RCCG donates mattresses, food to Badagry Correctional Centre

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), on Thursday, donated 100 mattresses, food, and clothing materials to inmates at the Nigerian Correctional Service Medium Security Custodial Centre, Badagry. RCCG, Hosanna Tower, Lagos Province 122, held the outreach in partnership with My Father’s House Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom. Leading the delegation, …

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Oil prices hit seven-week high on supply concerns

Oil prices rose about 3% on Wednesday, reaching a seven-week high, after U.S. crude inventories posted an unexpected decline and supply disruptions in Iraq, Venezuela, and Russia fueled concerns of tightening markets. Brent crude gained $1.68, or 2.5%, to settle at $69.31 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) …

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Actress Mercy Aigbe loses mother

Popular Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has announced the death of her mother. Aigbe announced her mother’s death via a post on Instagram on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The famous actress shared a candlelight image with the caption: “R.I.P Mum.” The announcement drew a wave of condolence messages from colleagues, fans, …

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China to build Africa’s first insulin plant in Nigeria

THE Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has announced his country’s plans to build Africa’s first local insulin production facility in Nigeria. Yu disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a reception marking the 76th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. He said that this would …

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Keyamo solicits support for Nigeria`s re-election into ICAO council

THE Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has solicited international support towards Nigeria’s   re-election into part 2 of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council. The minister made the call in Montreal, Canada at the ongoing 42nd Assembly of ICAO – a specialised agency of the UN, established in 1944 to …

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Oyo resident doctors to begin strike Oct. 2 over unpaid allowance

THE Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State chapter says it will begin a seven-day warning strike on Oct. 2, if the state government fails to address their demands for improved welfare of members in LAUTECH, Ogbomosho. The Chairman of the association, Dr Happy Adedapo made this known in an interview …

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Wole Soyinka Centre trains 537 journalists in 11 years

THE Executive Director, Wole Soyinka Centre for investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), Mrs Motunrayo Alaka, says the centre has trained 537 journalists across Nigeria and Ghana in 11 years. Alaka made this known on Wednesday in Lagos, during the WSCIJ ReportWomen 6th Fellowship Induction and Award, a Female Reporters Leadership Programme (FRLP). …

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