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Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country’s first female Prime Minister and tasked her with forming a new government. The appointment followed the September 23 parliamentary election, in which El Mansouri’s Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) emerged as the largest party in the 395-member House of Representatives. PAM secured […]
The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to reduce transportation costs across the country through the expansion of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicle initiatives. The government said commuters in several states are already benefiting from lower fares on routes served by CNG-powered and electric buses, with further reductions expected as the programme expands. […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) spent ₦111.04 billion on training and recruitment in 2025, representing a 22.8 per cent increase from the ₦90.39 billion recorded in 2024. The figure is contained in the company’s 2025 Annual Financial Report and was reported under general and administrative expenses for the financial year ended December […]
The Kaduna State Government has commenced plans to rehabilitate 17 Primary Healthcare Centres across the state and transform them into Centres of Excellence. The initiative is part of efforts by the state administration to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and improve access to quality medical services for residents. The government is also distributing standard medical equipment […]
The General Court Martial handling the alleged coup plot case involving a number of military officers has postponed its ruling for the fourth time. The ruling, which was initially scheduled for September 30, has now been moved to October 5, according to a notice issued to members of the court and other parties involved in […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has commenced full implementation of a simplified digital baggage declaration system, reducing passenger clearance time to less than five minutes while generating over ₦10 million in revenue within its first few days of operation. The new system allows passengers to declare baggage using mobile devices or designated […]
Troops of the Nigerian Army have uncovered and destroyed a pressure-plate Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The explosive was discovered at about 3:50 p.m. on September 28 by troops of the 26 Task Force Brigade, Gwoza, during operations in the area. According to the report, the device was […]
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the Senate have called for stronger health tax reforms as part of efforts to secure sustainable healthcare financing, expand health insurance coverage and reduce the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in Nigeria. The call was made during a national stakeholder workshop on health taxes and sustainable healthcare financing […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he would resign from office if President Bola Tinubu fails to win both the Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State in the 2027 presidential election. Wike made the statement while reaffirming his commitment to Tinubu’s re-election bid, insisting that he remains politically responsible for […]
The Anambra State Police Command has issued a flood alert to residents, urging parents, guardians and caregivers to stay vigilant and take extra precautions to protect schoolchildren. The warning follows persistent rainfall and flooding in parts of the state. In a statement on Wednesday, the command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the alert was issued […]
