Senate Demands Full Implementation Of Defence Budget
The Senate has called for the full and timely implementation of Nigeria’s defence budget, warning that delays could undermine ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity across the country. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Ahmed Lawan, made the call on Wednesday during a budget defence session at which the Minister of Defence, General Christopher […]
Uche Ogbodo Blames Men For Most Divorces
Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has attributed the high rate of divorce to what she described as the conduct of men in marriages. In a post shared on her Instagram page, the actress claimed that men are largely responsible for failed unions, alleging that they contribute “95 per cent” to marital breakdowns. “Men contribute 95 per […]
Tinubu Nominates Ismail Abba Yusuf As NAHCON Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The announcement was made in a statement on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. “President Tinubu sent a letter today to the Senate President, […]
Osun INEC Rejects Calls To Review NYSC Partnership
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, has dismissed calls for a review of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between INEC, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Agboke spoke on Wednesday in Osogbo during a courtesy […]
FG Halts NAFDAC Enforcement On Sachet Alcohol Ban
The Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to suspend all enforcement actions related to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products. The government also ordered the agency to immediately stop sealing factories and warehouses over the issue. The directive was announced […]
Residents Flee Amasiri As Ebonyi Ultimatum Expires
Thousands of residents of Amasiri community in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State fled their homes early Wednesday as a 72-hour ultimatum issued by the state government expired. The directive ordered the community to produce the severed heads of three people killed during an attack on Okporojo community in Oso Edda, Edda LGA, allegedly […]
Nigeria, Kuwait Deepen Economic And Education Ties
Nigeria and Kuwait have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic cooperation, with both countries identifying education, infrastructure and human capital development as key pillars of their bilateral partnership. The renewed push was highlighted on Tuesday in Abuja during celebrations marking Kuwait’s 65th National Day and 35th Liberation Day. The event underscored Kuwait’s development support for […]
FG Moves To Strengthen Women’s Health Coordination
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health (OSSAP-WH) have begun efforts to harmonise interventions aimed at addressing challenges affecting women across Nigeria. The move was disclosed on Tuesday in Abuja by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s […]
Bandits Abduct Priest, Pregnant Woman In Kaduna Attack
Suspected bandits have abducted a Catholic priest, a pregnant woman and about 30 other residents following a midnight attack on Kutaho and Kugir communities in Aribi Ward, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attack, which occurred around 2 a.m. on Monday, has forced residents to flee their homes amid fears of a possible […]
Kwara NUJ Correspondents Chapel Excos visit, endorse Emirate Radio 98.5 FM
By Taofeeqoh Bello The leadership of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to Emirate Radio 98.5 FM, Ilorin, in a move aimed at fostering collaboration and promoting growth within the media landscape. Led by its Chairman, Alhaji Biola Azeez, the union expressed […]
