Canberra | July 30, 2025 In a decisive policy shift, the Australian government has included YouTube in its sweeping social media ban for children under the age of 16, making it the first country in the world to take such a hardline stance against digital platforms in the name of child safety. The move reverses
Abuja | July 30, 2025 The Federal Government has officially appointed Olumode Adeyemi as the new substantive Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), following the ratification of Adeyemi’s elevation to the top position in the fire agency. According
Makkah, Saudi Arabia | July 30, 2025 — In a significant stride toward preserving Islamic heritage and enhancing the pilgrim experience, Saudi Arabia has launched an interactive Hijrah Train connecting the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. The initiative is designed to immerse travelers in the journey of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) during his historic migration
Lagos, Nigeria – Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola has called for urgent measures to preserve the state’s historical records, citing ongoing controversies around street renaming as evidence of the need for proper documentation. Speaking at the public presentation of “Discover Lagos State: A History Puzzle Book (Volume 1)” on Tuesday, Fashola referenced archives
Lagos, Nigeria A fierce petrol pricing battle has broken out between importers and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, with independent marketers slashing pump prices below the refinery’s rates in a bid to maintain market share. Â Investigations reveal some filling stations in Ogun and Lagos states now sell petrol for as low as N847 per litre,
As winter sets in across Saudi Arabia, residents and visitors alike prepare for a season marked by cooler temperatures and a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural activities. Unlike the scorching heat the Kingdom is known for, winter months bring a refreshing change, with daytime temperatures ranging between 14 to 24 degrees Celsius in
Japan has confirmed the arrival of its first tsunami wave measuring approximately 30 centimetres, which struck the northern island of Hokkaido shortly after a powerful undersea earthquake occurred off the eastern coast of Russia. Authorities reported the seismic event late Tuesday night, prompting immediate tsunami alerts across coastal regions of northern Japan. The wave, although
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has commenced the public auction of eight forfeited properties linked to drug-related offences across four Nigerian states, recording over N139 million in revenue from just two of the sales concluded so far. This is part of the agency’s broader drive to dispose of assets seized from convicted drug
Economic analysts have cast serious doubt on the widely circulated narrative of Nigeria experiencing an export boom, describing the claims as nothing more than a mirage. According to a growing number of financial experts and policy observers, the supposed surge in export performance is being grossly overstated, especially in the face of persistent institutional weaknesses
Despite persistent economic headwinds and rising production costs, Nigerian Breweries Plc has demonstrated resilience in its financial performance, posting a pre-tax profit of N43.865 billion for the second quarter of 2025. This sustained profitability underscores the company’s ability to navigate Nigeria’s challenging macroeconomic environment while holding firm to its leadership position in the beverage industry.
