The Federal Government has commenced the payment of the recently approved ₦32,000 pensionincrement to retirees across the country, bringing relief to thousands of senior citizens who havelong clamored for an upward review of their benefits.The increment, which was approved earlier this year in line with the new wage adjustmentframework, is aimed at cushioning the impact…
Ali Ndume, Senator representing Borno South, has called on President Bola Tinubu to dissolve the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) if the union continues to pursue what he described as private rather than national interests. Speaking during an interview on ARISE Television’s Prime Time, Ndume criticised the union’s decision to…
The Presidency has welcomed former President Goodluck Jonathan to the 2027 Presidential race, but warned that his “dismal record in office” remains fresh in the minds of Nigerians. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made these assertions in a statement he signed Monday evening titled, ‘Former President Jonathan is welcome…
The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the Independence Anniversary parade that had been scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information & Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, announced this in a statement on Monday. Imohiosen did not give…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday received in audience Bayo Ogunlesi, Shareholderand Executive Director of global investment management firm BlackRock, at his Lagosresidence.The meeting, which comes amid Nigeria’s push to attract more foreign investment, underscores the administration’s efforts to deepen engagement with global financial leaders and showcase thecountry as a viable destination for long-term capital…
The Nigerian media industry has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death ofSomtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, popularly known as Sommie, a News Anchor, Reporter,and Producer with Arise Television.Maduagwu reportedly passed away in the early hours of Sunday after an armed robbery attack ather residence in the Katampe area of Abuja. According to preliminary reports, armed…
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has approved the payment of ₦300,000 asmonthly allowance for medical doctors in the state, in a move aimed at boosting healthcaredelivery and addressing the challenge of brain drain in the sector.The governor’s approval, announced on Saturday in Lokoja, follows weeks of consultations withhealth stakeholders and is part of…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that Nigerians in thediaspora remain an integral part of the nation’s development agenda.Speaking at a recent engagement with diaspora stakeholders, government officials emphasizedthat the administration is determined to create platforms where Nigerians abroad can contributemeaningfully to national growth. According to the government, diaspora citizens have continued…
Cambridge University has awarded Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WorldTrade Organization (WTO), an Honorary Fellowship of Lucy Cavendish College—one of theinstitution’s highest honours. The recognition celebrates Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s outstanding contributions to global economics,trade reform, and development, as well as her trailblazing role in international leadership. She isthe first African woman and the first woman…
Lagos, Nigeria, is preparing to make history as it welcomes the E1 Series, the world’s first all-electric powerboat championship, from October 3 to 5, 2025. This marks the first time thecompetition will be held on the African continent, positioning Lagos as a global hub forinnovation, sports, and sustainable technology. The E1 Series, often described as…
