Oshoala seeks increased investment in girl education
Nigeria’s Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala, has called on managers of Nigeria’s economy to increase its public expenditure on education. According to her, Nigeria is not investing enough, noting that…
World Bank lists Nigeria among 39 nations facing rising poverty, hunger due to conflict
The World Bank has listed Nigeria among 39 countries where poverty and hunger are deepening as a result of conflict and instability. In a report released on Friday, the bank…
Age-shaming is outdated, Kate Henshaw tells online trolls
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has taken a firm stand against age-shaming, calling it a senseless practice that should be discarded by modern society. In a video posted on her Instagram…
Nigerian filmmaker Kayode Peters dies in Canada
Renowned Nigerian filmmaker, director, and actor Kayode Peters has died. He passed away in Toronto, Canada, on the morning of Saturday, June 28, 2025, after a prolonged illness. The announcement…
Armed bandits attack mopol camp, cart away rifles in Kebbi
Kebbi State Government has confirmed that a group of armed bandits attacked a Mobile Police post in Makuku, located in the Zuru Local Government Area, and made away with an…
Pogba signs for Monaco, hoping to revive career
Paul Pogba has signed a two-year deal with Ligue 1 side Monaco to return to football after a near two-year absence, the club announced on Saturday. The 2018 World Cup…
Yar’Adua’s aide hid letter to make me acting president from NASS – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has disclosed that a close aide to the late President Umaru Yar’Adua deliberately blocked the submission of a key letter meant to empower him as acting…
Fans celebrate ‘Squid Game’ finale with Seoul parade
Thousands of fans gathered in Seoul on Saturday to celebrate the final “Squid Game” season, ending a global Netflix hit that is seen as a symbol of South Korea’s cultural…
‘Poser’s, exam cheats’ – 80% candidates absent from UTME mop-up exam – JAMB
More than 80 per cent of the 98,232 candidates eligible for nationwide mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) failed to turn-up for the examination on Saturday. The Registrar, Joint Admissions…
GTBank to close branches early for half-year audit
Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd. has announced that all its branches across Nigeria will close earlier than usual on Monday, June 30. The bank made this known in a customer email…
