The World Health Organisation (WHO) Member States have approved a 20 per cent increase in assessed contributions as they endorsed the organisation’s 2026 to 2027 budget of $4.2 billion. In a statement released on Tuesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a 20 per cent increase in its funding, highlighting that this development comes at…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rome, Italy, to attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican on Sunday. The Presidency announced President Bola Tinubu’s arrival in Rome via a post on its official X handle at about 5:54 p.m. on Saturday. Tinubu is visiting Rome at the invitation…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a fuel tanker ingeniously modified to smuggle illicit drugs across Nigeria. This was revealed on Sunday via a post on X.com by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. He said NDLEA operatives, during a targeted stop-and-search operation, discovered a specially constructed…
Leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland told Russian president to accept unconditional 30-day ceasefire by Monday or face increased sanctions and weapons transfers to Ukraine Vladimir Putin has rejected an ultimatum from European leaders to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine or face intensified sanctions. However, he has suggested holding direct negotiations with Kyiv…
The Federal Government has officially registered 64,188 Nigerians for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. This announcement was made by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday during the launch of the first airlift of Nigerian pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj. The ceremony took place at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport…
The Federal Government has presented its reasons to the Supreme Court for declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State, emphasizing the collapse of governance and attacks on critical national infrastructure as key factors. The government argued that it had no option but to intervene. This submission was made in response to a lawsuit filed…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on [insert date] conducted its local government primaries, resulting in the emergence of four consensus chairmanship candidates ahead of the July 12 local government elections. The four candidates, whose nominations were ratified at the party’s secretariat in Ogba, Ikeja, are: Their candidacies were affirmed by…
Data from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that Anambra and Lagos States top the list of 80 suspects currently being interrogated by the police in connection with malpractice during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Speaking at a press briefing held at JAMB headquarters in Abuja on Friday, the Registrar,…
The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held in grand style at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, celebrating the very best in African film and television. The 2025 AMVCA, a prestigious event organized by MultiChoice, recognized outstanding achievements in storytelling, production, and performance across the continent. This year’s ceremony…
Actress, director, and producer Chioma Chukwuka has clinched the ‘Best Lead Actress’ award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for her compelling performance in Seven Doors. The award highlights her exceptional talent and unwavering commitment to her craft. Chukwuka’s win stands out as she triumphed over a strong lineup of nominees, each…
