BOKO Haram terrorists have killed over 20 Nigerian Army personnel and left several others missing following a fierce attack on the 149 Battalion in Malam-Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area, Borno State. The attack, which occurred on Friday, January 24, 2025, saw the insurgents storming the military base with multiple gun …
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I have just read what I want to call the GRA declaration by former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. In the declaration, he made bold to say that he would remain the Speaker until the right thing was done. A removal that was overwhelming in support by a majority of the members, …
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THE Senate, as well as the House of Representatives, have postponed their plenary resumption earlier scheduled for January 28 till February 4, 2025. The two chambers of the National Assembly, in separate statements by their clerks on Saturday, explained that the postponement in the resumption of plenary is to allow …
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THE Lagos State Government has sealed several buildings under construction on Lagos Island for failing to obtain the required planning permits. The enforcement drive, conducted on Friday, was part of the state’s ongoing efforts to combat illegal developments and ensure compliance with physical planning regulations. The disclosure was made in …
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THE Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced plans to construct over 10,000 housing units under the Renewed Hope Medic Cities initiative to address the housing needs of medical workers across the country. The announcement was made by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, in …
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ACCESS to affordable healthcare is a pressing need in Nigeria, where out-of-pocket expenses make up nearly 70% of healthcare expenditures. To alleviate this financial burden, several health insurance providers offer budget-friendly plans designed to meet the needs of individuals and families. These plans, which range from as low as N3,500 …
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Google has said it is taking proactive steps to shape public perception and influence AI policies globally by helping regulators sharpen their focus on artificial intelligence. The tech giant, already under intense regulatory scrutiny for its search and advertising businesses, is emphasizing education and workforce training to pave the way …
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OVER forty professors led by Raphael Akinfeleye have written a petition to the speaker, House of Representatives over what they tagged as matters of urgent national importance: anarchy at the University of Abuja, UNIABUJA over illegal appointment of Professor Aisha Maikudi as vice chancellor. In the petition dated January 25, …
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A Nigerian national, Okezie Ogbata, has pleaded guilty in a Florida district court to defrauding more than 400 elderly and vulnerable Americans of over $6 million through a transnational inheritance fraud scheme. Photo: Twitter-@TheJusticeDept According to the US Department of Justice, the 36-year-old and his accomplices deceived victims by sending …
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THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has given the green light to the promotion of approximately 900 officers. The commission also reinstated life and property insurance for its operatives. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, revealed this at the commission’s 2024 Rewards and Recognition ceremony in Abuja on Saturday. Olukoyede stated …
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