Enugu Govt Bans Unapproved Medical Outreaches Enugu State Government has banned unapproved medical outreaches in the state. Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Ikechukwu Obi, who made the declaration in a statement on Saturday, maintained that individuals or organisations who plan to organize medical services, including other health outreaches, should […]
Nigeria
Nigerian Army Clears Colonel Of Sexual Harassment Allegations, Claims Female Soldier Has ‘Mental Health Concerns’
The Nigerian Army has discharged Private Ruth Ogunleye following her allegations of sexual harassment against senior officers, including Colonel I.B. Abdulkareem. In January, Ogunleye accused Abdulkareem and two other officers of harassment and mistreatment, including forced confinement in a psychiatric hospital after she rejected his advances. Addressing the media in […]
Justice Binta Nyako Says She Will Recuse Herself From Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has announced her decision to recuse herself from the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). During a hearing on Tuesday, Kanu requested Justice Nyako’s withdrawal, accusing her of failing to follow the Supreme Court’s […]
Federal Executive Council Amends Nigeria’s Tax Laws
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved several significant initiatives, including amending Nigeria’s tax laws and GC constructing judges’ quarters in Abuja. One of the proposed tax amendments will offer relief to companies creating new jobs and increase personal income tax exemptions from ₦200,000 to ₦400,000. Additionally, FEC approved a […]
Aliko Dangote Urges Nigerian Government To Fully Remove Fuel Subsidy
Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has urged the Nigerian government to fully remove fuel subsidies. Speaking in a Bloomberg interview, Dangote said ending subsidies would clarify the country’s true petrol consumption and ease fiscal pressures. He emphasized that subsidies lead to inflated prices, costing the government unnecessarily. Dangote also […]
Commissioner Lauds Anambra Governor’s Agenda For Sports Development
Governor Chukwuma Soludo is being praised for delivering on his campaign promises in the sports sector. Speaking to members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), the state’s Information Commissioner, Dr. Law Mefor, highlighted key achievements under Soludo’s administration. These include the revival of school sports, the establishment of […]
United Nation Warns That Lebanon Is On The Brink As Clashes Intensify Between Israel and Hezbollah
On the Foreign Scene United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that Lebanon is on “the brink” as clashes intensify between Israel and Hezbollah. The warning comes as Lebanese authorities report that Israeli airstrikes have killed 558 people, including 50 children. Guterres made the statement during the UN General Assembly […]
Lifting petrol from Dangote refinery ‘ll moderate FX pressure, says Cardoso
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the lifting of petroleum products from the Dangote Refinery will help reduce transportation costs and ease food inflation. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso made this statement at the Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Abuja. Cardoso highlighted that this move will also reduce […]
President Bola Tinubu Declines To Assent To Tenure Extension Bill
President Bola Tinubu has declined to assent to a bill seeking to extend the tenure and retirement age of legislative officers in Nigeria. The bill aimed to increase their years of service from 35 to 40 and their retirement age from 60 to 65 for both National Assembly members and […]
Everton confirm club sale to US group
In a significant development for Everton Football Club, Blue Heaven Holdings and The Friedkin Group have confirmed that they have reached an agreement for the sale of Blue Heaven’s majority stake in the club. This transaction, which aims to usher in a new era for Everton, is currently awaiting regulatory […]