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BAYELSA MEDIA SUMMIT: Governor Diri Tasks Media Practitioners on Investigative Journalism Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, urged media practitioners in Nigeria not to shirk their responsibility as watchdogs, agenda setters and drivers of development in society. Governor Diri made the call while declaring open the first ever media summit organized by the Bayelsa State Council of the …

Nigeria clears $1.61bn IMF debt, ends decades-long financial burden Nigeria has cleared its $1.61 billion (N2.59 trillion as of May 7, 2025) debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), officially exiting the list of countries owing the global financial institution. A review of the IMF’s website by IntelRegion on May 7, 2025, confirmed Nigeria’s removal from the debtors’ list, signalling …

You’re a beacon of hope, Otunba Adeshina celebrates Interior Minister, Tunji Ojo on birthday As the nation marks another year in the life of one of its shining stars, the Chairman of the RUGIPO Alumni Association, Abuja Chapter, Otunba Dr. Abubakar Adeshina, has joined a chorus of well-wishers to celebrate the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on his birthday. …

Trump congratulates Canada’s Carney as they agree to meet in ‘near future’ US President Donald Trump has called Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to congratulate him on his victory in the country’s general election, and the two have agreed to meet in the near future. The two countries were expected to enter talks about a new economic and security relationship …

20 years on, children to celebrate “Mama Toyin of Gbagi Market” legacy May 24 Two decades may have passed, but the memory of Mama Toyin of Gbagi Market still burns brightly in the hearts of her children and all who knew her. Come 24th May 2025, the family of the late Deaconess Florence Ayinke Olufemi Eyebiokin will gather in Ibadan, …

Encomium as Kayode Ajulo’s Mother marks 90th birthday in grand style It was a day of pomp, pageantry, and heartfelt tributes on Friday at the International Event Centre, popularly known as The Dome, in Akure, Ondo State, as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Kayode Ajulo (SAN), rolled out the drums to celebrate his mother, Princess Chief Christianah …

Minister of Information Woos French Investors With Nigeria’s Pro-Business Reforms By Shalom Oludele   Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has made a compelling case to French investors, spotlighting Nigeria’s ambitious economic reforms, dynamic market potential, and investor-friendly environment as part of the administration’s push to attract sustained foreign direct investment. According to a statement released by the …

Odebunmi Expresses Gratitude to Tinubu Over Appointment, Pledges Dedication to Service A former member and Chairman of the House Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics, and Values in the 9th Assembly, Hon. Olusegun Odebunmi (Bunvic), has expressed deep appreciation following the confirmation of his appointment as the Chairman, Board of Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. …

Minister Of State For Petroleum Resources (Oil) Congratulates Newly Appointed NNPCL Leadership, Assures Of Sector Wide Collaboration. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Ahmadu Musa Kida on his appointment as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the Group …

Eid celebration: Abubakar Omoluwabi commends Muslim faithful, urges love, tolerance In the spirit of unity, love, and togetherness, the Chairman of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO) Alumni Association, Abuja, Alhaji Otunba Dr Abubakar Adeshina Omoluwabi, has extended heartfelt greetings to all Muslim faithful on the joyous occasion of Eid Mubarak. As the holy month of Ramadan ends, Omoluwabi reflects …