UN Reimposes Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Escalation
Sweeping UN economic and military sanctions have been reimposed on Iran – 10 years after they were lifted in a landmark international deal over its nuclear programme. The new measures took effect as the three European partners to the deal – the UK, France and Germany – activated the so-called “snapback” mechanism, accusing Iran of […]
FG Urges PENGASSAN to Halt Strike Over Dangote Refinery Dispute
The Federal Government has appealed to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, to call off its planned strike scheduled to start today. This strike arises from a dispute between the union and Dangote Refinery. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, who made this appeal in a statement on […]
Julian Alvarez Out of Atletico Squad for Liverpool Clash
Atletico Madrid will be without forward Julian Alvarez for Wednesday’s Champions League clash at Liverpool as he continues to recover from the discomfort that forced him off during their last LaLiga match against Villarreal. The 25-year-old Argentine World Cup winner, who has one goal in four games this season, was replaced for the second half […]
Presidency Projects Single-Digit Inflation Soon
The Presidency has assured Nigerians that inflation is on a downward trend and will soon reach a single-digit figure. Speaking in an interview, Special Adviser to the Presidency on Economic Matters, Tope Fasua, highlighted that the recent decline in inflation has started to ease prices of food items across markets, bringing some relief to consumers. […]
FG Moves to Stop NUPENG Strike Over Dangote Dispute
The Federal Government has intervened in the brewing industrial dispute between the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers and the Dangote Refinery, urging the union to shelve its planned nationwide strike slated for today, Monday. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, announced on Sunday that he had called all parties involved to […]
Hon. Noheem Adams Empowers Constituents with ₦25M and ATM Machines at Stakeholders’ Forum
The Lawmaker representing Eti-Osa 1 at the Lagos state House of Assembly, Hon. Noheem Adams has dolled out twenty-five million naira to twenty-five beneficiaries in his constituency and the provision of ATM machines to some individuals in his constituency. This formed part of the 10th Lagos state House of Assembly stakeholders forum meeting with their […]
Tinubu Orders Military Tech Boost, Mulls State Police for Katsina Security
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, said the armed forces will deploy more advanced military hardware and surveillance gadgets in Katsina State to halt the recent spate of attacks on innocent citizens by bandits. The President, who received a delegation of eminent citizens of the state led by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda at the State House, […]
Tinubu: Nigeria Meets 2025 Revenue Target, Driven by Non-Oil Sector
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has achieved its revenue target for 2025, with the bulk of the revenue coming from the non-oil sector. President Tinubu who made the disclosure while receiving members of The Buhari Organisation (TBO) and founding members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) at the Presidential Villa […]
Israel Claims Killing of Hamas Spokesman Abu Obeida in Gaza Airstrike
Israel has announced the killing of Abu Obeida, the spokesman for Hamas’s armed wing, in an aerial strike in Gaza City. Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz praised the Israel Defense Forces and the Shin Bet security agency for what he described as a “flawless execution” of the operation. Hamas has yet to confirm Obeida’s death […]
DHS Proposes Shorter Visas for Students, Journalists
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a proposal to reduce the duration of visas issued to international students and foreign journalists. According to the new rule, F visas—which allow international students to study in the United States—would be limited to a maximum of four years. Currently, these visas are typically issued for […]
