United States President Donald Trump has officially imposed a 15 percent tariff on Nigeria and other African countries. Other countries affected by the new tariff regime include Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Mozambique, Mauritius, Ghana, Malawi, Lesotho, and Madagascar. The modified reciprocal tariff rates were announced by the White House on Thursday. This Executive Order, titled “Further…
Bashir El-Rufai, the son of the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has said that some people need to die for Nigeria to achieve the greatness everyone desires. Bashir and his father have been vocal since Bola Tinubu assumed office as the president of Nigeria in May 2023. Recently, his father, a member of…
A 26-year-old zookeeper who was attending to a special tour group was attacked and killed at the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem, according to reports by Israeli media platforms. The animal attacked the keeper as he was preparing the enclosure of the tiger for a special tour group. The man suffered severe injuries and died shortly…
The industrial action embarked upon by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has been called off, the Minister of Health, Ali Pate, has said. Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting on Friday, Pate said the decision followed agreements reached with the leadership of the nursing association. However, the leaders of the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the commencement of the 2025 nationwide Continuous Voter Registration exercise ahead of the upcoming elections. According to a statement by the Commission via its X handle on Friday, online pre-registration will open on Monday, August 18, 2025, through its official portal: cvr.inecnigeria.org. The Commission further disclosed that in-person…
Labour Party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has faulted the Federal Government’s continued practice of awarding national honours to politicians, calling instead for recognition of individuals who have made tangible contributions to national development. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the public presentation of “The Chronicles of a Legend,” a biography of business magnate and…
Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) says Nigerians have started accessing affordable long-term mortgage facilities at 9.75 per cent. The mortgage facilities extend as long as 20 years, a radical initiative aimed at bridging the country’s estimated 20 million units housing gap. Chief Executive Officer, (MOFI), Dr. Armstrong Takang, said several beneficiaries across geopolitical zones have…
A 51-year-old private school teacher, Mrs. Emmanuel Love Onuora, was found dead inside a tricycle (Keke Napep) in Aba, Abia State. The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 29, along Aba Road area of the state. According to reports, Mrs. Onuora had boarded the tricycle for her usual commute when another passenger joined the ride. It…
As part of his ongoing efforts to consolidate grassroots support for the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Community Engagement, Hon. Sulaimon Musa Olalekan continued his strategic local government tour with a productive engagement in Ede South, Ede North and Egbedore Local Government Areas. The tour, aimed…
Authorities in Brazil have launched an investigation after a 20-year-old woman died suddenly while travelling on a long-distance bus, with dozens of iPhones later discovered glued to her body. According to Dailymail, the incident occurred during a trip from Foz do Iguaçu to São Paulo. According to reports, the young woman began experiencing health complications…