President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described former President Muhammadu Buhari as a disciplined and incorruptible leader who never misused public funds. Speaking during an expanded Federal Executive Council (FEC) session held in honour of Buhari at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday, Akpabio praised the former president’s legacy of integrity and selfless service….
The UK government has announced plans to issue 45,000 seasonal worker visas in 2025. This initiative aims to support the nation’s food production by ensuring sufficient workforce availability during peak demand periods hereby addressing labour shortages in its agricultural and poultry sectors, The seasonal worker visa scheme is intended to provide a temporary labour force…
The federal government of Nigeria has declared that Dangote Refinery is now authorised to serve as the only provider of jet fuel, or Jet A1, to aircraft companies operating in the country. The minister of aviation, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this information in an interview that aired on Channels TV on Tuesday, October 8. According to…
The minister of youth development, Ayodele Olawande, on Thursday urged youths to shift their focus from street protests to constructive dialogue and negotiation. Mr Olawande made the call in Abuja while delivering the keynote address at the Youth National Discourse Abuja 2025, organised by the Eleniyancares Leadership Foundation. The theme of the discourse was ‘From…
Chelsea Football Club has officially appointed Liam Rosenior as the new head coach of the men’s team. Rosenior, who enjoyed a successful playing career across the Premier League and Championship, joins Chelsea with a growing reputation in coaching. He previously held roles in youth development and first-team coaching, earning praise for his tactical acumen and…
Two United Nations food agencies have warned that millions more people could face famine as funding shortages worsen already dire humanitarian conditions around the world. In a joint report released on Wednesday, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) said that conflict and violence were driving acute food insecurity in…
Hajia Muslimat Ibrahim Jimba, a former women leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, has died at the age of 68. Her passing was confirmed by the PDP’s State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara. The party expressed deep sorrow over her death, noting that she played an important role in shaping its…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday left many Nigerians amused after he publicly promised to increase the wages of his official music band during a project commissioning in Abuja. Wike made the announcement while commissioning the newly completed collector road from Mabushi to the Judges’ Quarters in Katampe, a project…
Major General Chris Jemitola (Rtd), former Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and a distinguished military officer, has passed away. The General died after collapsing at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja on Thursday morning. According to family sources, Jemitola was swiftly rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival….
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ijanikin Police Station, Lagos State Police Command, CSP Bolaji Olugbenga, is dead. The DPO was said to have slumped in the office and died before he could be rushed to a hospital on Thursday night. The news of his death has thrown the officers attached to the…
