Benue LG election petitions: APC counsels demand postponement over security concerns
The defence counsels representing the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the ongoing hearings at the Benue State Local Government Election Petitions Tribunals sitting in the three Senatorial Districts of the state also known as Zones A, B and C have seperately written to the Chairmen of the panels demanding shift in the hearing date over security concerns.
Indonesia sentences 2 men to public flogging for gay sex
In November, locals raided a rented room in the provincial capital of Banda Aceh and found the two men — both students at a local university — together.
15 US companies that sponsor H-1B visas for foreign workers
The H-1B visa program plays a crucial role in the U.S. job market, enabling companies to address labor shortages in specialized fields such as engineering, computer programming, and IT services.
IUX Revolutionizes Trading with Next Gen Trade and Expansion into Nigeria and Ghana
IUX, a globally recognized CFD brokerage, is taking a major step forward by introducing Next Gen Trade, an initiative designed to enhance trading speed, stability, and execution efficiency.
Inauguration: Aiyedatiwa pardons 43 prisoners
According to him, “As part of this initiative, the Governor has ordered the outright release of 8 individuals who were previously incarcerated.
Pope still in critical condition – Vatican
The 88-year-old pope, the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church since 2013, was admitted on February 14 with breathing difficulties.
Lobi Stars appoints Mohammed Ganaru as interim head coach
The management of Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi has appointed Coach Mohammed Ganaru as Interim Head Coach of the team till the end of the current season.
FG raises speed concerns on rehabilitated Third Mainland Bridge
The minister urged motorists to avoid excessive speed on the bridge to discourage the government from considering the installation of speed bumps.
Nigerian newspapers review: APC, Makinde ‘war’ over Osun LG polls
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the clash between Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde
Lagos Assembly: Meranda may step down as Speaker, Setonji or Rauf poised to take over
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Princess Mojisola Meranda, may step down, paving the way for either Mr. David Setonji or Mr. Wale Rauf to assume the position.
Most USAID workers to be fired or placed on leave
But on Friday, a federal judge lifted an order pausing the Trump administration’s implementation of plans to gut USAID.
Time for Nigeria to live without Aids
By Dele Sobowale “Ditch foreign aid or remain trapped”. Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, February 2025. The call to African states in general and Nigeria in particular, to stop relying on foreign aids could not have come at a more appropriate time. The return of Donald Trump as President of America can be likened to two natural disasters which […]
India bans addictive opioids exported to Nigeria, others
Two unregistered and highly-addictive opioids illegally imported into some West African countries from India, have been banned by the Indian Food and Drug Administration.
Kwara judge says Southwest govts lack power to stop Shari’ah panels
Justice Abdurraheem Sayi, the Qadi of the Shari’ah Court of Appeal, has dismissed the objections to Shari’ah arbitration panels in the Southwest as an expression of Islamophobia.
Nigeria, Kazakhstan strengthen trade, investment ties
Nigeria and Kazakhstan have initiated discussions to deepen economic collaboration, focusing on trade, investment, and technological exchange.
Kaduna varsity ASUU suspends strike
Adamu also said that the government showed commitment to the implementation of wage award and to grant autonomy to the university.
