The Federal Ministry of Education has disassociated itself from a controversial history textbook that allegedly contains misleading claims about the founding of Ile-Ife, a city central to Yoruba heritage. The disclaimer comes in response to a petition by the Concerned Citizens of Yoruba Origin and Supporters of Truth, led by Otunba Abayomi Odunowo. The textbook,
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on African nations to implement policies that promote environmentally responsible tourism while safeguarding the continent’s rich cultural heritage. Speaking on the need for a united approach, the President emphasized the importance of practical solutions and strategic alliances to attract investment in tourism infrastructure. He highlighted the critical role the
Nice, France – June 10, 2025 – Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, delivered a compelling address at the United Nations Ocean Conference held in Nice, France, on Tuesday, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable ocean governance and harnessing the potential of its vast marine resources. In his address
Calabar, Nigeria – June 11, 2025 – The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Obubra Local Government Area, Hon. Bassey Agbor, for a period of three months, following allegations of administrative misconduct and insubordination. The suspension, which was announced during plenary on Tuesday, came after a motion was moved by
Kaduna, Nigeria – June 11, 2025 The price of tomatoes has spiked across major markets in Nigeria, and farmers are pointing fingers at a combination of the Eid-el-Adha (Sallah) festivities and a dip in local production as the cause. In interviews conducted with farmers and traders in Kaduna, Kano, and Plateau States , Nigeria’s major
Wellington, New Zealand – June 11, 2025 In a significant policy shift aimed at strengthening family bonds among migrant communities, the New Zealand government has officially launched a 10-year multiple entry visa for parents of migrants living in the country. The new visa programme, which took effect this week, will allow eligible parents of permanent
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has strongly condemned Fitch Ratings’ recent decision to downgrade its credit rating, describing the move as based on a flawed understanding of its treaty obligations. Last week, Fitch lowered Afreximbank’s rating from BBB to BBB-, placing it dangerously close to speculative or “junk” status. The downgrade was attributed mainly to
The Nigeria Police Force has successfully uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime syndicate that specialized in using WhatsApp to defraud high-profile Nigerians, including public office holders, senior government officials, and prominent businesspersons. The arrest follows weeks of coordinated intelligence gathering by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Abuja. Acting on credible intelligence, the
Lagos, Nigeria – June 11, 2025 – Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, has raised alarm over what it described as a brazen act of interference and assault by a prominent Nigerian politician, who allegedly disrupted its operations and physically assaulted members of its ground staff at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a strongly worded
In a move to foster transparency and community participation, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has commenced a series of engagements with stakeholders ahead of the construction of the Blue Line Depot at Okokomaiko, Lagos. The engagement, held recently, brought together residents, community leaders, property owners, and civil society representatives from the impacted areas.
