The Federal Government has praised the Super Eagles for their fighting spirit and commendable showing at the Africa Cup of Nations, despite their narrow loss that ended Nigeria’s campaign.In a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the Super Eagles’ performance reflected discipline, unity and resilience, values he noted […]
Tensions are rising in Iran after the United States began to withdraw some personnel from an airbase in Qatar amid growing fears of a renewed United States-Iran conflict.Meanwhile, after the protests that rocked Iran in the last few weeks subsided, Iran refused to release official death toll, but authorities said more than 100 members of […]
Madagascar’s Presidency has confirmed it is strengthening cooperation with international partners after receiving a tranche of military equipment from Moscow, in order to forestall political tension after the ouster of the previous government.The Malagasy presidency said after the reception of the equipment that Moscow is not only supplying military equipment to the Indian Ocean nation […]
More than 21 million Ugandans are voting today in a high-stakes presidential election overshadowed by allegations of voter suppression, human rights violations and an internet shutdown.Uganda’s Electoral Commission chief, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, ordered the immediate commencement of polls across all polling stations, shortly after reported delays and biometric machine malfunction in several polling stations […]
A governorship aspirant in the two thousand and twenty-seven elections under the All-Progressives Congress (APC), Adewale Kareem, has affirmed that the party’s aspirants are in one accord, emphasizing that the party members are working towards the same goals.Kareem made this known while speaking with Newsmen at the just concluded APC unity rally in Ibadan, stressing […]
The Oyo State Police Command has assured residents of the state of adequate security amid growing concerns over alleged bandit activities. Speaking with Dominion News, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Alayande Olayinka, clarified that there is no confirmed report of bandits operating in Oyo State. He explained that various security structures are already in […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the rollout of an enhanced passport tracking feature, following rising public clamour over delays in passport issuance and collection.According to the update posted by the Service on X, the feature is intended to give applicants clearer visibility on when their passports are ready for pickup or courier delivery, […]
The Federal Government has directed all banks and fintechs to collect and remit 7.5 per cent value-added tax on certain electronic banking services, effective Monday, January 19th 2026.The NRS, formerly known as the Federal Inland Revenue Service, has set the deadline to ensure that all commercial banks, microfinance banks, and electronic money operators comply with […]
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities have unveiled a renegotiated agreement aimed at resolving long-standing disputes in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, resulting in incessant strikes and closure of universities.Speaking at the unveiling of the agreement in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the deal marked a renewed commitment […]
Russian authorities have arrested two senior doctors following the deaths of nine newborns at Novokuznetsk Maternity Hospital in Siberia earlier this month.The infants, all born between January 1 and 12, died during the extended New Year holiday period, sparking outrage across the country. The first death was reported on January 4, according to Svetlana Petrenko, […]