AFRICA

Lagos-Calabar Highway: Umahi Promises Compensation Transparency as Budget Rises to N18bn

Works minister Umahi has confirmed the Lagos-Calabar Highway compensation budget increase from 8bn naira to 18bn naira, promising transparency.

3 weeks ago

NASU, SSANU Suspend Strike Over Withheld Salaries, NAAT Vows To Continue Protests

NASU and SSANU have suspended their threatened strike over withheld salaries, urging members to resume work as NAAT protests loom.

3 weeks ago

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy Begins Landmark Visit To Nigeria, First Visit To Africa

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has arrived in Nigeria, launching a five-month Africa consultation to deepen UK-Africa relations.

3 weeks ago

President Tinubu to Swear in Seven New Ministers On Monday

President Tinubu will swear in seven newly appointed ministers on Monday, ushering in new perspectives for his administration.

3 weeks ago

NDLEA Uncovers Major Drug Consignment on Ethiopian Airlines Flight, Seizes Cocaine Worth N4.5 Billion

NDLEA officers thwarted a bid to smuggle N4.5bn in cocaine from Brazil into Nigeria, seizing 845 wraps of cocaine

3 weeks ago

Shettima, NSA Ribadu, Obaigbena, Others Set To Tackle Nigeria’s Economy, Media Challenges at ANEC

Shettima, Buhu Ribadu, Nduka Obaigbena and others are set to discuss Nigeria’s economic challenges, media sustainability, security concerns at ANEC

3 weeks ago

‘Professor’ Jide Josiah Jisos Found Guilty of Impersonation During 2019 UTME, Faces Six Months In Jail

A Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja has sentenced Jide Josiah Jisos to six months for impersonation during the 2019 UTME.

3 weeks ago

Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Ending Banditry, Terrorism, Kidnapping In Nigeria

Tinubu has emphasised that tackling banditry and kidnapping requires collective action from all Nigerians.

3 weeks ago

Special Adviser Dare Refutes Allegations Of Ethnic Bias In Tinubu’s Security Appointments

Sunday Dare has refuted allegations of pro-Yoruba bias in Tinubu’s security appointments, stating the North holds 15 roles.

3 weeks ago

First Lady Urges Nigerian Women To Support Female Candidates for Elective Positions

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerian women to unite and support each other in the pursuit of leadership.

3 weeks ago