Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has arrived in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, for an official state visit aimed at deepening diplomatic relations and strengthening continental cooperation. Upon his arrival, VP Shettima was warmly received by top Ethiopian government officials and proceeded to a high-level meeting with the Prime Minister of Ethiopia,
The Nigerian Army has declared a solemn three-day mourning period from June 25 to June 27, 2025, in honour of 17 gallant soldiers who paid the ultimate price during an operation in Kwana Dutse, Niger State. According to a statement released by military authorities, all Nigerian Army formations and units across the country have been
In a major breakthrough against transnational organized crime, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, has rescued 46 victims of human trafficking and arrested 7 suspects involved in both human trafficking and transnational cybercrime. According to an official statement, the first operation stemmed from intelligence received from INTERPOL
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has received high praise from the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC) for his leadership in strengthening Nigeria’s criminal justice system. The commendation came during a courtesy visit by the ACJMC delegation to the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja, on Wednesday, June 26,
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declined assent to the newly proposed National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Bill, citing concerns over provisions that conflict with Nigeria’s existing financial regulations. A key reason for the decision, according to sources familiar with the President’s position, is the bill’s proposal to empower the NDLEA to retain a portion
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that the newly commissioned Conference Centre in Abuja has already been fully booked until 2027, highlighting high demand for the facility despite public criticisms. Wike, while addressing reporters, noted that although some Nigerians pretend to downplay government projects, they are among the first to
In a heartwarming yet controversial incident that has sparked both admiration and debate, a tricycle operator in Aba, Abia State, has made headlines after returning the sum of ₦4 million accidentally left behind by a female passenger. Despite being mocked by some of his colleagues, the rider—whose name was not disclosed at press time—insisted he
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to embrace national unity and place the country’s interest above regional affiliations, stressing that the “Think Nigeria First” vision championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will lay the foundation for national prosperity. She made this appeal during an engagement
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has announced that Nigerian households earning ₦250,000 or less on a monthly basis will be exempted from paying personal income tax, in what he described as a major step towards easing the financial pressure on low-income earners across the country. Speaking
The Kiswah of the Ka’bah, widely regarded as the most costly garment globally, continues to capture the awe of millions for its unmatched craftsmanship and value. This sacred cloth, which drapes the holiest site in Islam located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is meticulously crafted using some of the world’s finest materials. According to official sources,
