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A word for Babachir Lawal, By Femi Fani-Kayode

Nigeria, May 21 -- At a time when the whole country is rejoicing and proud of the fact that President Tinubu embarked on a two-day trip to Rome to attend the inaugural Mass of the newly-installed Pope... Read More


UTME 2025: JAMB to conduct mop-up, almost 90,000 candidates eligible

Nigeria, May 21 -- Candidates who registered but missed the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will have another opportunity to sit the examination. JAMB Registrar, Is-haq Oloyede... Read More


FG partners Chocolate City Group, targets job creation from creative industry

Nigeria, May 21 -- The Federal Government has partnered with Chocolate City Group to transform the National Film Institute (NFI) into a world-class film school and production centre. The aim is to cre... Read More


EFCC re-arraigns ex-NDDC director for N3.6 billion fraud

Nigeria, May 21 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday re-arraigned a former Executive Director of Projects, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Tuoyo Omatsuli, and o... Read More


ANALYSIS: Problems, prospects, solutions of oil block development in Nigeria

Nigeria, May 21 -- Nigeria's oil sector, with its vast reserves, has been a major contributor to both the country's economy and global oil markets. However, the development of oil blocks in Nigeria ha... Read More


ANALYSIS: Everybody's a Star: How clout is killing craft in Nigeria's entertainment industry

Nigeria, May 21 -- Once upon a time in Nigeria, the path to stardom was a journey of dedication and hard work. Whether you were a musician, actor, filmmaker, or artist, you had to earn your place in t... Read More


Ekiti govt wades into community's 25-year-old kingship crisis, issues ultimatum

Nigeria, May 21 -- The Ekiti State Government, on Wednesday, issued a 21-day ultimatum to kingmakers in Oke-Ako Ekiti in Ikole Local Government Area of the state to set machinery in motion and install... Read More


How 'Shake Body' gave Skales second shot at fame, as singer trends in Spain

Nigeria, May 21 -- As an entertainer, whether a singer or actor, no one can tell or know which work will make them famous. This sentiment rings especially true for Nigerian singer Raoul 'Skales' Njeng... Read More


Young activist Hamdiyya Shariff reported missing amid legal battle with Sokoto government

Nigeria, May 21 -- Hamdiyya Shariff, a human rights activist in a legal tussle with the Sokoto State Government, has been reported missing, according to a Facebook post by her legal counsel, Abba Hiki... Read More


The veterans are crying, By Ayo Akerele

Nigeria, May 21 -- I have just seen a video of a notable Nigerian Nollywood veteran, weeping profusely about her personal predicament and economic woes; no money, no accommodation, and nothing to show... Read More