Nigeria, Canada Seal Air Pact for Direct Flights, Boost Trade
Nigeria and Canada have strengthened their aviation and economic ties with the signing of an expanded air transport agreement that paves the way for direct scheduled flights between both countries. The agreement was signed in Abuja as part of efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation in aviation while promoting trade, tourism, investment and educational exchanges. The […]
Adeleke Sues EFCC for ₦2bn Over Freeze on Osun Allocation Account
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has instituted a ₦2 billion lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the freezing of the state’s Federal Statutory Allocation Account. The suit, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, also names the Attorney General of Osun State and the state’s Accountant General as the second and third plaintiffs. The EFCC, its chairman and First Bank Nigeria Limited are […]
Lagos Needs 40,000 More Doctors, Nurses — Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that the state requires about 40,000 additional doctors and 40,000 more nurses to adequately meet the healthcare needs of its growing population. The governor also estimated a minimum funding gap of N100 billion in the state’s health sector, citing inadequate resources and declining international donor support as major challenges. Sanwo-Olu made the […]
NDC Inaugurates Reconciliation Committees Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has inaugurated reconciliation committees as part of efforts to strengthen unity within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the inauguration on Thursday, NDC National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, appointed Professor Pat Utomi as chairman of the committee, with Buba Galadima serving as co-chairman. Cleopas urged members of […]
Report Claims Trump Clashed With Defense Secretary Over Weapons Shortages
President Donald Trump reportedly confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David last week over concerns about U.S. weapons stockpiles amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. According to reports citing sources familiar with the matter, Trump expressed frustration after learning of shortages involving key munitions, including long-range precision-guided missiles and air-defense […]
Explosive-Laden Drone Found at German Airport, Prompting Major Security Response
German authorities have launched an investigation after an explosive-laden drone was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport, an incident officials described as marking a dangerous new level of security threat. Airport operations were briefly disrupted late Tuesday after a flying object was spotted near the airport shortly before midnight, prompting the closure of both runways at one […]
EFCC Freezes Osun Account Over Alleged ₦11bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained why it placed a Post No Debit (PND) restriction on an Osun State Government account with First Bank, saying the action was taken to prevent the alleged diversion of public funds under investigation. In a statement on Thursday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said the commission has been investigating the state […]
Workers to Receive Wage, Promotion Arrears This Month — FG
The Federal Government has assured workers that all outstanding wage award and promotion arrears will be cleared within weeks, following renewed engagements with labour representatives. The assurance was given after a meeting in Abuja between the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, and leaders of the Joint Public Service Negotiating […]
Dagogo Accuses Wike’s Coalition of Stalling Rivers Development
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Farah Dagogo, has accused the Rainbow Coalition led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of contributing to the economic hardship and underdevelopment in the state. Speaking during a strategic stakeholders’ consultation in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, the former House of […]
Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz Remains Limited as Regional Tensions Persist
Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb remained largely unchanged on Tuesday, according to vessel-tracking data, as maritime traffic continues to operate at a fraction of normal levels amid ongoing regional tensions. Data from shipping analytics firm Kpler showed that eight vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz during the day, matching […]
