The Benue State Security Trust Fund Bill, 2026, passes second reading on Thursday at the Benue State House of Assembly. Leading the debate, Thomas Dugeri, the Majority Leader, emphasised that the bill sought...
Senegal’s parliament has approved a new law doubling to 10 years the maximum prison term for sexual acts by same-sex couples and criminalising the...
By David Torough, Abuja Nigeria’s public health sector is confronting a dual challenge as authorities warn of a potential meningitis...
By Eze Okechukwu, Abuja Amid Opposition turmoil, no fewer than nine senators from different political parties formally announced their defection...
Director of Research of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Dr. Akin Fapohunda, has warned that mega bucks and brute force...
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has commended Gov. Monday Okpebholo’s achievements, particularly on road...
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Budget Office of the Federation has reaffirmed the integrity of Nigeria’s newly enacted Tax Reform...
By Jennifer Enuma, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group, on his appointment...
By Joel Oladele, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) has generated an impressive N1,751,502,252,298.05 in revenue during the first quarter...
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says exporters in Imo generated a total of 1,244,095 dollars as proceeds from export...
By David Torough, Abuja In line with the consumer-focused objectives of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank...
From Yagana Ali, Yola Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has signed the ₦583.3 billion Appropriation Bill for the 2026...
On Wednesday, February 28, 2026, the Department of Security Service (DSS) released Walida Abdulhadi, an indigene of Hadija in Jigawa...
The recent controversy surrounding the voice vote in the House of Representatives highlights the need for the National Assembly to...
General Murtala Ramat Muhammed needs no introduction to Nigerians of the post-Nigerian civil war era. He rose to the rank of...
Two ministers on Thursday said that Spain’s government is prepared to negotiate with truck drivers and believes a three-day strike called by an industry association in...
In a bid to foster the participation of more women in elective political positions, especially at the parliament, Africa nations have been tasked to preserve exclusive...
Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua will initiate plans for a rematch by discussing the probable venue for the fight, Usyk’s promoter, Alexander Krassyuk said on Thursday....
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has uncovered ‘ghost’ sachet water factories in Yola, Adamawa state. Mr Gonzuk Nyor,...
A Lagos State lawmaker, Mr Jude Idimogu, says President Muhammadu Buhari has been steadfast in ensuring credible elections. The legislator was reacting to the successful conduct...
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) is set to collaborate with Promethee, French Space company to launch a constellation of Nano satellites for the...
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will travel to Paris to attend a conference on Libya on Friday. Al-Sisi will, during the visit, hold talks with French...
The premier of Germany’s most populous state has spoken out against compulsory vaccination, as the country experiences a surge in coronavirus infections. Hendrik Wuest, North Rhine-Westphalia’s...
Bavaria’s state premier, Markus Soeder, has blamed low vaccination rates in southern Germany for the rapid increase in coronavirus infections. Speaking to the German broadcaster ARD...
The EU asylum support office (EASO) sees an increased risk of persecution for certain asylum applicants from Afghanistan after the Taliban took power in the country. Former members...
