Bala Mohammed has officially picked up the senatorial nomination form of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), just five days after joining the party. The development […]
Month: May 2026
Call for Applications: Amnesty International Nigeria Micro-Influencer Cohort 2026
Amnesty International Nigeria, with support from the German Embassy in Nigeria, has announced the call for applications for the 2026 Micro-Influencer Cohort under the “Strengthening […]
Tinubu reassigns Fani-Kayode as Nigeria’s ambassador to South Africa
President Bola Tinubu has approved the transfer of former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, from his initial ambassadorial posting to Germany to South Africa. Fani-Kayode […]
2022 China plane crash data points to cockpit struggle before 132 deaths
Both engines were shut off and there was a cockpit struggle before a China Eastern Airlines jet slammed into a mountain in 2022 and killed […]
US not planning imminent Cuba action despite Trump threats, report says
The United States is not looking at imminent military action against Havana despite President Donald Trump’s repeated threats that “Cuba is next” and that American […]
Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak leaves 3 dead, triggers tracing in 12 countries
Health authorities across four continents Thursday were tracking down and monitoring passengers who disembarked a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship before its deadly outbreak was detected, and […]
US trade court rules Trump tariffs illegal, but issues narrow block
A US trade court dealt another blow to President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy, ruling that his latest 10% temporary global duties are unjustified under a […]
Dangote Refinery Step-by-Step Guide for 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme Application
Dangote Group has officially opened applications for its 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme, giving young Nigerian graduates a chance to start a career in the oil […]
US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
The US military said it intercepted Iranian attacks Thursday on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for […]
‘We’ll knock them out a lot harder’: Trump issues warning to Iran as Hormuz ceasefire pushed to the brink by new naval clash
US President Donald Trump. (Photo: AP) Tensions between the United States and Iran rose again after an exchange involving US naval vessels in the Strait […]
MTN Foundation Launches 2026 WCWDT Community Intervention Programme
MTN Foundation has launched the 2026 edition of its flagship What Can We Do Together (WCWDT) community intervention programme, opening nominations for communities to benefit […]
Wike defends FCT land allocation policy
By Angela Atabo Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, has defended the FCT Administration’s policy of allocating land to diplomatic personnel. Wike spoke on Thursday in […]
Delta State Opens 2025/2026 SSAS Bursary Award Programme
The Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board has announced the commencement of registration for the 2025/2026 Students Special Assistance Scheme (SSAS) Bursary Award Programme for […]
NCDMB, NAPTIN Train Nigerians in Solar Panel Installation and Maintenance
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN), has completed the training of 72 […]
Dickson warns against ‘transactional politics’ as Edo lawmakers join NDC
By Naomi Sharang The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Sen. Seriake Dickson, on Thursday, warned politicians against ‘transactional politics’ as serving lawmakers […]
BOA Releases NAMP Phase 2 Shortlisted Candidates
The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has shortlisted successful candidates for Phase 2 of the National Agricultural Mechanization Program (NAMP), a financing and equipment support initiative […]
Trump’s ‘sidestep’ trade strategy hit by new court ruling: Why his 10% global tariffs were just blocked in 2-1 decision
US President Donald Trump speaks. (Photo: AP) A US federal court has ruled against new global tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, finding they were not […]
PGF Denies Reports of Uzodimma’s Removal as Chairman
The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has dismissed reports claiming that its Chairman, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, has been removed from office. In a […]
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announces birth of baby girl
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced the birth of her second child. (Photo: @karolineleavitt) White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced the […]
Channels Television rejects Wike’s claim over Abuja headquarters land
Channels Television has dismissed claims made by Nyesom Wike concerning the allocation of land housing the broadcaster’s headquarters in Abuja. During a media chat on […]