150,000 people expected as Olympic flame arrives in France
The Olympic flame arrives in France on Wednesday where a highly choreographed ceremony and a crowd of 150,000 people will be a first major test for organisers and security forces […]
Microsoft to shut down Lagos centre, 200 jobs at risk
United States-based multinational technology giant, Microsoft, has considered closing one of the operations in Nigeria, known as African Development Centre located in Lagos. Microsoft’s ADC is located in Ikoyi, highbrow […]
Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama won the 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year award, the league announced on Monday, marking the first time a Frenchman has captured the honor. The 20-year-old, 7-foot-4 […]
Kwankwaso attempting to undermine political relevance of Ganduje in Kano – APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress has accused the National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso of deliberately attempting to undermine the political relevance of its National […]
Rainstorm injures three, damages 200 houses in Plateau
A community official says three persons were injured and over 200 houses were damaged following a rainstorm in Miango District of Bassa Local Government of Plateau. The Publicity Secretary of […]
AfCFTA: Competitive capacity, key to market access —Manufacturers
For Nigeria to reap maximum benefits from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has identified the ability of local manufacturers to compete around […]
Military-ruled Chad votes for president today
Chadians began voting for a president on Monday in an election purportedly aimed at ending military rule but dismissed by opponents of junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby as a fix […]
Marketers remain upbeat as petrol scarcity enters third week
Petrol supply challenges facing the country entered its third week yesterday with marketers remaining upbeat about the situation following the release of more volumes by NNPC Limited. Around the central area of the nation’s capital, few retail outlets […]
May Day: President Bola Tinubu’s speech
By President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR Being a speech by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on […]
Lagos-Calabar highway: Peter Obi inciting Igbo against FG — Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi said the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi is inciting people of the southeast, especially the uninformed, against the federal government. […]