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AfDB Urges Nigeria and Africa Leaders to end Poverty with Welfare Policies
The president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has urged leaders in Nigeria and Africa to replace poverty history...
Niger state govt renames airport after Tinubu, after bowing to him in circulating picture
Governor of Niger State, Umar Bago, has renamed the Abubakar Imam International Airport in Minna after President Bola Tinubu. This decision was announced...
Peter Obi, Nigerians demand explanations from Akpabio for the alleged ₦3 trillion budget padding
Peter Obi, leader of the opposition Labour Party, has joined Nigerians in demanding the return of the ₦3 trillion padded in the 2024...
Beyond Brain Drain: Nigeria’s Healthcare Workforce Crisis
On November 29, 2023, no fewer than five wards, comprising about 150 beds, were closed at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, due...
UNICEF Reports High Numbers of Female Circumcision in Nigeria
According to a recent report by UNICEF, Nigeria is one of the conflict-affected countries with the highest number of women and girls affected...
New Documentary Series ‘Sounds of Nollywood’ Takes Audiences Behind the Scenes of Nigerian Films
Premiering on March 13, this documentary series offers viewers an exclusive look behind the scenes of sound compositions for some of Nollywood’s most...
Niger State Governor Bows to Tinubu After Calling Peter Obi “Boss”, Validating His Stance on Ukraine Grains
A picture circulating social media has shown Niger State Governor Muhammad Umar Bago on bended knees and head bowed to Tinubu after calling...
Nigeria Left Out As Africa’s Top 10 Beautiful Cities List Surfaces
The significance of beautiful cities in Africa transcends mere visual appeal, extending into their roles as regional hubs fostering connectivity, trade, and collaboration...
Tems Makes History as First Nigerian Artist Honoured at 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards
The Youtube Theater in Los Angeles glittered on Wednesday, March 6th as the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards honoured a phenomenal group...
Africa’s Largest Economy, Nigeria to Join BRICS
Nigeria as the largest economy in Africa has shown interest in joining the intergovernmental organisation of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa...
It Is A Shame That Ukraine In War Is giving Us Food – Niger State Governor Echoes Peter Obi
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has echoed Peter Obi’s sentiments and stance that it is a shame for the nation to be...
Northern Nigerian Farmers Forced to Pay Large Sums to Bandits for Permission to Farm and Harvest
A recent report has revealed that local farmers in Northern Nigeria are compelled to pay hefty sums, ranging from N70,000 to N100,000, to...