Nigeria, UAE to Resolve Visa Issues and Strengthen Ties
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the Federal Government and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will resolve issues related to visa procurement for Nigerians seeking to travel to the UAE. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mrs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who made this known in a statement following the visit of Amb. Salem […]
FG Upgrades TASUED to Federal University Status
The Federal Government has adopted Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun, as a federal university. Established by the Ogun government in 2005, TASUED is Nigeria’s first specialised university of education. President Bola Tinubu who approved the adoption, emphasised that TASUED’s transition into a Federal University of Education was a strategic step in […]
BET Awards 2025 Set for June 9 in Los Angeles
BET Media Group announces dates for “BET Awards” 25th anniversary & “BET Experience” 2025 in Los Angeles View and share the official promo: Click HERE BET Awards, the iconic and culture-defining event, is back with a new date and leveling up like never before. Today, BET Media Group announced that “BET Awards” 2025 will take place live from Los Angeles on Monday, […]
Israel Deploys 3,000 Police for Al-Aqsa Ramadan Prayers
Israeli authorities have announced plans to deploy 3,000 police officers across occupied East Jerusalem ahead of the first Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan. Security forces will be stationed in key areas throughout the city, including border crossings and the narrow streets of the Old City. Officials anticipate that tens […]
Senate Suspends Natasha for Six Months
The Nigerian Senate has advised Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, to submit a written apology following her accusations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This recommendation was presented during Thursday’s plenary session by Senator Neda Imasuen, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions. The Senate dismissed Natasha’s allegations […]
FG Consumer Protection Sues MultiChoice Nig LTD
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has instituted a legal action against MultiChoice Nigeria Ltd., and its Chief Executive Officer, Mr John Ugbe, for violating regulatory directives. In a statement yesterday, it revealed that the company was also charged for obstructing an ongoing inquiry and engaging in conduct that the Federal Competition and […]
FEC Approves ₦10.3bn for Health Sector Projects
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved about ₦10.3 billion for various health sector projects aimed at improving access to quality healthcare for Nigerians. Briefing State house Correspondent after FEC on Wednesday, Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, said the approval includes funds for essential medicines, diagnostic kits, and medical equipment. Specifically, ₦997 million […]
Akpabio Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations
The Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has categorically denied allegations of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Centre), which is now before a court of competent jurisdiction. Senator Akpabio at the start today’s plenary session while reacting to the alleged sexual harassment by Senator Natasha stressed that he has always upheld high […]
Chelle Names 35-Man Squad for World Cup Qualifiers
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has named a 35-man provisional squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Captain Ahmed Musa, Troost-Ekong, and Joe Aribo return, while six new faces join. The squad includes home-based players like Papa Mustapha and Kayode Bankole, with injured Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and long-absent Maduka Okoye also listed. […]
Trump Defends Policies in First Congressional Address
President Donald Trump delivered his first address to Congress since reclaiming office, using the speech to defend his policy decisions within his first 43 days. He justified halting military aid to Ukraine and imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. On Ukraine, Trump revealed he had received a letter from President Volodymyr Zelensky, […]
