The Federal Government has clarified the differing responses to two recent in-flight incidents involving Comfort Emmanson and Fuji star Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as Kwam 1. Emmanson was remanded after allegedly assaulting Ibom Air crew members on a Uyo–Lagos flight, sparking public criticism and claims of selective justice. In contrast, Kwam 1, who reportedly disrupted […]
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has disbursed over 100 billion naira to selected tertiary institutions across Nigeria to strengthen medical education and address the shortage of healthcare professionals. As part of the initiative, three institutions in each geopolitical zone received 4 billion naira each to expand infrastructure and training capacity in medical sciences. The […]
The Federal Government has officially launched a national Electronic Fiscal System (EFS) aimed at curbing tax evasion, enhancing transparency, and modernising Nigeria’s tax administration. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) confirmed that the platform powered by the Merchant-Buyer Model (MBM) electronic invoicing solution went live on August 1st, 2025, following a pilot phase that began […]
Ali Larijani, the newly appointed head of Iran’s top security council, is embarking on his first foreign trip since taking office last week. He will visit Iraq to sign a bilateral security agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two neighbors. Following his visit to Iraq, Larijani will travel to Lebanon, where he plans to […]
In an unexpected turn in global oil trade, Indian refiners are stepping up purchases of Nigerian crude, even as Nigeria’s 20 billion dollars Dangote Refinery increasingly relies on United States oil imports. Indian Oil Corporation recently bought one million barrels of Nigeria’s Agbami crude for September delivery via trader Trafigura, as part of India’s push […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for allegedly prioritizing early re-election efforts for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, despite worsening economic and security conditions in the country. In a statement released by its interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC accused the […]
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran journalist and former Managing Director of the Concord Group of newspapers, Dr Doyinsola Hamidat Abiola, describing her as a pioneering media figure and a devoted advocate of democracy. Dr Abiola, who died on Tuesday at the age of 82, was the wife of […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the worst performance in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in over a decade, sparking widespread concern among education stakeholders. Only 38.32 percent of the 1,969,313 candidates who sat for the 2025 examination obtained credits and above in five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will secure victory in the upcoming August 16 by-election for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency. Speaking at Bodija Market during the official campaign flag-off, Makinde said the win would reaffirm the PDP’s stronghold in the state. He described the party’s candidate, […]
Residents of Magodo GRA Phase 2 in Shangisha, Lagos, have called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to urgently halt a controversial construction project on a critical flood-control gorge. According to the community, the area—originally designated in the estate’s master plan as a natural stormwater channel—is now under threat, sparking fears of increased flooding, erosion, and possible […]