The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the economies of the world. Ghana is not left out of these economic challenges. Some Ghanaians have lost their jobs while others now receive half of their salaries prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Sunday (March 16, 2020), President Akufo-Addo directed schools in the country to shut down until further […]
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House Defence Chairman Benson Calls for Deepened Nigeria-US Partnership to Bolster Counter-Insurgency and Human Rights Safeguards
House Defence Chairman Benson Calls for Deepened Nigeria-US Partnership to Bolster Counter-Insurgency and Human Rights Safeguards The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Defence, Hon. Babajimi Benson, today, Saturday, November 22, 2025, underscored the critical necessity of fostering a stronger alliance between Nigeria and the United States, asserting that deeper bilateral engagement is […]
Barnes’ Brilliant Brace Stuns Man City 2-1, Handing Guardiola Fourth Loss and Delivering First Victory for Howe
Barnes’ Brilliant Brace Stuns Man City 2-1, Handing Guardiola Fourth Loss and Delivering First Victory for Howe A quick-fire double from winger Harvey Barnes secured a sensational 2-1 victory for Newcastle United over Manchester City at St. James’ Park today, Saturday, November 22, 2025, handing Pep Guardiola’s side a massive blow to their Premier League […]
Tinubu Demands G20 Adopt Global Framework for African Critical Minerals to Ensure Processing, Equity at Source
Tinubu Demands G20 Adopt Global Framework for African Critical Minerals to Ensure Processing, Equity at Source President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today, Saturday, November 22, 2025, delivered a powerful message to the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, demanding a complete overhaul of the global framework governing Africa’s mineral wealth to ensure the continent benefits fairly from […]
US Congressman Riley Moore Urges Nigerian FG to Disarm Middle Belt Militants with AK-47s, Citing Systemic Injustice and Violence
US Congressman Riley Moore Urges Nigerian FG to Disarm Middle Belt Militants with AK-47s, Citing Systemic Injustice and Violence United States Congressman Riley Moore, Friday, November 21, 2025, intensified international pressure on the Nigerian Federal Government, publicly demanding immediate action to disarm armed militant groups operating unchecked in the country’s volatile Middle Belt region. Speaking […]
Governor Fubara Declares Rivers “Most Peaceful Destination” for Business, Citing Large Turnout at Rotary Conference as Evidence
Governor Fubara Declares Rivers “Most Peaceful Destination” for Business, Citing Large Turnout at Rotary Conference as Evidence Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, today, Saturday, November 22, 2025, boldly declared that Rivers State is now one of the most peaceful destinations in Nigeria, suitable for both tourists and business investors. Making the declaration at the All […]
NIGERIA LAUNCHES NATIONAL DIGITAL FARMERS REGISTRY TO STRENGTHEN FOOD SECURITY
Nigeria Launches National Digital Farmers Registry to Strengthen Food Security The Federal Government has officially launched the National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR), a comprehensive digital database designed to transform agricultural planning, eliminate duplication, and improve access to support services for farmers nationwide. The registry, introduced under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, aims to […]
Farmers Prioritising Urban Markets Fuel Rising Food Inflation Across Nigeria
Nigeria’s food inflation continues to surge as farmers increasingly focus on selling their produce in urban centres where they can earn higher profits, leaving rural communities struggling with scarcity and rapidly rising prices. Recent market data shows that food items such as tomatoes, peppers, onions, yam, and grains cost significantly more in rural areas than […]
Former APC National Secretary Iyiola Omisore Opts Out of Osun 2026 Governorship Race to Promote Party Unity
Former APC National Secretary Iyiola Omisore Opts Out of Osun 2026 Governorship Race to Promote Party Unity The political landscape in Osun State shifted significantly today, Saturday, November 22, 2025, as the immediate past National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, formally announced his withdrawal from the 2026 governorship race. Omisore’s […]
GUNMEN ABDUCT OVER 200 SCHOOLCHILDREN AND TEACHERS IN MASSIVE ATTACK ON CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN NIGER STATE
Gunmen Abduct Over 200 Schoolchildren and Teachers in Massive Attack on Catholic School in Niger State In one of the largest school abductions Nigeria has witnessed in recent years, armed gunmen have kidnapped more than 200 schoolchildren and 12 teachers from a Catholic boarding school in Papiri, near Kontagora, Niger State. The attack took place […]
Mass Abduction Tally Rises to 303 Pupils and 12 Teachers in Niger State Catholic School, Confirms CAN
Mass Abduction Tally Rises to 303 Pupils and 12 Teachers in Niger State Catholic School, Confirms CAN The national security crisis deepened today, Saturday, November 22, 2025, after the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) confirmed that the total number of schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Niger State has risen […]
