Trump Withdraws U.S. from United Nations Bodies
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing his country from a number of United Nations bodies, including its Human Rights Council (UNHRC), and setting up a broader review of US funding for the multilateral organization. The executive order said it withdrew Washington from UNHRC and the main UN relief agency for Palestinians […]
APC Begins Sale of N50M Nomination Forms for Anambra Election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced the sale of nomination forms for the Anambra State gubernatorial election, setting the total cost for Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms at N50 million. Its National Organizing Secretary Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, outlines detailed timetable and key activities leading to the election, scheduled for November 8, 2025, including […]
NIS to Launch Contactless Passport Renewal in Europe
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that from February 7 2025, it will launch the contactless passport application solution in Europe, with UK serving as the coordinating centre. The Comptroller General of NIS Mrs. Kemi Nandap, who announced this when she paid a courtesy call on Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. […]
FEC Approves ₦287.7bn for Roads, ₦12bn for Hospitals
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved another N287.73 billion for the execution of 14 road projects across the country. Briefing State House Correspondents after the 2nd day FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Minister of works, David Umahi, said this is aside the 10 road projects approved yesterday totaling N885billion. Our correspondent, […]
Sitcom Actor Brian Murphy Dies aged 92
Brian Murphy, the renowned actor known for his roles in the 1970s British sitcoms Man About the House and George and Mildred, has passed away at the age of 92. He died peacefully at his home in Kent on Sunday morning. Murphy, who had a significant partnership with theatre director Joan Littlewood early in his […]
Onogie of Udo-Eguare Kidnapped in Edo State Attack
On Sunday, kidnappers abducted the Onogie of Udo-Eguare, a traditional leader in Edo State’s Igueben Local Government Area. According to the Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, the number of additional victims involved remains unclear. Yamu reported that the Onogie was ambushed while traveling as a passenger on a motorcycle, and the rider […]
Camille Grammer Opens Up About Breast Implant Removal
Former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Camille Grammer recently opened up about her decision to remove her breast implants, sharing her journey in a social media post on January 2. Grammer, who first got implants in her 20s as part of a popular trend, admitted she no longer wanted them to define her. Over […]
Chelsea Secures Top-Four Spot with Comeback Win Over West Ham
Chelsea returned to the top four in the Premier League after coming from behind to beat West Ham on former manager Graham Potter’s return to Stamford Bridge. After fellow top-four contenders Manchester City and Newcastle lost at the weekend, the Blues were made to work hard for the three points which came thanks to a […]
South Africa Orders Taiwan to Relocate Embassy
South African government has given Taiwan until the end of March to relocate the island’s de facto embassy outside of the capital city Pretoria. Taiwanese Foreign Ministry announced this in a statement and blamed Chinese pressure for the move. It said the demand “shows China’s suppression against Taiwan in South Africa is becoming more serious”, […]
PSC Clarifies It Has No Power Over IGP Appointment or Removal
The Police Service Commission (PSC) stated it has no constitutional powers over the appointment or removal of the Inspector-General of Police (I-G). Its Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, in statement yesterday made the clarification after the commission directed the immediate retirement of all police officers who had served for 35 years or […]
