Abuja | July 30, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate employment of 200 outstanding National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members into the federal civil service, in recognition of their exceptional performance during the 2020 to 2023 service years. The president gave the directive on Tuesday while addressing attendees at the NYSC Honours
Lagos | July 30, 2025 The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday officially launched the 2025 edition of the RHI Agriculture Support Programme, an initiative of the Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu Reach-Out Initiative (RHI), aimed at strengthening food security and youth engagement in agribusiness across the state. The programme, which took
Abuja | July 30, 2025 The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched a comprehensive national plan aimed at overhauling brain and spine healthcare across the country, marking a significant policy step toward improving neuro-medical services and outcomes for millions of Nigerians. The initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, is
Abuja | July 30, 2025 The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has settled an outstanding health insurance liability of ₦4 billion, signaling a renewed commitment to revamping healthcare delivery in the capital city. The announcement was made during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting organized by the FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) in Abuja. FCT Minister, Nyesom
Lagos, Nigeria The Nigerian Red Cross Society has launched its annual Youth and Leadership Camp in Lagos, targeting 450 young Nigerians with skills to resist drug abuse, cybercrime, and other social vices. The week-long program, which marks the initiative’s 60th anniversary, combines leadership training with mentorship to steer participants toward productive citizenship. Lagos Branch
Abuja | July 30, 2025 The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha Alausa, has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a firm directive to halt any further strike actions by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other labour groups in the education sector. Speaking during an interactive
Kaduna | July 30, 2025 At an interactive forum held on Tuesday at Arewa House in Kaduna, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, jointly addressed the progress made in securing the nation under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. NSA Ribadu painted a detailed picture
Abuja | July 30, 2025 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a strong advisory to Nigerian travellers, urging them to exercise caution and responsibility in the use of United States visas to avoid jeopardizing diplomatic relations and personal travel opportunities. The advisory comes in response to growing concerns over cases of visa misuse, including
Lagos, Nigeria – Dangote Petroleum Refinery has formally withdrawn its N100 billion lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and two other firms, AYM Shafa Limited and A.A. Rano Limited, court documents reveal. The refinery’s lead counsel, Ogwu James Onoja SAN, filed the notice of discontinuance at the Federal High Court
London, United Kingdom – Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced Britain will formally recognize a Palestinian state during September’s United Nations General Assembly unless Israel agrees to an immediate Gaza ceasefire and commits to long-term peace negotiations. The ultimatum, delivered on Monday, marks a significant shift in UK foreign policy, aligning with 139 nations
