● As other leaders emerge THE National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has elected a new set of leaders to run the affairs of the student association at the national level, with Olusola Oladoja emerging the National President of the association. His election and others took place at the national …
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VP Shettima to Attend Burial of Namibia’s Founding President, Nujoma
VICE-President Kashim Shettima will on Friday depart Nigeria for Windhoek, Namibia, to represent President Bola Tinubu at a state funeral for Namibia’s founding President, Samuel Nujoma. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media and Communications, Office of The Vice President, made this known in a statement …
Read More »Policemen Reject N1m bribe, Rescue Children From traffickers in Imo
THE Police Command in Imo has arrested two suspected child traffickers and rescued two stolen children in separate operations. The command’s spokesman, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Okoye said in a strong display of professionalism, operatives of the command rejected a N1m bribe to ensure …
Read More »Lagos Lawmakers Reject Obasa’s Return
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have faulted the claim by the impeached speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa,that he had returned to the assembly as speaker. A member of the assembly, Mr Stephen Ogundipe, spoke with reporters on Thursday in Ikeja ,on behalf of the 36 members of the …
Read More »Actor Gene Hackman Dies at 95
A two-time Oscar winner and Hollywood’s consummate everyman, he was hailed for his deceptively subtle, intense performances in films like “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven.”
Read More »FAAC: FG, States, LGCs share N1.703trn January Revenue
THE Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N 1.703 trillion among the Federal Government, States, and the Local Government Councils as January 2025 Federation Account Revenue. The revenue was shared at the February 2025 FAAC meeting held in Abuja. The N1.703 trillion total distributable revenue …
Read More »Dangote Coal, Host Communities Seal Landmark Development Pact
DANGOTE Coal Mines Limited and host communities in Benue State have sealed a landmark Community Development Agreement (CDA). The CDA was described by government functionaries as a major “milestone.” The pact, according to the representatives of Dangote Coal and host communities, would see the company performing social programmes in …
Read More »Five killed, Over 50 Abducted In Zamfara Community
BANDITS have launched another wave of deadly attacks in Zamfara State, killing five people and abducting more than 50, mostly women and children, across several communities. According to Leadership, the attacks have intensified since the recent visit of the Chief of Army Staff. No fewer than ten communities across six …
Read More »UK PM Arrives Washington Ahead of Ukraine, Defence Talk
UNITED Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Washington, United States. Starmer arrived at the White House for talks with President Donald Trump on Ukraine and defence. His meeting with Trump comes after US and Russian officials held talks in Turkey. President Vladimir Putin of Russia said the talks …
Read More »EU Chief Lands in India For key Continental Discussions
Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day visit, accompanied by the European Union College of Commissioners. This visit marks a significant milestone in the India-EU partnership, as it is the first time the entire College of Commissioners has …
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