The planned fuel distribution by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery with 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas-powered trucks could not start on Friday due to logistics challenges in China. The $20bn Lekki-based firm had earlier announced plans to kick off the direct fuel distribution exercise with the 4,000 CNG-powered trucks. The trucks were […]
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US embassy Says Nigerian visa applicants must provide five-year social media history.
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has issued a directive to visa applicants, mandating the disclosure of all social media usernames and handles used over the past five years as part of the visa application process. The directive, announced in a post on the Mission’s official X account on Monday, comes […]
Barr. Chukwudi Oli Flags Off Sports Stadium Project In Nri
Barr. Chukwudi Oli Flags Off Sports Stadium Project In Nri By: Marvelous Ezenwa A new chapter in community development opened in Anaocha Local Government Area on Saturday, August 16, 2025, as Barr. Prince Chukwudi Oli (Oba Ezeafia Nri Na’ Anaocha) flagged off the construction of a sports stadium at Nri […]
On Sports, D’Tigers Thrash Tunisia in Afrobasket Clash
On Sports News Nigeria’s D’Tigers cruised to an 87-66 victory over Tunisia in the 2025 Men’s Afrobasket on Friday in Luanda, Angola. Led by NBA star Josh Okogie, who scored a record-breaking 33 points in just 24 minutes, Nigeria dominated from the start, racing to a 10-0 lead and maintaining […]
On Foreign News, King Charles Leads 80th Anniversary Victory over Japan Day Day Tributes
On Foreign News King Charles III led nationwide commemorations Friday marking 80 years since Victory over Japan Day, honouring World War II veterans and survivors. Joined by Queen Camilla, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and dignitaries at the National Memorial Arboretum, the King laid wreaths, observed a two-minute silence, and met […]
Civil Service to be fully digitized by December — FG
The Federal Government says Nigeria’s civil service will be fully digitalised by 31st December 2025, promising faster, more transparent, and citizen-friendly services. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum in Abuja, Head of the Civil Service, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, revealed that over 34,000 federal workers now have official GovMail addresses for […]
Nigeria Rejects Canadian Court’s Terrorist Label on Political Parties
The Federal Government has condemned a Canadian Federal Court’s decision designating some Nigerian political parties as terrorist organizations. In a statement, Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, described the ruling as reckless and an unacceptable interference in Nigeria’s democracy. The verdict stemmed from a refugee case involving Nigerian national, […]
FG seeks citizens’ support for displaced persons
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction is appealing to Nigerians to join efforts in assisting people displaced by conflict and natural disasters. Deputy Director of Emergency Services, Dr. Fatima Lemu, said caring for displaced persons is a collective responsibility that goes beyond government to communities and citizens. […]
Federal Government Adopts First National Policy on Menstrual Health
Nigeria has adopted its first National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management to improve the health, dignity, and opportunities of women and girls. Validated in Abuja by the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the policy was developed with support from WaterAid Nigeria and Population Services International. It addresses […]
FG begins talks with health unions, unveils bargaining committee
The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee to begin collective bargaining with major health sector unions. The negotiations will involve the Nigerian Medical Association, Joint Health Sector Union, and the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, focusing on pay, working conditions, and welfare. The committee, led by the Office […]