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Port Harcourt-Aba train service inaugurated amid citizens’ excitement

The commercial train service for the Port Harcourt-Aba line began operation on Tuesday, with Nigerians expressing joy and relief, reports Persecondnews. Inaugurating the...

How Wizkid’s post reignited rivalry with Davido

….another publicity stunt for Wizkid? Nigerian music sensation Wizkid, on Monday, found himself in the spotlight, but this time, it’s a mixture of...

Zenith Bank shareholders approve bank’s restructuring to holding company

“The Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, expressed his delight at witnessing the transition of the bank to a holding...

Monarch wants writers to participate in politics as Dr. Omotosho emerges as first SWAF president

A prominent monarch in Ogun State and Olowu of Owu in Abeokuta, Oba (Professor) Saka Matemilola, has charged writers to maintain a united...

The Dying Public School by Dakuku Peterside 

There has been no remarkable uproar on the public school collapse in Nigeria, affecting primary, secondary, and university education. Our leaders do not...

Pres. Tinubu meets Maersk Chairman, secures $600m investment in Nigerian Seaport Infrastructure

Tinubu meets Maersk Chairman, secures $600m investment in Nigerian Seaport Infrastructure President Bola Tinubu has secured an investment of $600 million from Danish...

Man jumps into Lagos Lagoon while evading arrest

A man simply identified as Azeez has jumped into the Lagos lagoon while attempting to evade arrest over the alleged theft of bags...

VP Shettima lauds Gov. Abiodun’s administration’s development drive

….. attendees include former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), former governors Olusegun Osoba,...

Breaking: Abeokuta gas tanker explosion claims four lives, ignites six vehicles

A gas tanker explosion in the Ita-Oshin area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, has left a trail of devastation, with at least...

South African Police kill Nigerian in his house, NUSA mourns

The Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA) has been thrown into grief following the killing of a Nigerian, Mr Chika Aniuno, by the South...

UBA increases stake in Kenya, Uganda subsidiaries, eyes East Africa market

Pan-African banking group, United Bank for Africa (UBA) says it has acquired more stakes in its Kenyan and Ugandan subsidiaries in the wake...

EFCC confirms refund of $760,000 paid by ex-Gov. Bello for children’s school fees

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has confirmed the receipt of the refund of $760,000 paid as advanced school fees by former Kogi...

Jim Ovia is FG’s Nigerian Education Loan Fund’s board chair

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Jim Ovia, a renowned banker and businessman, as the Chairman of the Board of...

Eniola Badmus gushes over ‘new’ body, ignores naysayers

Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has recently made headlines as she gushes over her newfound body transformation, shedding the plus-size figure she had been...

Two years after relocating to UK, abusive Nigerian beats wife to death with son’s skateboard

An abusive husband has beaten his wife fatally using their son’s skateboard while police waited outside for permission to enter from superiors. Officers...