he Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) to oversee the planning and execution of activities marking the nation’s 65th Independence Day celebration on October 1. The inauguration took place on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with representatives from various federal ministries, departments, and agencies in attendance. Secretary to […]
Bolaji Abdullahi, the spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has expressed skepticism regarding the Senate’s rationale for barring Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming her legislative duties. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Abdullahi described the Senate’s claim that a pending court case prevents the senator’s return as “dubious.” Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi […]
Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc continues to maintain its growth trajectory, forecasting gross earnings of N149.27 billion for the fourth quarter concluding on December 31, 2025. This forecast is an extension of the Group’s robust performance during the first half of the year, where profit after tax soared by 157 percent, gross earnings increased […]
As the 2027 general elections loom, a group of young activists under the banner of the OBO Youth Movement has asserted that the Cross River North Senatorial seat should be returned to the Federal Constituency encompassing Obanliku, Obudu, and Bekwarra. The current senator representing the district, Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe of the People’s Democratic […]
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday described his private working lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace as “productive.” According to the Presidency, the meeting focused on reviewing areas of cooperation between Nigeria and France and exploring ways to deepen the partnership for mutual growth and global stability. “We had a […]
Prince Harry has met with his father, King Charles III, in London on Wednesday, marking their first face-to-face encounter in more than a year and a half. The meeting, which took place at Clarence House, lasted just under an hour and was held privately over tea. It came as the Duke of Sussex […]
At least 10 children have died in Niger State following a diphtheria outbreak affecting communities in Agaie and Bida Local Government Areas, multiple sources reported on Wednesday. The children were admitted to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Bida, but succumbed to complications arising from the disease, reportedly worsened by a shortage of essential medications. Local […]
Poland on Wednesday warned that Europe is closer to open conflict than at any time since World War II after Russian drones entered its airspace, prompting NATO fighter jets to respond. The Polish military reported that 19 drones crossed into the country from Ukraine late Tuesday. U.S. F-16s and Dutch F-35s joined Polish […]
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has overtaken Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person, following a historic surge in Oracle’s share price fueled by booming demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Ellison’s net worth jumped to between $386 billion and $395 billion after Oracle shares rose more than 40% […]
At least nine people were killed and more than 100 injured on Wednesday after Israeli airstrikes hit rebel-held areas of Yemen, in the latest escalation of tensions between Israel and the Iran-backed Houthi movement. The strikes targeted sites in Sanaa, the Yemeni capital, as well as al-Jawf Province, where Houthi forces maintain military infrastructure. […]
