ANPP Bloc Issues Ultimatum to Tinubu Over Marginalisation, Demands VP Slot for 2027 or Exit The former All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) bloc, a key legacy faction in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has demanded from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for fair representation in the current administration or it will consider leaving the party […]
The Jigawa State and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme Board has disbursed over N1.5 billion to 569 retirees as part of efforts to ensure the financial security and welfare of former civil servants in the state. This was revealed by the Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Binyaminu Shitu, during a press briefing held on […]
Lagos State and parts of Ogun State will experience a 25-day power outage starting July 28 to August 21, 2025, due to maintenance work by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on the Omotosho-Ikeja West 330kV transmission line. The outage will occur daily from 8 am to 5 pm. The Association of Nigerian Electricity […]
In the face of widespread famine and malnutrition affecting Gaza’s populace exceeding two million, Israel yielded to international exhortations over the weekend, declaring a daily “tactical pause” in hostilities within select regions. On Monday, truckloads of provisions reached the famished inhabitants of Gaza after Israel pledged to facilitate secure aid corridors, although humanitarian organizations […]
Nigeria’s Super Falcons received a thunderous welcome on Monday as they returned home from Morocco after clinching their record 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. The triumphant team landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at approximately 2:26 p.m. aboard a chartered flight from Rabat, where they defeated host nation Morocco […]
The Ghanaian government has deployed additional troops to the northeastern town of Bawku following a resurgence of violence linked to a decades-old chieftaincy dispute between the Mamprusi and Kusaasi ethnic groups. Presidential spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, confirmed the move on Sunday, citing the need to restore order after recent killings that included the assassination of […]
A political drama unfolded in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday as former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, stirred controversy by appearing at a high-profile All Progressives Congress (APC) endorsement rallly wearing a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) branded cap. The rally, organized to drum up support for Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) and reaffirm the […]
The Federal Government has inaugurated a platform to forge connections between diasporans and local institutions, aimed at bolstering the Nigerian economy. On Monday, the government introduced an initiative designed to harness the skills of Nigerians residing abroad to advance national development objectives in education, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEM-M). This initiative, […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria is now leveraging artificial intelligence, geospatial analytics, and satellite-based climate intelligence to transform its agricultural sector, combat food insecurity, and reduce post-harvest losses across the value chain. Shettima made this known on Monday during his address at the United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. […]
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM-FHI) has issued a seven-day strike notice to the Federal Government, demanding improved welfare, fair allowances, and better working conditions for nurses across the country. The notice, signed by the association’s National Secretary, Enya Osinachi, and released by its President, Morakinyo-Olajide Rilwan, was made public in Abuja […]
