Riyadh: Those found guilty of drug trafficking face the death penalty in Saudi Arabia. Of a total of 217 executions since the start of 2025, 144 have been put to death for drug-related offences. If the pace of executions continues, this year’s total w…
Abuja: The Ministry of Women Affairs (FMWA) has inaugurated its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) Committee to improve institutional integrity and ethical public service delivery. The committee members were sworn in at the ministry’s headqu…
Abuja: The Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, says the future of the institution lies in a robust public-private partnership model and a total structural reset. Shaibu said this in Abuja on Tuesday night at a re…
Nigeria: At least 25 people have died, and 11 more remain missing. The disaster has displaced 5,560 residents, prompting the government to establish a camp for the displaced and distribute basic necessities such as food, water, and shelter.
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Enugu: The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has urged 30 newly graduated helicopter pilots to meet the demands of modern warfare through continuous learning, teamwork, and professionalism. Abubakar delivered this message during th…
Lagos: The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has made a strong appeal for the seamless implementation of the Single Inter-State Road Tax Sticker (SIRTS) and Single Haulage Fee (SHF) systems. These initiatives are seen as crucial steps toward …
Gaza City: UN-backed experts have issued a grave warning that a famine of unprecedented scale is unfolding in Gaza, with the situation becoming irreversible unless humanitarian organizations are granted immediate and unhindered access to the territory…
Uyo: The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has reiterated its commitment towards ensuring real-time, automated, and centralised extractive sector data. The Executive Secretary, Dr. Orji Orji, announced at the 2025 National …