Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Wednesday, January 15, laid a wreath at the cenotaph of the unknown soldier in Ilorin, marking the culmination of activities for the Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day. The solemn ceremony, which honors the sacrifices of fallen heroes, also featured the symbolic release of white …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Agency has announced a new deadline for intending pilgrims to register for the 2025 Hajj. The agency has fixed February 5, 2025, as the new deadline, following an adjustment by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to the 2025 calendar. According to …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel A devastating fire that gutted a section of Nkwo Nnewi Market in Anambra State has been brought under control, thanks to the swift intervention of Prof. Joseph Ugboaja, the Chief Medical Director of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH). The fire, which destroyed goods worth billions …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel Nigeria and three other African countries, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa, are poised to reap significant economic benefits from Artificial Intelligence (AI), with potential gains exceeding $136 billion, according to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organisation. Speaking at the 10th convocation ceremony of …