Ondo State has imposed a night-time ban on commercial motorcycles, popularly known as ‘Okada’, restricting their operation between 7 pm and 6 am to curb rising insecurity. The state government said the decision followed security agencies’ reports that criminals are increasingly using motorcycles for kidnappings, armed robbery, and other offences. Adetunji Adeleye, commander of the […]
Highlights The appointment of Taiwo Oyedele should be used as an opportunity to undertake a structural reform of Nigeria’s public finance system. A new framework should signal a clear shift in thinking. Nigeria must move away
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that as of February 17, over 1.5 million candidates have registered for the examination. This is as the examination body says the registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will close on February 26.
Nigeria’s entertainment industry continues to make headlines, with stories that have stirred social media, sparked conversations, and touched hearts nationwide. From revelations about underpayment in Nollywood to emotional moments
From political realignments ahead of 2027 to dramatic celebrity clashes and milestone celebrations, the entertainment scene is buzzing with conversations that cut across politics, Nollywood, and reality TV. Here’s
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Amazon will lay off tens of thousands of office workers as the e-commerce and tech giant trims costs amid ramped-up investments in artificial intelligence, according to US media reports. Some 30,000 positions will be cut
