Tinubu Names Ayo Fayose and 26 New Heads for Federal Agencies
President Bola Tinubu has approved 26 federal appointments into the boards and leadership of 10 government agencies and commissions, with former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose appointed as Chairman of…
NYSC Sets August 5 for Batch B Stream II
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II orientation programme will begin on 5 August 2026 across Nigeria. The NYSC orientation exercise will…
Lagos Pays ₦3.1bn Compensation to Property Owners
The Lagos State Government has paid ₦3.1 billion in compensation to 331 property owners whose land and buildings were acquired for major infrastructure projects across the state. The property compensation…
FCT Police Arrest Suspected Car Theft, Kidnap Gang Members
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a vehicle theft syndicate accused of targeting Bolt and Uber drivers by posing as passengers before stealing…
FG Rejects Claims of ₦80tn New Debt
The Federal Government has dismissed claims that the Tinubu administration borrowed ₦80 trillion within the last three years, describing the figure as misleading and based on accounting adjustments rather than…
Andy Burnham Takes Over as UK Prime Minister
Andy Burnham has become the new British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, replacing Keir Starmer after securing overwhelming support from Labour lawmakers. His appointment makes him the…
Kevin Keegan Dies Aged 75
The football world is mourning the death of Kevin Keegan, the former Liverpool and England star, who has died at the age of 75 after battling cancer. His family confirmed…
FG Launches $3.5bn Social Investment Drive
The Federal Government has unveiled a $3.5 billion social investment package, backed by the World Bank, to reduce poverty, strengthen human capital, and promote inclusive economic growth across Nigeria. The…
AERE Urges Reforms to Revive Manufacturing
The Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics (AERE) has called for urgent reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s manufacturing sector after a sharp decline in manufacturing tax revenue during the first quarter…
ECOWAS Backs Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline
West African leaders have approved the construction of the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline after signing a key agreement during the ECOWAS summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The landmark project will strengthen…
