Nigeria’s film industry Nollywood was again thrown into mourning on Friday with the death of famous for playing a wealthy man in movies, Segun Remi, popularly known as ‘Chief Kanran’ A filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi announced the death of Chief Kanran in a post on his instagram post on Friday. Oloketuyi …

The Lagos State Government has initiated a new registration exercise to identify poor and vulnerable households previously excluded from its database, reinforcing its commitment to enhanced social protection and welfare delivery across the state. Lagos drainage solutions The exercise, coordinated by the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget under the …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has categorically dismissed media reports claiming that a Canadian court declared the party a terrorist organisation. The clarification was issued in a press statement signed by Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary, on 15 August 2025 in Abuja. The statement explained that the reports stem from …

Globacom has announced significant reductions to its International Direct Dialing (IDD) tariffs to several major countries that Nigerians usually call. For both new and current subscribers throughout Nigeria, this lowers the cost of calls to an affordable rate as low as N30. Beginning from August 10, the new tariffs began …

Women entrepreneurs play a vital role in Nigeria’s economy. They drive innovation, create jobs, and build resilient businesses. Stanbic IBTC Bank recognises its impact and is committed to supporting its growth through tailored financial solutions. One key offering is the Blue Blossom Account. This account is designed to help women …

The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State has confirmed the death of a Part 2 medical student, Ajibola Ibitayo, who reportedly committed suicide shortly after the release of his examination results. The Public Relations Officer of the university, Abiodun Olarewaju, on Thursday confirmed the death of the …

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Sen. David Mark, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to uphold the principles of impartiality and transparency in the by-elections on Saturday across the country. This is contained in a statement by his media adviser, Paul Mumeh, in a …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State is gearing-up to flag-off its campaigns on Thursday (Today) for the local government elections scheduled for August 30, 2025. The rally is expected to feature the presentation of party flags to candidates who emerged in last Saturday’s primary election conducted by the …

The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) has demanded ₦3.5 billion in compensation and a public apology from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the alleged invasion of its premises on Sunday. According to reports, EFCC operatives stormed the library grounds, arrested 93 suspected internet fraudsters, …

The federal government has issued the Foreign Carrier Operation Permit (FCOP) to Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL). According to a statement on Tuesday, Ibrahim Kana, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, spoke at the presentation in Abuja. Kana, represented by Ahmed Mohammed, said the FCOP would …