The Nigerian arts and culture scene is in mourning once more following the untimely passing of Wole Oguntokun, a renowned playwright, director, and cultural advocate, who died in Canada on March 27, 2024. Though the details are sketchy, his death was confirmed by Jahman Anikulapo, a respected Nigerian journalist and culture archivist in response to Read More…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged citizens to unite and seek solutions rather than engage in a blame game over the nation’s current economic difficulties. Speaking at the 25th State House Ramadan Tafseer Anniversary Prayer, Sanwo-Olu, represented by Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, emphasised the need for collective action and patriotism. “The challenges Read More…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended the Dangote Foundation for its substantial donation aimed at alleviating the economic struggles faced by Lagos residents. The foundation’s contribution of 80,000 10kg bags of rice and 4,500,000 loaves of bread is part of a broader national food intervention programme. During the programme’s launch at Lagos House, Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu highlighted Read More…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially distanced itself from the Labour Party’s (LP) National Convention held in Anambra, stating that the event was not under its supervision. Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, confirmed this development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday. While Oyekanmi refrained Read More…
The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, are rallying after a recent friendly 0-1 defeat handed them by Mali, with defender Kenneth Omeruo expressing the squad’s resolve to secure maximum points in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The team’s departure from Morocco follows mixed results in friendlies against Ghana and Mali, with Read More…
In a recent statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphatically denied any Russian intentions to launch attacks on NATO countries, including Poland, the Baltic states, and the Czech Republic. This declaration comes amidst the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, which has seen the deepest rift in Russia-West relations since the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. Addressing Read More…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released a concerning report on Nigeria’s public debt stock, which has surged to N97.34 trillion ($108.23 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2023. This represents a 10.73% increase from the previous quarter, with Lagos State leading the charge in both domestic and external debts. The NBS report indicates Read More…
The Nigerian stock market experienced a rebound on Wednesday, registering a 0.32% gain, buoyed by a surge in buying interest in top-tier bank shares. The market capitalisation, which opened at N58.775 trillion, saw an increase of N188 billion to close at N58.963 trillion. The All-Share Index similarly rose by 331.2 points, ending the day at Read More…
The Nigerian Naira saw a notable appreciation against the US dollar, closing at N1,300 per dollar, a 5.97% increase at the official market by Wednesday’s end. This marked improvement from Tuesday’s rate of N1,383 per dollar is a reflection of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recent monetary policy actions. The trading session witnessed a Read More…
