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LONDON — Nigerian disc jockey and philanthropist Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, famously known as DJ Cuppy, has unveiled her strategic formula for professional success. Addressing the King’s College London graduating Class of 2026, the Oxford-educated entertainer reflected on her evolution from a business student to a global brand. She delivered the commencement speech at her alma…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered an immediate safety audit following a fire at Murtala Muhammed International Airport. He directed the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria to reconvene for a joint inspection of Terminal 1. Authorities will begin the evaluation by 9:00 am to guide recovery efforts….
The United States Congress has urged President Donald Trump to negotiate a far-reaching bilateral pact with Nigeria. Lawmakers want Washington and Abuja to jointly protect vulnerable Christian communities and dismantle jihadist networks. They also seek to counter expanding Chinese and Russian influence across Nigeria’s security and mining sectors. Congress anchored its demand on Nigeria’s…
LAGOS — The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has officially reopened the airspace at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) following a major fire outbreak. Managing Director Olubunmi Kuku confirmed that flight operations resumed at approximately 7:20 p.m. on Monday. While it is true that the inferno caused significant panic, officials reported zero fatalities among…
ABUJA — The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has partnered with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to launch a $50 million Impact Innovation Fund. This strategic vehicle targets pre-seed and early-stage startups to address systemic social hurdles within the domestic economy. During a high-profile signing ceremony in Abuja, officials confirmed that the fund would…
Football’s global governing body, FIFA, is pushing for a new rule that would compel players who receive on-field medical treatment to remain off the pitch for at least one minute before returning to action — a measure designed to address one of the most persistent complaints in the modern game: deliberate time-wasting disguised as…
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has formally declared that Nigeria has emerged from the peak of its economic and security tribulations. Speaking during an interfaith breaking of fast at the State House Banquet Hall, the President signaled a definitive transition toward national stability. The gathering drew twenty governors from across the political spectrum, alongside deputy…
LAGOS — A dark Monday on Nigerian highways has claimed nine lives following two separate, devastating heavy-duty truck accidents. In Niger State, five travelers died instantly, while four others, including a traffic officer, perished in Lagos. The accidents left over twenty people with severe injuries, who are currently receiving emergency care at various government hospitals….
As the All Progressives Congress counts down to its national convention slated for March 27 and 28, the clearest signal yet from within the party’s inner circle is that President Bola Tinubu has made his preference known: retain Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as national chairman and Dr. Ajibola Basiru as national secretary, a position that…
ABUJA — Nigeria’s power generation companies (Gencos) have linked the nation’s chronic electricity shortage to ₦6.2 trillion in unpaid debts and severe regulatory distortions. Despite an installed capacity of 15,500 megawatts, the national grid currently utilizes a meager 4,000MW on average. This represents a dismal 25.8 percent capacity utilization, a figure the Association of Power…
