President Tinubu Officially Launches NIYA
President Bola Tinubu has officially launched the Nigerian Youth Academy (NIYA), a programme aimed at empowering young Nigerians and to support youth development in the country. Represented by the Vice President Kashim Shettima at the launch of NIYA, which held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, in Abuja, President Tinubu said the Academy […]
INEC Receives Petition for Recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Senate
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has formally received a petition from constituents of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling for the commencement of her recall process. The Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, received the petition which was submitted at INEC’s headquarters in Abuja today (Monday). Natasha, who represents Kogi central in the Senate, is currently on suspension […]
FG Orders Probe into Koton Karfe Prison Break
The Minister of Interior, Hon. (Dr.) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered an immediate investigation into the prison break at the Koton Karfe Correctional Centre in Kogi State. In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Babatunde Alao, the minister described the incident as unfortunate and assured that all fleeing inmates would be recaptured using the […]
Germany, France, Spain and Portugal Qualify for UEFA Nations League Semifinals.
France earned a dramatic 5-4 penalty win over Croatia to advance to the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League, where they will play European champions Spain which held off a fightback from the Netherlands to win a penalty shoot-out 5 – 4. Portugal beat Denmark 5-2 after extra time for a 5-3 aggregate win into […]
Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces $15 Million Grant for 3,000 African Entrepreneurs
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced a $15 million grant to support 3,000 budding entrepreneurs from 52 African countries. TEF Founder, Mr Tony Elumelu, made this known in Abuja during the unveiling of the 2025 cohort of the foundation’s Entrepreneurship Programme, said each beneficiary would receive a $5,000 seed grant to kick-start their businesses. […]
Police IG Cautions Officers Against Unlawful Arrest, Prolonged and Illegal Detention
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has charged personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to respect the fundamental rights of suspects. In a statement yesterday by the Force Public Relations officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, warned officers against unlawful arrests and illegal detention of suspects for prolonged periods, insisting that adherence to legally stipulated detention […]
All Set for Crucial World Cup Qualifier Between Nigeria And Rwanda
Super Eagles’ captain, William Troost-Ekong, says the team is fired up and eager to whip Rwanda in today’s World Cup qualifier, billed for the Amahoro Stadium at 5pm Nigerian time. Although the Eagles are away to Rwanda in the encounter, they will play under their new coach, Eric Chelle, for the first time. Troost-Ekong, who […]
Ethiopian Prime Minister Rules Out War With Eritrea Over Red Sea Access
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, says his government would not seek conflict with longtime foe Eritrea over access to the Red Sea, after regional officials and experts warned of a possible war between the Horn of Africa neighbours. Abiy, in a post by his office on X, noted that although access to the Red Sea […]
NYSC Assures N77,000 Allowance Payment in March
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced that all full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates were eligible and will now be mobilised for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This development, Alausa said, marked a major breakthrough for full-time HND graduates who were previously excluded from the NYSC programme. Alausa however emphasised that […]
Senate Unanimously Approve State of Emergency on Rivers State
Both the Senate and House of Representatives have unanimously approved the State of Emergency declared on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Announcing the decision, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio said the Senate had exercised its powers under section 305(2) of the constitution to approve the President’s proclamation. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that the Upper […]
