President Bola Tinubu is urging Nigerians to be patient – amid a spike in petrol and food prices. The economic upheaval follows Tinubu’s decision to end a long-standing fuel subsidy on his first day in office, last month. He argues the subsidy kept the…
It’s thought that dozens of people may have drowned and many others are missing after the boat carrying them down the River Niger capsized.Some reports suggest the passengers were returning from a wedding party.The vessel had been travelling from Niger…
A Nigerian chef has clinched the Guinness World Record for the longest solo cooking session after a marathon 93 hours and 11 minutes cooking nonstop on her feet, the organisation confirmed.Hilda Baci, 26, who trained at the gym to stay on her feet for …
A Nigerian chef who become a national sensation after cooking non-stop for more than 93 hours has been confirmed as the new world record-holder.Politicians and celebrities cheered on Hilda Baci at her kitchen in Lagos during the four-day stint last mon…
Nigeria’s new President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law a student loan bill, a first of its kind in the country, that offers financial support for poorer students in higher education.Local students in tertiary institutions such as universities, c…
The Nigerian Senate has elected a new president after a short voting process on Tuesday.Godswill Akpabio, 60, of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) received 63 votes to defeat his rival, fellow party member Abdulaziz Yari.Mr Akpabio was seen as…
Israel Akrobortu, the Volta Regional Director for the Department ofChildren, has urged traditional authorities to use their influence to champion the campaignagainst child labour.He said traditional authorities were key stakeholders when it comes to …
Residents of five communities in the Nkwanta SouthMunicipality have threatened to boycott any elections in the area if the road from Nkwanta connecting these communities is not fixed.The communities are Keri, Odomi, Gekrong, Pawa and Kue.Some drivers …