A fresh wave of criticism has erupted following the decision by the National Assembly to once again extend the implementation of the capital component of the 2024 national budget — this time until December 31, 2025. The move, approved by both the Senate and House of Representatives during plenary on Tuesday, has stirred widespread concern
NAIROBI, KENYA — Tensions flared across major Kenyan cities on Tuesday as demonstrators clashed with security forces during mass rallies marking the one-year anniversary of the deadly anti-tax protests that rocked the nation in 2024. In Nairobi, the capital, protesters gathered in front of the Parliament Building, chanting slogans and waving placards to remember those
Job seekers across Nigeria can now breathe a sigh of relief as the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has finally announced a new date for its long-awaited recruitment portal launch. After weeks of suspense and growing anxiety, the Board declared that the portal, originally scheduled to open on June 26, will now
There is growing confusion over a widely celebrated multi-million dollar dairy investment after Qatari food company Baladna denied reports that it had agreed to set up a dairy factory in Ogun State. Just a day ago, the Ogun State Government and Governor Dapo Abiodun announced with excitement that Baladna, Qatar’s biggest dairy producer, was ready
Tragedy struck again in Borno State on Wednesday as a deadly bomb explosion claimed the lives of four travellers and left ten others badly injured. The blast happened at Komala village along the busy Maiduguri to Damboa Road, a route notorious for deadly attacks. The incident occurred around 3:30 in the afternoon when a Suzuki
ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to his Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, as he marks his birthday today, Wednesday, June 26, 2025, praising his steadfast commitment to public service and national development. In a message released by the Presidency, President Tinubu described Gbajabiamila as a “dedicated statesman, loyal
ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on the occasion of his 60th birthday, describing him as a visionary leader whose commitment to public service has left a lasting impact on Nigeria’s commercial capital. In a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, President Tinubu
ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, received Her Majesty Queen Mary of Denmark at the State House in Abuja, during which both parties expressed mutual commitment to strengthening ties between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Denmark. In a warm diplomatic engagement marked by cultural courtesies and strategic dialogue, President Tinubu
ABUJA – The Federal Government has initiated moves to formally recognise youth work as a professional field in Nigeria, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen youth development, create structured career pathways, and enhance national productivity. This was disclosed during a high-level consultative meeting held on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, between the Federal Ministry of
ABUJA — In a move aimed at strengthening transparency and operational efficiency in Nigeria’s petroleum sector, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Oversight and Stakeholders Synergy (OSS) Committee have reached an agreement to share vital data for smarter regulation and monitoring of petroleum product movements across the country. The collaborative framework, which was formalised
