National Sports Commission Unveils Initiative to Boost Sports Economy
National Sports Commission has unveiled the Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria’s Sports Economy, to transform the nation’s sports industry. A statement by the Commission’s Chairman, Shehu Dikko, explained that the Initiative aims to transform sports through the Reset, Refocus, and Relaunch initiative, and to reset Nigeria’s Sports echo-system from Competition-driven to a Developmental-driven/value addition Industry. […]
Morocco Proposes Family Law Reforms to Improve Women’s Rights
Morocco aims to grant women more rights over child custody and guardianship as well as a veto over polygamous marriage, in the first review of its family code in 20 years. Justice Minister, Abdellatif Ouahbi, told reporters that the draft code proposes more than 100 amendments, notably allowing women to stipulate opposition to polygamy in […]
NCAA Sanctions Five Airlines Over Cancelled Flights
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has initiated enforcement action against five airlines (two international and three domestic operators) for various violations of Part 19 of the NCAA regulations. The spokesperson for NCAA, Michael Achimugu, disclosed to journalists yesterday that the violations include the non-payment of refunds within the stipulated time frame, non-responsiveness to the […]
FG Declares Public Holidays for Christmas, New Year
Federal Government has declared Wednesday December 25th, Thursday December 26th 2024, and Wednesday January 1st, 2025 as Public Holidays to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Day. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, while urging Nigerians to remain committed […]
Zambia Arrests Two for Alleged Plot to Bewitch President
Two men have been arrested in Zambia accused of being “witchdoctors” who had been tasked with trying to bewitch the country’s president, Hakainde Hichilema. The police said they had arrested Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard Phiri in the capital, Lusaka, who were hired by Nelson Banda, the younger brother of lawmakers Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda. […]
President Tinubu Presents N49.7 Trillion 2025 Budget to National Assembly
President Bola Tinubu has presented a budget of 49.7 trillion naira to a joint Session of the National Assembly for the 2025 fiscal year dubbed “Restoration Budget: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity”. President Tinubu said his administration projects to raise 34.82 trillion naira to fund the budget, with 15.81 trillion naira billed to go for debt […]
Madonna Teases New Music for 2025
Madonna is teasing new music for 2025, sharing an exciting studio update with fans. On Monday, December 16, the iconic pop star posted a video montage on Instagram, showing her collaborating with producer Stuart Price. The pair can be seen writing, dancing, and working on new material, while Madonna’s boyfriend Akeem Morris, manager Guy Oseary, […]
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Promise Visa-free Travel to ECOWAS
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced visa-free travel and residency rights for citizens in the 15-member regional bloc ECOWAS, ahead of the trio leaving the group. The leaders of the three West African states ruled by military leaders said the visa and residency decision had been taken in the spirit of friendship, and to […]
FEC Approves N47.9 Trillion 2025 Budget
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N47.96 trillion budget proposals for 2025 with President Bola Tinubu ordering some amendments after its presentation to the Council by the Budget Office. Briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, Budget and Economic Planning Minister, said that the proposal […]
French Military Begin Withdrawal From Chad
France has started withdrawing its military from Chad, with the departure of two warplanes that were based in the capital N’Djamena. This comes two weeks after Chad said it was ending its defence cooperation pact with Paris. According to France Army spokesperson, Colonel Guillaume Vernet, the move marks the beginning of the return of French equipment stationed […]
