Tinubu Rejects Bill to Increase Retirement Age for National Assembly Civil Servants to 65 Years
President Tinubu has rejected a bill seeking to increase the retirement age of civil servants working in the National Assembly.
Abdul Samad Rabiu Donates N2bn for Flood Recovery Efforts in Maiduguri
BUA Group founder Abdul Samad Rabiu has donated N2bn to support recovery efforts for victims of recent floods in Maiduguri.
Temi Otedola Debuts at Paris Fashion Week, Walks Runway at Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris
Nigerian actor and influencer Temi Otedola debuted at Paris Fashion Week in the Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris Spring-Summer 2025 show.
Biden Pledges 1 Million Mpox Vaccine Doses and $500m to African Nations
In August, WHO declared mpox a global health emergency after an outbreak in Congo spread to neighboring countries and India.
Zelensky Says Ukraine’s War with Russia Could End Sooner Than Expected
Zelensky has asserted that the war with Russia could end soon, noting Ukraine’s need for strength and military support.
NDLEA Intercepts Ex-Convict with Over N4.6bn Worth of Cocaine at Lagos Airport
Sixteen months after he was convicted for ingesting 93 pellets of cocaine, NDLEA intercepted Christian Ogbuji for importing 817 wraps.
CBN Further Tightens Monetary Policy, Raises Interest Rate By 50bps To 27.25%
The Central Bank of Nigeria has raised interest rates by 50bps from 26.75% to 27.25%.
Yiaga Africa, CSOs Fault Edo Election Results, Demand INEC Review As PDP Heads To Court
PDP has rejected INEC’s declared results of Edo guber, claiming irregularities and vowing to challenge the outcome in court.
‘Blatant State Capture’: Peter Obi Condemns Edo Election As Mockery of Democracy
Peter Obi has criticised the Edo election, labelling it a “state capture” and an attack on Nigeria’s democratic values
NBS Says Cooking Gas Prices Rise By 70% in One Year in Nigeria
The NBS has shown an increase in cooking gas prices, with the highest at N17,000 for 12.5kg in Rivers State.
We Inherited a Dead Civil Service, Says Rivers Governor Fubara
Rivers Governor Fubara ssys his administration inherited a near dead civil service with no promotion nor human capacity development.
Nigeria Sets Up Disaster Relief Fund
Nigeria has established a Disaster Relief Fund to address national disasters like flooding.
Edo Guber: PDP Rejects Results, Accuses INEC Of Altering Figures In Favour Of APC
Adamawa Governor Fintiri has described the Edo governorship election as marred by vote-buying and questionable results, undermining democracy.
PM Modi Urges US Tech Giants to Invest in India As Manufacturing Hub
Indian’s Modi has urged top US tech CEOs to explore India as a prime destination for manufacturing, innovation, and semiconductor production.
Six Dead, 10 Missing as Record Rains Trigger Floods, Landslides in Japan
Six people have died and 10 declared missing after record rainfall triggered floods and landslides in Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture.
Anura Dissanayake Sworn in as Sri Lanka’s President, Vows to ‘Rewrite History’ After Economic Crisis
Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been sworn into office, vowing to “rewrite history” as Sri Lanka recovers from its economic crisis.
Oil Theft: Nigerian Army Arrests 18 Suspects, Destroys 13 Illegal Refining Sites in Niger Delta
Nigerian troops have clamped down on the hideouts of crude oil thieves, arresting 18 suspects in Niger Delta communities.
APC’s Okpebholo Defeats Ighodalo, Akpata To Emerge Edo State Governor-Elect
INEC has declared APC’s Monday Okpebholo winner of Edo State governorship election with 291,667 over Asue Ighodalo’s 247,244 votes.
Intense Fighting Erupts As Israel And Hezbollah Exchange Air Strikes
Israel and Hezbollah engaged in heavy airstrike exchanges, with Israeli airstrikes targeting Lebanon and Hezbollah firing rockets into northern Israel.
NAF Received 12 Aircraft in One Year, More Expected To Combat Nigeria’s Security Challenges, Says Air Chief Abubakar
The Nigerian Air Force has bolstered its fleet with new aircraft to confront the country’s complex security challenges.
