The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) currently controls 31 state governments across Nigeria, adding that additional governors are expected to align with the party in the near future. The governor made this statement on Wednesday during the formal reception ceremony held for new defectors in […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally approved the extension of Prof. Ayo Omotayo’s tenure as Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State. The renewal grants him a concluding four-year term in office. The announcement was made on Wednesday through an official statement released by the President’s spokesperson, Mr. […]
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The Nigerian Army has called on personnel serving under the 14 Brigade Ohafia to consistently respect human rights and safeguard the rights of children while carrying out their official responsibilities. The military authority also cautioned officers and soldiers against engaging in gambling activities and substance abuse, emphasizing that such behaviors could undermine discipline and professionalism […]
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Adamu Garba, a former presidential aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed concern over the ongoing ground and aerial attacks reportedly carried out by Kurdish forces alongside Israeli troops targeting Iran. Garba stated that the coordinated land and air operations could significantly strain Iran’s defenses, warning that the situation might deteriorate rapidly. According […]
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has clarified that the newly introduced tax reform policies are not designed to worsen economic hardship for Nigerians. Instead, he explained that the measures are structured to remove the heavy burden of multiple taxation affecting small enterprises and low-income earners across the country, ultimately contributing to poverty reduction. According to Shettima, […]
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The Lagos State Government has issued a stern caution to property owners who have not yet paid their 2025 Land Use Charge, urging them to clear all outstanding liabilities before enforcement operations begin. The advisory was contained in an official announcement regarding the issuance of the 2026 Land Use Charge bills. The statement, endorsed by […]
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Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard has offered his assessment of why Wolves managed to overcome his former club during Tuesday’s Premier League encounter. It is worth noting that a goal from Mohamed Salah was not sufficient to secure even a single point for Liverpool, as the Merseyside side suffered defeat at Molineux against Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.. […]
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The United States military has officially released the identities of the first American service members who lost their lives in the ongoing confrontation between the United States and Iran. Six American soldiers were killed after an unmanned aerial system successfully penetrated defensive protections and struck a command facility located in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, on Sunday. […]
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Missiles fired from Iran in the early hours of Wednesday set off warning sirens across wide sections of Israel, prompting the military to announce that it was actively working to neutralize the incoming threat. Authorities issued immediate instructions for residents in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and multiple other regions nationwide to move into protected spaces as […]
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The United States military has disclosed that it has conducted strikes on nearly 2,000 separate targets within Iran, marking what officials describe as the most significant concentration of American firepower in the region in decades. In a video statement released on Tuesday, Admiral Brad Cooper, who leads United States Central Command, explained that US forces […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged decisive action to safeguard maritime trade in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. During remarks delivered at the National Prayer Breakfast, held at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., he signaled a strong commitment to protecting international shipping routes. In a message shared Tuesday on his social media platform, […]
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Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation have unveiled a $1.5 million grant initiative aimed at empowering African innovators tackling some of the continent’s most urgent challenges. This announcement coincides with the launch of the 8th edition of Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), a flagship entrepreneurship program dedicated to spotlighting and supporting visionary founders across Africa. […]
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The United Kingdom has introduced a temporary but significant restriction on student visa approvals for four nations following a dramatic escalation in asylum applications from individuals who originally entered the country through authorised migration channels. The decision affects nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan. Under the directive issued by the UK Home Office, sponsored […]
