A high-profile anti-corruption operation involving Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the U.S. Department of Justice has led to the seizure of a luxury 2019 Lamborghini Urus from Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Charles Armah, popularly known as Shatta Wale. The seizure followed a request made in […]
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a model veterinary hospital in Gombe State as part of its drive to enhance livestock productivity and resilience nationwide. The project, under the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), was announced during a two-day technical visit to the state by the National Project Coordinator, Mr. Sanusi […]
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended two pilots of domestic airline, ValueJet, for violating aviation safety protocols at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement released on Tuesday, Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, disclosed that the pilot initiated departure procedures without securing mandatory pre-departure […]
The Lagos State Government has issued a renewed warning to residents living in low-lying areas of the state to urgently relocate to safer grounds as the city braces for intensified rainfall and the risk of flash flooding. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Tuesday, the Commissioner for the Environment and […]
The South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), a leading political support group for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has predicted a historic landslide victory for the President in the 2027 general elections, stating it will be the most decisive win since the advent of the Fourth Republic in 1999. Speaking during a press conference held in […]
The Katsina State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has committed N1 billion to combat acute malnutrition in the state’s 2025 fiscal year. This announcement comes amid rising concerns over malnutrition-related health challenges in Katsina, especially among children. The fund will be split equally between the state government and UNICEF, with […]
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has emerged as the leading destination for foreign investment in Nigeria, outpacing Lagos in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest Nigeria Capital Importation report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report revealed that the FCT attracted a total of $3.04 billion in capital inflows, […]
The Western Nigeria Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, has deployed 500 operatives to Osogbo, the Osun State capital, to provide security coverage for the upcoming Osun-Osogbo Festival, scheduled to take place on Friday, August 8. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the Amotekun Corps in Osun State, […]
In a major push to advance technological innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, the Federal Government has approved the allocation of substantial funds to 15 beneficiary institutions under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to establish cutting-edge innovation hubs and entrepreneurship centres. The initiative, announced on Tuesday, is part of a broader strategy […]
The Gates Foundation has declared a $2.5 billion pledge through 2030 to expedite research and development focused particularly on women’s health. The funding will bolster over 40 innovations across five pivotal yet historically neglected domains, with a pronounced focus on enhancing outcomes for women in low- and middle-income nations. The five domains encompass […]
