Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has declared Friday, July 18, 2025, a work-free day for all civil and public servants to enable participation in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.The announcement was made via a circular signed by Head of Service, Dame Theodora Okwy Igwegbe, who stated […]
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Police arrest suspected Lakurawa bandit, recover AK-49 rifle in Sokoto.
The Police Command in Sokoto State has announced the arrest of a suspected Lakurawa bandit and the recovery of an AK-49 rifle with ammunition, following a swift, intelligence-led operation. The Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr Ahmed Musa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s Public Relations […]
INEC extends CVR, provides detailed update on governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has extended the continuous voter registration. This decision was reached during its regular weekly meeting on Thursday. The meeting reviewed the ongoing preparation for the forthcoming off-cycle governorship election in Anambra State and further update on applications for registration by new political parties. The […]
Tinubu renames Unimaid as Muhammadu Buhari University.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renamed the University of Maiduguri as Muhammadu Buhari University. This was disclosed in a terse statement by the presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday. According to him, President Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri as MUHAMMADU Buhari University. President Tinubu announced the honour at the session […]
Analysts Remember Former President Muhammadu Bihari For His Tech Legacy, From eNaira to Twitter Ban
As tributes pour in for late President Muhammadu Buhari, analysts are reflecting on his complex tech legacy. During his 8-year tenure, Buhari launched bold initiatives like the Nigeria Startup Act, eNaira—the continent’s first Central Bank Digital Currency—and oversaw 5G rollout and broadband expansion. However, critics point to harsh policies like […]
Lamine Yamal faces huge fine after controversial 18th birthday party
On Sports The Spanish Government has launched an investigation into Barcelona star Lamine Yamal’s 18th birthday party, following claims of exploitation. Social media model Claudio Calvo alleged that women were selected based on breast size and paid to attend, while people with dwarfism were used as entertainment at the mafia-themed […]
In Cameroon, 92 Year Old President Paul Biya Declares Eighth Term Bid
On the Foreign Scene Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has officially declared his intention to run for an eighth term in office. The 92-year-old leader made the announcement on Sunday via social media, stating he remains determined to serve, despite rising public concerns over his age and ability to govern. Biya […]
Nigeria in talks with U.S., UAE on new visa rules — FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun formal talks with the United States and the United Arab Emirates following recent changes to their visa policies affecting Nigerian citizens. According to presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the U.S. cited two reasons for reducing visa validity. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Nigerian […]
U.S. Officially Gives Two Reasons for Reducing Visa Validity for Nigerians
The United States has officially reduced visa validity for Nigerians, from five-year multiple entries to just three-month single-entry visas. According to presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the U.S. cited two key reasons: the high rate of visa overstays by Nigerians, and the need for better access to applicant records. President Bola […]
Entrepreneur Urges Tinubu To Build World Class Hospital in Nigeria
A Nigerian entrepreneur, Agbeluyi Folasade, has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritize the establishment of a world-class hospital in Nigeria as part of his national agenda.In an open letter released Tuesday, Folasade emphasized the urgent need for healthcare reforms, noting that Nigeria can no longer afford to rely heavily on […]