The Federal Government has unveiled plans to achieve 95 per cent digital literacy among Nigerians by 2030, with a mid-term milestone of 70 per cent by 2027, as part of efforts to build a digitally empowered public sector and citizenry. The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, announced this…
Brazil has launched the world’s first single-dose dengue vaccine, marking a major breakthrough in global public health and vaccine innovation. The development comes from the Butantan Institute, which has begun administering the vaccine to primary healthcare professionals as the first recipients. This vaccine is not only the first of its kind designed for single-dose administration,…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced plans to commence a nationwide membership registration exercise aimed at strengthening its internal structures and expanding its grassroots footprint across Nigeria. The disclosure was made by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, in a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle. According to Abdullahi, the…
On 29 January 2026, in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, Joshua Babatunde Aiyenuro popularly known as T-Jos Signature etched his name into history by completing the longest professional hairdressing marathon: 72 continuous hours. The feat earned him official recognition as a Guinness World Record holder, placing Nigeria once again on the global map of extraordinary human endurance,…
Founder and Executive Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu CFR CON, has called for a decisive shift in Africa’s development strategy, urging governments, financiers, and the private sector to move the continent from raw material extraction to large-scale industrial processing and value addition. Rabiu made the remarks as Special Guest of Honour at an…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has alleged that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is considering joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as part of emerging political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Fayose claimed to have knowledge of a recent closed-door meeting between Makinde and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Minna, Niger…
In a bold demonstration of its people-first corporate culture, Adron Homes and Properties has rewarded 15 exceptional staff members with an all-expenses-paid vacation and luxury shopping experience in Qatar. The initiative forms part of the company’s ongoing commitment to appreciating employees whose dedication, innovation, and consistent performance continue to drive the organisation’s growth and success….
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has concluded plans to commission a mosque, which he single-handedly built, on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The commissioning will also commemorate his 21-day annual thanksgiving programme, which began in January and will end on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The mosque building, which the prophet announced…
Six months ago, I never imagined I would be writing a story like this. It never crossed my mind that any situation would arise that could compel me to take a deeper look at a man of God and his works in the society. But events unfolded in a way that made me realize that…
Senator Nenadi Usman has formally assumed control of the Labour Party’s national secretariat in Utako, Abuja, marking a significant leadership shift within the party following a recent court ruling. Usman, now serving as Acting National Chairman, arrived at the party headquarters under heavy security presence, with armed police officers stationed within and around the premises…
