The United States has expelled South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool, in a move announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The decision was attributed to Rasool’s alleged disdain for both the United States and President Donald Trump. Rubio declared Rasool “persona non grata” in a post on X, accusing him of being a
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has celebrated the remarkable achievements of two outstanding University of Lagos graduates, Samuel Badekale and Haroun Adebakin, by appointing them as Education Ambassadors of Ogun State. The duo, who achieved an exceptional Grade Point Average of 5.0 each during the university’s 55th convocation, were further honored with monetary rewards
14/03/2025 Lagos, Nigeria – Nigeria’s new set of millionaires are emerging from non-traditional sources and means of wealth creation. A new report by Cowrywise reveals that a fresh wave of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs) that are emerging in Nigeria, are deriving their riches from technology, fintech, and the creative industry. Unlike the traditional avenues synonymous with
Kafayat Oyewo-Oyelere 14/03/2025 Sadaqah Means Voluntary acts of Charity in Islam. It means “Righteous,” coined from the Arabic word “Sidq”(Truthfulness). Sadaqah is different from Zakat. While Zakat is compulsory, Sadaqah is Voluntary. Kindness to others, generosity, and giving are essential values in Islam. Two types of sadaqah Sadaqah is whatever you give out of free
The trial of the detained Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, for alleged non-disclosure of his assets resumed before the Federal High Court in Abuja. A witness, Mr. Ahmed Yero, a Chief Investigator with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), detailed how investigations revealed that Kyari received over N200 million through 10 different bank
The Nigerian Army has assured residents of Enugu State that there is no cause for alarm despite the anticipated heavy movement of troops and equipment, along with the sound of gunfire, between March 17 and March 20. In a statement issued in Enugu on Thursday, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 82
President Bola Tinubu has approved the disbursement of over N700bn to tertiary institutions through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in 2025, with each benefiting university expected to receive N2.8bn. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, announced this during the 2025 Strategic Planning Meeting with heads of tertiary institutions in Abuja on Thursday. Echono
The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has reiterated its unwavering support for its National President, Comrade Shehu Mohammed. In a statement issued by ASCSN Secretary-General, Comrade Joshua Apebo, the union emphasized that Comrade Mohammed was duly elected as the National President on Monday, August 12, 2024, alongside other members of the Central
ABUJA – From what appears a crushing dash of hopes, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has attributed the delay in the implemention of the ₦77,000 monthly allowance for corps members to funding challenges. This is in spite of the initial assurances from the Federal Government that the obligation would be met. It would be
ABUJA — The number of inmates on death row in Nigerian prisons has risen by 98 in just six months, from 3,590 in September 2024 to 3,688 in March 2025, marking a 2.73% increase. The Acting Controller-General of Prisons, Mr. Sylvester Nwakuche, revealed this figure during his screening by the Senate Committee on Interior, Chaired
