The Federal Government is set to deploy a massive 90,000-kilometre fibre optic broadband network across Nigeria to enhance digital access and boost economic growth, according to Senator Shuaib Salis, Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security. Speaking on Monday in Abeokuta at the opening of the 2025 Press Week of the Nigeria…
Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja has returned a motion filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to the Chief Judge for reassignment. In his ex parte motion, Nnamdi Kanu is seeking a court order to be transferred to the National Hospital in Abuja for…
The Federal Government has disbursed the second tranche of the ₦35,000 wage award arrears owed to federal civil servants, the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) confirmed on Friday. In a statement issued in Abuja and signed by Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, the OAGF noted that one out…
The elderly demonstrators carried placards and sang protest songs, expressing deep frustration over what they described as years of neglect. Many cited the scheme as exploitative and unfair to their welfare. Retired Chief Superintendent of Police, Manir Lawal, urged the government to take decisive steps to exit police retirees from the system, calling it an…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed the full repayment of the $3.4 billion loan it received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced the development on Monday while addressing journalists after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House in…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has acknowledged Workers’ contributions to national development. He said their welfare would always be accorded priority as the “engine of our economy.” President Tinubu celebrated the workers’ contributions to national productivity and devegʻlopment as they joined their counterparts across the globe to mark May Day. Two Labour leaders – Joe Ajaero…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, in Abuja has dismissed an application filed by the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, seeking to reclaim a vast estate in the city comprising 753 duplexes and apartments which has already been forfeited to the governmentJustice Jude Onwuegbuzie ordered the final forfeiture…
.The Lagos State Governor ,Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s said his administration is actively working to elevate Lagos’s cultural economy. He gave the assurance during his visit to the QDance Center, a new creative hub in Lagos Island designed to nurture talent,enable performances, promote unique cultural expressions on a global stage. He said his administration’s efforts is committed…
FC Barcelona won against Real Madrid in the 2025 Copa del Rey final. The match took place on Saturday, in Seville It was a thrilling encounter that ended 3-2 in favor of Barcelona after extra time at the Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla, Seville. Pedri put them ahead in the 28th minute with a brilliant…
Key players must renew commitment to achieving equitable access to lifesaving vaccines for every child, every community and every country in the WHO African Region. Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, gave the charge in a release to commemorate year 2025 African Vaccination Week . He explained that Immunization is not only…
