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Less than 24 hours after unveiling the Utako Farmers Market, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stirred headlines once again with the commissioning of the first phase of the ultra-modern, solar-powered Kugbo International Market in Abuja. This latest development is being seen by analysts as not just an economic masterstroke but … Read more
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has proposed a significant change to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program, suggesting that the scheme be extended from its current one-year duration to two years. According to him, this move is aimed at strengthening the NYSC framework, combating certificate fraud, and improving its contribution to national … Read more
In a bold show of strength and internal unity, delegates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have overwhelmingly elected Prince Dr. Nicholas Ukachukwu, popularly known as Ikukuoma, as the party’s gubernatorial candidate for the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election set for November 8, 2025. The APC primary, held earlier today, saw Ikukuoma clinch a resounding … Read more
A Nigerian lady has stirred major buzz on social media after demonstrating an unusual but inventive way of cooking stew using an electric iron due to a lack of cooking gas. In a now-viral TikTok video, she documented how she managed to prepare the meal from scratch, a process that took her about six hours. … Read more
President Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso has reportedly survived a fresh assassination attempt, according to sources close to the government. The incident, which occurred late Thursday evening, adds to the increasing number of threats the young military leader has faced since taking power in 2022. While official details remain scarce, initial reports suggest that unidentified … Read more
It has been revealed that Dr. Enyi Onyebuchi Paul, a Nigerian with a PhD, works as a cleaner at Ebonyi State University (EBSU) in Abakaliki, despite holding three academic degrees, including a PhD in Mathematics Education. The story was brought to light by Odo Godfrey Chikwere, a journalist with Legacy 95.1 FM in Abakaliki. Dr. … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed rumours of a rift between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima. The party dismissed as unfounded speculations that Tinubu might replace Shettima as his running mate in the 2027 elections. This comes amid growing political activity from Tinubu’s loyalists and key party stakeholders, who … Read more
A Nigerian man, identified as Kesari, has been arrested after allegedly using funds mistakenly transferred to his account to purchase a brand-new Lexus vehicle. A video showing Kesari at the police station has since surfaced online and is currently trending on X (formerly Twitter). According to reports, a large sum of money was accidentally credited … Read more
A young woman from Owode Idiroko in Ogun State has cried out for urgent assistance after being abandoned by her husband following the birth of their quadruplets. According to reports, her husband disappeared when she was just four months pregnant, leaving her to bear the financial and emotional burden alone. In a viral video, the … Read more
Calls Grow for Peter Obi to Pick Senator Natasha Akpoti as 2027 Running Mate As the 2027 presidential election draws nearer, conversations about potential running mates for prominent political figures are already gaining traction online. One of such suggestions has sparked debate across social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), where a user urged Labour … Read more