Africa's youth population is growing faster than anywhere else in the world. Yet behind falling unemployment figures lies a troubling reality: millions of young people are trapped in low-paying, informal jobs that offer little hope of escaping poverty. As another 132 million youths prepare to enter the labour market by 2030, experts warn that the …
Rising Nigerian music star Segun Shodade, popularly known as Shoday, has revealed that his decision to avoid tattoos is rooted in caution and a pragmatic approach to his career path. The singer said he is mindful of the uncertainties in the music industry and does not want to fully commit to a lifestyle that could …
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations made against him by activist Omoyele Sowore, saying there is no law preventing him from owning property in the United States. Wike stated this on Monday during his monthly media chat in Abuja, where he warned against the spread of unverified claims about public …
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged Nigerians to actively engage with the government by drawing attention to areas they believe require improvement and offering constructive suggestions. Wike made the call on Monday during his monthly media chat in Abuja, stressing that government officials are human and cannot have answers to …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sympathy to families affected by the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, assuring them that efforts to rescue the victims will continue until they are safely reunited with their families. In a statement issued on Monday, the President described the attack on …
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has arrested 1,691 traffic offenders in a five-day nationwide enforcement exercise aimed at strengthening compliance with road safety regulations and reducing crashes across the country. The operation, codenamed 'Operation Guduma', was carried out simultaneously across key transport corridors in 11 states, targeting dangerous driving practices and vehicle-related infractions. FRSC …
Ibadan witnessed a wave of public anger on Monday as protesters took to the streets over worsening insecurity in Oyo State and the continued captivity of abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area. Members of the Take-It-Back Movement converged at major junctions in the state capital, demanding urgent action from government and security …
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he has lived with diabetes for more than four decades, saying the condition remains incurable but can be effectively managed through discipline and healthy living. Obasanjo made the disclosure on Sunday at the launch of the “Lagos to the World” expedition, where he spoke about the importance …
The Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics (AERE) has called for an immediate criminal investigation and prosecution of all individuals connected to the controversial political ambition of Mahmud Sadis Buba, describing the episode as a major national security concern that exposed deep failures in Nigeria’s political, security, and verification systems. In a statement titled “THE …
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has disclosed that 140 police officers lost their lives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) within the last year while on duty. Disu said the fatalities occurred through a combination of violent attacks, road accidents, and other duty-related incidents, underscoring the high-risk nature of policing in the nation’s capital. …
