President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Community-Based National Social Action Fund Task Force to strengthen grassroots development and accelerate socio-economic projects across Nigeria’s 8,804 wards. The approval was disclosed in a statement issued Wednesday night in Abuja by Mr Ado Bako, Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal …
Chelsea have officially parted ways with head coach Liam Rosenior, bringing an abrupt end to his tenure at Stamford Bridge amid mounting pressure over the club’s recent performances. The decision follows a series of inconsistent results that left the Blues struggling to meet expectations this season, prompting the club’s hierarchy to act in a bid …
As cases of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases rise across Nigeria, health experts have urged citizens to go beyond reducing salt intake and deliberately increase consumption of potassium-rich foods to improve heart health. The call was made by researchers from the Nigeria Sodium Study Team at the University of Abuja’s Cardiovascular Research Centre, who stressed that …
A fresh case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Cross River State, prompting health authorities to activate emergency response measures to contain any potential spread. Speaking at a news conference in Calabar, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Ayuk, disclosed that the case involves a 53-year-old Chinese national working with Lafarge, who arrived Nigeria …
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has released fresh updates on its ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise, revealing that 360,923 applicants were disqualified during the screening and shortlisting phase. According to the board, a total of 1,120,491 candidates successfully completed their applications and were cleared to participate in the computer-based test (CBT). …
The Sea Empowerment & Research Center (SEREC) has warned that Nigeria’s maritime sector risks losing a significant share of cargo to neighbouring countries due to persistent inefficiencies at its ports. In a policy advisory titled “Maritime Reform at a Crossroads: Data Signals, Export Concerns, and the Urgent Need for Execution Discipline,” SEREC reviewed trends from …
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has raised fresh concerns over the state of global labour markets, warning that millions of workers worldwide continue to live in extreme poverty despite stable economic indicators. Speaking at the ongoing Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Washington, D.C., ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo said …
The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge bordering on treason before the Federal High Court in Abuja against individuals accused of plotting to overthrow the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Those listed in the charge include a retired Major-General, a retired naval captain, a serving police inspector, and three other suspects. The charges follow …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured a major court victory after the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt ordered the interim forfeiture of 17 containers filled with illicit opioids worth over ₦33.6 billion. Officials intercepted the containers at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne, Rivers State. The seizures took place on multiple …
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has confirmed plans for a joint music project with American R&B sensation Chris Brown, with the release slated for next year. Speaking on a recent episode of the Swift Conversations podcast, Davido revealed that his current sound is deeply rooted in African influences, as he returns to work with his original …
