At least 16 people have been confirmed dead after a massive fire engulfed a garment factory and an adjoining chemical warehouse in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital, late Monday, according to fire officials. The blaze broke out on the third floor of the seven-story building in the Mirpur industrial area before quickly spreading through the structure and […]
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to allocate the 753 housing units forfeited by former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to low-income earners and internally displaced persons (IDPs), instead of selling them to the public. The estate, located at Plot 109, Cadastral Zone C09 in Lokogoma, Abuja, was forfeited to the […]
With preparations intensifying ahead of the June 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that it will adopt the consensus mode for the conduct of its governorship primary. The decision, which marks a significant step in the party’s internal processes, was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by […]
In a significant policy shift aimed at widening access to higher education, the Federal Government has declared that Mathematics is no longer a mandatory prerequisite for students seeking entry into Arts and Humanities programs at Nigerian tertiary institutions. The Federal Ministry of Education officially unveiled the new directive on Tuesday, immediately affecting admission criteria for […]
Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed confidence that the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, would have a positive impact on security in the South-East region. Speaking on the matter, Kalu, however, stressed the need to respect the ongoing […]
Nigeria has joined other Commonwealth nations in pushing for an ambitious $2 trillion intra-Commonwealth trade target by 2030, during the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C. At a high-level meeting of Commonwealth finance ministers held on the sidelines of the global financial gathering, Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to […]
Former Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike has criticized the ongoing demolition of buildings in Lagos State, accusing the state government of acting unjustly against property owners who had obtained valid approvals before construction. In a video and social media posts that have gone viral, Emenike expressed anger over the demolition of several properties along waterways […]
Senator Samaila Dahuwa Kaila, representing Bauchi North Senatorial District, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection took place on Tuesday during plenary at the Senate Chamber in Abuja. Kaila’s announcement was formally received by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who welcomed him to the ruling […]
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mbah announced his defection on Tuesday in Enugu during a televised address, stating that his decision followed a long period of reflection and consultation with stakeholders across the state. He explained that his move […]
Cameroon’s opposition candidate, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, has declared victory in the country’s October 12, 2025 presidential election, urging long-serving President Paul Biya to concede and respect what he described as “the will of the people.” Tchiroma, who addressed journalists in Yaoundé on Tuesday, said his declaration was based on unofficial tallies and exit polls collected […]
