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Nigeria, Burkina Faso Pledge to Strengthen Ties, Resolve Pilot Issue Amicably

NewsDeskNgDec 18, 2025December 18, 20250

Nigeria and Burkina Faso have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger bilateral relations, with a focus on political, security, and economic cooperation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s high-powered delegation, led by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, met with President Captain Ibrahim Traoré in Ouagadougou on Wednesday, discussing ways...

Ibaji Community Speaks Out Against KOSOPADEC Law Amendment, Accuses Kogi Government of Injustice

NewsDeskNgDec 18, 2025December 18, 20250

The people of Ibaji Local Government Area in Kogi State, has vehemently rejected the amended Kogi State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (KOSOPADEC) Law of July 2025, which they claim is “repugnant, oppressive, and unjust” and denies them their rightful representation and benefits. In a statement signed by Ogah Mark...

Concerned Northern Elders Reject NEF Position on FIRS, Back Tinubu’s Reforms

NewsDeskNgDec 17, 2025December 17, 20250

The Concerned Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has disowned and sharply criticised recent statements credited to the Northern Elders Forum over the activities of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), describing the position as a misrepresentation of the true aspirations of the North. In a press statement issued on Tuesday and...

Official: Ahmed Musa Retires from Nigeria Duties

NewsDeskNgDec 17, 2025December 17, 20250

Ahmed Musa, Nigeria’s most capped international footballer, has officially announced his retirement from the Super Eagles, bringing an end to an illustrious career that spanned almost 15 years. The Super Eagles captain announced in an emotional post shared on X (formerly Twitter), thanking Nigerians for their unwavering support throughout his...

CSO official alleges coordinated smear campaign against BPP leadership

NewsDeskNgDec 17, 2025December 17, 20250

A public policy and governance advocate, Okezie Emmanuel, has alleged that the leadership of the Bureauof Public Procurement (BPP) is being targeted by a coordinated smear campaign orchestrated by vested interests seeking to undermine ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s procurement system. Emmanuel, who is of the Baobab Centre for Public Integrity,...

Xmas: Gov. Oborevwori urged Nigerians to be peace ambassadors

NewsDeskNgDec 16, 2025December 16, 20250

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has called on Nigerians to be ambassadors of peace for the development of the country. Oborevwori made the call on Tuesday while speaking at the inter-denominational Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols organized by the State government in Asaba. Represented at the event by the...

1116 AAUA students benefit from NELFUND loan

NewsDeskNgDec 16, 2025December 16, 20250

The Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, says 1,116 students of the institution have benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Ige, who made the disclosure in a chat with journalists in Akungba-Akoko, said the university had received a total of N144,530,000 from NELFUND....

‘Behind the Scenes’ scores the biggest opening weekend at the box office

NewsDeskNgDec 16, 2025December 16, 20250

Behind The Scenes’, a movie produced Funke Akindele has made more than N200 million in the opening weekend, making it the biggest opening weekend of any film in 2025. FilmOne Entertainment, the film’s distributor also revealed that the movie had the biggest admissions of 2025 with 34,548. It was reported...

Ogun to showcase art, fashion at Milan Design Week 2026

NewsDeskNgDec 16, 2025December 16, 20250

Nigeria’s creative economy is set to take centre stage on the global scene as Ogun State prepares to showcase its art, fashion, design, poetry and music at the prestigious Milan Design Week 2026. Milan Design Week, which holds in April 2026, is one of the world’s biggest and most influential...

AkinyemiLaw songwriting contest returns for 7th edition, expands across four African Countries

NewsDeskNgDec 16, 2025December 16, 20250

The AkinyemiLaw Songwriting Contest (ALSC) has returned for its seventh edition, reaffirming its mission to spotlight creativity, collaboration, and emerging talent across Africa. It was reported that since its launch during the COVID lockdown, the contest has grown from a ₦50,000 prize initiative into a continental platform awarding $5,000. Offering...