UK Implements Ban on Family Reunification for Foreign Students, Citing Migration Reduction and Economic Concerns The United Kingdom has announced that starting from January 2024, foreign students, specifically undergraduate and postgraduate students on non-research courses, will no longer be allowed to bring their families, including spouses, children, and parents, to the country. The decision was […]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has taken a significant step ahead of his second-term inauguration by dissolving the state executive council and terminating the appointments of political office holders. The announcement was made through a memo dated May 23, 2023, signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor and Chairman of the Transition […]
The Presidential Election Petition Court (PREPEC) has issued an order for the consolidation of the petitions filed by the Labour Party (LP), the Allied People’s Movement (APM), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the outcome of the recent presidential election. The presiding justice, Justice Haruna Tsammani, leading a five-member panel, stated that the […]
The facility spans a total floor area of 2,485 square metres.President Buhari inaugurates N21bn specialized intensive care facility for VIPs; accompanied by First Lady Aisha Buhari and government officials at the State House Medical Centre in Abuja. New N21bn facility offers specialized intensive care for president, vice-president, immediate families, and VIPs. Spans 2,485 sqm, […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed numerous online fraud methods that can defraud traders and the general public. Traders have been cautioned by the commission to be cautious of various online strategies that target them for fraudulent activities. These revelations were made by the commission during its telecom consumers sensitization program, titled “Shine Your […]
President Buhari launches Kashimbila multipurpose dam, announces readiness of Zungeru and Dadinkowa power plants for inauguration. President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the Kashimbila Multipurpose Dam, 40MW Hydropower Station, and associated infrastructure in Taraba State. The project aligns with the government’s goal of achieving 30GW electricity generation by 2030. It is part of the Electricity […]
Governor-elect of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has filed a lawsuit against the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and its Director, Corps Certification, Ibrahim Muhammad, alleging conspiracy, deceit, and misrepresentation of facts. Mbah is seeking N20 billion in general and exemplary damages from the Defendants. In addition, he is requesting a declaration that […]
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly criticized Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his plans to request the approval of a ₦71 billion supplementary budget from the State House of Assembly, just weeks before the end of his second tenure. In a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo, Esq., […]
UK-Based Nigerian Professionals Call on Senators-Elect to Follow Umahi’s Lead and Support Akpabio for Senate Presidency The Association of Nigerian Professionals in the United Kingdom (UK) has urged senators-elect who are still vying for the seat of the Senate President to take inspiration from Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State and throw their support behind […]
President-elect Bola Tinubu commits to unifying the country and strengthening relations with the United States upon assuming office on May 29. In a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Tinubu emphasized his immediate focus on implementing institutional reforms, development programs, and addressing the needs of impoverished Nigerians to deepen democratic institutions. President-elect […]
LP National Chairman, Julius Abure and the party’s factional chairman, Lamidi Apapa were also in court on Wednesday. FILE: Peter Obi (middle) at the Tribunal on Wednesday The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned to Friday, May 19 for continuation of pre-hearing in the petition by presidential candidate of the Labour Party […]
It is not uncommon for legal challenges to arise following presidential elections, as political rivals and other interested parties seek to contest the outcome of the vote. In this case, five lawsuits have been filed at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, seeking to prevent Bola Ahmed Tinubu from assuming the presidency. It is […]
Reports suggest that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), All Progressives Congress (APC), and the president-elect, Bola Tinubu, may oppose the request by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for a live broadcast of the proceedings of the Presidential Election Petition Court sitting in Abuja. PDP has insisted on live media coverage of the proceedings, saying […]
Yesterday, the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) issued a notice to aircraft owners to temporarily relocate their aircraft parked at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) to alternative airports in preparation for the Presidential Inauguration ceremony scheduled for May 29th, 2023. The notice, signed by the Regional General Manager (NC)/Airport Manager (NAIA), explained that the […]
L-R: Development Practitioner and Serial Social Entrepreneur, Abiodun Odunuga; Brother to the late Pastor Dare Adeboye, Pastor Adeolu Adeboye; Chairman, Dare Adeboye Foundation, Mrs Temiloluwa Adeboye; former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, CEO, Opportunik Global Fund, Kola Oyeneyin and Executive Personal Assistant to the General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Leke […]
According to experts, drug-resistant diseases are responsible for the deaths of at least 700,000 people annually. During a virtual media roundtable organised by Pfizer, health experts emphasized that Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has become a major concern for global health, with minor infections potentially becoming life-threatening and difficult to treat if left unaddressed. The experts aimed […]
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja which had earlier on 24 March affirmed Mr Adeleke’s victory. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court affirmed the election of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, confirming his victory over his opponent, Adegboyega Oyetola, in the highly contested July 16, 2022 poll. A […]
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, founder/chairman of the Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, the Chairman of the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, has noted that the per capita spending by African governments on healthcare is not enough to address the intricate healthcare challenges facing the continent. He made this observation while speaking at the Africa-UK Health Summit, held recently […]
The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal, which is currently in session at the Court of Appeal in Abuja, has scheduled May 10, 2023, as the date to resume hearing the petition filed by Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, against the presidential election. Additionally, the tribunal has also postponed the pre-hearing of the […]
Following a massive gridlock caused by a fuel-laden tanker that fell and spilt its content around the Ibafo area of Ogun State in the early hours of Sunday, the Federal Road Safety Commission has advised road users to explore alternative routes. According to the commission, road users going into and out of Lagos are advised […]