Kemi Badenoch has stood by her past comments about Nigeria, after the vice-president of Nigeria Kashim Shettima accused her of denigrating it. The Conservative Party leader, who was born in the UK but mostly raised in Nigeria, has repeatedly described growing up in fear and insecurity in a country plagued by corruption. On Monday, Nigerian…
Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport (EAICA) Ado-Ekiti has received the approval of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to commence non-scheduled flight operation effective December 15th, 2024. The NCAA, in a letter dated December 11, 2024 and addressed to Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, said the approval of the non-scheduled operations under Visual Flight…
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured that additional 150 megawatts will be added to the national grid before the end of 2024. Adelabu gave the assurance while speaking with State House correspondents after a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He outlined the progress…
Award-winning actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has condemned the growing menace of piracy in Nigeria’s film industry, urging fans to support the creative sector by rejecting illegal practices. Her latest movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, set to premiere today, December 13, and the actress has called for collective action to safeguard the industry. In a heartfelt…
The founder and lead pastor of Light Nations formerly Sphere of Light, Apostle Femi Lazarus has once again emerged as Nigeria’s most-streamed podcast creator, solidifying his position as a favorite among listeners. This announcement was made by Spotify’s Sub-Sahara Africa Podcast Manager, Ncebakazi Manzi, as part of the streaming platform’s 2024 podcast rankings for Nigeria,…
The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, widely recognized as MC Oluomo, visited the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, at his Abuja office on Wednesday. The announcement of the visit was shared in a statement posted on Instagram the same day. MC Oluomo was accompanied…
Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host of the 2034 The Fédération Internationale de Football Association Men’s World Cup. The Middle Eastern country, which was the only bidder for the tournament, was officially awarded the hosting rights during an extraordinary FIFA Congress on Wednesday. FIFA members voted in a combined process that included decisions…
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority and the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish farming clusters aimed at improving the livelihoods of Internally Displaced Persons and migrants across Nigeria. The agreement, signed on Wednesday in Abuja, is part of the Renewed Hope Restoration Project,…
A fire outbreak at the Old Airport Junction in Jos, Plateau State, on Wednesday ravaged several shops and offices, leaving business owners reeling from significant losses. The incident reportedly began around 4:00 pm, prompting swift action by fire services from Jos South and Jos North Local Government Areas. An eyewitness, John Michael described the chaotic…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will host the 18th edition of the state’s annual town hall meeting on security. This was announced by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, in a statement issued on Wednesday, describing the event as “a major summit for stakeholders in the (security) sector.” Scheduled for December 18, 2024,…
