September 3, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a directive mandating the implementation of compulsory health insurance for all federal public servants, in accordance with the provisions of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act of 2022. The directive instructs the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) to circulate a service-wide memo
France has called on the United States to allow Palestinians full participation in the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) summit, stressing that denying them access would undermine the principles of international diplomacy. The French government’s statement comes amid rising tensions over the Palestinian issue and the broader Middle East peace process, as the US
In a continued effort to safeguard the rights and welfare of pilgrims visiting the Kingdom for Hajj and Umrah, Saudi authorities have issued a clear advisory to all guests of Allah regarding the use of public transportation—particularly taxis. According to the latest directive, if a taxi’s meter is not running during the course of the
Abuja, Nigeria | August 28, 2025 The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has drawn attention to the persistent gender disparity in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, stressing that women—who constitute the majority of the workforce receive disproportionately lower rewards for their contributions. Speaking at the National Workshop on Agro-Value Chain Capacity Building in
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the successful and safe evacuation of 618 passengers who were on board a train that derailed along the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, triggered widespread concern, but authorities have assured the public that no fatalities were recorded and that all individuals on board
August 24, 2025 — The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has announced a major breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime, following a coordinated sting operation that dismantled multiple crime networks across Africa and led to the recovery of $97.4 million. According to INTERPOL, the operation involved security agencies from several African nations working with global
August 22, 2025 — The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has raised concerns over what it described as rising political interference in the nation’s petroleum industry, warning that such actions threaten stability, efficiency, and long-term growth in the sector. Speaking on Thursday, the union stressed that undue political influence has
August 22, 2025 — The Benue State House of Assembly has handed down a three-month suspension to its Chief Whip, Hon. Cephas Dyako, and three other lawmakers over alleged misconduct and breach of legislative procedures. The disciplinary action, announced during plenary on Tuesday in Makurdi, followed intense deliberations on the lawmakers’ alleged involvement in activities
Abuja, Nigeria — August 21, 2025 The Federal Government has deactivated about 13,597,057 social media accounts across platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) for violating the 2024 Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms. The action was disclosed in the “2024 Compliance Report”, jointly prepared by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC),
August 19, 2025 Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reinstated the Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, just weeks after announcing the dissolution of the state executive council. The development, confirmed by officials in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday, comes as part of the governor’s ongoing efforts to restructure his administration for more effective service delivery.
