President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has expressed confidence that the president will record a significant surge in votes from the South-East region in the 2027 presidential election. Tinubu is expected to secure approximately two million votes in the region, a substantial rise from the 127,370 votes he garnered in […]
Kaduna State has emerged as the leading host of federal universities in Nigeria, with a total of five institutions, the highest number in any state. This positions the North-Western state as a significant hub for higher education in the country. Delta State comes next with four federal universities, while Katsina, Akwa Ibom, Ogun, Osun, […]
President Bola Tinubu has embarked on a diplomatic mission to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The trip aims to strengthen Nigeria’s global partnerships and foster economic growth. During his visit to Japan, President Tinubu will attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in […]
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Tinubu has nominated Louis Odion as Executive Commissioner, Operations, and Ummusalma Isiyaku Rabiu as Executive Commissioner (Corporate Services) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The nominations are subject to confirmation by the Senate in accordance with the provisions of the FCCPC Act, 2018. […]
Paris Saint-Germain have lifted the UEFA Super Cup after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over Tottenham Hotspur in Udine, following a thrilling 2-2 draw in regulation time. Just two and a half months after securing their first-ever Champions League title with a resounding 5-0 win over Inter Milan, PSG returned to the big […]
The United States government has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Nigeria valued at approximately $346 million, aimed at bolstering the country’s ability to combat terrorism and counter illicit trafficking, particularly in the Gulf of Guinea. According to a statement from the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on Wednesday, August 13, the […]
The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta has given the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Police Force seven days to pay ₦3.5 billion in compensation and issue a public apology over what it describes as an “unlawful and malicious raid” on its premises. According to OOPL Managing […]
Three people have been killed in a fresh attack by suspected bandits on Tse Gaagum village in Ukemberegya Council Ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday night, threw the rural community into mourning as residents fled to nearby villages for safety. Witnesses said the attackers stormed the […]
Asia’s mounting plastic pollution problem is colliding with global diplomatic gridlock, as UN-led negotiations on a binding plastics treaty struggled this week in Geneva to bridge deep divisions. Across the region, single-use plastics are replacing traditional biodegradable packaging, worsening an already severe environmental challenge. In Thailand and Indonesia, banana leaf wrappers are being […]
A fast-moving wildfire is threatening the western Greek city of Patras as soaring temperatures and powerful winds fuel blazes across southern Europe. The fire has forced widespread evacuations, including a children’s hospital, and blanketed the city in thick smoke, prompting respiratory-related hospitalizations. Over 10,000 hectares have burned in Greece’s Achaia region in just […]
