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Former Lagos State Governor and current Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is being credited for a humanitarian initiative during his tenure as governor that provided free medical surgeries to individuals with serious health conditions, including children born with leg deformities and other physical impairments. According to accounts from those familiar with the program, Tinubu […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has called on the people of the South-East to throw their support behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid in 2027, insisting that the region is now reaping the benefits of political alignment with the centre. Umahi, who spoke during a political […]
*Kwam 1 in Airport Row The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has strongly condemned the conduct of legendary Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as Kwam 1), following a recent disruption at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The incident, which involved a violation of safety protocols and a confrontation with […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that a significant number of abandoned estates scattered across Abuja are owned by serving and retired civil servants. The commission raised the alarm over the disturbing trend, which it said is linked to widespread corruption in the public sector. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, […]
A young Ugandan content creator, Emmanuel Nabugodi, has been sentenced to 32 months in prison after posting a satirical video on TikTok that depicted President Yoweri Museveni being subjected to a mock public flogging. The conviction, which has stirred public debate and human rights concerns, marks the latest in a growing trend of social […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun formal discussions with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) in a strategic push to secure international support for the country’s ambitious affordable housing and urban renewal programmes. The move, spearheaded by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, is part of efforts […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Engr. Dr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the Director General of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The appointment, announced on Wednesday, comes as part of ongoing efforts by the Tinubu administration to reposition regulatory institutions in the country’s power sector. Engr. Ramat, who is […]
Nigeria is mourning the loss of one of its most formidable media pioneers, Dr. Doyin Abiola, who passed away on Tuesday, August 5, at the age of 82. Her death marks the end of a towering chapter in the nation’s media history—one defined by courage, intellect, innovation, and a tireless commitment to both journalism […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially concluded its forensic audit of foreign exchange (FX) transactions that were previously flagged for irregularities or failure. As part of its resolution strategy, the apex bank has now initiated refunds to affected Nigerian banks—settling the outstanding claims in naira rather than foreign currency. This move marks […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new decree that allows the country to raise its greenhouse gas emissions over the next decade, drawing criticism from environmental groups and climate policy experts. The decree, signed on Tuesday, instructs the Russian government to ensure that emissions by 2035 do not exceed 65–67% of the country’s […]
