Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a full-scale military push in the Gaza Strip, despite ongoing negotiations to secure the release of hostages held by militant groups in the region. The move is expected to intensify the conflict, which has already resulted in significant casualties and displacement of civilians. The Israeli military […]
The Ooni of Ife, a prominent traditional leader in Nigeria, has publicly recognized the invaluable contributions of two female banking executives, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe and Lady Ada Chukwudozie, to the country’s progress. The monarch’s praise comes on the heels of Mother’s Day celebrations, highlighting the crucial role women play in shaping the nation’s future. […]
The Senate has passed a resolution calling on the Federal Government to immediately include representatives from all 774 Local Government Councils (LGCs) across the nation and the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory in the deliberations of the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). The resolution, a step towards ensuring constitutional compliance and empowering […]
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has emphasized the need for a collective regional response to address the pressing issues of declining public trust, fragile institutions, and rising threats to constitutional rule in West Africa. The minister made this call at a high-level stakeholders roundtable on the Regional Partnership for Democracy, held […]
The management of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) has issued an immediate directive for the closure of its approved Al-Ansar Indabo female students’ hostels situated at Hotoro and UDB Road within the Kano metropolis. The decision, announced by the university’s Vice President for Campus Life, Dr. Hamza Garba, cites significant safety and disciplinary […]
The Senate has passed a bill to establish the Nigeria Police University of Science and Technology in Ogun State. The bill, which was recently approved by the upper legislative chamber, aims to create a specialized institution that will focus on providing high-quality education and training in science and technology to members of the Nigeria […]
A recent surge in the value of Nigeria’s monetary unit has been observed, with the currency strengthening against the American currency at the authorized exchange platform. Figures released by the nation’s apex bank indicate a closing rate of 1,597.7 units per dollar on Monday. This development represents a positive shift from the preceding […]
Member of Lagos State House of Assembly and actor-turned-lawmaker, Hon. Desmond Elliott, has moved a motion for the institutional support of “Detty December” as a major driver of economic and cultural growth in Lagos State. Moving the motion, Elliott highlighted the substantial financial impact of December festivities in Lagos, citing official figures that underscore the […]
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A constitutional amendment bill proposing the rotation of the offices of President and Vice President among Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones was rejected by members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The bill was one of seven constitutional alteration bills listed for consideration. While the House initially resolved to debate the bills simultaneously, allowing members […]
