The National Assembly has postponed plenary resumption from January 28 to February 4, 2025, to conclude ongoing budget defence sessions. Learn more here. The National Assembly has officially rescheduled its plenary sessions from January 28 to Tuesday, February 4, 2025. This decision was taken to accommodate ongoing budget defence engagements. Senate Resumption Postponed In a […]
The Federal Government has approved a 50% tariff increase for telecommunications services in Nigeria. According to the Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, this adjustment is critical to sustaining the industry and enabling telecom companies to invest in infrastructure and improve connectivity across the nation. The announcement was made during the maiden […]
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President Bola Tinubu will attend the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit in Tanzania on January 27-28, 2025. The summit will address Africa’s energy challenges and advance the Mission 300 initiative to provide electricity access to 300 million people by 2030. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to travel from Abuja to Dar es Salaam, […]
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A tragic incident occurred on Saturday at Ugwu Onyeama in Udi Local Government Area, Enugu State, where a fuel tanker exploded, leading to multiple fatalities and significant property damage. The explosion happened just a few kilometers from Enugu metropolis along a busy road, creating a devastating scene. Eyewitness Accounts The fuel tanker, reportedly laden with […]
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On November 25, 2024, Mr. Kay sat in his living room, masking his disappointment with a forced smile. Months of planning to attend his only child’s graduation at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, ended in heartbreak because he couldn’t afford the airfare. Despite weeks of trying to gather funds and even seeking assistance from a […]
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Six individuals sustained serious injuries following United Airlines Flight UA613’s emergency landing at Lagos airport. FAAN confirms swift rescue operations and ongoing investigations. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed that six individuals sustained serious injuries following an emergency landing by United Airlines Flight UA613 at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The […]
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The Trump administration has directed federal agencies to terminate diversity-related roles, signaling a shift in inclusivity efforts. Explore the implications of this move. IntroductionThe Trump administration, under President Donald Trump, has initiated a directive targeting diversity-related roles within federal agencies. On Friday, the administration instructed agencies to terminate positions linked to diversity programs following an […]
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Learn about Ogoni stakeholders’ demands to President Tinubu regarding oil production resumption. Discover key issues, historical context, and the path forward for lasting peace in Ogoniland. IntroductionPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently met with Ogoni leaders at the Presidential Villa, directing them to consult with their people as a precursor to resuming oil production in Ogoniland. […]
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In today’s beauty-driven world, women are taking extreme measures to enhance their appearance, often ignoring the risks involved. From invasive surgeries like Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL) to the rising use of unregulated skin-lightening creams, this article explores the alarming trends in beauty enhancement and their consequences. What Is BBL and Why Is It Trending? For […]
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Seven months after being displaced, Okuama residents return home to face abandoned projects and deplorable conditions. Discover their plight and the urgent call for government action. Seven months after relocating to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Ewu, residents of Okuama in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, returned home on January 1st […]
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has strongly refuted allegations claiming that the Nigerian military was involved in forced abortions of pregnancies resulting from Boko Haram insurgency in Northern Nigeria. This rebuttal comes in response to a February 2022 report by Reuters, which alleged that the military operated a secret abortion program […]
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The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter, has officially called off its warning strike following prompt intervention by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. FCTA Meets Doctors’ Demands In a statement issued on Friday, January 24, 2025, the association’s president, Dr. George Ebong, confirmed that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), under […]
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has renewed its pledge to support the education sector in Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina states, aiming to reduce the significant number of out-of-school children in these areas. This was disclosed by Rahama Mohammed-Farah, the UNICEF Chief of Kano Field Office, during a press briefing held on Friday to commemorate […]