Experts Demand Criminal Prosecution for Unruly Passengers, Insist Leniency Undermines NCAA’s Authority and Endangers Flights
Experts Demand Criminal Prosecution for Unruly Passengers, Insist Leniency Undermines NCAA’s Authority and Endangers Flights Aviation industry experts and stakeholders today, Friday, November 21, 2025, mounted a fresh demand for the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Police to impose and enforce significantly stronger punishments for flight disruptions, particularly those caused by unruly passengers. […]
Lexis Development Launches ‘Ofunds’ App to Drive Financial Access, Registers 15,000 Users in Early Eastern Nigeria Rollout
Lexis Development Launches ‘Ofunds’ App to Drive Financial Access, Registers 15,000 Users in Early Eastern Nigeria Rollout The Nigerian FinTech space saw a fresh entrant today, Friday, November 21, 2025, with the launch of Ofunds, a new mobile application developed by Lexis Development Company Ltd in partnership with Blord Group. The platform is strategically focused […]
Dangote Group Intensifies SME Support with Special Offers and Technical Guidance at Kano International Trade Fair
Dangote Group Intensifies SME Support with Special Offers and Technical Guidance at Kano International Trade Fair The Dangote Group has intensified its commitment to supporting the growth of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) by offering extensive technical guidance and special promotional incentives at the ongoing 36th Kano International Trade Fair. The move is part of […]
State House Permanent Secretary Leads Management Staff in Signing Performance Contracts to Align Presidency with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda
State House Permanent Secretary Leads Management Staff in Signing Performance Contracts to Align Presidency with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda In a firm step toward institutionalizing a results-oriented culture at the highest level of government, the Permanent Secretary of the State House, Mr. Temitope Peter Fashedemi, today, Friday, November 21, 2025, led Directors and other top […]
Over 13,000 Terrorists Neutralized, 17,000 Apprehended in Two-Year Period, Says FG Security Leadership
Over 13,000 Terrorists Neutralized, 17,000 Apprehended in Two-Year Period, Says FG Security Leadership In a performance overview of the nation’s counter-terrorism operations, the Federal Government, through its security leadership, today, Friday, November 21, 2025, confirmed that over 13,000 terrorists and criminal elements have been neutralized across various theatres of operation within the last two years. […]
Vice President Shettima Arrives South Africa to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation at G20 Summit After Tinubu Postpones Trip Over Security Crisis
Vice President Shettima Arrives South Africa to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation at G20 Summit After Tinubu Postpones Trip Over Security Crisis Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa, today, Friday, November 21, 2025, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the prestigious 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit. The Vice President is set to engage world […]
Federal Government Orders Immediate Closure of 41 Unity Colleges Across Northern Regions Due to Escalating Student Abduction Crisis
Federal Government Orders Immediate Closure of 41 Unity Colleges Across Northern Regions Due to Escalating Student Abduction Crisis The Federal Government today, Friday, November 21, 2025, issued a major directive ordering the immediate and temporary closure of 41 Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs) across the country in response to the alarming resurgence of mass abductions targeting […]
Nasarawa Government, Police Debunk Reported Abduction of Two Pupils, Warn Against Spreading Fear-Mongering False Alarms
Nasarawa Government, Police Debunk Reported Abduction of Two Pupils, Warn Against Spreading Fear-Mongering False Alarms The Nasarawa State Government and the Police Command today, Friday, November 21, 2025, moved swiftly to deny a widely circulated report claiming the abduction of two pupils from St Peter’s Academy, Rukubi, in the Doma Local Government Area. Authorities confirmed […]
FG Transfers Convicted IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu to Sokoto Prison, Lawyer Ejimakor Questions Move ‘So Far Away’ From Legal Team
FG Transfers Convicted IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu to Sokoto Prison, Lawyer Ejimakor Questions Move ‘So Far Away’ From Legal Team In a swift and controversial move, the Federal Government today, Friday, November 21, 2025, transferred the convicted leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, from the Department of State Services (DSS) […]
LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR CHAMPIONS YOUTH TALENT AT ZENITH TECH FAIR
Lagos State Governor Calls for Innovation and Youth Empowerment at Zenith Bank Tech Fair 5.0 The Governor of Lagos State yesterday joined leading industry figures at the Zenith Bank Tech Fair 5.0, a major technology and innovation event themed “Future Forward: Tech for Success – Innovate, Adapt, Accelerate.” The event brought together innovators, young tech […]