As Lagos transforms into the epicentre of Detty December in this Yuletide season, one event stands apart not just in spectacle but in spiritual resonance: the Eyo Festival, scheduled for Saturday, December 27, 2025, on Lagos Island. In a city famed for its parties, music, fashion and nightlife, Eyo remains a cultural institution rooted in …
The Federal Government has announced plans to improve literacy levels and strengthen reading culture among children living in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps across Nigeria. The Director for IDPs at the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Fatima Maman Daura, disclosed this during the launch of two children’s books in Abuja, …
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the nominations of two new chief executives for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The requests followed the sudden resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed of the NMDPRA and Gbenga Komolafe of the NUPRC. Both officials …
Chidozie Awaziem says the Super Eagles must learn from their 2–1 friendly defeat to Egypt and shift their focus to AFCON 2025. The match, played at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday night, saw Mahmoud Sabre and Mostafa Mohammed score for Egypt, while Awaziem headed in Nigeria’s lone goal late in the first half. The …
The majority shareholders of Premier Paints Plc are set to sell a 51 per cent stake to Xenergi Limited. The paint maker announced the ownership change in a statement to the investing public on Tuesday. Premier Paints Plc is a Nigeria‑based paint manufacturer established in 1982 and headquartered in Ifo, Ogun State. It produces decorative, …
Nigerians are demanding lawmakers' action to extend debate on contract staffing in banks to other sectors where the issue is also of critical concern. Their reactions followed a bill seeking to regulate the employment of staff by Nigerian banks, which has passed the second reading at the House of Representatives. They want any attempt by …
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will face Brazilian powerhouse Flamengo in Wednesday’s FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar, aiming to add the trophy to a remarkable 2025 season. After clinching their first UEFA Champions League title in May, PSG now targets their maiden FIFA Intercontinental Cup. The French club qualified directly for the tournament, while Flamengo reached …
A coalition of farmers, scientists, nutritionists, legal and medical practitioners, civil society organisations, women and youth groups has called on the Federal Government to immediately ban genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Nigeria. The call follows a 2024 House of Representatives recommendation urging the suspension of GMOs pending a full investigation into their regulatory framework. The …
The Super Eagles of Nigeria resumed training on Wednesday morning following their 2–1 friendly defeat to Egypt at the Cairo International Stadium. The team's media officer, Promise Efoghe, confirmed that the players will hold another training session in the evening to fine-tune preparations ahead of the AFCON 2025 tournament. READ ALSO: 2026 FIFA World Cup …
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed that the Motor Vehicle Tinted Glass Permit Policy of the Nigeria Police Force remains lawful and valid, despite ongoing public debate and pending litigation. Egbetokun said the Police respect the judiciary and will comply fully with all valid court orders but stressed that no court has …
