Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, relieving the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Toyin Balogun, of her […]
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Historic Jewish charity rejects claims it funded Israeli anti-government protests
For more than a century, PEF Israel Endowment Funds has channeled American donations to Israeli charities without drawing much attention to itself. Its president had […]
Vehicle Import Levy Reduction Takes Effect As New Fiscal Measures Commence
The Federal Government’s revised import levy on new and used vehicles has taken effect as part of the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures aimed at reducing […]
Oyo NUT Suspends Strike, Teachers To Resume Work On Thursday
The Nigeria Union of Teachers, Oyo State chapter, has suspended its industrial action and directed all public primary and secondary school teachers across the state […]
US alien registration rule explained: Who has to register, key requirements and penalties
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalised a rule on alien registration. Under the rule, certain non-citizens must register with the federal government, […]
Pakistan urged to expedite repatriation of 188 Indian prisoners, give consular access to others
India and Pakistan have exchanged lists of prisoners in each other’s custody through diplomatic channels simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad. Such lists are exchanged […]
Tinubu Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment To AfCFTA Digital Trade
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to advancing digital trade and economic integration across Africa…. President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to advancing […]
“Court Ordered His Arrest” — Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji Arrested At Abuja Airport, To Be Handed Over To ICPC Over Alleged Certificate Forgery
The immediate past Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was on Wednesday arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, over the alleged forgery […]
Borno Shuts Schools In Three Communities As 36 Students Remain Missing After ISWAP Attack On Lassa School
Tension gripped Lassa community in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State on Tuesday as parents listed at least 36 children missing following a deadly […]
Proposed NYSC Reforms Most Comprehensive Ever – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has announced what he describes as the most far-reaching reforms to the National Youth Service Corps since its establishment in 1973…. President […]
Troops Rescue Six Kidnap Victims In Katsina
Troops of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have rescued six kidnap victims during a routine patrol in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina […]
PAVE Network Launches 30-day Campaign Against Insecurity, Abductions
The Partnership Against Violent Extremism (PAVE) Network has launched a 30-day national civic advocacy campaign aimed at mobilising Nigerians to confront rising insecurity, end abductions […]
China's ethnic unity law takes effect as Communist Party marks 105th anniversary
China’s new Ethnic Unity Law came into force on Wednesday, July 1, the same day the ruling Communist Party of China marked its 105th anniversary. […]
Outcry in Germany over controversial plans to demolish Nazi bunker for luxury apartment building
A Hamburg investor plans to demolish a Nazi bunker in Berlin and replace it with an apartment building. The plans, first revealed by the German […]
Several people killed in fire at Antwerp apartment block, say Belgian police
Several people were killed in a fire that broke out on Wednesday morning in an apartment block in the Belgian city of Antwerp, local police […]
VP Shettima Arrives In Jigawa For 2026 Investment Summit
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has arrived in Jigawa State to preside over the 2026 Jigawa Investment Summit, a major gathering aimed at attracting investors […]
NIMC, NIPOST Strengthen Partnership To Enhance Digital Identity Services
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management Commission, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigerian […]
Ocean surface temperatures reach record high in June, El Nino raises heat risks
The world’s oceans recorded their hottest June on record in 2026, according to a new report. Climate change and developing El Niño conditions are expected […]
TERROR IN ISRAEL: Arab Killed After Attempting To Stab Police Officer In Lod
A terror attack was thwarted Wednesday morning in Lod after a knife-wielding Arab charged at a YASAM officer during a police operation. According to an […]
Trump Weighed Return To War With Iran But Opted For “Diplomatic Talks”
US President Donald Trump recently considered returning to an all-out war with Iran, holding multiple discussions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the […]