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President Bola Tinubu met with former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday at the presidential villa, Abuja. The purpose of the meeting was not known as at press time. After the meeting with Jonathan ended, the president received some government officials, including the newly inaugurated Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Hope Uzodimma, …

The news Nigerians have been waiting for is here! The Guinness World Record, has OFFICIALLY announced Hilda Baci the winner of the ”longest cooking marathon by an individual”. The record was previously held by Indian chef, Lata Tondon. Announcing Hilda has the new record holder minutes ago on twitter, GWR …

If you run a small or medium scale business in Nigeria, then you’ll know that there’s a litany of challenges assailing every small business owner. From inadequate working capital, stiff competition from larger companies, difficulties in sourcing raw materials, low capacity utilization, lack of management strategies, the list is endless. …

Senator Jibrin Barau, on Tuesday, emerged as Deputy Senate President of the 10th National Assembly. Senator Dave Umahi nominated Senator Barau as Deputy Senate President and read his citation after which the nominee accepted the nomination. The Clerk of the Red Chamber after asking if there are further nominations, declared …

Nigerian female singer, Ikesima Brown is dead. Brown, who is also known as Niger Delta Queen of Highlife Music died alongside six other band mates in a ghastly Kogi auto crash. It was gathered that the accident occurred on Sunday, June 11, while the band members were on their way …

Akpabio elected President of 10th Nigerian Senate Former Akwa Ibom state governor, Godswill Akpabio, has been elected the President of the 10th Nigerian Senate. He defeated his closest rival, Abdul-Aziz Yari, former Zamfara state governor. The election took place this morning June 13.

The Student Loan Bill was proposed by the former speaker of the 9th House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, and it was passed by the lawmakers in late May 2023. In November 2022, Gbajabiamila urged the Education Bank to provide interest-free loans to students in tertiary institutions in order to make …

Everyone – except then military rulers Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) and Sani Abacha – believed and admitted that Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (M.K.O.) Abiola won the June 12, 1993 election, described till date as Nigeria’s “freest and fairest” election ever. These two ensured that Abiola never enjoyed that victory. First, IBB …

Nigerian students will begin to enjoy financial assistance as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Student Loan Bill into law. Tinubu signed the bill aimed at improving the education sector across the country, today, Monday, June 12, 2023. The newly enacted law paves the way for the establishment of the …

Ekiti State First Lady, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has taken to social media to celebrate Chef Dammy’s attempt to break the Guinness World Record in the longest cooking category with a 120 hours target. Chef Dammy shocked many when news broke about her attempt to break Chef Hilda Baci’s unofficial 100-hour …