President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, held a crucial meeting with the newly appointed Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The new military heads, all dressed in green camouflage, arrived together around 4:00 p.m. in a black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, accompanied by a green Toyota Land Cruiser that led the convoy. Upon arrival…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major shake-up in Nigeria’s military hierarchy, announcing the appointment of new Service Chiefs in a move aimed at strengthening the nation’s security architecture. In the latest appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede has been named the new Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Christopher Musa. Major-General W. Shaibu takes over…
The Imo State Government has announced an immediate and total ban on all forms of mining and dredging activities within the Owerri Capital Territory, citing severe environmental degradation caused by years of unregulated sand mining. The decision was made public by the Commissioner for Industry, Mines and Solid Minerals, Ernest Ibejiako, during a meeting with…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised alarm over Nigeria’s rapidly growing population, warning that failure to act now could lead to a crisis far more severe than the ongoing insurgency. Speaking on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Bakhita ICT Centre at the Catholic Secretariat in Sokoto State, Obasanjo stressed that by 2050, Nigeria could…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that the federal government has disbursed a total of ₦99.5 billion in student loans to 510,000 students across Nigeria’s 36 states as of September 10. Speaking on the initiative, the president emphasized that the funds were released to support access to education and reduce the financial burden on students…
The National Assembly has officially unsealed the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, signaling her likely return to legislative duties after a six-month suspension. Her office, located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing, was reopened on Tuesday by the Deputy Director of the Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji. The move comes just days before the Senate is…
South African radio presenter Penny Ntuli and her friend are facing legal trouble after President Cyril Ramaphosa reportedly ordered their immediate arrest for twerking on the side of a busy road. The viral incident, which has stirred reactions across social media, shows Ntuli and her friend dancing provocatively near moving traffic. Authorities say the act…
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has sparked controversy after weighing in on the death of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk during his monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live Monday night. Kimmel criticized right-wing commentators for their reaction to the arrest of 22-year-old Utah native Tyler Robinson, the suspect accused of killing Kirk. He claimed conservatives were…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has extended warm birthday wishes to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as a “dear friend” and pledging to further strengthen the ties between India and Israel. In a video message shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Netanyahu praised Modi for his leadership and accomplishments in advancing…
U.S. President Donald Trump began his historic second state visit to the United Kingdom on Wednesday, touching down at Stansted Airport before being greeted by King Charles in a display of royal pageantry. Trump and his wife, Melania, later arrived at Windsor Castle, the world’s oldest and largest occupied castle, which has been home to…
