NIGERIAN Afrobeats star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has officially disclosed the name of his baby daughter — Morayo Balogun — in a heartfelt tribute to his late mother. The disclosure came on Saturday via a simple tweet on his X (formerly Twitter) page, where he announced the name …

THE University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has confirmed the death of a 300-level student of Computer Science at the institution, Godwin Akpakpan, who was allegedly killed by security operatives. Reports said that Akpakpan was apprehended by security operatives during a stop-and-search operation in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State. …

VICE-President Kashim Shettima, on Sunday in Borno, unveiled 375 tractors for mechanised farming, revitalised by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Segun Ayeoyenikan, NASENI’s Director of Information, on Sunday in Abuja. Ayeoyenikan stated that the project falls under …

NATIONAL Guard troops were deployed to Los Angeles on Sunday amid ongoing protests against immigration raids, in spite of California Governor Gavin Newsom’ s objections. Newsom formally requested the Trump administration to rescind the order to deploy the troops. The governor made the request via a letter to Defence Secretary …

THE Federal Government has assured farmers of adequate security to return to their farmlands ahead of this year’s rainy season to boost agricultural activities nationwide. Minister of State for Defence, Alh. Bello Matawalle, made this known during an interview with journalists in Maradun, Zamfara, on Sunday. He said forest guards …

Sen. Ned Nwoko, the Chairman of the Senate Ad hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft, says Nigeria must implement a robust technological framework to curb crude oil theft in the country. Nwoko in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Abuja on Monday, said that Crude oil theft …

Nigeria and Australia are partnering to address skills gaps in the mining sector. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, made this known in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Sunday in Abuja. Alake stated that one of the key outcomes of …

THE eldest son of the late veteran highlife musician, Mr Emmanuel Ejeagha, says the family buried the “Gwo gwo ngwo” crooner, Mike Ejeagha within 24 hours after his demise to keep his wish. Ejeagha Jnr disclosed this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday …

THE Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has honoured several notable citizens with chieftaincy titles to encourage continued dedication and service to the community. This is contained in a statement on Sunday by Osaigbovo Iguobaro, the Chief Press Secretary to the Oba of Benin. The gesture is aimed at strengthening …

THE Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), on Sunday, launched tree planting campaign across the nine states of the Niger Delta region. The states involved in the initiative are Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, and Rivers. The Director of Environment Protection and Control in the commission, …