Author: Ayobami Ogungbemi

Organisers of National Women Mega Empowerment and Rally 2026 have unveiled an entertainment committee. The announcement comes ahead of the May 5 event in Abuja. The initiative operates under the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs leadership. It is also linked to Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim office for coordination. The committee will enhance cultural and creative engagement at the rally. The event will hold at Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. Organisers themed the rally “The Power of 10 Million movement”. They expect millions of women participants across Nigeria nationwide. The organisers said the programme promotes unity, empowerment, and creativity. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu chairs…

Voting has officially closed for the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 12th edition. Organisers confirmed the closure on Sunday through a public announcement. They appreciated viewers for actively supporting their favourite nominees throughout the voting period. They described the participation as massive and thanked fans for their engagement. According to them, anticipation now builds toward the awards ceremony on May 9. Furthermore, the organisers assured fans that the event will be broadcast live across Africa Magic channels. The red carpet will begin at 4:00 p.m. WAT. Meanwhile, the main ceremony will follow at 7:00 p.m. WAT. This year’s AMVCA edition…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, for the 2027 governorship race. The announcement signals early political alignment ahead of the elections. The endorsement followed a strategic closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina. During the meeting, Hamzat formally declared his intention to contest the governorship seat. Key stakeholders and State Executive Council members attended the high-level gathering. Notably, members of the Governor’s Advisory Council were present at the meeting. These included Musiliu Obanikoro and Ganiyu Solomon. Their presence reinforced the political weight behind the endorsement decision. Speaking after the meeting, Sanwo-Olu described the endorsement as unanimous.…

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched a major food security initiative. She unveiled the National Community Food Bank Programme in Nigeria’s North-East region. The unveiling took place on Monday in Maiduguri, Borno State capital. During the event, Mrs Tinubu highlighted the programme’s humanitarian focus. She explained that it targets hunger and malnutrition across vulnerable communities. Furthermore, she stressed the need to support children and mothers first. According to her, the initiative marks a critical intervention in Borno State. She described the launch as both a privilege and a responsibility. Additionally, she dedicated the programme to improving public welfare…

Nigeria Cricket Federation has opened camp for Junior Female Yellow Greens ahead qualifiers in Tanzania campaign. Qualifiers are scheduled from September 25 to October 4 in Tanzania later this year. Nigeria finished sixth at last U-19 World Cup in Malaysia impressively recently. Team under Lucky Piety reached Super Six against strong opponents successfully. Federation assembled 21 players for first camping phase preparation exercise. Players train at NCF High-Performance Centre in Benin Edo State currently. Kenyan coach Sarah Bhakita leads training alongside Theophilus Ebidome expertise. Both coaches previously supported team during Malaysia World Cup campaign successfully. Most players emerged from 2025…

Nigerian professional wrestler Oba Femi has revealed his journey from athletics to WWE superstardom. Born Isaac Odugbesan, he first rose as a shot put athlete in Nigeria.Initially, he trained at the University of Lagos and excelled in national competitions. However, he later moved to the United States in 2017 to pursue athletics further. Subsequently, he achieved major success in NCAA track and field championships. He won SEC indoor titles in 2021 and 2022 with consistent dominance. Additionally, he secured an outdoor title in 2020, boosting his athletic profile. Despite this progress, he still dreamed of competing at Olympics and world…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has renewed concerns about Nigeria’s refineries. He insists the facilities may never function efficiently again. Meanwhile, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited continues seeking technical partners. These partners will manage the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries. During a televised interview, Obasanjo highlighted the success of public-private partnerships. He referenced Nigeria LNG Limited as a strong example of efficiency. According to him, private sector involvement drives better results and accountability. However, he argued that government-managed ventures often struggle to deliver consistent outcomes. Furthermore, Obasanjo revealed past attempts to involve Shell plc in refinery operations. The company…

The Dangote Group has announced a major expansion of its petroleum refinery. The facility will reach 1.4 million barrels per day capacity. According to the company, the project will create about 95,000 skilled jobs at peak construction. Aliko Dangote disclosed this during an induction ceremony in Lagos. He was honoured by the Nigerian Academy of Engineering. Meanwhile, he described the expansion as a key milestone for industrial growth. He emphasized the group’s commitment to engineering excellence and job creation. Additionally, he highlighted its focus on sustainable economic development. Dangote explained that the project will heavily depend on Nigerian professionals. Engineers,…

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has dismissed claims of a new vehicle tax. It described the viral infographic as false and misleading. The agency clarified this in an official statement issued in Lagos. According to the statement, the misleading graphic suggests a new tax on private, commercial, and corporate vehicles. It also claims payment begins from July 1. However, the NRS confirmed that no such tax exists. Furthermore, the infographic directs users to an incorrect website link. It falsely references a portal that does not belong to the service. The NRS clarified that its official website remains www.nrs.gov.ng. In addition,…

Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Russia as Tehran Washington diplomacy faces uncertainty. The visit follows stalled negotiations and shifting regional mediation efforts across countries. Abbas Araghchi landed in Saint Petersburg to hold high level discussions with Russia. Officials expect him to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during diplomatic visit. Earlier, Araghchi travelled through Oman and Pakistan as mediators tried reviving talks. Meanwhile, US plans for envoy talks collapsed after disagreements over arrangements. Reports indicate Iran sent written messages to Washington through Pakistan as mediator. These messages reportedly outlined nuclear concerns and strategic issues around Hormuz Strait. However, officials clarified that…