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[ad_1] Royal Electronics, a Nigerian-owned consumer electronics brand under SIMS Nigeria Limited, has announced the appointment of veteran actor Kanayo O. Kanayo and actress-entrepreneur Dr. Carolyna Hutchings as its new category brand endorsers.The announcement was made as part of the company’s broader effort to deepen consumer engagement and reinforce its presence in the Nigerian electronics market. Kanayo, a seasoned actor and lawyer widely respected for his decades-long career in Nollywood, is expected to represent the brand’s premium line of products. According to Royal Electronics, his reputation for integrity and consistency aligns with the company’s values of trust, legacy, and performance.SPONSOR…

[ad_1] A tragic accident on the Kaduna-Zaria highway on Monday evening has left eight members of a single family dead and two others battling for their lives in the hospital, after a speeding vehicle lost control and rammed into pedestrians waiting by the roadside.The heartbreaking incident occurred at about 6 p.m. in the Barakallahu area along Kaduna-Zaria highway, during the Eid-el-Kabir festivities. Among the victims were women and children who had gathered at the roadside after visiting their grandmother’s house for the holiday.SPONSOR AD The vehicle, an ash-coloured Mercedes GLK Jeep,  was reportedly being driven by a boy from the…

[ad_1] More PodcastsDownload Here:President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s remark about deriving pleasure in witnessing opposition parties in disarray has stirred political controversy in Nigeria. Some critics and analysts see it as a possible confirmation of allegations that the APC has been covertly fuelling internal crises in the parties.SPONSOR AD NIGERIA DAILY : June 12: What Does Democracy Day Mean To Nigerians?THE BEARING: How To Safely Preserve And Enjoy Sallah MeatOn Nigeria Daily, we will find out whether this is mere political banter or part of a deeper strategy, and what it means for Nigeria’s democratic future.

[ad_1] The planned nationwide protest against hardship and insecurity failed to take place in many states yesterday.The protest was planned by #TakeItBackMovement to coincide with the June 12 Democracy Day in the country. The organisers had declared June 12 a “National Day of Resistance”, rejecting what they called the “hollow ceremonies” of Democracy Day.SPONSOR AD Many of the venues designated for the protest were deserted in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and many of the states.However, there were reports that the protest took place in Oyo and Osun States. Situations in Bauchi, Niger, KanoThere was a heavy deployment of security personnel…

[ad_1] Leading opposition parties in the country yesterday flayed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for publicly expressing his happiness over the ongoing crisis in their folds ahead of the 2027 general elections.The president had while addressing a joint session of the National Assembly on the occasion of Democracy Day celebration yesterday in Abuja, said he is pleased that opposition parties in the country were in disarray. Tinubu said he cannot put their houses in order for them, but advised that they should examine their internal processes as part of a scheme to resolving their internal wranglings.SPONSOR AD Daily Trust reports that…

[ad_1]  President Bola Tinubu has called for urgent ratification of Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement to ensure the protection and sustainable use of the World’s oceans.The President also called for improved funding for blue economy activities for developing nations. Tinubu made the request at the ongoing United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, monitored by our correspondent in Lagos.SPONSOR AD Delivering Nigeria’s national statement on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, emphasized that urgent and collective global action is needed to secure the health of the oceans for future generations. The…

[ad_1] Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the London-bound Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff, says he “has no idea how he survived”.Daily Trust had reported how the Boeing 787-8 flight crashed upon departure from Ahmedabad Airport en route to London’s Gatwick airport on Wednesday evening. The airline was carrying 53 British nationals among its 242 passengers.SPONSOR AD Images from the city showed thick smoke rising into the sky, with crowds gathering and traffic halted nearby.Ramesh, a British man, was in seat 11A on the flight when the incident happened.BBC quoted Ramesh’s brother, Nayan Kumar Ramesh, as…

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has raised the alarm over what he described as a dangerous decline in Nigeria’s democratic and economic trajectory under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the current administration has borrowed more in two years than the combined total of three former presidents. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, stated this in a statement on Thursday titled “Democracy in Decline: Reflecting on Two Years of Tinubu’s Governance.” He accused Tinubu of dragging Nigeria further into recession—both economically and democratically—and running a government that thrives on propaganda, impunity,…

[ad_1] Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Thursday said the platform is committed to working with every stakeholder to widen the democratic space and make Nigeria more fertile for inclusive prosperity.In a statement commemorating the June 12 Democracy Day, the Forum congratulated Nigerians on the journey so far. “On behalf of my colleagues at the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), I congratulate all Nigerians on the commemoration of Democracy Day,” according to the statement signed by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.SPONSOR AD “June 12 is a watershed in our national history. We therefore join President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and other stakeholders to honour…

 Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of dismantling the democratic gains symbolised by the historic June 12 struggle. In a strongly worded statement released on his verified social media handles, Atiku said Nigeria is drifting dangerously into what he described as a “creeping one-party dictatorship,” adding that the sacrifices of June 12 heroes are being undermined by a government bent on domination and economic repression. “The gains of June 12 were hard-won. But sadly, the democratic promise that blossomed in 1999 is…