The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has announced that the budget defense report for the N54.2 trillion 2025 budget will be presented to the Senate in plenary. He confirmed that members of the Committee on Appropriations will present the report either Wednesday or Thursday this week. Akpabio made this statement on Tuesday during plenary,…
Mr. President, I write this letter not to criticize but to caution, out of deep concern for your administration, your legacy, and the future of our nation. Nigeria today stands at a delicate crossroads, both internally and internationally. The recent designation of our country as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by the United States…
Pope Francis slept well throughout the night, the Vatican said on Tuesday, after the pontiff suffered two episodes of respiratory insufficiency the evening before. “The Pope slept through the night and now continues to rest,” a statement said. Monday’s episodes resulted in two bronchoscopies, which removed “large secretions” of mucus. Francis was then put back…
Moniepoint Inc. says it is collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to make it easier for informal businesses to formalise their operations. Mr. Tosin Eniolorunda, Group Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Moniepoint Inc., disclosed this during the unveiling of the company’s Informal Economy Report…
The Agbekoya Society of Nigeria, a group dedicated to the protection of Yoruba heritage, has mourned the death of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, joined his ancestors at the age of 90. The group’s National President, Mr Okikiola Kamorudeen, in a condolence message in Lagos on Monday, described the late traditional ruler as a…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party has accused some of its former leaders of attacking the political career of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, over his refusal to be “manipulated” against the interests of Kano indigenes. The party said the governor’s stance had triggered sustained attacks from the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,…
President Donald Trump once again brushed aside international outrage over his plan to take control of Gaza, saying the United States could help transform it into a “diamond.” “We’re going to take it, we’re going to hold it, we’re going to cherish it,” Trump said during a meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has moved to reassure the public following the derailment of its Abuja-Kaduna passenger service, announcing the creation of an incident desk to handle information requests and provide regular progress reports. NRC Managing Director, Dr Kayode Opeifa, revealed the measures in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday. Dedicated telephone lines…
The Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) has urged newly established institutions to avoid illegal practices and adhere to due process when admitting new students. Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar, JAMB, said this at an interactive session with principal officers of the newly established, upgraded, and adopted universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Abuja on Monday….
A new 63,000-seat stadium will be built in Brisbane for the 2032 Olympic Games, overturning previous plans. Queensland State Premier David Crisafulli announced on Tuesday that the stadium would be located in Victoria Park, an area known for its green spaces and recreational facilities, sparking protests from citizens. The decision followed the completion of a…
