Politics

The Kwara State Government has inspected the newly completed bypass to the Moro Bridge, assuring motorists that the temporary route was constructed to ease transportation challenges following the collapse of the Bailey Bridge. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, Elder Anthony Gana Abu, during the inspection, said the state government […]

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s Governor to the World Bank, taking a leading role in the country’s engagement on international development and climate finance. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said Miliband will represent the UK at key World Bank meetings, including the […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted permission for a suit seeking to compel President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to provide maximum protection for the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Party (NDP), Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The suit, filed by two lawyers, Okere […]

The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has commenced the development of a costed Health Promotion Strategic Framework aimed at strengthening health interventions and improving public health outcomes across the state. The three-day workshop, held in Ilorin, is focused on adapting the National Health Promotion […]

The University of Lagos has issued safety guidelines to female students as part of efforts to prevent sexual harassment and rape on campus. The advisory by the university’s Student Affairs Division encourages students to avoid isolated places with men, be cautious when accepting drinks, reject pressure, and remain alert to […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying Nigeria needs policy continuity rather than a fresh economic direction ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Vice Chairman (South-East), Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, made the remarks while responding to comments by […]

The House of Representatives Committee investigating the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has directed the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to produce the organisation’s self-acclaimed Director-General, Adeyemi Adeniyi, before the committee by noon on Wednesday. The directive was issued during a resumed investigative hearing at the National Assembly on […]

The Defence Headquarters, in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has launched a specialised Battlefield Mortuary Affairs Programme aimed at improving the identification, recovery and dignified management of military personnel killed in combat. The week-long training, taking place at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Kaduna […]

The Supreme Court has affirmed the nomination of Governor Abiodun Oyebanji as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Ekiti governorship election, dismissing an appeal filed by aggrieved aspirant Abimbola Olawumi. The five-member panel ruled that the appeal lacked merit and upheld the earlier Court of Appeal judgment that […]

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned from his largely ceremonial role, citing worsening physical and mental health challenges. The 76-year-old, a close ally of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, confirmed his resignation in a letter to parliament, stating that his condition made it difficult to continue performing his constitutional duties.