Abuja, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has relieved his aide on Digital and Creative Economy of duties, marking another shake-up within the Presidency. Though details of the decision remain limited, the move is seen as part of ongoing adjustments in the administration’s strategy to strengthen governance and streamline advisory roles under
By: Saidat Adewale The families of Salau and Aremu celebrated the union of their children, Halimah Oluwatosin Salau and Abdullahi Ayobami Aremu, in a traditional wedding ceremony held on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Jama-at-ul Islammiya Mosque Hall, Magodo GRA 2, Shangisha, Lagos. The event began with an opening prayer led by Abdul Ganiyy, followed
As the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, Nigeria’s Super Eagles face a crucial qualifier on Tuesday against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, a clash that could make or break their campaign. So far, Nigeria’s journey in Group C has been far from convincing. With only 10 points from seven matches, the Eagles sit
Abuja, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced plans to begin naming and shaming airlines found guilty of flouting aviation regulations, in a move aimed at tightening compliance and safeguarding passengers’ rights. According to the NCAA, the measure is part of a broader strategy to enforce discipline in the
Lagos, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 The Lagos State Government has intensified its enforcement campaign against illegal street trading at the popular Mile 12 axis, warning that defaulters will face stiff penalties. The operation, led by officials of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) in collaboration with other enforcement agencies, comes as part of
Abuja, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to unite in bridging the digital divide as a pathway to building a more inclusive and prosperous society. In her message marking the 2025 International Literacy Day, themed “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era”, Mrs. Tinubu emphasized that collective
Abuja, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 The fifth session of the Angola-Nigeria Bilateral Joint Commission is set to begin on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Luanda, Angola, with top officials from both nations expected to review and strengthen cooperation in key areas of mutual interest. According to diplomatic sources in Abuja, the meeting will focus
Abuja, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has confirmed that it is in discussions with the Federal Government following threats of a possible nationwide shutdown of filling stations across the country. Speaking on Monday, PETROAN President, Dr. Billy Gillis-Harry, said the association is engaging relevant authorities
Abuja, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 An economist has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to maintain caution on its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), warning that any premature relaxation could undermine efforts to rein in inflation. The caution comes as fresh inflation data continues to show significant volatility, with prices of food and
Medina, Saudi Arabia | September 8, 2025 Worshippers at the Prophet’s Mosque witnessed a historic moment on Sunday night as a special lunar eclipse prayer coincided in exact duration with the celestial event itself. The prayer, which began at 8:45 p.m. during the eclipse, lasted precisely 1 hour and 7 minutes—the same length of the
