Emir Sanusi, Other Prominent Nigerians Receive Body of Late Emir of Zuru as It Arrives from London
According to TVC News on Friday, August 22, 2025, the body of the late Emir of Zuru, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (Rtd), arrived in Nigeria from London, where he passed away after a brief illness. The remains were received at the Zuru Airport, Kebbi…
Ogun ends free entry into Olumo Rock over safety concerns
The Ogun State Government has announced that the free entry initiative at the newly renovated Olumo Rock Tourist Complex will end on Saturday, August 23, 2025, citing safety concerns over overcrowding. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State…
Alaafin Of Oyo Breaks Silence On Alleged Supremacy Battle With Ooni Of Ife
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has dismissed claims that he is locked in a supremacy battle with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, or any other monarch in Yorubaland. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Director of Media and Publicity,…
‘Telecom Operators Set To Pump $1bn Into Networks By End Of 2025’
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that telecom operators in the country will invest more than $1 billion in expanding and upgrading their networks before the end of 2025. The Commission said this investment is a direct result…
Tinubu Orders Full Removal Of 5% Tax On Telecom Services Across Nigeria
According to a report by The Nation, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the full removal of the 5 per cent excise duty on telecommunications services across Nigeria. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says this…
ABU greets Gen Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, GCFR, at 84
By Saidu Abubakar The famous Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria has felicitated with His Excellency, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, GCFR, on his 84th birthday. The elder statesman clocked 84 years on Sunday, 17th August, 2025. Congratulating the former…
Yemi Kale explains Okonjo-Iweala’s economic stability comment
Group Chief Economist and Managing Director of Afreximbank, Dr. Yemi Kale, has explained to Nigerians what economic stability stands for in economic context. Reacting to Okonjo Iweala’s comments on his X handle on Saturday, Kale clarified why economic…
Rebuilding trust critical to closing Nigeria’s 25m housing deficit
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s real estate industry have stressed that rebuilding trust between developers, agents, and buyers is critical to closing the country’s estimated 25 million housing deficit. The call was made Friday at the maiden edition of Housing…
“Beware Of Scammers” – ABU Warns Community, Gen Public
By Saidu Abubakar The famous Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria has warned members of the institution’s community as well as the general public to beware of scammers. The warning was contained in a statement by Auwalu Umar who is the Director,…
NLC Issues 7-Day Strike Notice To FG
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to refund allegedly diverted workers’ funds from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and to immediately constitute the Governing Board of the National…