The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has stated that young people in Nigeria and across 51 other African nations do not require handouts in the name of empowerment programmes, but rather access to capital to transform their ideas into sustainable wealth. Speaking during an exclusive interview aired on Sunrise Daily, a morning programme on Channels Television, on Thursday, April 10, Dr Adesina described the ongoing…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s steadfast support for the growing bilateral relationship between Belgium and Nigeria. He highlighted Lagos’ pivotal role in advancing international partnerships. The governor made the commitment during a reception hosted by the Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Pieter Leenknegt, in collaboration with the CBL-ACP Chamber of Commerce. The event was held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Governor Sanwo-Olu,…

A 19-year-old boy was killed by stray bullets while two others were injured as a group of suspected cultists stormed a football viewing centre at Coca-Cola Road in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. Reports said the incident occurred around 9:05 p.m. on Wednesday while fans were watching a European Champions League (UCL) football match. A source described the terrifying scene, noting that the attackers opened fire indiscriminately,…

Nigerian billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has extended warm birthday wishes to fellow industrialist, Aliko Dangote, describing him as “the greatest entrepreneur to have come out of Africa.” Otedola shared the tribute via his social media platform on Thursday, commemorating Dangote’s birthday with a message filled with admiration and respect for the renowned business magnate. “Happy Birthday to my dear brother, the greatest entrepreneur to have come out of Africa …”…

Controversial media personality, Kemi Olunloyo, has publicly renounced her family name and distanced herself from the family of her late father, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former Governor of Oyo State. Dr Olunloyo, a respected mathematician and politician, passed away on Sunday, 6 April, at the age of 89. In a series of posts and videos shared on her Facebook and TikTok accounts, Ms Olunloyo stated that she no longer considers…

Nigerians have been warned against selling their National Identification Numbers (NINs) to unauthorised individuals or organisations in exchange for monetary compensation under any condition. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), gave the warning in a statement by the Head of Corporate Communications of the commission, Dr Kayode Adegoke on Wednesday. The warning followed reports that some residents in Anambra State were being lured to submit their NINs for money, a…

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives have arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. According to reports, the anti-graft agency’s operatives from the Uyo Zonal Directorate swooped on the culprits on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Ikot Akpanabia, Udoudoma, and the Nwaniba areas of Uyo in an intelligence-driven sting operation. EFCC’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale disclosed that three of the arrested suspects…

WhatsApp has issued an urgent update after discovering a vulnerability that could allow hackers to gain remote access to a user’s device through a shared image or file. The security flaw involves a “spoofing issue” that allows cyber criminals to execute an attack through an attachment, according to an alert issued by WhatsApp’s parent company Meta. Only versions of WhatsApp for Windows Desktop are at risk to the exploit, which…

The Federal Government is planning its defence against the suit filed by 11 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors challenging the imposition of state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. This comes after a top official at the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja disclosed on Wednesday that the government has officially received the opposition governors’ suit. Speaking on condition of anonymity for lack of authorisation, the source…

The Labour Party convened a high-level National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Wednesday in Abuja, amidst ongoing tensions surrounding the party’s leadership crisis. The gathering, held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, was presided over by former Minister of Finance, Senator Nenadi Usman, who currently chairs the party’s Caretaker Committee. Among the notable figures present were the party’s 2023 presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi, his running mate Datti Baba-Ahmed, and the Governor…

As part of efforts to develop solutions to protect customers’ rights, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has proposed a 12-month window for subscribers to reclaim unused airtime on deactivated lines. The NCC announced the proposal, titled ‘Draft Guidance on Unutilised and Unclaimed Recharges,’ during a virtual stakeholder engagement forum in Abuja on Tuesday, April 8. The NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), Dr Aminu Maida, said the initiative is…

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party during the 2023 general election, has expressed deep concern over the worsening economic situation in Nigeria, warning that the country is on the brink of collapse. Obi made these comments during his address to party members at the ongoing National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. In his speech, Obi underscored the severity of the nation’s challenges, pointing to…