INEC Sets Anambra and FCT Elections for Nov 8
Independent National Electoral Commission will conduct the Anambra State Governorship election on Saturday, November 8, 2025, and the FCT area council elections on February 21, 2026. INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, announced this during a consultative meeting with political parties yesterday in Abuja. On bye-elections, Professor Yakubu raised concerns over the increasing frequency and financial burden, […]
Nigeria Explains 50% Telecom Tariff Hike Amid Global Inflation
The Minister of Communication Innovation and Digital Economy, Tijani Bosun, has attributed the recent 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs to global inflation and rising operational costs, amid agitations by telecom operators in the last two years, demanding for 100% increase. Speaking to newsmen moments after defending his Ministry’s budget of N12 billion for 2025, the […]
FG Sets March 1 Deadline for Online Visa Applications
The Federal Government has declared that all visa applications will transition to an entirely online system by March 1, 2025. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who disclosed this during an interview on ‘X Spaces’ hosted by influencer Dr. Segun Awosanya, stated that the initiative aims to streamline visa processes, enhance security, and eliminate corruption. […]
Trump to Seize Panama Canal, Urges Putin to End Ukraine War
Donald Trump’s return to the White House was marked by bold moves, including calling for the U.S. to reclaim the Panama Canal, withdrawing from the Paris climate accord and the World Health Organization (WHO), and halting Cuba’s removal from the terrorism blacklist. He also symbolically renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” […]
Tippi Hedren Celebrates 95th Birthday with Family and Love
As the retired actress celebrates another year, her daughter Melanie Griffith, marked the special day by sharing a video of her birthday cake. Griffith’s Instagram post included a photo of Hedren blowing out candles and a clip of her waving to the camera. “My beautiful Mama turned 95 yesterday! 🥰♥️🥰♥️🥰 She’s happy, healthy and feisty!!” Griffith, 67, wrote. […]
FG Begins Recruitment for Health Fellows Programme
The Federal Government is set to massively recruit young Nigerians across all Local Government Areas of Nigeria under the Presidential Health Fellows Programme. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, who announced this in a national broadcast yesterday, said all eligible Nigerian youths must submit their completed application forms on www.healthfellows.ng on or before January […]
FG Approves 50% Telecoms Tariff Hike
The Federal Government has approved a new 50 per cent hike in the cost of telephone services in the country. This comes 12 years after the last tariff hike was effected. This was announced yesterday by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka. The adjustment, […]
Nigeria Accepts Invitation to Join BRICS as a Partner Country
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Nigeria has accepted the invitation to join BRICS as a partner country. The ministry in a statement issued by its Acting Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the partnership will help align Nigeria’s aspirations for inclusive growth and regional integration, in line with the best practices of strategic autonomy. […]
Belgium Sack National Team Coach Tedesco
Belgium’s national football association has dismissed head coach Domenico Tedesco after underwhelming performances at Euro 2024 and in the Nations League. The Red Devils, led by Tedesco since February 2023, were eliminated in the Euro 2024 Round of 16 by France and finished third in their Nations League group after two more defeats to France. […]
Nigerian-American Commander Makes History in U.S. Navy
Nigerian-American Commander Matuwo Olufokunbi has made history as the first Nigerian-American to qualify as a nuclear engineer under the U.S. Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program. He also becomes the third Nigerian-born officer to command a U.S. Navy warship. Fellow Nigerian-born Navy officer Victor Agunbiade celebrated the achievement, sharing the milestone on social media and commending Olufokunbi’s […]
