The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has approved the redeployment of 65 senior officers and the appointment of key staff across the Nigerian Navy’s commands, units, and tri-service institutions. The announcement, made on Monday by Navy Spokesman Commodore Adams-Aliu, marks a renewed effort to strengthen operational efficiency and fulfil the Navy’s …
More than a decade after his passing, Michael Jackson continues to dominate the global entertainment landscape even in death. The King of Pop has been named 2025’s highest-paid deceased celebrity by Forbes, earning an estimated $105 million in the past year alone. With this, Jackson extends a posthumous financial legacy unmatched in modern celebrity culture. …
As the Ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) officially welcomes Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, Gov. Diri has defended his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, saying it is in the best interest of the state. Governor Diri was welcomed by the Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill …
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the 2025 admission deadline for all public universities across Nigeria from October 31 to November 17, 2025. The extension, announced on Sunday via a statement on JAMB’s official X handle, follows appeals from university administrators and recent accreditation exercises affecting the ongoing admission process in several …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restated its readiness for Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State, assuring that the exercise will be transparent, credible, and peaceful. Speaking on Monday during the signing of the Peace Accord in Awka, the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), pledged enhanced result management, early deployment of election materials, …
Nigeria’s equity market closed October with a flourish, extending a rally that has been in motion since April. The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) opened the month at 142,713.1 points and ended at 154,126.4, representing an approximate 8% rise. According to reports, the index has already accumulated year-to-date returns approaching 50% for 2025. …
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan was on Monday sworn in for a second term in office amid heavy security, following an election that has been widely condemned by the opposition and international observers. The ceremony, held at a military parade ground in the capital city, Dodoma, was closed to the public and broadcast live on …
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has partnered with Azleems Global Investment to train staff on workplace ethics, emotional intelligence, and performance-driven service delivery in support of Nigeria’s agricultural transformation agenda. The capacity-building workshop in Abuja targeted officers on Grade Levels 07 to 12 as part of the ministry’s Culture Change Management Initiative, …
The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the rising cases of drug trafficking, alcohol, and substance abuse has pledged to uncover individuals and corporate bodies involved in the illegal trade and ensure their prosecution. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Timeyin Adelegbe (APC–Ondo), disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, stressing that the National Assembly …
The leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a dramatic turn on Monday as security operatives sealed off the party’s National Secretariat at Wadata Plaza and the Legacy House, its National Convention Organising Committee headquarters. The action followed the controversial emergence of Abdulrahman Mohammed as Acting National Chairman. Heavily armed police officers arrived …
