In a heartfelt tribute to exceptional talent, President Bola Tinubu extended his congratulations to six accomplished Nigerians in the Diaspora who have been recognized by U.S. President Joe Biden as recipients of the esteemed Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).This prestigious accolade, initiated...

In a decisive move to quell the escalating conflict between the Ifon and Ilobu communities, the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has sanctioned the immediate imposition of a dusk-to-dawn curfew. This measure, spanning 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., is designed to restore order and prevent...

An indeterminate number of military operatives remain unaccounted for following a recent ambush orchestrated by Boko Haram militants in Baga, near the periphery of Lake Chad. This unsettling development underscores the intensifying complexities faced by Nigeria’s armed forces in their relentless crusade against insurgency.The Defence Headquarters...

A charged atmosphere enveloped the National Assembly on Thursday as the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, delivered the proposed 2025 budget for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The session quickly devolved into a contentious exchange when two lawmakers raised objections, alleging discrepancies between the IGP’s verbal...

Israel’s security cabinet prepared to deliberate on a pivotal ceasefire agreement Friday after final negotiations were concluded, as stated by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. The proposed accord, if ratified, would initiate a truce on Sunday, facilitating an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners while...

In a significant triumph for proponents of fiscal modernization, Nigerian governors have expressed robust support for the Federal Government’s tax reform initiatives. However, they have proposed an adjusted formula for the distribution of Value-Added Tax (VAT) to ensure a more equitable allocation of national resources.The resolution...

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has slated January 31, 2025, as the trial commencement date for the former Acting Accountant General of the Federation, Anamekwe Nnabuoku. This announcement follows allegations of intricate financial misconduct amounting to N1.96 billion, as detailed...

The Abuja-Kaduna-Kano thoroughfare is set for completion within a 14-month timeline, according to the Federal Government. This dual carriageway, segmented into three distinct portions—Abuja to Kaduna, Kaduna to Zaria, and Zaria to Kano—has garnered significant attention due to its pivotal role in Nigeria’s infrastructural development.Mohammed Idris,...

HYPREP On Environmental Recovery The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has reaffirmed its commitment to completing the Centre of Excellence, an environmental research center in Ogoniland, by 2025. Project Coordinator Nenibarini Zabbey made this announcement at the quarterly meeting with the Ogoni people in Port Harcourt....

Enugu Government Promises To Security The State  The Enugu State government has intensified its war on kidnapping, demolishing another property used as a kidnappers’ den in Amaebo Owelli Autonomous Community, Awgu Local Government Area. This move follows similar actions taken in August, where properties linked to...