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FCTA Vows To Clear Shanties, Criminal Hideouts

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2025August 20, 20250

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is intensifying its efforts to clear illegal settlements and shanties that are a threat to security and a roadblock to development projects in Abuja. This ongoing crackdown on criminal hideouts, particularly in Durumi and Area 1 in Garki, is a direct response to the...

Governor Bago Backs Tinubu’s Reforms, Baro Inland Port Project

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2025August 20, 20250

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago recently expressed his strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda, saying the changes have positively impacted the entire country. Governor Bago met with members of the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on the Baro Inland Port. He commended the President for providing...

Woli Arole slams ladies who adopt ‘braless’ policy

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2025August 20, 20250

Comedian and actor Woli Arole has condemned the trend of women attending public events without wearing bras. In a post on Instagram, he described the act as “highly indecent” and expresses concern that normalising such practices could lead to a collapse of moral standards in society. Arole argues that braless dressing is...

The 8 Best Countries for Teachers to Move to for a Better Salary and Family Life.

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2025August 20, 20250

If you are a Nigerian teacher wanting to boost your earnings through teaching abroad without leaving your loved ones behind, you have got to check out these eight top countries that offer great pay and make it easy to relocate with family. From tax-free salaries in the Gulf to high...

Media sustainability: Soneye Urges Government to Boost Nigerian Media with Tax Incentives, Duty Reliefs

NewsDeskNgAug 19, 2025August 19, 20250

Former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mr. Femi Soneye, has called on the Federal Government to support the Nigerian media with targeted incentives, including tax reliefs and import duty waivers on essential media tools. Soneye made the appeal in Abuja on Tuesday...

Tinubu vs. Obi: APC Chieftain Questions Obi’s Ability Based on Past Performance

NewsDeskNgAug 19, 2025August 19, 20250

Peter Obi, who is eyeing the nation’s top job, has often reiterated his single four-year term to provide good governance for all Nigerians. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Ajiboye, has dismissed the capacity of opposition figure Peter Obi to perform better in office, insisting that even...

FCMB, Dutch Bank Launch N20M Program to Spur Agri-tech Growth in Nigeria

NewsDeskNgAug 19, 2025August 19, 20250

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) have launched FCMB–FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Programme. This initiative is to identify, support, and finance Nigeria’s most promising agritech startups and Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). In collaboration with Heave Ventures, the programme enhances access to capital while fostering the...

Superman’ Star Terence Stamp Passes Away at 87

NewsDeskNgAug 18, 2025August 18, 20250

From Pier Paolo Pasolini’s “Theorem” to a villain’s role in one of the “Star Wars” films, Terrence Stamp captivated audiences in both arthouse films and Hollywood blockbusters. British actor Terence Stamp, a leading man of 1960s cinema before reinventing himself in a series of striking roles, including as Superman villain...

Senator Musa’s Legacy of Intellect, Compassion and Delivery

NewsDeskNgAug 18, 2025August 18, 20250

By Suleiman Adamu In Nigeria’s dynamic democratic landscape, where leadership often teeters between self-interest and public service, few figures emerge as true exemplars of covenantal representation. Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, CON, affectionately known as “Musa 313,” stands as a beacon of intellectual rigour, empathy, and impactful delivery. Representing Niger East Senatorial...

Rivers State: Ibas’ Record Breaking Governance Amidst Peace Restoration

NewsDeskNgAug 18, 2025August 18, 20250

By Randy Owen In the face of political distrust, upheaval, and societal uncertainty, there exist leaders who frise above the turbulence of their times to deliver stability, order, and progress in sand of history. For Rivers State, that leader is the person of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), whose appointment...