The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Nigeria’s opposition parties, describing them as directionless and lacking credibility. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos, the party’s spokesperson, Mr. Seye Oladejo, said the APC was deeply concerned about what he called the deteriorating state of the opposition as the nation …
The Federal Government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of Denmark to deepen cooperation on digital transformation and innovation, aimed at fostering inclusive economic growth. The agreement was signed in Lagos during the NORDIC-Nigeria Connect Conference with the theme, “Forging Partnerships for Sustainable Impact”. The conference also witnessed commitments from …
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced the suspension of its two-week warning strike, following renewed commitments from the Federal Government to address key outstanding issues raised by the union. The strike, which began on October 13, 2025, was initially billed to end next Monday. However, the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) resolved …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has taken a major step toward modernizing its operations with the launch of a new digital portal designed to streamline the process of obtaining drug integrity tests and visa clearance certificates. Unveiled on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in Abuja, the platform called the Drug Integrity Test and Visa …
Veteran Juju legend, Oluwashina Peters, popularly known as Sir Shina Peters, has asserted that the true legacy of a musician lies not in fame or wealth but in the creation of evergreen songs that stand the test of time. Speaking during a recent interview, the 67-year-old icon boldly claimed that he has produced more timeless …
The Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, on Tuesday signed into law two landmark bills that fundamentally reshape the state’s traditional governance architecture. The action altered the Bauchi State Chieftaincy (Appointment and Deposition) Law and the Zaar Chiefdom Law, providing the legal framework for the creation of 13 additional Emirates and one Chiefdom. The …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) have renewed their partnership to strengthen transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s education sector. Both agencies pledged to ensure that funds for schools are properly used and that leakages in the system are blocked through reforms and digital monitoring …
Spain has temporarily suspended live cattle exports after confirming an outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the northeastern region of Girona, Agriculture Minister Luis Planas announced on Tuesday. Planas said the decision aims to contain the spread of the highly contagious virus, which affects cattle and buffalo but poses no threat to humans. “We …
The Gates Foundation has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to supporting Kano State’s health system through targeted investments, data-driven reforms, and stronger collaboration aimed at reducing poverty and accelerating human development outcomes. At the Kano State Stakeholders Workshop held in Abuja from October 21–22, the Foundation and government representatives reviewed the state’s 2025 health sector performance …
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has accused the Presidency of twisting facts and misrepresenting its position on the ongoing killings of Christians in parts of the country, describing the government’s recent statement as “completely false” and “grossly unfair.” In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, …
