< 1 mn read Former Minister of Women Affairs, Barr. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, First Lady Remi Tinubu, and the Nigerian public following her removal from the cabinet. Kennedy-Ohanenye was among several ministers relieved of their duties in President Tinubu’s recent cabinet reshuffle, which also saw the dismissal of Prof. Tahir […]

2 mn read Engr. Zayyanu Tambari, Regulatory & Compliance Coordinator for the Presidential CNG Initiative (Pi-CNG), revealed at a virtual event titled “Driving the Energy Transition: CNG Conversion” organized by the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) that the CNG conversion program is gaining momentum. Currently, 100 conversion partners are involved, with plans to expand to 150 […]

< 1 mn read Since President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle was announced, reactions have been swift, particularly regarding the rebranding of the Niger Delta Ministry. The Federal Government clarified that the ministry has not been abolished but has undergone a name change, a statement that has sparked controversy. Elder statesman and Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, voiced his discontent, […]

< 1 mn read Barcelona’s coach Hansi Flick remained cautious about labeling his team as Champions League contenders, despite a convincing 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich. This win was particularly significant as it marked a turnaround for Barcelona, who had previously lost six consecutive matches against the German giants. Raphinha shone in the match, scoring a hat-trick and showcasing […]

< 1 mn read Vanguard: Cabinet Reshuffle: The appointment of seven new ministers follows the dismissal of six, signaling a significant cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Legal Development: The federal government has withdrawn charges against Binance official Tigran Gambaryan related to alleged money laundering. IMF Recommendations: The International Monetary Fund urges Nigeria to prioritize increasing its tax […]

< 1 mn read At least 1.1 million people along India’s eastern coast are evacuating to storm shelters as they brace for the arrival of Cyclone Dana, expected to strike the low-lying region late Thursday. The cyclone is projected to impact the coasts of West Bengal and Odisha states, which are home to approximately 150 million people. The India […]

< 1 mn read A former presidential spokesman, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to eliminate ‘superfluous ministries’ during his recent cabinet reshuffle. Okupe, who previously served as the Director-General of Mr. Peter Obi’s presidential campaign organization, expressed his views in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. “President Tinubu […]

2 mn read President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reshuffled his cabinet, relieving several ministers of their duties based on a performance review driven by public perception. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, stated that this decision followed a careful assessment process led by Hadiza Bala Usman, the President’s Social Adviser on Policy. […]

2 mn read The International Scientific Association of Independent Experts in Smoking Control and Harm Reduction (SCOHRE) has presented 10 proposals aimed at combating the smoking epidemic and its harmful effects. This presentation occurred during the recent 7th Summit on “Tobacco Harm Reduction: Novel Products, Research & Policy,” organized and held virtually by SCOHRE. The board members emphasized […]

2 mn read Soon after the disparate states of the Italian peninsula were unified to create a single nation on March 17, 1861, Massimo Taparelli, the Marquess of Azeglio, popularly known as Massimo D’Azeglio, remarked: “We have made Italy, now we have to make Italians.” D’Azeglio, then Prime Minister of Sardinia, expressed concern over the fate of Italy, […]

< 1 mn read Joint Action for Democracy (JAD) has called on Nigerians to demand accountability from the judiciary to ensure its independence and uphold its reputation as the last hope of the common man. The National Coordinator of JAD, Peter Ameh, made this statement in Port Harcourt, expressing concern over the diminishing trust in the judiciary, particularly following […]

2 mn read Every senator and member of the House of Representatives who voted to create regional ‘development’ commissions in Nigeria claim it is a game-changer that will radically transform the concerned geopolitical zones. However, this assertion is misleading; instead, these commissions represent another unaccountable federal agency that risks squandering public funds while doing little to support genuine […]

2 mn read Nigeria is taking significant steps in Africa’s fight against methane emissions by launching an ambitious initiative to reduce these emissions by 60% by 2031, with support from the European Union. This effort is encapsulated in the Nigeria Methane Emissions Reduction Pilot Programme (NiMERP), which aims to address the growing concerns related to methane’s impact on […]

2 mn read Comrade Mustapha Yahaya Bida, a former chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Kaduna Polytechnic, has made serious allegations regarding illegal trespassing on his property, despite a court injunction intended to protect his rights. Background of the Dispute Bida, who retired in 2024 after 39 years of service, claims that land grabbers illegally entered his […]

2 mn read Elder U.K. Eke has been inaugurated as the 8th president of the Lagos State Council of the Boys Brigade Nigeria, vowing to transform the lives of boys and young men across Nigeria. The investiture ceremony took place at the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria (PCN), Lekki parish, Lagos. Commitment to Empower Youth Eke articulated his vision […]

< 1 mn read In a surprising move, President Bola Tinubu unveiled a cabinet reshuffle that saw significant changes, including the removal of six ministers and the redeployment of ten others. This reshuffle is part of Tinubu’s efforts to accelerate his Renewed Hope Agenda. Ministers Removed and Redeployed The six ministers who lost their positions include: Prof. Tahir Mamman […]

2 mn read In a significant move to support urban poor women in Nigeria, a local organization has unveiled an innovative market model aimed at providing dignified spaces for legitimate trade. This initiative was presented to government officials and stakeholders in Abuja, highlighting the pressing need for affordable and structured trading environments for women at the lower end […]

2 mn read Nigeria has faced a substantial setback in its power generation capabilities due to persistent gas flaring by oil companies, leading to a loss of approximately 20,100 Gigawatts per hour (GWh) of potential power generation in the first nine months of 2024. This figure represents a 5.5% increase compared to the 19,000 GWh lost during the […]

2 mn read The Federal Government’s decision to rename the Ministry of Niger Delta Development to the Ministry of Regional Development has sparked significant controversy, particularly among leaders and activists from the Niger Delta region. While the government has clarified that the ministry has not been scrapped, many, including Elder Statesman Chief Edwin Clark, have expressed strong discontent […]

< 1 mn read Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Chief of Army Staff Gen. T. Y. Danjuma (retd) have voiced their alarm over the declining quality and standard of leadership in Nigeria. Their comments came during courtesy visits from members of the League of Northern Democrats (LND) in Abeokuta and Lagos. Obasanjo’s Commitment to Leadership During the visit, Obasanjo […]