Tinubu Departs Abuja for 10-Day Annual Leave in Europe
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday departed Abuja to begin a ten-working-day annual leave in Europe. A statement from the Presidency confirmed that the vacation, described as a “working leave,” will be spent between France and the United Kingdom. It marks the President’s first official annual leave since assuming office in May 2023. […]
Ex-PDP Chairmanship Candidate Akinde Quits Party, Cites Injustice, Division
A former chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Yewa North Local Government during the 2021 council elections, Kehinde Akinde, has announced his resignation from the party. Akinde made his decision public in a statement on Wednesday, expressing disappointment with what he described as the deteriorating state of the PDP at the national, […]
WHO Urges Nigeria to Raise Health Spending to 20% for Stronger System
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on Nigeria to scale up public health spending to at least 20 per cent of total health expenditure, describing sustainable financing as the backbone of a resilient healthcare system. WHO Regional Director, Prof. Mohamed Janabi, made the call on Thursday in Abuja during the National Health Financing Dialogue […]
Gavice Logistics Boss Nabbed by EFCC for Alleged Ponzi Scheme
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Ahamba Tochukwu, Chief Executive Officer of Gavice Logistics Limited, for allegedly defrauding investors of N2 billion through a purported logistics investment scheme. Investigations by the EFCC revealed that Tochukwu solicited funds from more than 400 investors, offering elaborate investment plans in haulage, courier, and e-commerce […]
Trump Appeals Court Ruling Declaring Tariffs Illegal
President Donald Trump has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a federal appeals court decision that found most of his tariffs illegal. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled 7–4 that Trump exceeded his authority by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad import duties. The […]
Digital Loan Sharks Are Preying on Nigeria’s Most Vulnerable
Nigeria’s inflation crisis is wreaking havoc on ordinary citizens. With prices soaring and wages stagnating, many Nigerians are turning to digital loan apps in desperation. But what seems like a quick fix is, in reality, a trap one that exploits financial vulnerability and violates personal dignity. Take the case of Mariam Ogundairo. In urgent […]
China Denies Conspiring With Russia, North Korea Against US
China has dismissed allegations that it is conspiring with Russia and North Korea against the United States, following remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote: “Give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against the United States of […]
Death Toll From Afghan Quake Tops 2,200 As Rescuers Retrieve More Bodies
Rescuers in Afghanistan continued on Thursday to retrieve bodies from the rubble of collapsed homes after a powerful earthquake and aftershocks devastated eastern provinces, killing more than 2,200 people and injuring thousands. Taliban officials said at least 2,205 people have died, with over 3,700 injured, while warning the numbers could rise further as recovery […]
Eko Rice Now Available Across Lagos
The Lagos State Government has announced that Eko Rice, a locally produced brand under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, is now widely available across the state. According to the ministry, Eko Rice can be purchased in several locations including Ajah, Alausa, OPIC, Ogudu, Ikorodu, Egbeda and Agege. The rice is also stocked […]