Nigeria Clarifies Kuwait’s Reported Ban on Domestic Workers
By Zainab Bakare The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that reports suggesting a new ban by the Government of Kuwait on the recruitment of Nigerian domestic workers are inaccurate. In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Ministry state that the reports do not reflect the current situation. Background on Domestic […]
Abuja Veterans Tournament Kicks Off August 8 With New Format
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The sixth edition of the Abuja All Stars Veterans Tournament will kick off on August 8, 2026, with organisers introducing a new competition format designed to give participating teams more playing opportunities. A total of 21 clubs will compete in this year’s tournament, which has been expanded to include a Round of […]
Fatodu Hails Swimmers After Impressive Glasgow Campaign
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), Hon. Lekan Fatodu, has praised Nigeria’s swimmers for their impressive performances at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, describing their outing as a major step forward for the country’s aquatics programme. Fatodu gave special recognition to Abduljabar Adama, who reached the final of the […]
Wike Orders Demolition Of Illegal Rail Corridor Shanties
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of illegal shanties and criminal hideouts along the Kukwaba rail corridor near Karmajiji, describing the settlements as a major security threat to residents of Abuja. The directive followed an emergency security meeting held on Friday at the […]
Spain Deploys Troops After Massive Ceuta Migrant Surge
By Zainab Bakare Spain has deployed troops to its North African enclave of Ceuta after an unprecedented wave of migrants crossed from Morocco, overwhelming local authorities and escalating tensions over border security. Ceuta President Juan Jesús Vivas described the situation as “unsustainable” after an estimated 60,000 migrants entered the territory within 24 hours. Spain’s Interior […]
Delta unveils ₦2m lifeline for South Africa returnees
By Zainab Bakare Delta State Government has announced a comprehensive support package for 86 indigenes repatriated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks, with each affected family set to receive a ₦2 million grant alongside monthly financial assistance. The intervention, unveiled at a reception for the returnees at the Government House in Asaba, also includes […]
No Tariff Hike As FG Targets Better Power Supply
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has ruled out any immediate increase in electricity tariffs, assuring Nigerians that its priority is improving power supply, expanding metering and ending estimated billing. Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, gave the assurance during a media roundtable in Lagos, saying the government has no policy to raise electricity tariffs beyond […]
Makinde inaugurates panel over Oyo school abduction
By Zainab Bakare Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has inaugurated an eight-member Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the abduction of students and teachers in Esinele and Yawota communities of Oriire Local Government Area. The commission will examine the circumstances surrounding the May 15, 2026 attack, identify any institutional or operational lapses that may have […]
Millennium Tower Needs ₦400bn, Wike Seeks Federal Intervention
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that more than ₦400 billion is now required to complete the long-abandoned Abuja Millennium Tower, prompting moves to secure direct Federal Government funding for the iconic project. Speaking after inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja on Thursday, Wike said the […]
Youth/Women Development: Nigeria Seeks AUDA-NEPAD Support
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has called for stronger partnership with the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development, AUDA-NEPAD, to expand economic opportunities for young people and women. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the call during a bilateral meeting with AUDA-NEPAD Chief Executive Officer, Nardos Bekele-Thomas, on the sidelines of the […]