the artist to the Government House in Makurdi yesterday, as shared in a video that gained traction on X. Governor Alia acknowledged Idibia’s support for his administration, and […]
Enugu to Host First International City Marathon May 3
Enugu State will on Saturday May 3, 2025, host more than 100 international athletes, for the inaugural edition of the Enugu City International Marathon. In a statement, the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, said the race is to be used to tell Enugu’s unique story and showcase the State as a tourist and commerce destination […]
Tinubu Orders Security Overhaul to Tackle Rising Violence
President Bola Tinubu has directed an immediate and comprehensive overhaul of national security strategies, demanding urgent action to end the escalating violence in Borno, Benue, Plateau and Kwara states. The President, who met with security chiefs at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday bemoaned the killing of innocent citizens in Borno, Benue and Plateau […]
IMF Cuts Global Growth to 2.8%, Trims U.S. 2025 Forecast to 1.8%
The International Monetary Fund, IMF has projected a shrinking global growth and declining world inflation, occasioned by heightened uncertainties and key policy adjustments. IMF’s Chief Economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas who announced this yesterday in Washington DC, USA, while giving the fund’s global economic outlook, also downgraded the 2025 U.S. growth forecast to 1.8%, down from 2.7% […]
