Super Falcons Electrify Lagos with WAFCON Trophy Parade Nigeria’s triumphant Super Falcons brought the city of Lagos to a standstill on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, as they paraded their historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy through major streets on Lagos Island. The celebratory tour allowed the queens of African football to share […]
New Fuel Surcharge to Generate N796bn Annually for FG, Consumers Decry Imminent Hike The Federal Government is set to introduce a five per cent surcharge on locally produced and imported petrol, a move projected to rake in an estimated N796 billion annually, according to an analysis by The PUNCH. This new tax policy, enshrined in […]
Nine Dead, Eight Rescued in Tragic Jigawa Boat Accident Nine people have died and eight others were successfully rescued following a tragic boat accident on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the Rijiyar Malam Fishing Pond in the Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the incident, attributing it […]
NNPCL Warns Against Premature Operation of Port Harcourt Refinery, Prioritizes Full Rehabilitation The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has cautioned that operating the Port Harcourt Refinery before its comprehensive rehabilitation is fully completed would be an “ill-informed and sub-commercial” decision. This firm declaration was made by the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPCL, […]
Yobe State Approves Over N40 Billion for Major Infrastructure, Youth Empowerment Projects The Yobe State Executive Council (SEC), presided over by Governor Mai Mala Buni, has approved over N40 billion for the execution of several capital projects across critical sectors, including robust investments in infrastructure development and youth empowerment initiatives. The significant approval was announced […]
Zelensky Urges Allies to Act for ‘Regime Change’ in Russia After Deadly Kyiv Attacks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday issued a stark call for the world to actively pursue “regime change” in Russia, arguing that failure to do so would allow Moscow to continue destabilizing neighboring countries even after the war in Ukraine concludes. […]
Oyo Prioritises Sports Tourism, Leveraging Oluyole Golf Tournament for Economic Boost The Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to making sports tourism a cornerstone of Governor Seyi Makinde’s agenda to expand the state’s economy through the burgeoning tourism and hospitality sectors. This strategic focus was highlighted by Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, the Commissioner for Culture […]
UCH Nurses Join Nationwide Warning Strike, Health Services Crippled Healthcare services at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, were severely impacted on Wednesday as the hospital’s chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) joined a nationwide seven-day warning strike. The industrial action, which commenced at midnight on Tuesday, follows the Federal […]
Peter Obi Denies Speculations Linking Him to PDP, ADC The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has moved to quell persistent rumours and circulating statements linking him to a return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or a new coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The denial, which […]
Ile-Ife to Host Maiden 5km Cultural Road Race During Olojo Festival The ancient city of Ile-Ife, the cradle of the Yoruba race, is set to host the inaugural edition of the Ife Road Race, a 5-kilometer cultural road race scheduled to take place on September 25, 2025. The event is a unique blend of athleticism […]
Minister of State for Agriculture Bags “National Agritourism Patron of the Year” Award The Honourable Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has been honoured with the prestigious “National Agritourism Patron of the Year” award at the inaugural World Agritourism Festival 2025. The award, presented by Xtralarge Farms and Resources, […]
IMF Raises Nigeria’s Economic Growth Forecast to 3.4% Amidst Cautious Optimism The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its economic growth forecast for Nigeria to 3.4% for 2025, signaling renewed confidence in the nation’s short-term prospects despite ongoing domestic and global challenges. The new projection, released in the IMF’s July 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO) […]
Power Rotation Debate Heats Up as Northern Groups Criticise Tinubu’s Performance, Eye 2027 Presidency The long-standing, informal debate on power rotation in Nigeria has resurfaced with renewed intensity, as prominent political and socio-cultural groups from the Northern region openly criticise President Bola Tinubu’s scorecard and signal their intent to contest the 2027 presidency. The Arewa […]
NYSC Lauds Four Benue Ex-Corps Members Honoured by Tinubu with Jobs, Scholarships The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Benue State has expressed profound pride and admiration for four of its former corps members who were recently bestowed with the prestigious President’s Honours Award by President Bola Tinubu. The ex-corps members, celebrated for their exceptional […]
TETFund Redirects Foreign Scholarship Funds to Boost Local University Projects, Says Masari In a significant policy shift aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s tertiary education system, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced it is re-channelling funds previously earmarked for its foreign scholarship programme to finance key projects and build academic capacity within Nigerian universities. The […]
Global Stocks Waver as Trade Optimism Wanes, Focus Shifts to Key Economic Data and Corporate Earnings Global stock markets are exhibiting mixed performance and heightened volatility this Tuesday, July 29, 2025, as investor sentiment navigates a landscape where initial trade relief is fading, and attention firmly turns to a flurry of crucial economic data and […]
Governor Nwifuru Suspends 87 Officials, Including 25 Commissioners, for Skipping State Function Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has taken decisive action, suspending a total of 87 government officials, including 25 commissioners and 62 aides, for their failure to attend a crucial state function. The governor’s directive, announced on Monday night, July 28, 2025, […]
As Yakubu’s Tenure Nears End, Debate Over INEC Chairman Successor Intensifies With the second and final term of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) set to conclude on November 8, 2025, discussions and political maneuvers regarding his successor are steadily intensifying across Nigeria’s political landscape. The crucial role […]
Nigeria Grapples with Hepatitis: N17.9 Trillion Economic Loss, 4,252 Annual Deaths Revealed Nigeria is facing a dire public health crisis as viral hepatitis inflicts an annual economic burden estimated between N13.3 trillion and N17.9 trillion, in addition to claiming the lives of 4,252 Nigerians yearly due to liver cancer caused by untreated infections. These alarming […]