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June 12: Senator Sampson throws weight behind the economic reforms of Tinubu By Gabriel Kekong Abuja (Core reporter) Senator Sampson Ekong (PDP) representing Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, he praised President Bola Tinubu for his economic reforms in the last two years, while he has also defended his economic and security policies. He underlined the importance …

Situation after attacks Benue State continues to sink more deeply into trouble and, from the appearance of things, it seems the governor of the state, the reverend alia has no response for the continuous insecurity in the state. Gradually, while Benue sinks deeper into insecurity, he is checking all the boxes for the declaration of an emergency rule while the …

Year: 2024 Manufacturer: Phebe Tosan Atsemude Nollywood has made a long way, right? It was no longer just about strong comedies or those shiny dramas of Lagos. Lately, some filmmakers are digging more deeply, going towards the quieter corners of Nigeria, where the stories seem heavier, more real. Think of Eyimofe or Milkmaid. This is the type of atmosphere that …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Safety has suspended its proposed prayer and fasting scheme intended to seek divine intervention to face the growing crisis of the country. The suspension comes a few days after an internal trapped circular, dated 11 June 2025, commissioned the staff including directors, deputy director, assistant directors and officials of …

Nigeria urges Israel, Iran to exercise regional and global peace brake Abuja (basic reporter) The Federal Government of Nigeria expressed concern about the current hostilities between the state of Isreal and the Republic of Iran and has asked for an immediate cessation of hostilities that push both sides to exercise maximum moderation in the interest of regional and global peace. …

The Nobel Prize, prof. Wole Soyinka, urged President Bola Tinubu to order an in-depth investigation on the unresolved murders of several important Nigerians, including the Journalist Dele Giwa, the former Prosecutor General Bola Ige and the Pro-Democracy icon Kudirat Abiola. Soyinka made the call on Saturday during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos, warning that he continued silence on …

The road to the 14th African Armwrestling Championship and the 7th Par-Arhwrestling Championship took a monumental step on Saturday night as Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye, president of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and special senior assistant of the president on the base sports development, delivered a powerful welcome speech during the fundamental presentation of funds and collection of funds and collection …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned Israel’s preventive strike on Iran, warning that the growing hostilities between the two nations represent a serious threat to regional and global peace. Tensions in the Middle East reached a boiling point on Friday following the extraordinary military operations of Israel who aim for Iran’s nuclear structures and long …

June 12 recognition of heroes: Rep Whingan Tocca Tinubu While President Bola Ahmed Tinubu broke the Jinx of 12 June 1993 recognizing the heroes and heroines who risked their lives for democracy in Nigeria, the Hon. Sessi Oluwaseun Whingan, representing the Federal College of Badagry of the State of Lagos in the tenth assembly, has the president Bola Tinubu for …

The Badagry Divisional Football Association (BDFA) will honor the honorable Mobolaji Ogunlede, the Lagos state commissioner for the youth and social development and founder of the Rak Foundation (Real Act of Kindness), with a prize for achieving life. Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlede was a key figure in the development of football in the Badagry division. Through its initiative, the Rak League, …