Senate Advances Bill to Regulate Informal Sector Employment
A bill seeking to regulate and formalize the employment of domestic workers, apprentices, interns, and other informal sector employees in Nigeria has scaled second reading in the Senate. The bill also aims to empower the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) to license and monitor privately owned employment agencies. According to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Mohammed […]
Man United Close to £62.5m Deal for Matheus Cunha
Manchester United are nearing a deal to sign Wolves forward Matheus Cunha, with the club poised to activate his £62.5 million release clause once the Premier League season concludes this weekend. While formal negotiations between United and Wolves are yet to begin, initial talks are expected to kick off in the coming days. The Brazilian […]
Trump Says Russia, Ukraine to Begin Ceasefire Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine will begin immediate negotiations toward a ceasefire following a two-hour call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump described the talks as “very well,” though no timeline was set. Putin confirmed willingness to discuss a future peace agreement but did not commit to a ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]
Ibadan Airport Set to Start International Flights by June 2026
Oyo State Government says the Ladoke Akintola International Airport in Ibadan will begin international flight operations by June 2026. Its Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, announced yesterday that the international terminal is 15% complete, while major upgrades to the runway and safety systems are underway to modernize the airport and boost both domestic and international […]
NELFUND Begins April Upkeep Payments, Cites Minor Delays
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has begun disbursing April 2025 upkeep payments to eligible students nationwide. In a statement yesterday, its Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, noted that while most payments have been processed, some delays may occur due to a recent system upgrade. According to her, the system upgrade is expected to […]
South East Reps Urge JAMB Boss to Resign Over 2025 UTME Glitches
The South East Caucus of the House of Representatives has called for the resignation of JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, citing a “catastrophic institutional failure” during the 2025 UTME affected by technical glitches, which affected nearly 380,000 students. The caucus said the Board’s response has been grossly inadequate, while also lamenting poor communication, scheduling conflicts […]
Gary Lineker to Leave BBC After 2024/25 Season
Former England captain and long-time Match of the Day host Gary Lineker will leave the BBC after the current football season. His exit comes shortly after he shared — and later deleted — a social media post featuring an image criticized as anti-Semitic. Lineker issued a public apology, acknowledging the mistake and saying stepping down […]
Tinubu Calls for Unity in Diversity at Pope’s Inauguration
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace the country’s diversity as a strength for unity, stability, and progress. Making the call during a meeting with Catholic Bishops in Rome on Sunday after the inauguration of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, President Tinubu said Nigeria’s hope lies in using its diversity for prosperity, not adversity, stressing the need for […]
Ijora-Marine Bridge to Close for 21 Days Starting May 18
Federal Government will temporarily close the Ijora-Marine Bridge in Lagos State, from May 18, to carry out urgent repairs that will last for 21 days. A statement by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olukorede Kesha, said the closure would begin at 7.00 a.m. on May 18, as some sections of the bridge would be […]
All Three Kebbi Senators Defect from PDP to APC
In a recent wave of defections, all three Senators from Kebbi State—Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi, and Garba Musa—have left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Their defection cited upon internal PDP crises, poor performance in the last elections, and a loss of the party’s original values as reasons […]
