Nigeria, Caribbean Sign Historic Visa-Free Travel Agreement
The government of St Kitts and Nevis has announced a visa-free travel agreement with Nigeria, marking what it described as a “historic milestone” in bilateral relations. In a statement on Monday, the Caribbean nation said the accord followed high-level talks earlier this year between Prime Minister Terrance Drew and President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, as […]
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Renewable Energy, Woos Global Investors
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to advancing renewable energy through strategic partnerships with local and international firms. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, disclosed this in Abuja while receiving a delegation from KF Manufacturing Company, Guangzhou, China, led by its Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Bruce Zheng. Akume […]
Tinubu Rules Out Borrowing, Boasts of Early Revenue Target Achievement
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria will not resort to borrowing, revealing that his administration met its 2025 revenue generation target in August four months ahead of schedule through non-oil earnings. Speaking on Tuesday at the State House in Abuja during separate meetings with members of The Buhari Organisation (TBO) led by former […]
PTAD, ICPC Partner to Tackle Corruption in Pension Scheme
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the fight against corruption in the administration of the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). The MoU, signed by PTAD Executive Secretary, Tolulope Odunaiya, and ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu […]
Datti Demands Probe of El-Rufai Over Bandits Claim
The 2023 Labour Party vice presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has called on security agencies to interrogate former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over his recent claim that the Federal Government is paying bandits. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Baba-Ahmed said the allegation was too serious to be waved aside and criticised the Office of […]
Afghanistan Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 1,109 as Rescue Efforts Continue Amid Widespread Devastation
The death toll from Sunday night’s powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has risen to 1,109, with at least 2,938 people injured, according to Shah Mahmood, a Taliban official in Nangarhar Province. The 6.0 magnitude quake struck just before midnight, causing widespread destruction and flattening an estimated 8,000 homes. Emergency response teams are still working to […]
Congress Faces Budget Showdown and Epstein Revelations as Lawmakers Return from Recess
As lawmakers head back to Capitol Hill this week following a six-week summer recess, Congress faces an urgent agenda led by the looming threat of a government shutdown—and renewed scrutiny over the status of unreleased files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Government Funding Deadline At the top of the list is the need to pass legislation […]
Belgium to Recognise Palestinian State at UN, Join Global Push for Two-State Solution
Belgium will officially recognise the State of Palestine during this month’s United Nations General Assembly, Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot announced Tuesday, aligning the country with a growing international bloc advocating for Palestinian statehood amid the ongoing war in Gaza. With this declaration, Belgium joins the ranks of Australia, Britain, Canada, and France—nations that have recently […]
2027: Jonathan Warns Keyamo, Others, Dismisses Eligibility Doubts
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo (SAN) and legal scholar Prof. Chidi Odinkalu to steer clear of his political decisions amid speculation about his possible 2027 presidential bid. Keyamo and Odinkalu had urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to hand Jonathan its ticket, citing legal obstacles since he had already […]
Gov Bago: Cabinet Dissolution Is Mid-Term Review, Not Punishment
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has explained that the recent dissolution of his cabinet was not a punitive move but a mid-term performance review designed to reposition his administration for greater impact. Speaking after a valedictory State Executive Council meeting at the Government House, Minna, Bago said the decision was guided by an assessment of the […]
