Category: news
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Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Delta State Council has expressed its opposition to the new dress code for civil servants in the state. The NLC stated that the government bypassed workers’ representatives in implementing the policy, which they believe aims to unfairly target workers’ finances. Led by Comrade Goodluck Oforbrukueta, the NLC addressed workers in Pidgin…
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Nigerian government has eliminated the 5% excise duty on telecommunications services, including calls and data. According to Nigeria Communications Commission NCC Executive Vice Chairman Dr. Aminu Maida, President Tinubu ordered the removal during Finance Act discussions, in order to reduce costs for consumers. More details soon……
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South Sudan’s First Vice President Riek Machar faces treason and other serious charges, including murder and crimes against humanity, linked to a March attack by a militia in Nasir. He has been under house arrest since March amid fears that the country may revert to civil war. The charges, announced by the justice ministry, accuse…
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National Business and Technical Examinations Board has announced the results for the 2025 June/July exams, with improved performance in Mathematics. Based on emerging report, About 92,875 candidates registered, a 37% increase from 2024, across 1,892 centers. Of those, 89,621 results were released, with 68.18% achieving five or more credits including English and Math, and 83.28%…
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Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Green Nigeria Challenge, a nationwide competition promoting tree planting, environmental cleanliness, and eco-friendly practices. The initiative, themed “Go Green Today for a Greener Tomorrow,” targets households, communities, and states with prizes, including a ₦20 million grand prize for the best-performing household. while…
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President Bola Tinubu has directed a Federal Executive Council committee to urgently implement measures to lower food prices nationwide. According to the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, the initiative focuses on ensuring safe and efficient transport of farm produce to reduce logistics costs. This move aligns with Tinubu’s…
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Ghana has started receiving West African nationals, including Nigerians, deported from the U.S., President John Dramani Mahama announced on Wednesday. The first group of 14 deportees, including Nigerians and a Gambian, arrived in Accra, with Ghana facilitating their return to their home countries under ECOWAS protocols. This follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s intensified deportation push,…
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Federal Government has expressed deep concern over an Israeli airstrike in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, reportedly targeting senior Hamas leaders. In a statement issued Wednesday by Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, Nigeria condemned the strike, emphasizing respect for national sovereignty and international law. The government warned that the attack threatens regional stability and ongoing…
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Ethiopia has inaugurated Africa’s largest dam, the Grand Renaissance Dam, to boost the economy, reduce blackouts, and support electric vehicle development, as the country has banned gasoline vehicle imports. The nearly $5 billion, 5,000-megawatt dam, located near the Sudan border along the Nile, is set to double Ethiopia’s electricity capacity. So far, Prime Minister Abiy…
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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognized the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This recognition follows internal restructuring that installed new national officers, including Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, Dr. Ibrahim Mani as National Treasurer, Akibu Dalhatu as National Financial Secretary, and Professor Oserheimen Aigberaodion Osunbor as National Legal…
