Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London today at about 4:30 p.m, after a prolonged illness. The announcement was made in a statement issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who expressed deep sorrow over the loss of his …
Read More »NMA reaffirms support for Okpebholo, lauds Supreme Court victory
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Edo State Branch, has described the Supreme Court judgment ruling which upheld the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo as a sign of greater things to come for all Edo people. Dr. Eustace Oseghale, Chairman of the NMA Edo State, and Secretary, Dr. Iluobe Inegbenosun, expressed …
Read More »Sanwo-Olu lauds peaceful Lagos LG poll
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has showered encomium on residents for turning out to vote in the local government elections held across the state on Saturday. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, expressed appreciation to Lagosians for what he described as a peaceful …
Read More »Tinubu arrives Abuja after BRICS summit, ends speculation over whereabouts
President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja in the early hours of Sunday after the BRICS summit in Brazil, putting to bed mounting widespread public concern and speculation about his whereabouts. A decent source confirmed that the President’s aircraft touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport …
Read More »Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan opens 115-capacity cinema
Nigerian Actor and Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has announced the launch of his 115-seater cinema named “The Kunle Afolayan Cinema.” The film Director took to his Instagram page on Saturday to share a sneak peek of the state of the art cinema. This launch celebrates the filmmaker amd his contribution to …
Read More »Visa Policy Shifts: A new era for Nigerian travellers?
The recent tightening of visa policies by countries like the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and United Arab Emirates, has sparked concerns about a potential ‘visa war’, with the new developments leaving many Nigerians questioning the future of global mobility. Diplomatic tensions are rising between Nigeria and several countries, including …
Read More »Air Peace plane skids off runway at Port Harcourt airport
Air Peace has confirmed that its Flight P47190—operating from Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos to Port Harcourt—experienced a runway excursion upon landing at the Port Harcourt International Airport earlier Sunday. In aviation terms, a runway excursion refers to an incident where an aircraft departs from the designated runway surface during …
Read More »Burna Boy says music Is lifestyle, not work
Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Burna Boy has claimed that making music is not a job. He further explained that he derives so much joy from his profession to regard it as a job. While speaking with BBC Radio 1 Xtra, Burna expressed that he seldom needs a break or a vacation …
Read More »Lagos LG Polls: PDP wins Councillorship seat in Yaba
In a surprising turn during the Lagos State Local Government elections, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) secured one councillorship seat out of the 376 positions contested across the state. The PDP scored a rare victory in Ward D of the Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA), defeating the candidate of …
Read More »Lagos speaker, Turkish Airlines, International celebrities shine at The Expatriates Business Awards 2025
The Honourable Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, Turkish Airlines executive Lokman Balkan, actresses Lilian Bach and Ronya Man, as well as renowned Ghanaian-born broadcaster Riyah Abdul, were among the prominent guests and awardees at the recently concluded Expatriates Business Awards (TEBA) 2025. Held …
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