Tinubu’s endorsement, by Nick Dazang
Our beloved country, Nigeria, must stand out in the boldest relief as a supreme irony and a study in the surreal.Its capacity for droll and […]
Month: May 2025
Sidi Ould Tah elected president of the African Development Bank
The Mauritanian beat four other candidates after three rounds of voting. He becomes the 9th president of the pan-African institution for the next five years. […]
May 29: Governor Ododo praises President Tinubu for inspiring national resilience
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, extends a heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his second year in office. In […]
New isn’t better: See pre-owned phones that worth every penny
Flagship smartphones from Apple, Samsung, and Google now come with flagship prices — often well over $1,000. But Verity News cuts through the hype: you […]
NUJ @ 70: “Breaking news shouldn’t break society” — Akpabio to attend anniversary, urges innovation and reorientation in journalism
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to embrace innovation and reorient its members, stressing the need for journalism that […]
Late-night WASSCE exams under torchlight spark outrage in Benue
Students in parts of Benue State wrote their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) exams in darkness on Wednesday night, using phone torchlights. Reports […]
May 29 Speech: “The future is bright” — Tinubu affirms progress amid challenges on second anniversary
President Bola Tinubu says his reforms of the past two years in office are laying a sustainable foundation for a more prosperous future for Nigerians. […]
May 29: Fubara remains optimistic despite political turmoil in Rivers—See full speech
Today, May 29, 2025, marks what would have been the second anniversary of Siminalayi Fubara’s tenure as the 7th democratically elected Governor of Rivers State. […]
Naira falls to new low as Tinubu completes two years in office
Nigeria’s currency, the naira, recorded its highest depreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked […]
Super Eagles Secure Spot in Unity Cup Final with 2-1 Triumph Over Ghana
The Super Eagles of Nigeria beat the Black Stars of Ghana 2-1 in the Unity Cup semifinal, at the Gtech Community Stadium in London on […]
FG launches NextGen innovation challenge to empower youth across 774 LGAs
The federal government has launched the 2025 ‘NextGen innovation challenge’ targeting young people across the 774 LGAs to promote industrial development through indigenous ideas and […]
Maresca attributes chelsea’s early struggles to post-champions league celebration
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has admitted his team struggled with motivation against Real Betis in Wednesday night’s Europa Conference League final. According to Maresca, his […]
Dangote Cement rewards distributors, customers with CNG-trucks, cash gifts worth N11 billion
For their continued loyalty and patronage, Dangote Cement Plc has rewarded its distributors and customers with various choice gift items and cash worth N11 billion. […]
CSOs want Sowore prosecuted for alleged blackmail
Several Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on Wednesday marched through the major streets of Abuja protesting against what they called “a pattern of reckless rascality disguised […]
Reprint of exam message in circulation not from JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) wishes to draw the public’s attention to misleading messages circulating via a spoofed version of its 66019 shortcode. […]