You’ve probably seen it before: a deep, ruby-red liquid poured over ice, sweetened just enough to balance its tart bite, and shared at family gatherings, street stalls, and wellness cafes across West Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Known as zobo in Nigeria, bissap in Senegal, sorrel in Jamaica, and agua de jamaica in Mexico,…
Suspected bandits launched a deadly attack on a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in Tenebo, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing three officers and injuring several others. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, when gunmen stormed the facility with heavy weaponry. According to security sources, the attackers engaged officers in…
President Bola Tinubu has donated palliatives worth over N1.2 billion and 100 trucks of rice to support vulnerable households across Nigeria’s northern states and the Federal Capital Territory. The donation, announced by the Presidency on Wednesday, is part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to cushion the impact of economic reforms on low-income families. The relief…
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Joseph Tegbe as the new Minister of Power, following the resignation of Adebayo Adelabu, who has stepped down to pursue the 2027 Oyo State governorship ticket. The Presidency confirmed the nomination in a statement, describing Tegbe as “a seasoned energy expert with extensive experience in power sector reforms and infrastructure…
The Supreme Court has delivered pivotal judgments on political party leadership disputes, significantly altering the landscape for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other stakeholders. In a landmark ruling, the apex court vacated the status quo ante bellum order previously granted in the ADC leadership crisis, returning the substantive suit to the trial court for…
The Federal Government has officially declared today, Thursday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday in honour of International Workers’ Day. In a statement signed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the government commended Nigerian workers for their resilience and contributions to national development. Tunji-Ojo urged citizens to use the day to reflect on the…
President Bola Tinubu hosted All Progressives Congress (APC) governors at the Presidential Villa this week, granting state leaders greater autonomy over ticket allocations while urging them to conduct hitch-free primaries that preserve party unity. According to sources familiar with the closed-door meeting, the President emphasized that contentious selections could weaken the APC’s prospects ahead of…
Nigeria’s foreign service is in mourning following the death of Mohammed Mahmud Lele, ambassador-designate to Algeria, who passed away at age 50 after a brief illness. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the loss in a heartfelt statement, describing Lele as “a distinguished career diplomat whose wisdom, integrity, and commitment to Nigeria’s global engagement inspired…
