Dr. Akinwumi Adesina to Keynote AgriConnect Summit 2025
We are honoured to announce that Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), will deliver the Keynote Address at AgriConnect Summit 2025, taking place on May 30th at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. A renowned agricultural economist, global development leader, and 2017 World Food Prize Laureate, Dr. Adesina has consistently championed the transformation of […]
FEC Endorses Medipool to Lower Drug Prices
In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system and reduce escalating costs of pharmaceutical products and drugs in the country, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved Medipool, a group purchasing organisation, as supplier of essential healthcare products across Nigeria. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Ali Pate, who announced this after FEC […]
Amorim: I’ll Step Down if Man Utd’s Poor Form Continues
Ruben Amorim has conceded he should step aside as manager if Manchester United take their poor league form from the end of this season into the next campaign. United’s poor finish hit another low at Old Trafford as they lost 2-0 to a West Ham side that had failed to win any of their previous […]
WHO Warns of Looming Nurse Shortage in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about a potential healthcare crisis in Africa. With the region’s nurse-to-population ratio is already one of the lowest globally, 42% of nurses on the continent plan to emigrate, worsening the existing shortage. To address this, the WHO recommends expanding nursing education, improving working conditions, and introducing advanced […]
Odumodublvck Praises Davido’s N10M Gift to His Girlfriend
Rapper Odumodublvck has hailed Davido for his generosity, after the Afrobeats singer gifted his girlfriend N10 million for “being a real gee”. In an interview with Osi on Beat 99.9 FM’s Morning Rush, Odumodublvck attributed his girlfriend’s support as a key factor in his success. Recall that Odumodublvck recently won the Next Rated and Best […]
AY Pardoned by EFCC Over Naira Abuse Incident
Comedian and actor, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, was recently invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on allegations of Naira abuse at a social event, an act classified as a violation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s regulations on currency mutilation. Taking to Instagram yesterday to update his fans, AY thanked the EFCC for […]
PSG Beat Arsenal to Reach Champions League Final
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their place in the UEFA Champions League final after defeating Arsenal 2–1 in the second leg of their semi-final last night. The win ensured the French side advanced 3–1 on aggregate. PSG will now face Inter Milan in the final on May 31 in Munich, marking their second-ever Champions League final […]
Labour Party Suspends Alex Otti, Senators
Labour Party has indefinitely suspended six prominent members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Senators Darlington Nwokocha, Ireti Kingibe, , and some others over alleged anti-party activities. The party’s National Executive Council said the decision followed the recommendations of a five-man Disciplinary Committee set up on May 2, 2025. Announcing this in a statement today, […]
India Strikes Pakistan After Kashmir Attack
Two weeks after a deadly militant attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, India has launched a series of strikes on sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The Indian defence ministry said the strikes – named “Operation Sindoor” – were part of a “commitment” to hold those responsible for the April 22 attack which left 25 […]
FG to Implement Full CBT for WAEC, NECO by 2026
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating examination malpractice in Nigeria by transitioning to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for WAEC and NECO by 2026. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, revealed during a televised interview yesterday, that CBT would begin with objective papers in November 2025, with full implementation—covering essay sections—by May/June 2026. He acknowledged […]
