The Federal Government of Nigeria has given the green light for the dualisation of the Bodo–Bonny Road, a major infrastructure project expected to significantly improve connectivity between Bonny Island and the mainland. The announcement was made by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during a recent inspection tour of ongoing projects in the South-South region….
Authorities in Saudi Arabia have announced a firm deadline for Umrah pilgrims to leave the country, as part of efforts to ensure compliance with visa regulations and maintain order during the busy pilgrimage season. According to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, all pilgrims holding Umrah visas must depart the Kingdom no later than April…
The tech and digital content world is mourning the loss of Leonid Radvinsky, the billionaire entrepreneur behind OnlyFans, who has passed away at the age of 43 following a prolonged battle with cancer. The London-based company confirmed his death in a statement released on Monday, noting that Radvinsky died peacefully. His family has requested privacy…
In a move aimed at softening the economic strain caused by rising fuel costs, Seyi Makinde has approved a temporary salary increase for workers across Oyo State. The initiative will see employees receive an additional ₦10,000 monthly for an initial period of three months, beginning in April. The announcement was made in Ibadan, the state…
Namibia has declined an application from Starlink to operate its satellite internet services within the country, marking another regulatory hurdle for the fast-expanding global provider. According to a notice published in the government gazette on March 23, the application for both a telecommunications service licence and access to radio spectrum was rejected by the Communications…
Nigeria’s electricity challenges are worsening, with power distribution companies recording massive financial losses that are further destabilising the already fragile sector. Recent data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission shows that electricity distribution companies, commonly known as DisCos, lost a combined ₦2.349 trillion between 2024 and 2025 due to persistent billing inefficiencies and weak revenue…
The Nigeria Customs Service has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on illicit drug trafficking, intercepting codeine syrup shipments worth ₦3.398 billion at Apapa Port in Lagos. According to a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Isah Sulaiman, the operation was carried out by officers of the Apapa Area Command in collaboration with…
Estonia has signaled its willingness to support the United States after several NATO allies declined to join Washington’s efforts amid rising tensions with Iran. Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur made the position clear while calling for stronger unity between the United States and its European partners, at a time when divisions within NATO are becoming…
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has confirmed the death of Gholamreza Soleimani, hours after Israel announced that it had killed both the Basij leader and a senior Iranian security official during a wave of airstrikes on Tehran. In a statement carried by Tasnim News Agency, the IRGC said Soleimani was killed in what it described as…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. The announcement was made in an official statement signed by Magdalene Ajani, confirming that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, approved the holidays on behalf of the federal government. Eid-el-Fitr marks the end…
