The U.S. Mission in Nigeria is calling on qualified organizations to apply for a grant opportunity designed to empower talented, low-income Nigerian students to pursue their academic aspirations in the United States. This announcement, made by the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Mission, underscores the United States’ commitment to fostering educational exchange and building … Read more

Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has expressed his confusion over security operatives’ recent blockade of his palace. Despite the blockade, which restricted movement in and out of the palace, the Emir remains unaware of the reasons behind the action. There are unconfirmed claims that the development was in connection with the appointment of … Read more

Economic officials in outgoing President Joe Biden’s administration are set to meet their Chinese counterparts this week for talks, in a final effort to strengthen ties before Donald Trump’s White House return. The talks come as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stressed in an interview Wednesday the need for “ongoing communications at all levels” to avoid … Read more

The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has assured residents of Bichi local government area in Kano state that the Emirate Council will ensure the peaceful conveyance of their district head, Munir Sanusi Bayero, to assume his duties in Bichi. Sanusi gave this assurance on Wednesday, December 11, during a solidarity visit by traditional and … Read more

Social media commentator, Martins Ortse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has denied allegations of threatening the life of Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), over the revocation of a land belonging to the family of the late Colonel Paul Osakpamwan Ogbebor. The controversy began after a video circulated online claiming that Wike … Read more

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has stated that the Kano Emirate is still unaware of the reasons behind the sealing of his palace by security operatives last week. Naija News reported that police and DSS operatives had blocked the entrance to the Gidan Rumfa Palace, restraining free movement in and out. The … Read more

On Wednesday, December 11, the national power grid collapsed for the 13th time in 2024, plunging the entire country into darkness. This marks the fourth collapse in the past three months, adding to the challenges Nigerians are currently facing. According to messages shared by electricity companies, the collapse occurred around 1 p.m., resulting in a … Read more

An inspiring achievement has been shared online, confirming the academic prowess of a brilliant Nigerian scholar, Feranmi Bamidele. The young man successfully completed his Master’s degree programme, defying the odds of balancing academic pursuits with a demanding work schedule. Master’s degree holder hits 4.78 CGPA Feranmi_babs took to social media platform X to express his … Read more

The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has promised the residents of Bichi Local Government Area in Kano State that the Emirate Council will ensure that their district head, Munir Sanusi Bayero peacefully arrives in Bichi to assume his duties. The Emir gave the assurance on Wednesday during a solidarity visit by traditional and religious … Read more