Kaduna, July 28, 2025 Nigeria’s former First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, along with members of her family, has officially relocated to the Kaduna residence of her husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari. Sources close to the family confirmed that the move was completed over the weekend, marking a notable shift from their previous base in Daura,
Lagos, July 28, 2025 A strong call for the promotion of ethical organ donation practices echoed through Lagos at the National Conference of The Companion, an association of Muslim professionals, as experts and religious scholars warned against the commercialisation of human organs in Nigeria. A keynote speaker at the event, a medical doctor, urged Nigerians
Abuja, July 28, 2025 The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Chairman, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has launched a stinging critique of Nigeria’s persistent economic woes, attributing a significant portion of the country’s financial underperformance to massive illicit financial flows and capital flight. In a no-holds-barred address, the FIRS boss declared that Nigeria is no longer prepared
Bangkok, July 28, 2025 The Thai government has officially announced the replacement of its previously planned Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system with a new digital arrival card for travellers entering the country under its visa-free policy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the digital arrival card, which will be implemented from August 2025, is
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has called on President Bola Tinubu to extend the federal government’s ‘Nigeria First’ policy to cover refined petroleum products, specifically petrol, diesel and aviation fuel. Launched in May 2025, the directive already prohibits government agencies from importing goods or services available locally unless cleared by the Bureau of
In a landmark judgment that has stirred nationwide debate, a Federal High Court in Abuja has overturned the long-standing restriction placed by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) against female corps members wearing skirts as part of their official uniform. The court ruled that the ban, which has faced years of criticism from religious and
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a strong warning to Nigerians, urging them to resist the temptation of selling their National Identification Number (NIN) or any related personal data for monetary gains, no matter how small. This advisory follows disturbing reports that some individuals are being lured into parting with sensitive personal information
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a fresh weather advisory forecasting episodes of moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms across various parts of the country from Monday through Wednesday. The agency has also warned of the heightened possibility of flash flooding, especially in flood-prone and low-lying areas, urging residents to stay alert and
In a bold move to boost the welfare of academic and non-academic personnel across Nigerian tertiary institutions, the Federal Government has officially launched the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF) loan scheme, designed to provide eligible staff with financial assistance of up to ₦10 million. The initiative, announced under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed
The Kebbi State Government has reiterated the need for young people across the state to embrace skills acquisition as a critical pathway to self-reliance and long-term economic empowerment. This call was made in line with the administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce youth unemployment and encourage entrepreneurship among the state’s growing population of young citizens. Speaking
