NIMC: NIN and Digital Birth Registration to Boost Nigeria’s Economic Development
The Federal Government is emphasizing the crucial role of birth registration and the National Identification Number (NIN) in advancing Nigeria’s economic development. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), highlighted this in Abuja on Sunday. Coker-Odusote spoke on the ongoing collaboration between NIMC and the National Population Commission (NPC) to enhance […]
Teen’s Jump Leads to Double Tragedy in Yokohama as Japan Faces Rising Youth Suicides
Two people have died in Yokohama, Japan, after a teenage girl jumped to her death from a shopping center, striking a pedestrian below. The 17-year-old high school student leapt from a building in a busy shopping area, hitting a 32-year-old woman who was out with friends on Saturday evening. Both were rushed to the hospital […]
Germany’s Far-Right AfD Secures Historic Victory in Thuringia, Marking First State Election Win Since WWII
Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is celebrating a “historic success” after a significant victory in the eastern state of Thuringia. The AfD secured nearly a third of the vote, outpacing the conservative CDU by nine points and leaving the three governing parties far behind. This marks the first time since World War II that […]
Governor Uba Sani Joins President Tinubu on Strategic Visit to China
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has joined President Bola Tinubu on a working visit to the People’s Republic of China. Governor Sani, along with other governors and senior government officials, welcomed President Tinubu upon his arrival in Beijing for the state visit. During their time in China, the Nigerian delegation will participate in the […]
SERAP Sues Senate President and House Speaker for Alleged Allowances Mismanagement
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, challenging the practice of National Assembly members setting their own allowances and “running costs.” The lawsuit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeks judicial intervention to halt what SERAP deems an unlawful practice. SERAP’s suit […]
Nigerian Military Chiefs Deployed to Sokoto to Tackle Banditry and Terrorism
The Nigerian government directed Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and other top military officials to relocate to Sokoto State. This directive is part of an intensified effort to combat banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism in the Northwest region. Henshaw Ogubike, the Ministry of Defence’s Director of Information and Public Relations, announced the move, highlighting […]
Femi Falana to Sue Foreign Contractors Over Delayed Repairs of Nigeria’s Oil Refineries
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has announced that his organization plans to sue the foreign contractors responsible for repairing Nigeria’s oil refineries, citing ongoing delays. Speaking on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics, Falana criticized both the contractors and the state-run NNPC Limited (NNPCL) for their handling of the issue. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, is grappling with […]
NNPC Admits Debt to Petrol Suppliers Amid Growing Fuel Scarcity
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has admitted to owing significant debts to petrol suppliers, a situation contributing to the worsening fuel scarcity across Nigeria. In a statement released on Sunday, Olufemi Soneye, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, highlighted that rising costs have put the company under severe financial strain, hampering its ability to […]
Kamala Harris Criticizes Trump for Arlington Cemetery Incident, Calling It “Not a Place for Politics”
Vice-President Kamala Harris has criticized former President Donald Trump for a recent incident at Arlington National Cemetery, condemning his actions as inappropriate and stating that the military burial site is “not a place for politics.” On Saturday, Harris took to social media to accuse Trump of disrespecting sacred ground “all for the sake of a […]
Israel Recovers Bodies of Six Hostages Killed by Hamas in Gaza Tunnel, Blames Delayed Ceasefire Deal
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced the recovery of the bodies of six hostages taken by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. According to the IDF, the bodies were found on Saturday in an underground tunnel in Rafah, southern Gaza. The victims were identified as Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, […]
