Nigerian singer Davido and his wife, chef Chioma Adeleke, are basking in the joy of their one-month wedding anniversary. Chioma took to social media to express her delight and surprise at how quickly time has flown by. “I can’t believe it’s been 1 month already. Still soaking it all in @davido 🥹💕💍 #chividomiami2025,” she wrote. “You came into my life quietly and became the loudest and most beautiful part of it,” Davido had previously gushed about Chioma. The couple’s wedding was a grand affair held in Miami, attended by friends and millionaires from around the world. The ceremony was a…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued the Federal Government a fresh 24-hour ultimatum to meet its outstanding demands, following the expiration of its earlier 10-day deadline on September 10. NARD President, Dr. Tope Osundara, said the association acknowledged the government’s promise to address their concerns but insisted on immediate action. The resident doctors are demanding immediate payment of the outstanding 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund, settlement of five months’ arrears from the 25-35% Consolidated Medical Salary Structure review, payment of 2024 accoutrement allowance arrears, prompt disbursement of specialist allowances, restoration of recognition of West African postgraduate membership…
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is set to address the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly’s high-level General Debate at the UN headquarters in New York on September 24. According to a revised provisional list of speakers, Tinubu will be the 17th world leader to speak on the second day of the general debate, scheduled for around 8:30 pm local time (2:30 pm Nigerian time). The gathering will comprise 195 world leaders, including 98 heads of state, five vice-presidents, 44 heads of government, and four deputy prime ministers. Other speakers include 37 ministers, one crown prince, and four chairs…
The Federal Ministry of Education has approved 26 trade areas for technical schools nationwide as part of a significant overhaul of the technical education curriculum. This move aims to align vocational education with industry needs and prepare students for the demands of the modern workforce. Here are the 26 approved trades: 1. Brick Laying, Block Laying, and Concreting: Fundamentals of bricklaying, blocklaying, and concreting for building and construction projects. 2. Woodwork, Carpentry, and Joinery: Skills in woodwork, carpentry, and joinery for furniture making and construction. 3. Plumbing and Pipe Fitting: Installing and maintaining plumbing systems. 4. Computer Hardware & GSM…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to implement measures to reduce food prices nationwide. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, revealed the directive, focusing on safe passage of agricultural produce across transport routes. “The President has given a matching order with a federal executive council committee already handling it on how we are going to promote safe passage of agricultural foods and commodities across our various routes in the country,” Abdullahi said. The move aims to cut logistics costs driving up food prices amid worsening insecurity and high transport costs…
Abuja, FCT – In a major political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally recognised Senator David Mark as the national chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as the national secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The commission also approved other interim national officers of the opposition party, solidifying the new leadership structure within the ADC. The commission also approved other interim national officers of the opposition party, solidifying the new leadership structure within the ADC. Reacting to the announcement, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s national spokesperson, expressed his excitement over the recognition. Posting…
Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has issued a strong rebuke to former AAC presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over his recent comments about President Bola Tinubu. Sowore had taken to social media to describe President Tinubu as “a criminal,” a remark that drew widespread criticism. In response, Igbokwe penned an opinion piece titled “My 10 Kobo Advice to Sowore,” in which he expressed disappointment and recounted his long-standing relationship with Sowore through a mutual friend named Peter Claver. Igbokwe disclosed that he was taken aback by Sowore’s description of the President, calling it “shameful” and “scurrilous…
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has trained 30 secondary school teachers in Kwara State on drug abuse prevention. The training, part of the “Unplugged Teachers Training” program, aims to equip educators with tools to prevent drug use among students. The program’s ultimate goal is to reduce drug and substance use among students by empowering teachers with knowledge, skills, and strategies to educate students about the dangers of drug use. The training is part of a larger initiative targeting 1,440 teachers and approximately 86,400 students across 12 states, including Kwara. The program is jointly organized by the…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has refused the bail application of five men accused of being members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group and carrying out the deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, which claimed over 40 lives and left more than 100 injured. Justice Emeka Nwite dismissed the application, citing the capital nature of the terrorism charges and the potential security risk of releasing them on bail. The defendants, Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris, and Momoh Otuho Abubakar, were arraigned on nine terrorism charges and pleaded not guilty. The…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced plans to publicly name and shame airlines that fail to comply with aviation regulations, particularly those responsible for flight cancellations and delays. This decision follows a directive from the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, aimed at enforcing stricter compliance within the industry. The NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, stated that airlines have a duty to provide hotel accommodation to passengers stranded between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. due to delayed or canceled flights. The NCAA will strictly enforce regulatory penalties and apply all sanctions…
US President Donald Trump has distanced himself from Israel’s recent airstrike on Qatar, stating that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the decision unilaterally. The strike targeted Hamas leaders in Doha, killing five members, but reportedly spared senior officials engaged in ceasefire negotiations with the US. Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the operation, saying it doesn’t advance Israel or America’s goals. He assured Qatari officials that such incidents won’t happen again on their soil and directed efforts to finalize a Defense Cooperation Agreement with Qatar. Trump also emphasized that eliminating Hamas is a worthy goal. The Qatari government condemned the attack…
Pastor Jerry Eze, the founder of Streams of Joy International and convener of the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration online digital prayer meeting, has solidified his position as Nigeria’s highest-earning YouTube creator. Pastor Jerry Eze’s lifetime earnings on YouTube have surpassed N10.6 billion. His channel generates substantial income, earning around N5 million daily. Eze’s YouTube channel, which boasts over 2.1 million subscribers, generates significant revenue from his thousands of daily, weekly, and monthly videos. His content, centered around prayer meetings and prophetic declarations, has earned him the nickname “the digital preacher”. On particularly successful days, such as Sundays, his…