The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed recent calls for opposition parties to adopt ethnic-based strategies in the lead-up to the 2027 presidential election, insisting that such tactics will not affect President Bola Tinubu’s chances of re-election. In a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos, APC Publicity Secretary, Mr. Seye …
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has released official guidelines on the correct rendition and recitation of Nigeria’s national anthem and pledge at public and official events across the country. In a public notice shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, the agency urged Nigerians to “kindly take note of the correct protocol …
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed four places to 41st position in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking, moving back into Africa’s top five. The new FIFA rankings, released on Friday, marked a significant improvement for Nigeria's Super Eagles, which have climbed from 45th to 41st. The three-time African champions also moved ahead of Ivory Coast, now …
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has denied the alleged claim by Orji Uzor Kalu that some pilots operate under the influence of illicit drugs, describing it as a "baseless claim" and demanding a public apology from the senator. It denied the accusation in a statement seen by Pinnacle Daily on Friday, …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the assumption of office by Commissioner of Police (CP) Dantawaye Miller, as the 34th Commissioner of Police, FCT Command. Miller takes over from CP Ajao S. Adewale, who has been redeployed to another strategic position by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM. …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bank of Angola have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen financial and technical cooperation. The agreement was signed on Thursday, October 16, on the sidelines of the ongoing IMF/World Bank annual meeting in Washington, DC, United States. It was endorsed by the Governor of the …
The Federal Government has announced plans to collaborate with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to provide pro bono legal services to inmates awaiting trial and empower those who have completed their sentences. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this on Thursday after an unscheduled visit to the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje …
Amid mounting public criticisms over the presidential pardon granted to 175 convicted persons, the Federal Government has clarified that no prisoner has been released, stressing that the exercise is still under review. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the …
Indian quick-commerce platform Zepto announced on Thursday that it has raised $450 million, pushing its valuation to $7 billion. Founded in 2021 by Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, Zepto specializes in ultra-fast grocery delivery, promising delivery times as short as 10 minutes. The company operates over 250 “dark stores” across major Indian cities, enabling quick …
Veteran Nollywood actress, Idowu Phillips, fondly known as Mama Rainbow, has celebrated her 83rd birthday and 60 years on stage, marking a remarkable milestone in Nigeria’s entertainment history. The iconic actress took to Instagram on Thursday, October 16, to express profound gratitude to God, her family, fans, and colleagues for their unwavering love and support …
