A coalition of public and private institutions has launched a nationwide initiative to regulate and professionalise Nigeria’s domestic and care-worker sector. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) is leading the drive alongside the Nigerian Police Force, Keystone Bank, Transcorp Hilton Abuja and other partners. The group unveiled the initiative on […]
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has officially inaugurated the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, a major cultural and scientific institution aimed at advancing knowledge, research, and environmental awareness in the UAE. Located in the Saadiyat Cultural District, the […]
Brown University authorities ordered an immediate lockdown on Saturday afternoon after a gunman opened fire inside one of the institution’s academic buildings, leaving two people dead and eight others critically injured. The shooting occurred at the Barus and Holley building, which houses the university’s engineering and physics departments, at a time when several examinations were […]
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called for the immediate termination of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and France’s tax authority, the Direction Générale des Finances Publiques, warning that the agreement poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s economic sovereignty and national security. The elders made the […]
The Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State has ordered the immediate closure of Iluke, Offere, Suku and all other markets within the Kiri Axis following a security assessment of the area. The directive, announced on Sunday, is part of precautionary measures aimed at preventing a breakdown of law and order amid emerging security […]
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has formally registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at his ward level, marking the completion of his official entry into the ruling party. The registration, which took place on Sunday at the exco chamber of the Government House in Jalingo, positions Governor Kefas as the […]
Heads of government and senior officials from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have gathered in Nigeria’s capital for the 68th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, initiating deliberations on pressing political, economic, and security issues facing the region. The high‑level meeting opened at the State […]
Manchester City sent a strong warning to Premier League title rivals with a convincing 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday, cutting the gap on leaders Arsenal to two points as Aston Villa continued their impressive run with a comeback win over West Ham. City, under pressure to respond after Arsenal’s narrow 2-1 victory over […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally inaugurated a comprehensive 90‑day nationwide membership mobilisation, revalidation, and registration exercise, signalling a major effort to consolidate its structures ahead of a series of critical party events early next year. According to a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, the programme was rolled out following […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has disowned a governorship primary election reportedly conducted by a faction of the Accord Party in the state, saying it was not notified of the exercise as required by law. A faction of the Accord Party on Sunday allegedly held a primary election in Osogbo, […]
