Nigeria Must Embrace Distance Learning — Osinbajo

Former Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, has urged Nigeria to fundamentally rethink its approach to university education, saying Open and Distance Learning (ODL) must no longer be treated as a secondary option but as a national necessity for expanding access to higher education. Osinbajo made the call on Tuesday in Lagos while speaking at the Fifth International … Read more

Dolly Parton Dies At 80

Dolly Parton, the legendary American country music singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist, has died at the age of 80. Parton died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, with her nephew and longtime head of security, Bryan Seaver, announcing the news in an emotional video shared on her official social media platforms. The … Read more

Dalung Calls For Fuel Subsidy Return

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has thrown his weight behind calls for the reintroduction of fuel subsidy in Nigeria, arguing that the removal of the policy has failed to deliver meaningful benefits to ordinary citizens. Dalung made the position known on Tuesday during an interview, where he assessed some of the … Read more

Papaya Ex Defends Poco Lee Amid U.K. Court Case

Media personality and influencer, Papaya Ex has spoken in defence of Nigerian dancer and hypeman, Poco Lee, following the latest developments surrounding his legal case in the United Kingdom. Papaya Ex, who said she knows the entertainer personally, described the situation as painful to watch and urged members of the public not to exploit the … Read more

Tinubu Orders Urgent Repairs On Benin-Agbor, Ekiti Roads

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Works to take immediate action on the worsening condition of the Benin-Agbor-Asaba road and the Ifaki-Kabba-Ado Ekiti corridor, following prolonged gridlock that has left motorists and commuters stranded for hours and, in some cases, days. The directive was disclosed on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, by … Read more

Isreal DMW Takes Swipe At Edo Govt. Over Bad Roads

Singer Davido’s logistics manager, Isreal DMW, has appeared to take a swipe at the Edo State Government after sharing videos showing the condition of some roads in Benin City, the State capital. Isreal posted the videos on Instagram on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, drawing attention to sections of the city where road surfaces appeared badly … Read more

INTERPOL Arrests 58 In Black Axe Crackdown

An international law enforcement operation targeting West African organised crime networks, including the Black Axe group, has resulted in the identification of 263 suspects and 58 arrests across 22 countries. The eight-month operation, coordinated by the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), was conducted between November 2025 and June 2026 under the codename Operation Jackal IV. … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Gives LASU Best Graduates ₦20m Each

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rewarded the overall best graduating students of Lagos State University with ₦20 million each, in recognition of their outstanding academic performances. The Governor announced the financial rewards on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, during the combined 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies of Lagos State University, Ojo. The two beneficiaries are … Read more

Wike Bans Car Lots On Abuja Green Areas

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered an immediate crackdown on the conversion of designated green areas, parks and gardens in Abuja into car dealership lots and other unauthorised commercial facilities. The directive is part of renewed efforts by the Federal Capital Territory Administration to enforce the Abuja Master Plan, protect public … Read more

Fuel Subsidy, Forex Reforms Generate ₦15.8tn — Oyedele

The Federal Government has said the removal of fuel subsidy and reforms in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market generated an estimated ₦15.8 trillion in additional resources for the federation between June 2023 and December 2025. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed the figure on Wednesday while presenting the Government’s … Read more