ERC Urges NLC, TUC to Resist King’s College Concession
By Chinedu Echianu The Education Rights Campaign, ERC, has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, to join the opposition to the Federal Government’s concession of King’s College, Lagos. The group described the concession of the federal unity school to the King’s College Old Boys Association, KCOBA, as a further […]
NASS Shifts Resumption to September 29 Over Rehabilitation Work
By Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly has extended its legislative recess by two weeks, moving the resumption of plenary by the Senate and House of Representatives from September 15 to September 29, 2026. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, announced the new date following directives from the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, […]
Darma Inaugurates Committee to Drive Housing Sector Reforms
By Sulyman Gobir The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqa Rabe Darma, has inaugurated a 14-member Ministerial Committee to develop an implementation framework for validated stakeholder resolutions on housing sector reforms. Darma charged the committee to translate recommendations from stakeholders into concrete actions capable of transforming Nigeria’s built environment and positioning the housing […]
Nigeria, Canada Deepen Cooperation on Migration, Air Transport, Bilateral Relations
By Sulyman Gobir The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Canada on migration management, air transport, visa processing and other areas of mutual interest. The commitment was reiterated when the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, representing the Minister, received the Chargé d’Affaires of the Canadian […]
FG Moves to End Open Livestock Slaughter, Promotes Modern Abattoirs
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government says it will soon end the slaughtering of livestock in uncontrolled environments across Nigeria as part of efforts to modernise the red meat industry and position the country for export. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, disclosed this on Thursday in Kaduna at the launch of Olam […]
Carter Efe Permanently Banned From TikTok Over Policy Violations
By Sulyman Gobir Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator, Carter Efe, has been permanently banned from TikTok over repeated violations of the platform’s community guidelines. TikTok announced the ban on Wednesday, effectively cutting off the comedian from the platform where he built a large follower through comedy skits, music promotion and livestreams. Carter Efe rose […]
Ferry Fire Kills Five, 80 Missing in Philippine
By Sulyman Gobir At least five people have been killed and more than 80 others remain missing after a passenger-and-cargo ferry caught fire off the western Philippine island of Palawan. The Philippine Coast Guard, military and civilian vessels have launched an extensive search-and-rescue operation as the badly damaged ferry continued to smoulder hours after the […]
Tooro Kingdom Faces Succession Dispute After Oyo’s Death
By Sulyman Gobir A succession dispute has erupted in Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, days before the burial of its late king, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the Fourth. Royal clan elders have selected popular television news presenter Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the new king. But the late king’s family has rejected the decision, saying King […]
Trump Proposes $5,000 Payment to Americans if Republicans Win
By Julian Osamoto US President Donald Trump has proposed a $5,000 payment to American adults if Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and Senate in the November 3 midterm elections. Trump announced the proposal while addressing a Republican convention, saying the payment would be funded by the country’s economic strength and must be […]
2027 APC Campaign To Focus On Tinubu’s Achievements
By Julian Osamoto The APC Presidential Campaign Council says its 2027 campaign will focus on the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration rather than attacks on political opponents. Director-General of the Campaign Council, Senator Abdulazeez Yari, disclosed this in Gusau, Zamfara State, after a closed-door meeting with Governor Dauda Lawal and traditional leaders. Yari said […]