The Nigerian media industry has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death ofSomtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, popularly known as Sommie, a News Anchor, Reporter,and Producer with Arise Television.Maduagwu reportedly passed away in the early hours of Sunday after an armed robbery attack ather residence in the Katampe area of Abuja. According to preliminary reports, armed…
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has approved the payment of ₦300,000 asmonthly allowance for medical doctors in the state, in a move aimed at boosting healthcaredelivery and addressing the challenge of brain drain in the sector.The governor’s approval, announced on Saturday in Lokoja, follows weeks of consultations withhealth stakeholders and is part of…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that Nigerians in thediaspora remain an integral part of the nation’s development agenda.Speaking at a recent engagement with diaspora stakeholders, government officials emphasizedthat the administration is determined to create platforms where Nigerians abroad can contributemeaningfully to national growth. According to the government, diaspora citizens have continued…
Cambridge University has awarded Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WorldTrade Organization (WTO), an Honorary Fellowship of Lucy Cavendish College—one of theinstitution’s highest honours. The recognition celebrates Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s outstanding contributions to global economics,trade reform, and development, as well as her trailblazing role in international leadership. She isthe first African woman and the first woman…
Lagos, Nigeria, is preparing to make history as it welcomes the E1 Series, the world’s first all-electric powerboat championship, from October 3 to 5, 2025. This marks the first time thecompetition will be held on the African continent, positioning Lagos as a global hub forinnovation, sports, and sustainable technology. The E1 Series, often described as…
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has imposed a major sanction onSouth Africa’s national football team, docking them three points and three goals after fielding anineligible player in their recent World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho. According to FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee, the sanction follows a breach of player eligibilityregulations in the match, which originally…
The Zamfara State Government has threatened to enforce a “no work, no pay” policy against striking nurses and midwives who have withdrawn their services over welfare demands.In a statement issued on Sunday, the state’s Ministry of Health directed all public hospitals andhealth facilities to open daily attendance registers for nurses, midwives, and other essentialstaff. The…
Commercial flight operations have officially begun at the newly completed Gateway International Airport in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, marking a major milestone in the state’s aviation and economic development drive.The airport, which was commissioned earlier this year, welcomed its first set of passengers onSunday with flights operated by local carriers. Dignitaries, government officials, and aviationstakeholders were…
A Chinese court has sentenced former Agriculture Minister Tang Renjian to death with a two-year reprieve after finding him guilty of accepting over $38 million in bribes during his time in public office.The ruling, delivered by the Intermediate People’s Court in Hebei Province on Saturday, foundthat Tang had abused his positions of power in various…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has rewarded Nigeria’s Under-20 women’s football team, the Falconets, with a sum of $15,000 following their impressive performance at the recently concluded FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The governor announced the reward when he hosted the players and officials at the GovernmentHouse in Ibadan on Saturday. Makinde commended the Falconets…
