< 1 mn read The Federal Government has issued a 60-day ultimatum to owners of its titled properties, demanding payment of outstanding ground rent and other statutory charges. Failure to comply will result in the revocation of their Certificate of Occupancy (C of O). Ahmed Dangiwa, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, announced the notice on Wednesday during […]

< 1 mn read Birmingham Airport, serving the UK’s second-largest city, was evacuated on Wednesday following a bomb threat, leading to the suspension of all flights for several hours. West Midlands Police ordered a partial closure of the airport after receiving reports of a suspicious vehicle. Passengers were advised not to travel to the airport, and those already waiting […]

< 1 mn read Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has announced that his administration has disbursed N2 billion in grants to 19,023 beneficiaries, primarily targeting unemployed youths and vulnerable individuals within the state. This initiative is part of the government’s Labour-Intensive Public Works (LIPW) program. During the launch of the orientation and disbursement event under the OD-CARES social […]

< 1 mn read The House of Representatives is currently evaluating a constitutional amendment bill that aims to boost the derivation fund from the current minimum of 13% to at least 50%. This change is intended to support the development of Nigerian states and regions where mineral resources are extracted. Sponsored by Awaji-Inombek Abiante and eight other members, the […]

< 1 mn read In Kenya, the success of mobile money platforms like M-Pesa has demonstrated how African innovations can precede global ones, reshaping global financial systems. Launched in 2007, M-Pesa revolutionized access to banking and financial services for millions of Kenyans, offering solutions that predated similar platforms in Western nations. Today, Kenya’s private sector is focusing on artificial […]

< 1 mn read Hezbollah confirmed on Wednesday that Hashem Safieddine, widely viewed as the successor to its slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli air strike. The announcement did not specify the exact time or location of the strike but followed Israel’s statement that Safieddine and other Hezbollah leaders were killed three weeks ago in an […]

< 1 mn read The Imo State government has strongly condemned a report circulating on social media, which falsely claims that a Supreme Court judge apologized for the court’s ruling on the Imo governorship case five years ago. The Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation, and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, dismissed the report as “irresponsible and unreasonable,” labeling it as an […]

< 1 mn read Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called on councilors and local government chairmen to take an active role in overseeing the implementation of government development projects in their wards. Speaking during an onboarding program for the newly elected 260 ward councilors, Mbah emphasized the need for intensive monitoring and accountability to ensure that contractors […]

< 1 mn read Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has called on members of the Guild of Editors to collaborate with the Southeast region in its development efforts. Speaking at the opening of a two-day workshop for Editors and Media Executives from the Southeast and South-South geopolitical zones, held in Owerri in partnership with UNICEF, Uzodimma, represented by Deputy […]

< 1 mn read Dr. Josef Onoh, former southeast campaign spokesman for President Bola Tinubu, has congratulated his sister, Iyom Bianca Ojukwu, on her recent appointment as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Bianca Ojukwu, a former Nigerian Ambassador to Spain and Permanent Representative at the United Nations World Tourism Organization, is also the daughter of the late Governor […]

< 1 mn read A cross-section of traders in Abia and Imo states has expressed deep concerns over the financial impact of a recent two-day sit-at-home order, which they say crippled their businesses and led to significant financial losses. The directive stemmed from a viral video featuring an unidentified man warning South-East residents to remain indoors on October 21 […]

2 mn read The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, has asserted that JAMB is the largest user of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) globally, particularly in the context of conducting examinations. He emphasized that Nigeria stands out as the only country capable of administering entry examinations for over 2 million candidates simultaneously, a […]

2 mn read A group of Nigerian real estate investors based in the diaspora has petitioned the House of Representatives, calling for a thorough investigation into the alleged illegal diversion of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road in Okun Ajah by the Federal Ministry of Works. This action comes in response to the demolition of their properties in the area, […]

< 1 mn read Oando Plc, Nigeria’s leading integrated energy company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and Johannesburg Stock Exchange, recently joined industry peers to celebrate the third anniversary of the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The event recognized the crucial decisions made by the regulators to enhance the energy sector in Nigeria. The anniversary celebration was […]

< 1 mn read The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the resumption of the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Ondo State, aimed at facilitating a credible and peaceful election on November 16. Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, shared this information in a recent statement. According to […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have called on the Federal Government to discard and reform all policies contributing to the current economic crisis, which has resulted in widespread hunger, suffering, and inequality across the country. This appeal came during a joint National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Abuja, […]

< 1 mn read Prominent members of the Organised Private Sector (OPS) have voiced serious concerns regarding the frequent collapses of Nigeria’s national power grid, warning that these disruptions are severely crippling already distressed businesses. Key business groups, including the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), and the […]