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Ex-Imo Deputy Governor Advocates for Youth-Centric Policies in Nigeria

Prince Eze Madumere, former Deputy Governor of Imo, has emphasised the importance of youth development and mentorship in Nigeria’s socio-economic growth. Delivering a lecture at the 4th Edition of the Prof. Uzoma... Read more »
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Kano Judiciary Takes Action Against Judges, Registrars Over Misconduct

The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has taken disciplinary action against two court registrars and two Upper Shari’a Court judges over misconduct. This was contained in a statement issued by the spokesperson... Read more »
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Islamic Calendar Update: Sultan Announces First Day of Zulki’ida

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Tuesday, April 29, 2025, as the first day of Zulki’ida... Read more »
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Leadway Pensure’s Commitment to Excellence Earns Award Recognition

Leadway Pensure has emerged as a standard bearer of excellence, clinching the prestigious West Africa Pension and Lifestyle Company of the Year at the 14th edition of the West Africa Innovation Awards.This... Read more »
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Lafarge Africa’s Revenue Jumps 80% to N248.3bn in First Quarter

Lafarge Africa Plc has recorded sales revenue of N248.35 billion for the first quarter (Q1) of the 2025 financial year. The Company Q1 ended March 31, 2025, released on the Nigerian Exchange... Read more »
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Sokoto Govt Rolls Out Plan to Vaccinate 1 Million Children Against Polio

In a major step toward eradicating polio, the Sokoto State Government has launched an intensive vaccination campaign aiming to immunise more than one million children under the age of five. The four-day... Read more »
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Canada’s Next Government to Determine Response to Trump’s Tariffs and Threats

Canada elects a new government on Monday to confront annexation threats from the United States and deal directly with President Donald Trump, whose trade war has defined the campaign. The Liberal Party,... Read more »
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Nigeria’s Economic Vision: Single-Digit Inflation, Job Creation on the Horizon

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has announced that the Federal Government targeting single-digit inflation and large-scale job creation Speaking at the conclusion of the... Read more »
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Nigeria’s Palm Oil Industry Eyes Growth with Taiwanese Support

The member representing Atakunmosa East/Atakunmosa West/Ilesa East/Ilesa West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr. Sanya Omirin, has called on Taiwanese government to provide technical knowhow that would enhance the capacity... Read more »
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Rivers Govt Reiterates Commitment to Socio-Economic Progress, Youth Empowerment

The Rivers State Government has reiterated its commitment to strategic partnerships and collaborations aimed at enhancing economic growth through sustainable investments. Also, the state government pledged its continued support for initiatives that... Read more »
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Facilities at Kwara NYSC Camp Destroyed in Rainstorm

Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed following a rainstorm that hit the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp in Yikpata, the Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, on Saturday.... Read more »
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Rivers, Edo Workers’ Day Events Cancelled Amid NLC Directive

The Nigeria Labour Congress has cancelled centralised May Day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states, citing the imposition of emergency rule in Rivers and alleged political interference in the affairs of its... Read more »
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15 Years of Excellence: Sanwo-Olu Praises Elegushi’s Leadership

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla III, on the occasion of his 15th coronation anniversary. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued... Read more »
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Dantata Foundation CEO Commends Bago’s Vision for Niger State’s Youth Development

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Dantata Foundation, Alhaji Shehu Isah Usman, has commended Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago for his proactive strategies in addressing youth restiveness, armed banditry, kidnapping,... Read more »
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Military Uniform No License for Abuse: Army Chief

The Chief of Civil-Military Affairs (Army), Major General Gold Chibuisi, has condemned the harassment and assault of civilians unlawfully wearing military uniforms, stressing that while such acts are illegal, the Nigerian Army... Read more »
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Despite Security Challenges, UNICEF Pushes for IDP Vaccination in Benue

The United Nations Children’s Fund has stated that it has contingency plans in place to ensure that the recently displaced persons in Benue state are reached and vaccinated The Health Specialist, UNICEF... Read more »
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Vehicle Rams into Crowd at Canadian Street Festival, Several Killed

Canadian police arrested a man on Saturday after a car plowed into a street party in the western city of Vancouver killing several people. Authorities said the incident happened shortly after 8:00... Read more »
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US Deportation Figures: 900 Nigerians Sent Back Home in Six Years

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement has expelled 902 Nigerians since the start of fiscal year 2019, according to data from the agency’s 2024 Annual Report​. This is as 3,690 more... Read more »
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Values-Based Leadership: NIPSS DG Advises Young Generations

The Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, Professor Ayo Omotayo, has charged the younger generations on the need to embrace values. He said that if... Read more »
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Tax Reform Bill to Exempt Real Estate, Construction from VAT Payment

The federal government has declared that the Tax Reform Bill, once enacted, will exempt real estate transactions from Value Added Tax (VAT), a move aimed at reducing the cost of building materials... Read more »