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The Nigerian Army has urged young people Abia state and other South-East states to respond to the national call to service by enlisting in the military. The appeal was made in Umuahia during an awareness campaign organised by the Army’s Department of Civil-Military Affairs for youths, traditional rulers and civil…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) gantry price to N995 per litre, representing a sharp N221 rise within four days, amid ongoing volatility in global crude oil prices and shipping costs. A senior refinery official confirmed the development on Friday, noting that the latest adjustment…
Nollywood actress and philanthropist Tonto Dikeh has opened up about another experience in her spiritual journey, recounting how she prayed for a schoolgirl she believed was under a “spirit of death” during a recent evangelism outreach. In a video shared on her Instagram page on Friday, the actress narrated that…
Nigerian celebrity jeweller Malivelihood has unveiled a luxury smartphone designed specifically for supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a video shared on his Instagram page, the jeweller showcased a customised 24-karat gold version of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, created in honour…
Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has formally declared his intention to run in the 2027 presidential election, saying he will not be intimidated by the number of governors or political forces aligned against him. Speaking to supporters in Njikoka on Friday, Obi said Nigeria is facing a deep…
The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu says Nigeria will require an estimated $23 billion investment to bridge electricity access gaps affecting about 143,000 underserved and unserved communities. Aliyu made this disclosure in Abuja during the switch-on ceremony of Phase 1 of the Greening of the…
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to transform scientific research in Nigeria into commercially viable products and enterprises, as stakeholders gathered in Abuja for a strategic meeting on the commercialisation of research outcomes. The meeting, convened by the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, brought together state Commissioners for…
…describes signed Electoral Reform Act as setback to democracy A Civil Society Organisation, FixPolitics Initiative, has described the new Electoral Reform Act, as a setback for Nigeria’s democratic progress, calling for its immediate reversal. The Group also urged the National Assembly to initiate amendments that would make real-time electronic transmission…
Captain and forward for Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo, has reportedly left Saudi Arabia for Madrid, Spain, amid rising tensions in the Middle East following US-Israeli strikes in Iran. According to the Daily Mail, the 41-year-old departed Riyadh late at night aboard his £61 million ($81 million) Bombardier Global Express 6500 private…
Nigerian content creator Jarvis has made history in the country’s digital entertainment space after reaching a peak of 11,924 concurrent viewers on Twitch. The milestone makes her the first Nigerian female streamer to achieve such a high live viewership figure on the platform, marking a major breakthrough for Nigeria’s fast-growing…
