Politics

The Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intervene in tackling increasing fraud within Nigeria’s aviation sector. Najomo highlighted issues such as non-remittance of mandatory Ticket Sales and Cargo Sales Charges by some airlines, […]

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative has clarified that the federal government does not subsidize CNG prices. Recent pump price increases by private operators are based on market forces, not government intervention. The Initiative said pricing is set by private companies and regulated by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum […]

President Donald Trump stirred controversy on Wednesday by accusing Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un of conspiring against the United States, just moments after sending them his regards. The accusation came in a Truth Social post responding to the leaders’ joint […]

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has initiated clearance operations by security forces to address conflicts and enhance public safety across the state. The announcement came during a security council meeting attended by top security commanders and government officials, including the secretary to the State Government and the Attorney General. Briefings […]

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Congress have launched investigations into alleged massive corruption in flood control projects, potentially implicating public officials, construction firms, and politicians. Amid widespread flooding that displaced hundreds of thousands and caused extensive damage, lawmakers are probing ghost projects and substandard work linked to billions of […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extolled Vice President Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 56th birthday, describing him as a loyal deputy, dependable partner, and a model of service-driven leadership. In a personal tribute, the president highlighted Shettima’s courage, tenacity, and commitment to Nigeria’s progress, noting that selecting him […]

The Executive Director of the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation (NCAM), Dr. Kamal Rasheed, has praised Kwara State’s efforts to promote and sustain agricultural mechanisation. Speaking during a visit to the state’s Ministry of Agriculture in Ilorin, Rasheed said NCAM is producing farm machines designed to meet Nigeria’s needs, including […]

The Kwara State Fire Service on Monday contained a fire outbreak at an Airtel network mast in Osin Okete, Ilorin West Local Government Area. The fire, which occurred at Mast 614, broke out around 1:27 p.m. and affected a generator on the site as firefighters promptly arrived at the scene […]

The Special Adviser to the Governor of Imo State on Networking, Onwuzuruike Chantel Adanna Chinyere, has said the newly completed Assumpta Flyover in Owerri will significantly enhance socio-economic development in the state. Speaking in Owerri on Monday, Adanna described the project as a major facelift for the state capital, noting […]

The Federal Government has announced plans to equip seven million young Nigerians with digital and professional skills over the next two years as part of efforts to boost job creation and youth empowerment. Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed this at the 2025 Strategic Youth Leadership Conference in Abuja, […]