Politics

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Startup Consultative Forum through the National Information Technology Development Agency to drive digital innovation and empower citizens. The forum is expected to shape the future of Nigeria’s startup ecosystem by bringing together recognised startups, verified entrepreneurship support organisations, angel investors, and venture capitalists. Speaking […]

At least 70 people were killed and over 1,000 injured in a massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas. The blast, which authorities say was triggered by undeclared cargo, severely affected nearly two-thirds of the port. Cleanup and recovery operations are expected to take up to two weeks. […]

A fire outbreak at a block of shops along F-Division in Tanke, Ilorin, was swiftly brought under control by the Kwara State Fire Service on Tuesday, 29th April 2025. The fire, which broke out at approximately 5:15 AM, engulfed 10 shops, with 4 shops severely affected and 6 others salvaged. […]

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has called on the Nigerian Bar Association to rise in defense of the judiciary’s integrity, urging an end to frivolous and baseless petitions against judges. In a statement, Justice Kekere-Ekun stressed that such petitions, often aimed at intimidating judges, are unfounded […]

The Federal Government has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in South Kashmir’s Pahalgam region, which left 26 people dead, mostly tourists, and several others injured. In a statement released on Tuesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the government described the act as “tragic” and “heinous,” […]

Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to defeat the United States in its trade war under Donald Trump after leading Canada’s Liberal Party to an unexpected election victory, though likely falling just short of a majority in parliament. The campaign, shaped by Trump’s aggressive tariffs and threats to annex Canada, […]

Barrister Elizabeth Arinde, head of the Legal Department in Oke-Ero, and the Director of Personnel Management, Alhaji Musibau Amuda have regained their freedom after being abducted by suspected bandits along the Oke-Ero–Ilodfa axis while returning from an official assignment as their release was confirmed by the Oke-Ero Local Government Chairman, […]

The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, has announced the introduction of two key bills aimed at enhancing public safety and economic growth—the Osun State Road and Vehicle Inspection Services Bill, 2024, which focuses on improving vehicle inspection standards to reduce road accidents, and the Osun […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to prioritize the nation’s unity above individual interests, stressing that Nigeria is greater than any person. Speaking at the official reception in Asaba for Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), president Tinubu emphasized the importance of collaboration […]