Nigeria’s government has hired a U.S. lobbying firm to nurture ties with the Trump administration and counter what it says is misinformation from Christian Evangelical groups and others that minimises its efforts to protect the country’s Christians. U.S. President Donald Trump redesignated Nigeria “a country of particular concern” in November, promising military action if it…
A prosecution witness has told Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, how former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, and others allegedly diverted N4.9 billion belonging to the now-defunct Arik Air Limited to establish a new airline, NG Eagle Airlines. The testimony was…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Thursday, affirmed a judgment barring the Directorate of Road Traffic Services and Vehicle Inspection Officers from stopping motorists, confiscating vehicles, or imposing fines on road users. In a unanimous decision, a three-member panel held that there was no basis to overturn the Federal High Court’s ruling of October…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) said vandals have destroyed the 33KV electricity supply line to the Rigasa railway station and the adjoining railway village in Kaduna State. This occurred just 60 days after the power line was repaired, Kayode Opeifa, the NRC managing director (MD), said in a statement. He said the vandals carted away…
Dufil Prima Foods, makers of Nigeria’s iconic Indomie Instant Noodles, has concluded the 17th edition of its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, the Indomie Heroes Awards (IHA), a prestigious platform honouring extraordinary acts of bravery, compassion, and ingenuity by Nigerian children. Held in Lagos, the grand finale of this year’s edition, themed “Unsung Heroes” celebrated…
Wife of Lagos State governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has said the state remained committed to inclusion, empowerment and progress, adding that women demonstrate strength, innovation and resilience across governance, entrepreneurship and public service. Speaking at a forum tagged: The Executive Women Summit (TEWS) 2025 in Lagos convened by Mrs Bola Matel-Okoh, she said in Lagos,…
Gino, the brand behind the much-anticipated Gino World Jollof Festival, headlined by Chef Hilda Baci’s audacious attempt to cook the World’s Largest Pot of Nigerian Jollof Rice, has announced a venue change for the event, stating it will now take place at Eko Hotel Car Park B, Lagos, on September 12, 2025. The new venue…
The New Media Conference (NMC) has announced a stellar lineup of speakers for its 10th anniversary edition, set to take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at The Podium, Lekki, Lagos. Among the confirmed names are Yinka Adebayo, Group Executive Director at Omnicom Media Group; Dr. Lakinbofa Goodluck, Public Relations Manager at MTN Nigeria; Yemisi…
A global food manufacturing company, GBfoods Nigeria, has partnered renowned chef, Hilda Baci, to celebrate Nigeria’s rich culinary culture as its leading brand Gino, celebrates Nigerian popular Jollof Rice. The event, scheduled for September 12, 2025, promises to blend food, culture, and community and it is expected host thousands of food lovers for a culinary…
