European Leaders Join Zelenskyy in Kyiv for Ukraine Independence Day
European leaders gathered in Kyiv on Monday to join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in marking the country’s Independence Day, as Russia’s invasion stretches into its fifth year with no clear end in sight. The celebrations come more than four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. One of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s […]
Tinubu Renews NTA, NAN CEOs’ Tenures for Three Years.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the appointments of the Director-General of the National Television Authority (NTA), Abdulhamid Salihu Dembos, and the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ali Mohammed Ali, for another three-year term. Tinubu first appointed Dembos and Ali to head the two government-owned media organisations on October 20, 2023, with their renewed tenure set to begin on October […]
Fagbemi Backs Stronger Copyright Enforcement
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has assured the Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) of the Federal Ministry of Justice’s continued support in strengthening copyright administration and enforcement across the country. Fagbemi said the support was essential to creating an enabling environment for Nigeria’s creative and knowledge economy to thrive, noting the growing importance of […]
FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday to Mark Eid ul Mawlid
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, who said the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, extended warm greetings […]
FG Launches Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road Dualisation
The Federal Government will today, August 24, flag off the dualisation of the Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road, a major project expected to improve connectivity, ease transportation and boost economic activities between Oyo and Ogun states. The flag-off ceremony, organised by the Federal Ministry of Works, is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at the Open Field of Legacy […]
Atiku Accuses Tinubu of ‘Hypocrisy’ Over Subsidy Removal, Oil Incentives
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of economic hypocrisy over its handling of fuel subsidy and incentives for petroleum investors. Atiku, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, described the government’s celebration of subsidy removal as “one of the biggest economic frauds” being sold to Nigerians. He […]
Obi Demands Action Over North-Central Killings
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned the recent killings and abductions in parts of Nigeria’s North-Central region, urging governments at all levels to take urgent measures to protect vulnerable communities. Obi described the attacks in Benue, Plateau and Niger states as a national security emergency, warning that the worsening violence must […]
Iran Condemns Planned U.S. Sanctions as Washington Vows Unprecedented Economic Pressure
Iran has strongly condemned plans by the United States to impose sweeping new sanctions, accusing Washington of escalating what Tehran describes as an unlawful campaign of “economic warfare.” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Saturday that the proposed measures went beyond targeting Iran and amounted to an attempt by the United States to impose […]
Canada’s Carney Calls New 50% U.S. Tariffs a ‘Miscalculation,’ Announces Retaliation
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has sharply criticized the United States’ new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, calling the move a “miscalculation” after last-minute trade negotiations between the two countries collapsed. The tariffs took effect at midnight Saturday, covering a broad range of Canadian products. Carney blamed the breakdown in negotiations on what he described […]
Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Strikes Eastern Japan, Injuring More Than 20
A preliminary magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan early Sunday, injuring more than 20 people and disrupting train services in Tokyo and neighboring prefectures, authorities said. The earthquake struck at about 2 a.m. local time, with its epicenter in southern Ibaraki Prefecture at a depth of approximately 68 kilometers, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. […]
