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 2025/26 football season delivered another mixed but important chapter for Nigerian footballers across Europe and beyond. While dozens of Super Eagles stars featured prominently in top leagues, only a select group ended the campaign with official club silverware. From Central Europe to Turkey, Nigerian players once again proved their value in winning environments. However, …
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has restated its commitment to talent development and stronger collaboration between academia and industry through a structured leadership exposure programme aimed at preparing future business leaders for real-world corporate challenges. The initiative, known as the Executive Industry Immersion Challenge (EIIC), was organised in partnership with the Nile Business School, …
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), replacing Is-haq Oloyede, whose second and final tenure ends on July 31, 2026. A statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said Aina, who turns 40 in July, brings extensive experience in examination administration, digital infrastructure …
Kiakiago Travels, one of Nigeria's leading IATA-accredited online travel agencies, has announced a landmark brand partnership with JJC Skillz — award-winning rapper, record producer, Nollywood filmmaker, and one of the most enduring cultural figures in Nigerian entertainment. The announcement, made in Abuja on Monday, signals a bold strategic move by the travel company to use …
A fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday, razing a one-storey shopping complex and adjoining shops along Amore Street in Ajegunle Boundary, Lagos. The blaze destroyed goods worth millions of naira. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) reported that the incident was first reported around 2:40 a.m. through its 767/112 toll-free lines, …
The Lagos State Government has expressed concern over the collapse of a bungalow classroom block at Odokekere High School, Ikorodu, while assuring parents and the public that no lives were lost in the incident. In a statement, the Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS) described the development as unfortunate, saying it received reports …
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has rolled out an update to its passport tracking system aimed at improving transparency and addressing persistent delays in passport collection. The Service announced the development on Thursday via its official X handle, explaining that the update became necessary following the discovery that hundreds of already produced passports remained uncollected, …
The Federal Government has dismissed reports that Nigerian scholarship students in Morocco were abandoned. The government described the claims as misleading and intended to misinform the public. Earlier, activist Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing Nigerian students in Morocco claiming they had not received financial support for …
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the kidnapping of veteran photojournalist Malam Umar Usman. DSP Mansir Hassan, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed the abduction on Tuesday in Kaduna, noting that investigations have begun to secure the journalist’s safe release. “We are trying our best to rescue him unhurt,” he said. READ ALSO: Tinted Glass Permit …
