The Nigerian government has urged the European Union (EU) to step up its support in addressing the nation’s security issues. Speaking at the “Road to Schuman Forum on Security and Defence,” organized by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in collaboration with the EU, Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru highlighted the global interconnectedness of security…
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, expressed his belief that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, will resolve their differences. The rift between Governor Fubara and Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, escalated recently when five pro-Wike commissioners resigned from Fubara’s cabinet. Addressing journalists on…
The Lagos State Government is warning teachers and schools against utilizing the additional one-hour after official closing time for paid extra lessons, threatening strict action against violators. Commissioning a block of classrooms and furniture at the Amuwo-Odofin Junior High School Complex, Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, emphasized that the extra hour…
In the midst of recent resignations and allegations plaguing the Miss USA organization, Savannah Gankiewicz, originally the first runner-up at the 2023 Miss USA pageant representing Hawaii, has assumed the title of Miss USA. Expressing her commitment to the role, the 28-year-old stated, “While this decision was not made lightly, I firmly believe that…
Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, a convicted kidnapper, along with his co-defendant Joseph Emeka, who are facing murder charges, are exploring the option of a plea bargain. Yusuf Sule, the lead prosecuting counsel, disclosed this to the Lagos High Court in Ikeja, under the jurisdiction of Justice Adenike Cokers, during a hearing on May 16. The…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has revealed that President Bola Tinubu approved N90 billion to subsidise the cost of the 2024 hajj pilgrimage. Speaking at the 2024 inaugural hajj airlift held at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi capital, on Wednesday, May 15, Shettima said Tinubu places great importance on religious pilgrimage.…
The N48,000 proposed by the Federal Government as minimum wage for public service workers has been rejected by organized labour. This was presented to labour at the resumed tripartite committee meeting on Wednesday, May 15, but the union’s leaders walked out in protest. In a joint statement read to reporters by President of…
President Bola Tinubu has received the report of the High Powered Presidential Committee (HPPC) on Nigeria’s Extended Continental Shelf Project with a commendation to the team of experts who worked hard over the years to advance the project, which aims to extend Nigeria’s maritime boundaries in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law…
The Federal Executive Council has approved an initiative aimed at transforming the nation’s infrastructure and housing sector. The initiative, as approved by the council, is tailored to meet the urgent demand for critical infrastructure and affordable homeownership, fostering job creation, inclusive growth, and long-term productivity enhancement. The council gave its nod to the initiative…
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Nigeria’s table tennis pacesetter, Mr. Aruna Quadri, on winning the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Cup title. Mr. Quadri achieved a resounding victory in the final match of the 2024 ITTF Africa Cup in Rwanda, reclaiming his title and sealing his place as Africa’s table tennis champion. President Tinubu…
