ECOWAS is accelerating efforts to launch a long-delayed regional counter-terrorism force as extremist violence surges across parts of West Africa. The regional bloc says preparations are now ‘in full gear’, with troop contributions expected and funding talks underway. The update…
AFRICA’S drive to modernise identity systems is gaining serious traction, with five countries reporting substantial progress despite persistent challenges. The updates came on Day 1 of ID4Africa 2025, taking place from May 20 to 23 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where ID…
Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, says six million Nigerians have benefited from the Federal Government’s Conditional Cash Transfer programme in six months. Yilwatda disclosed this while addressing beneficiaries of the ongoing Skills-to- Wealth…
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has arrested seven suspects allegedly notorious for burglary and stealing of valuable property in Ifa Atai Village in Uyo metropolis. This is contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer…
By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri SENATOR Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), particularly the Correspondents’ Chapel in Maiduguri, over the death of veteran journalist, Haruna Dauda Biu.…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has sought the consideration and approval of the Senate for the N1.48 trillion 2025 Rivers budget. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu’s request is contained in a letter addressed to President of Senate, Godswill…
THE First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has donated N100 million in support of arts educational initiative in Nigeria. She announced the donation at a Charity Gala Dinner organised by Spouses of Heads of Mission in Nigeria in aid of Five…
At least 93 people have been killed in the latest Israeli airstrikes on Gaza in less than 24 hours, despite mounting international pressure, said the health Ministry in Gaza the UN considers credible. Earlier on Wednesday, Netanyahu said that Israel will…
UNITED States singer Chris Brown has been granted bail by a court in London, the United Kingdom, over a charge of serious assault. Brown was granted bail on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, after he promised to pay a 5…
Tottenham Hotspur clinched their first European trophy since 1984, defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League final held at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao on Wednesday night. The decisive moment came in the 42nd minute when a cross…
