In a candid interview on Rio Ferdinand’s Vibe with FIVE, former Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder Mikel John Obi unveiled a hidden aspect of the financial challenges faced by African footballers. He asserted that players from the continent are burdened with an unspoken financial responsibility to support extended family members and acquaintances back home. Mikel revealed…
Affordable Housing: In a significant step towards addressing Nigeria’s pervasive housing deficit, the Federal Government has unveiled an ambitious initiative to construct 34,500 housing units across thirty states. Arc. Musa Dangiwa, the Federal Minister of Housing and Urban Development, made this groundbreaking announcement during the 12th Meeting of the National Council of Lands, Housing, and…
Zamfara State Governor Worried by the deteriorating state of education in Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal has taken a decisive step by declaring a state of emergency in the education sector. In a recent broadcast, Lawal highlighted the critical need for urgent reforms across all educational levels, emphasizing the dire condition of learning environments and…
The Imo State chapter of the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) has opted to break ranks with the national leadership, deciding against participating in the nationwide strike that had been called by the NLC. This unexpected move has stirred controversy within the labor union, as the Imo chapter takes a different stance from the national call…
Attackers of NLC President Joe Ajaero arrested announced the federal government. The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has voiced deep concern over the nationwide strike declared by the Organized Labour, spearheaded by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). NSA Nuhu Ribadu emphasized the potential repercussions of this strike on…
In a surprising departure from the prevailing narrative of criticism and condemnation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has lauded the electoral body for its management of the recently conducted Bayelsa State Governorship Election. In an interview on Tuesday’s Politics Today, Governor Diri expressed his satisfaction with the…
President Tinubu‘s strategic negotiation prowess came to the forefront on Monday night as he met with the management of the Islamic Development Bank in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The primary agenda of the meeting centered on discussions regarding a substantial multi-billion dollar infrastructure finance facility aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s infrastructure landscape across federal and sub-national levels….
As the anticipation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers heightens, the Nigerian national football team, famously known as the Super Eagles, has begun their meticulous preparations ahead of the crucial encounters against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. A total of 22 players have now convened in the camp situated in Uyo, a significant hub for their…
Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has recently urged for a unified front among opposition parties in Nigeria. This call for unity was made during a meeting with the national executive committee of the Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC), emphasizing the critical need to prevent Nigeria from descending into…
In a candid statement from Mecca, Saudi Arabia, President Tinubu revealed that his administration inherited significant liabilities from his predecessors. The president acknowledged the serious deficits in port and power infrastructure, as well as agro-allied facilities, emphasizing the need for urgent attention. Despite these challenges, President Tinubu maintained that his government would not make excuses…
