The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has voiced support for the controlled and regulated export of cannabis oil while maintaining its strong opposition to the substance’s consumption within Nigeria. Buba Marwa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, stated the agency’s position during a stakeholders’ workshop in Abuja organized by the Nigerian […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that there is no better time to invest in Nigeria than now, citing the country’s improving economic indicators and renewed government commitment to business-friendly reforms. Speaking on Wednesday at the maiden Bauchi Investment Summit held in Bauchi, the president—represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima said the federal government’s […]
A social media post by political commentator and author, Reno Omokri has ignited a fresh public debate over the true state of Nigeria’s economy, as he pointed to the reported swift sell-out of the high-end iPhone 17 Pro Max as evidence contradicting widespread hardship claims. In a direct challenge to those who assert that President […]
The paramount ruler of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Professor Epiphany Azinge, the Asagba of Asaba, has reiterated the community’s long-standing demand for a formal apology from a sitting President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria concerning the devastating massacre that transpired in the town 58 years ago during the Nigerian Civil War. The monarch’s statement […]
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has vehemently criticized Vice President Kashim Shettima’s recent comments concerning the ongoing dispute between the Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), accusing the nation’s second-in-command of prioritizing corporate interests over the welfare of Nigerian workers. In a fiery statement released on Tuesday to […]
The head of Nigeria’s crucial fiscal reform initiative, Dr. Taiwo Oyedele, has delivered what many citizens are hailing as welcome news: an overwhelming 98% of the populace is projected to either be completely excused from paying income tax or benefit from substantial reductions to their existing rates starting January 2026. Dr. Oyedele, Chairman of the […]
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has appealed for greater collaboration, particularly from private investors, to enhance the state’s tertiary education landscape and tackle pressing student accommodation issues. The Governor stressed that the government alone lacks the necessary resources to meet all the demands of the institutions. The call was made during a recent interaction […]
Resident doctors at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) in Akwa Ibom State have commenced a seven-day warning strike to press home demands for improved welfare and the resolution of salary-related grievances. The industrial action, which began on Monday, October 6, 2025, followed an emergency general meeting of the Association of Resident […]
Severe flooding has struck Bulgaria’s southern Black Sea coast, leaving at least three people dead and forcing the evacuation of dozens of residents and tourists. The resort towns of Elenite and Sveti Vlas were among the hardest hit, as torrential rains caused widespread destruction and power outages. Electricity supply was completely cut […]
The Senate has called on the Federal Government to establish a permanent military base in the Kwara South Senatorial District as part of efforts to tackle rising insecurity in the area. The resolution followed a motion moved on the floor of the Senate during plenary, drawing attention to the increasing cases of kidnapping, […]
