In an official statement issued by the Presidency, the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Mr. Dada Olusegun, has firmly refuted recent claims suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is seeking to borrow a lump sum of $20 billion. The clarification was issued to address growing public confusion over the contents of the
The Emir of Lafia, His Royal Highness Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad I (rtd), has lauded the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for its pivotal role in transforming road safety management in Nigeria, describing the agency as a game-changer in the nation’s transport and public safety landscap Speaking during a courtesy visit by a delegation of
In a determined bid to stem the tide of road traffic accidents and restore discipline among motorists in Nasarawa State, Governor Abdullahi Sule has officially flagged off a statewide traffic enforcement drive christened ‘Operation Sanity’. The campaign, launched in partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), is designed to address the growing menace of
The Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has offered a candid perspective on Nigeria’s enduring struggle against insurgent groups Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), noting that the fight extends beyond conventional warfare and has become a deeply rooted battle against the Nigerian state itself. Speaking in
In a decisive move to clamp down on unlawful exploitation of mineral resources, operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested 17 individuals suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities in Kogi State. The operation, which also saw the seizure of several vehicles and equipment allegedly used in the illicit enterprise,
The Ghana Hajj Taskforce has confirmed the unfortunate deaths of two Ghanaian pilgrims in the holy city of Mecca during the ongoing 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. The incident, which has cast a shadow over what has largely been a smooth spiritual exercise for Ghanaian pilgrims, was disclosed in a statement issued by the Taskforce on Tuesday.
The global boxing scene was thrown into a frenzy over the weekend following a bold declaration by World Boxing Organisation (WBO) President Gustavo Olivieri, who officially named rising British-Nigerian sensation Moses Itauma as the new number one contender in the heavyweight division. The surprise announcement was made late Saturday night, just hours after Itauma delivered
Controversy has continued to trail legislative efforts in Pakistan aimed at outlawing child marriage, as the country’s Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has firmly rejected a newly passed bill from the National Assembly and Senate which seeks to set the minimum legal age for marriage at 18. The Council, in a meeting chaired by Dr.
In a recent announcement that has generated excitement across the United Arab Emirates, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has officially declared the Eid Al Adha holidays for employees in the federal government sector. The much-anticipated break will commence on Thursday, June 5, in observance of Arafat Day, and will continue through Sunday, June
In a renewed effort to reduce road traffic accidents and promote responsible road behavior, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have joined forces to intensify public awareness on safer road use across the country. The collaboration, which was announced following a joint meeting between senior officials of both agencies,
