British Prime Minister Announces NHS Abolishment
British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced that NHS England will be abolished and brought under “democratic control” in an attempt to cut bureaucracy and duplication. In a speech in Hull today, the prime minister said the move would free up money for front-line services. The government expects about 50% of the jobs at NHS […]
President Trump Threatens Increase In Alcohol Tariff
US President Donald Trump is threatening to impose a massive tariff on European alcohol in response to the European Union’s retaliation against his steel and aluminum tariffs. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said his administration would impose a 200% tariff on alcoholic beverages from the EU unless it rescinds the 50% tariff the European […]
Senate passes vote of confidence on its President Godswill Akpabio
The Senate has passed a vote of confidence on its President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, amidst sexual harassment allegation brought against him by the suspended Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Raising a point of order at plenary, Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, said the allegation has distracted senators from their mandate in the last two weeks […]
Keyamo Unveils Measures Against Illegal Private Jet Operations
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced plans to implement stricter regulatory measures and to crack down on private jet operators engaged in illegal charter services in the aviation sector. Speaking at a ministerial press briefing today in Abuja, Keyamo disclosed that Nigeria had lost over ₦120 billion in revenue in […]
FG Targets 10 Million Out-of-School Children Boosts Vocational Training
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa has said that the federal government has set a target to reintegrate 10 million out-of-school children into the education system by 2027. Speaking at the ministerial briefing in Abuja, Alausa outlined the government’s comprehensive strategy to tackle Nigeria’s education crisis, which includes expanding technical and vocational training, improving […]
Super Falcons Maintain 36th Position in Latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking
Nigeria’s Super Falcons maintained 36th position in the latest FIFA women’s world ranking released yesterday. The nine-time African champions, who have been in the 36th global position since March 2024, also kept their position as the number one ranked team in Africa, ahead of South Africa, Morocco, Zambia and Ghana. Globally, the United States of […]
Kenya Orders TikTok to Take Down ‘sexual content’ Exposing Minors
Kenyan authorities have ordered social media platform TikTok to take down sexual content involving minors following a BBC investigative report exposing the exploitation in the country. The report, published on Monday, said TikTok was profiting from sexual livestreams performed by Kenyan teenagers as young as 15. In a statement, the Communications Authority of Kenya said […]
NAFDAC Reopens Onitsha Drug Market After Sanitisation Operation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reopened the Onitsha drug market, following a sanitisation operation that began on February 10. Director of Enugu Zone Zonal Operations, Dr Martin Iluyomade, made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting between NAFDAC, Anambra representatives, and Onitsha market leadership yesterday. Iluyomade clarified that while […]
Senate Suspended Senator Natasha for Six Months Over Misconduct
The Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represent Kogi Central for six months, over alleged misconduct and violations of the Senate rules. As part of the suspension, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s salary and security details will be withdrawn, she will be barred from entering the National Assembly premises and won’t be able to participate in legislative […]
President Tinubu Launches National Health Fellows Programme
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched the National Health Fellows Programme in Abuja, a pivotal component of the Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at revitalising Nigeria’s primary healthcare system. Speaking at the launching ceremony in Abuja, President Tinubu granted full employment opportunity for the 774 fellows of the National Health Fellows Programme, upon completing their one-year tenure, emphasizing the […]
