NSA Ribadu Slams Canada Over Visa Denial to Nigerian Military Chiefs
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has strongly criticized the Canadian embassy for denying visas to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, and other senior military officers scheduled for an official engagement. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security […]
Zamfara Uncovers 2,363 Ghost Workers in Civil Service
The Zamfara State Government has identified 2,363 ghost workers following a payroll verification exercise initiated last August. Governor Dauda Lawal formed a high-level committee to audit the state’s workforce ahead of implementing the N70,000 minimum wage. The committee, led by the state’s Head of Service, also discovered that 220 minors were illegally receiving salaries as […]
House of Reps Approves ₦54.99 Trillion 2025 Budget
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the ₦54.99 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill. A breakdown of the budget allocation includes ₦3.645 trillion for statutory transfers, ₦14.317 trillion for debt servicing, ₦13.64 trillion for recurrent expenditure, and ₦23.963 trillion for capital expenditure (development fund). Last week, President Bola Tinubu raised the proposed 2025 fiscal budget from […]
Elon Musk Calls for Elimination of Federal Agencies, Warns of Bureaucratic Overreach
Elon Musk has urged for the elimination of entire U.S. federal agencies, arguing that bureaucracy has overtaken democracy and that sweeping structural changes are necessary. Speaking via video call at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Musk outlined what he described as the priorities of President Donald Trump’s administration, while also raising concerns about artificial […]
Ukraine and European Nations Demand Role in Peace Talks After Trump Announces Negotiations With Putin
Ukraine and key European allies have insisted on being included in any negotiations to end Russia’s war, after President Donald Trump unilaterally announced that direct peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin would begin immediately. Trump revealed the decision on Wednesday via social media, stating that he had spoken with Putin and that the two […]
Federal Judge Approves Trump Administration’s Workforce Reduction Plan, Tens of Thousands Opt for Buyouts
A federal judge has cleared the way for tens of thousands of U.S. federal workers to accept buyouts under the Trump administration’s downsizing plan, rejecting a legal challenge from labor unions. U.S. District Judge George O’Toole in Boston ruled on Wednesday that the administration’s workforce reduction initiative could proceed, dismissing union objections and paving the […]
India and France to Collaborate on Small Modular Nuclear Reactors
India and France have agreed to jointly develop small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) as part of their commitment to energy security and low-carbon transition, India’s foreign ministry announced following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France. During discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron, both leaders highlighted the strategic role of nuclear energy in strengthening energy […]
FG Considers Ban on 60,000-Litre Tankers Amid Rising Petrol Truck Accidents
The federal government is considering banning 60,000-litre petroleum tankers following a rise in fuel truck accidents that have claimed 493 lives in under three years. At a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, the government proposed capping tanker capacities at 45,000 litres to reduce the frequency and severity of explosions. According to Farouk Ahmed, Chief […]
NLC Threatens Shutdown of Telecom Companies Over Tariff Hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a March 1, 2025, deadline for telecommunications companies to revert to their old tariff rates or face a nationwide shutdown of their operations. In a communique signed by NLC President Joe Ajaero and General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja, the union condemned the tariff increase, describing it as arbitrary and […]
MURIC Warns FG Against Intimidating El-Rufai
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has cautioned the Federal Government against any attempt to intimidate former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, warning that such actions could tarnish President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s democratic image. In a statement by MURIC’s Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the group expressed concerns over alleged plans to arrest El-Rufai following his criticisms of the current administration and rumored political alliances ahead […]
