In a controversial move aimed at reducing the cost and complexity of immigration enforcement, the Trump administration has launched a new program offering undocumented migrants $1,000 and a paid plane ticket if they voluntarily leave the United States. The program, announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is part of a broader initiative […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State has received a major boost ahead of the 2027 general elections, following the defection of several prominent political figures and hundreds of their supporters from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples’ Congress (ACP). Among those who joined the ruling party is […]
The Government of Gabon has expressed strong admiration for Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist Tony Elumelu, praising his transformative role in advancing Africa’s development and affirming his close ties with the Central African nation. In an official statement delivered during a regional economic forum in Libreville, a senior Gabonese official hailed Elumelu as “not only a […]
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has disclosed that no fewer than 8,000 terrorists and armed bandits were neutralised across Nigeria in the year 2024, under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, the minister stated that the achievement was a result of intensified military operations […]
The Enugu State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology has announced that all is set to host the Enugu Tech Festival 2025, tagged “Coal to Code”. The festival, which starts from May 7th to 9th, 2025, at the International Conference Centre, aims to position Enugu as a globally competitive tech and innovation hub, marking a […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a new directive banning all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) from engaging in foreign procurement without obtaining a written waiver. The move is aimed at protecting and revitalizing the country’s local industries. According to the directive, MDAs must now seek official clearance before procuring any foreign goods or […]
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has admitted additional evidence in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, who is facing charges of alleged involvement in a ₦2.7 billion contract fraud. Sirika is standing trial alongside his daughter, Fatima Sirika; his son-in-law, Jalal Sule Hamma; and their company, Al-Buraq […]
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle involving three commissioners, in a strategic move aimed at enhancing service delivery and improving governance across the state. A statement from the Governor’s Office on Monday confirmed the reshuffle, stating that the changes were part of ongoing efforts to reposition the state executive […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the arrest and ongoing detention of social media influencer and activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Atiku described the incident as a “blatant abuse of power” and a reflection of the growing authoritarianism under President […]
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled a critical stakeholders’ meeting for Wednesday, May 7, 2025, as part of its final preparations for the upcoming local government primary elections. The meeting, which will be held at the party’s state secretariat on Acme Road, Ogba, Ikeja, is set to commence […]
