Ramaphosa Endorses Nigeria’s G20 Bid, Strengthens Economic Partnership
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged unwavering support for Nigeria’s G20 membership bid, hailing Nigeria as a “valued sister country.” The announcement came during the launch of South Africa’s G20 presidency in Cape Town and the 11th Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) co-chaired with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. Ramaphosa emphasized the need for broader […]
Lagos Plans Expansion of Technical Colleges to Address Youth and Education Needs
The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, has revealed plans to expand the number of Government Technical Colleges across all 20 local government areas. This initiative is aimed at addressing the increasing youth population and reducing the number of out-of-school children. Speaking at the 2024 Graduation Ceremony for Technical […]
Makinde Vows PDP Will Defeat APC in 2026 Osun, 2027 Oyo Elections
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2026 Osun and 2027 Oyo State elections. Speaking during the inauguration of the dual carriageway connecting Stadium Roundabout, Oke Baale Roundabout, and Ilesa Garage Roundabout in Osogbo, Makinde dismissed APC’s political ambitions as […]
Senate Forms Committee to Resolve Disputes Over Tax Reform Bills
The Senate has formed a committee to address ongoing controversies surrounding the Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly. Chaired by Minority Leader Senator Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South), the committee will engage with the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, to resolve the contentious issues before the bills proceed to a public […]
Trump Reportedly Weighing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for Defense Secretary Role Amid Hegseth Controversy
President-elect Donald Trump is considering Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as his potential nominee for defense secretary, replacing Pete Hegseth, whose nomination has faced mounting scrutiny. Hegseth, a former Fox News host and veteran, has come under fire following allegations of sexual assault and concerns about his qualifications to lead the U.S. Department of Defense. The […]
New UN Aid Chief Vows “Ruthless” Focus in Tackling Global Humanitarian Crises
Tom Fletcher, the newly appointed head of the United Nations humanitarian aid agency, has pledged a “ruthless” approach to prioritizing aid allocation amid increasing global crises and dwindling donor funding. Fletcher, a former British diplomat who took office last month, emphasized the urgency of directing limited resources toward the most critical needs. “We will focus […]
FG Sets Up Technical Committee for National Youth Bank Initiative
The federal government has inaugurated a technical committee to establish the National Youth Bank, aiming to empower young Nigerians and harness their potential for transformative change. Omolara Esan, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. According to Esan, […]
Sanwo-Olu Signs Lagos Electricity Bill into Law, Promises Steady Power Supply
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the Lagos Electricity Bill into law, marking a significant step toward reliable power supply for residents. The signing ceremony took place at Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja, with Deputy Governor Kadri Hamzat, members of the State Assembly, and state executive council members in attendance. Governor Sanwo-Olu praised the […]
Nandi-Ndaitwah Becomes Namibia’s First Female President Amid Election Dispute
Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party has secured victory in the November 27 elections, paving the way for Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to become the country’s first female president. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) announced that Nandi-Ndaitwah, a 72-year-old SWAPO stalwart, won with just over 57% of the votes, defeating Panduleni Itula of the Independent Patriots for […]
Tinubu Seeks Stronger Nigeria-South Africa Alliance for African Prosperity
President Bola Tinubu has called for a stronger Nigeria-South Africa strategic partnership to set a model for leadership, economic integration, and shared prosperity across Africa. Speaking at the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town on Tuesday, Tinubu, co-chairing the session with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, emphasized the importance […]
