The nationwide warning strike by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has been suspended, as announced by the Minister of Health, Ali Pate. According to Pate, the suspension followed agreements that were reached between the government and the association’s leadership. No official statement was given by union leaders after the meeting. The strike, […]
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo held the first meeting of a joint oversight committee, marking a step toward implementing the peace deal signed last month in Washington. The committee, created to oversee implementation and resolve disputes under the agreement, met in Washington with participation from the African Union, Qatar, and the United States. […]
Nigeria D’Tigress advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket with an 83-47 victory over Cameroon in Abidjan. The six-time defending champions will face Senegal next. Cameroon started strong with a 4-0 lead, but Nigeria quickly took control, leading 36-18 at halftime. Amy Okonkwo was outstanding, scoring 15 points and grabbing 5 rebounds […]
The Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has raised concerns over the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s plan to supply refined petroleum products directly to end-users, bypassing established distribution channels. The association warned that such a move could cause widespread disruption, long-term product shortages, and the collapse of existing supply networks across the country. […]
The Federal Government has directed the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to collaborate closely with state governors to develop viable and bankable housing projects focused on providing homeownership opportunities directly to citizens. This directive was announced by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, during the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria Day […]
The breakthrough came just before half-time, as Pape Matar Sarr scored in the 45th minute to put Spurs ahead. That goal proved decisive in a match that saw limited clear-cut opportunities, with both teams locked in a tactical battle. Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur was shown a yellow card in the 36th minute, while Arsenal’s Mikel Merino […]
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), attributing his decision to the party’s inability to deliver Nigeria from what he described as prevailing political cankerworms. His resignation was conveyed in a letter dated July 30, addressed to the PDP Ward 1 Chairman in Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the tenure of Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi. Originally set to retire on August 31st, 2025, Adeniyi will now remain in office until August 2026. In a statement released by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the extension is […]
The Nigerian government expects to collect about N796 billion annually through a five percent surcharge on both domestically produced and imported premium motor spirit. This surcharge on refined petroleum products is part of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, one of four tax reform bills signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on June 26, 2025. […]
The D’Tigress of Nigeria will take on Cameroon in the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afro Basket, scheduled on the 31st of July 2025 at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Nigeria cruised through the group stage, opening with a dominant 92–45 win over Rwanda before edging Mozambique 65–60 in […]