The Yobe State Government has approved the release of ₦460.83 million to support 1,780 women entrepreneurs through a grassroots empowerment program aimed at strengthening small businesses and improving livelihoods across the state. The approval was granted during the State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Mai Mala Buni in Damaturu. According to the Commissioner for…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared alleged drug kingpin Nnamuka Kelvin Uchenna, popularly known as “Odogwu,” and three of his associates wanted over their alleged involvement in operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Imo State. The agency also secured a court order freezing ₦9.84 billion linked to the suspects and obtained interim…
Arsenal defender William Saliba could be sidelined for up to five months after reports revealed he played the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a fractured back, an injury he had been managing for weeks before France’s campaign ended. The French international is now expected to undergo surgery, raising concerns over Arsenal’s defensive options ahead of…
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has called on members of the ECOWAS Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Network to pursue alternative funding sources to strengthen regional trade promotion and economic integration across West Africa. Speaking at the 6th Annual General Assembly of the Network in Dakar, Senegal, NEPC Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Mrs….
The Football Association has reaffirmed its support for Thomas Tuchel, confirming the German will remain England manager despite the Three Lions’ 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. England’s campaign ended in Atlanta after Anthony Gordon gave them an early lead before late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez completed Argentina’s comeback. Although England…
The Kano State Government has distributed modern working tools to 1,900 butchers drawn from the state’s 44 local government areas as part of an empowerment program aimed at improving livelihoods, strengthening food safety and modernizing the meat industry. Speaking during the distribution ceremony at the Government House in Kano, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf said the…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the complete reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway using reinforced concrete pavement, marking a major shift in the Federal Government’s road construction strategy. The approval was announced by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, who said the decision followed the rapid deterioration of sections of the highway despite being rehabilitated just…
Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, is celebrating his 36th birthday today, with fans, fellow artists and industry figures paying tribute to one of Africa’s most influential musicians. Since breaking onto the scene with his 2011 debut album Superstar, Wizkid has grown into a global music powerhouse, helping take Afrobeats to audiences…
France’s parliament has approved a landmark law legalizing assisted dying for adults suffering from serious, incurable and life-threatening illnesses under strict medical conditions. The legislation, passed by the National Assembly in a 291-241 vote, marks one of the biggest changes to France’s end-of-life laws in decades. Under the new law, eligible patients must be French…
Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has claimed he lost $4 million after allegedly purchasing a stolen property in Lagos, leaving him devastated and appealing for public help. The artist, whose real name is Abiola Akinbiyi, shared the emotional revelation on social media, saying the seller disappeared after receiving payment and that he has since engaged a…
