THE Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has once again expanded its lexicon to reflect the evolving influence of African cultures on the English language. In its latest update, the dictionary includes nine new borrowed words from South Africa, and 20 from Nigeria and Ghana, showcasing a diverse blend of food, slang, music, …

THE recent encounter between Remi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, and a group of nursing students has sparked intense debate and outrage. During her visit to the School of Midwifery in Asaba, Delta State, the students unexpectedly rejected her title as “our mother,” responding instead with “Na your mama be dis …

THE Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) has asked Heads of Local Government Area, HLGAs, of the 23 councils in the state to submit reports of two years activities of their councils to the government. Reports indicated that the directive from the state government had unsettled …

THE Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has suspended all political appointees and office holders in the state with immediate effect. In a statement on Wednesday, the Chief of Staff to the Administrator said the decision was made under the powers granted to Ibas by President Bola …

HUMANS won’t be needed “for most things” Over the next decade, advances in artificial intelligence will mean that humans will no longer be needed “for most things” in the world, says Bill Gates. That’s what the Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist told comedian Jimmy Fallon during an interview on NBC’s …

THE Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr festival, the celebration marking the end of the Ramadan Fast. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who extended heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim Ummah …

THE United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Mohamed Fall, has described Nigeria as a storytelling powerhouse, urging filmmakers to channel their creative force toward amplifying awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire on Wednesday in Abuja launched …

THE Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced that the Nigerian government has successfully raised a total of N1.09 trillion through the Sovereign Sukuk since its debut in 2017. The funds have been allocated towards critical infrastructure projects, including roads and bridges, across the country. Speaking during an “all-parties meeting” for …

NIGER’s military leadership has enacted a new constitutional framework that sets a five-year period for transition to civilian governance, formally establishing General Abdourahamane Tiani as transitional president. The move was sealed during an official ceremony to implement the Refoundation Charter, a document that reshapes the country’s political and institutional landscape …

FOR the umpteenth time, the court has struck out a case of fraud filed against the Chairman of Zinox Technologies, Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, his wife, Chioma Ekeh and 11 others. The latest is the dismissal of the suit by Justice Akpan Okon Ebong of the FCT High Court who …