ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, has appealed to political officeholders and influential members of society to show greater compassion and responsiveness to the needs of everyday Nigerians, especially those facing economic hardship. Speaking during a recent public engagement in Abuja, Gbajabiamila emphasised that true leadership is measured
Kafayat Oyewo-Oyelere The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Thursday, June 26, 2025, marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year 1447 AH, following the confirmed sighting of the crescent moon on the evening of Wednesday, Dhul Hijjah 29, 1446 AH. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the Crescent Sighting Committee verified
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Umar Ajiya, has denied reports suggesting that he was arrested or detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with an alleged $7.2 billion fraud linked to refinery rehabilitation projects. The reports, which circulated widely across
ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has called for a security framework in Africa that is designed, led, and driven by Africans as part of the continent’s evolving partnership with the European Union (EU). Kalu made the appeal during a high-level dialogue on Africa-EU relations,
LAGOS, NIGERIA — The Lagos State Government has commenced an intensive capacity-building programme aimed at upskilling instructors of the Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) centres across the state, in a bid to foster innovation, boost productivity, and improve service delivery to residents. The initiative, launched this week, is part of the state government’s broader
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE — The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to improving road safety across the state, assuring residents of sustained efforts to protect lives and property on Ogun roads. Speaking during a recent stakeholder engagement, Salako-Oyedele emphasized that the Dapo Abiodun-led administration places high priority
LAGOS, NIGERIA — The Lagos State Council for Child Mentorship (LSCCM) over the weekend hosted the 2025 edition of its annual Children’s Get-Together, bringing together hundreds of children, parents, and community stakeholders in a colourful celebration aimed at promoting child welfare, talent development, and family bonding. Held at the LSCCM grounds in Alausa, Ikeja, the
ABUJA, NIGERIA — June 26, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to sign into law four transformative tax reform bills today, Thursday, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing drive to modernise its revenue system and improve the ease of doing business. According to a statement released by
KADUNA, NIGERIA — In a demonstration of empathy and responsive leadership, the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has extended relief materials and financial support to residents affected by recent disasters across various local government areas of the state. Speaking during a humanitarian outreach held on Tuesday, Governor Sani reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment
BORNO STATE, NIGERIA — A deadly bomb explosion rocked the Damboa-Maiduguri highway on Tuesday, claiming the lives of at least four travellers and leaving several others injured, as suspected terrorists targeted commuters in Borno State. According to local security sources and eyewitness accounts, the improvised explosive device (IED) was planted along a section of the
