Africa
Ondo Nurses Suspend Strike After Breakthrough in Talks
The Ondo State Council of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has suspended its indefinite strike, which started on January 31. In a statement released on Monday in Akure, the association’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Lucky Aremu, attributed the decision to progress made in negotiations with the…
Read More »Sowore appears in Court for arraignment over cybercrime charges
A former presidential candidate and Activist, Omoyele Sowore, on Wednesday arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his trial over remarks made on social media, where he allegedly described Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, as “illegal.” According to reports, Sowore is expected to appear before Justice Liman…
Read More »U.S. Immigration to Conduct Raids in Churches, Hospitals, and Schools
U.S. immigration and border enforcement officials have regained the authority to arrest individuals in previously restricted areas, following a reversal of earlier policies by the Trump administration. These areas, often referred to as “sensitive locations,” include places like schools, hospitals, and places of worship. The practice of avoiding arrests in…
Read More »Nigeria set to review 2003 Child’s Act
Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has confirmed that efforts were in place to review the 2003 Child Rights Act (CRA) to strengthen response towards child protection and development. This was contained in a statement signed by Najaatu Alwan-Hassan, Director, Information and Public Relations on Saturday after a…
Read More »FG, states, LGs share N1.424trn revenue for Dec 2024
A total sum of N 1.424 trillion, being Dec. 2024 Federation Account Revenue has been shared to the Federal Government, states, and the Local Government Councils (LGCs). This is according to a statement by Bawa Mokwa, Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF).…
Read More »Minister orders removal of speed bumps on highways nationwide
Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has ordered the removal of speed bumps on the country’s highways to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion on major roads. Umahi made this known at a two-day Retreat for Federal Ministry of Works Highway Engineers and Managerial Staff on Friday in Abuja. The…
Read More »Nigerian die in South African police custody
The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has condemned the alleged killing of 50-year-old Nigerian citizen, Jeremiah Okoye, while in police custody in South Africa. Okoye, originally from Eziniffite Nnewi, Anambra State, died on January 13 while being detained in Limpopo Province. In a telephone interview with the News…
Read More »Nigeria links influx of foreign fighters to resurgence of terrorist attacks in N/East, N/West
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has attributed the recent resurgence of terrorist attacks in North East and North West to alleged influx of foreign fighters providing reinforcement to local terror groups. The Director, Defence Media Operation, Maj-Gen.Edward Buba while briefing newsmen on the operations of the armed forces on Thursday in…
Read More »BREAKING: Governors Back Tax Reform Bills
The 36 State Governors under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have declared support for the tax reform bills presently before the National Assembly for consideration and passage into law. The Governors rose from a meeting with the Taiwo Oyedele-led presidential tax reform committee and declared in a…
Read More »Portugal Football Club Signs 19-Year-Old Nigerian- born Footballer, Yaqub Usman-Malah
Brito Sporting Club of Portugal, a football club founded in 1956, has signed an official contract with a United Kingdom-based highly-talented, young Nigeria-born footballer, Yaqub Usman-Malah. The official unveiling of the young promising footballer was carried out on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Yaqub, born in Nigeria in 2006, is a…
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