Category: news
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U.S. State Department has fired 1,353 employees, including 1,107 civil service and 246 Foreign Service staff, as part of President Donald Trump’s plan to reduce government size, following a Supreme Court decision on July 8 that lifted a block on his layoffs. Trump, who took office in January, aims to dismantle the “deep state” by…
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan who was suspended from the Senate for six months on March 6, 2025, for “unparliamentary conduct,” has petitioned the Senate to comply with a July 4, 2025, Federal High Court ruling declaring her suspension excessive and unconstitutional. The court urged her reinstatement, citing violations of her constituents’ rights to representation. In a…
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Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Bayo Ojulari has announced that the company is reviewing its refinery operations, with a strategic review expected to conclude by the end of 2025. The review may lead to changes, including the potential sale of some refineries, such as those in Port Harcourt,…
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The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has clarified that the recent reduction in visa validity for most Nigerian nonimmigrant travelers results from a global security and technical review, not political reasons. The decision is unrelated to Nigeria’s BRICS affiliations, third-country deportee policies, or e-visa changes. The U.S. has emphasized its commitment to working with Nigeria to…
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At a seminar in Abuja marking the 2025 African Anti-Corruption Day, Nigeria’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has described corruption as a profound violation of human rights and a major threat to national development, democracy, and justice. Represented by Beatrice Jedy-Agba, he highlighted how corruption deprives citizens of essential services like…
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United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF 2025 HIV estimates report has revealed that in 2024, out of approximately 40.8 million people living with HIV globally, 2.42 million were children aged 0-19. Daily, about 712 children became infected, and around 250 died from AIDS-related causes, mainly due to limited access to prevention and treatment. Additionally, roughly 13.8…
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Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar has stated that Nigeria will not accept Venezuelan deportees from the U.S, citing the country’s existing challenges and large population of 230 million. This follows pressure from the Trump administration amid a crackdown on undocumented migrants. Tuggar also addressed US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 10% trade…
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President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has expressed skepticism about the likelihood of Nigeria’s state-owned Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries becoming operational again, citing that they have cost the government around $18 billion without producing any results. Speaking after a tour of his own 650,000-capacity Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, he highlighted…
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Super Eagles have dropped one position to 44th in the latest FIFA World Rankings, with a slight points increase to 1484.26, reflecting recent draws and a win. They sit behind Paraguay and ahead of Côte d’Ivoire, which fell to 45th. Also, Argentina remains top despite a small loss, with Spain moving to second place. While…
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Senegal has canceled Akon’s $6 billion plan to build “Akon City” on its Atlantic coast due to years of inaction and missed payments. Launched in 2020, the project aimed to create a tech-driven, solar-powered smart city but failed to progress, leading the government to reclaim most of the land. Instead, Senegal plans to develop…
