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Month: February 2025

FG moves to strengthen trust in power sector trading

The Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) company has welcomed its newly appointed Chairman, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, at its corporate headquarters in Abuja with a strong call for collaboration to enhance the country’s electricity sector. Argungu, who also serves as the National Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), arrived at the NBET office alongside…

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Another loss for PDP as Kebbi Rep member defects to APC

Another Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Salisu Koko, who represents the Koko-Besse/Maiyama Constituency of Kebbi State, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Amos Magaji, representing Kaduna’s Zango Kataf/Jaba Federal Constituency, defected to the ruling APC during Tuesday’s plenary. The…

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I have never thought about quitting my marriage – Omoni Oboli

Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Omoni Oboli, has said that not once has she ever thought of ending her marriage to her husband, Nnamdi Oboli. The couple who got married on October 28, 2000 were recently featured on an episode of Pulse Fun Facts during which they took turns asking each other some intimate questions for…

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Popular Kannywood actress begs court to confirm divorce from estranged husband

On Wednesday, Maryam Muhammad, popularly known as Maryam Malika, a Kannywood actress, prayed to a Shari’a court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna, to confirm her former husband’s divorce pronouncement. The actress, represented by her counsel, A.S Ibrahim, told the court that the defendant made the third divorce pronouncement five years ago after she sought divorce through…

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Gov Bago to subsidise food prices for Niger residents during Ramadan

The Niger State Government says it will provide incentives that will crash prices of food items during the Ramadan season. Governor Mohammed Umaru-Bago disclosed this on Wednesday when he received a delegation from the Gates Foundation on a courtesy visit to the Government House. Minna. The governor said the move is to ensure that foodstuffs…

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South-East Dev’t Commission targets $200bn regional economy by 2035 – MD

The South-East Development Commission (SEDC) has said it intends to grow the region’s economy from its current $40 billion to $200 billion by 2035. Mark Okoye, managing director of SEDC, said this in his inaugural speech, which was made available to journalists in Awka on Wednesday. Okoye said that the inauguration of SEDC was the…

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How orthodontists fix misaligned teeth and improve oral health

Have you ever wondered how orthodontists create those perfectly aligned, beautiful smiles? If you’ve been thinking about braces or Invisalign, you might be curious about how the process works and how it benefits your oral health. Orthodontists specialise in aligning teeth and jaws to improve both appearance and function. But their work goes beyond straightening…

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House of Reps advances Tinubu’s tax reform bills amid controversy

The House of Representatives has passed four tax reform bills sponsored by President Bola Tinubu for second reading, despite initial opposition from northern governors and opposition politicians. The bills, which include the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, the Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill, aim to…

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The Best Mobile Games for Adults Who Love to Play

Hey, my people! If you’re like me—an adult who finds it hard to resist the temptation of a good game—then you’re in the right spot. There’s something about escaping life’s stress with your mobile phone in hand, especially when you are playing against friends, family, or even complete strangers from across the globe. These mobile…

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Here is the full nominations list for the 17th Headies Awards

The Headies Academy has revealed the nominations list for the 17th edition. The award which is returning to Nigeria after two editions in the United States is set to a highly competitive one as some of the biggest hits and acclaimed albums released between April 1 2023 and July 30 2024 have been nominated in…

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