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Lagos: The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos East chapter, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The council emphasized the importance of having the next governor of Lagos State emerge from Ikorodu, c…
Abuja: The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has urged Nigerians to place greater reliance on domestically produced goods to curb revenue wastages. Edun made this appeal during the first leadership retreat of…
Calabar: The Cross River Government has reiterated its commitment to eliminating measles-rubella in the state. Dr. Vivien Otu, Director-General of the Cross River Primary Health Care Development Agency (CRSPHCDA), gave the assurance during the ongoing…
Abuja: The erstwhile Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Usman, has announced his resignation from the position, effective Monday, citing personal reasons for his decision. Usman communicated this in a stateme…
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared that Nigeria would defeat terrorism and banditry, describing the threats as ‘unacceptable’ and alien to the nation’s core values. The president also tasked the National Economic Council (NEC) to drive in…
Reverend Professor Daniel Yao Bruce, the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the Methodist University Ghana (MUG), has encouraged fresh students at the University to take advantage of the Counselling Unit to share their problems and be advised.
‘If you have g…
Lagos: The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group on Wednesday honoured the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, at its closing gong ceremony in Lagos. The recognition, according to the NGX Group, formed part of efforts to strengthen the fig…
Abeokuta: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) request for a change of venue for the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup third-round qualifying match between Nigeria and Senegal. The first-leg en…
Freetown: Sierra Leone’s financial system continues to demonstrate resilience and stability amid global and domestic economic headwinds. A combination of disciplined fiscal management, tight monetary policy, and a robust banking sector has helped ease…
Freetown: Sierra Leone’s financial system continues to demonstrate resilience and stability amid global and domestic economic headwinds. A combination of disciplined fiscal management, tight monetary policy, and a robust banking sector has helped ease…
Freetown: Sierra Leone’s financial system continues to demonstrate resilience and stability amid global and domestic economic headwinds. A combination of disciplined fiscal management, tight monetary policy, and a robust banking sector has helped ease…
Abuja: Young Progressives Party (YPP) on Thursday rejected the Electoral Act (amendment) Bill passed by the Senate, faulting its failure to mandate electronic transmission of results from polling units to IREV.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, t…
Lokoja: Sen. Sunday Karimi has announced that Kogi residents are firmly backing President Bola Tinubu’s second term bid in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. The statement was made during an All Progressives Congress (APC) one-day Stakeholders M…
Abuja: Members of the Agbarha Warri Kingdom and Okere Urhobo Kingdom have called for the immediate implementation of the Supreme Court order on ward delineation for Warri Federal Constituency, Delta. The members of the kingdoms made the call during a …
Abuja: A civil society organisation (CSO), Yiaga Africa, has described as unfortunate the Senate’s rejection of e-transmission of election results, saying it undermines the whole essence of electoral integrity. The Executive Director, Yiaga Africa, Sa…
Abuja: Hannatu Musawa, the Nigerian Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, has committed to collaborating closely with her predecessor, Mrs. Lola Ade-John, to promote awareness and advance the tourism sector. During the formal ha…
Abuja: Mr. Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), announced that the construction of the 10-kilometer access road to the Renewed Hope City in Karsana is scheduled for completion in May. Wike shared this update during his inspect…
Emden: The Turkish Ministry of Defence has announced that the amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu has successfully completed the mission of transporting land forces participating in NATO drills to the German port of Emden.
According to News Agency …
Abuja: This was disclosed on behalf of the NRS Executive Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, by the Executive Director, Government and Large Taxpayers Group, Ms. Amina Ado.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Ado spoke at the opening of a two-day management …
Moscow: Russia says that Cuba is experiencing a severe fuel shortage and accused the United States (U.S.) of attempting to strangle the island nation’s economy through sanctions and other restrictive measures. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described…
Abuja: The Federal Government has inaugurated a ministerial implementation committee to oversee the modernisation of laboratories and enhancement of skills development in Nigerian polytechnics. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, while inaugu…
Washington: The U.S. has announced the deportation of 97 Nigerians due to alleged immigration offences, increasing the number from an initial list of 79 individuals to include an additional 18. This information was disclosed in a statement on the U.S….
Abuja: When Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu became the 25th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on Oct. 30, 2025, expectations were immediate, intense, and uncompromising. He assumed command amid a highly complex security landscape. For instance, the North-East continue…
Abakaliki: Mr Emmanuel Ezeh, a chieftain of the Labour Party, has called for inclusive electoral reforms to strengthen the nation’s democratic system. In a statement on Monday, Ezeh emphasized the need for urgent reforms in the proposed Electoral Act …
Geneva: UN human rights chief Volker Trk has called on the international community to intervene immediately to stop more mass killings and other flagrant war crimes against civilians in Sudan. Trk stated on Monday that the call was necessary as the br…