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Ghana’s economy expanded by 6.3% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, up from a revised 5.7% in the same period last year, the national statistics agency said on Wednesday. The services sector, covering finance, insurance, trade, and education, recorded robust growth of 9.9% compared to 2% a year earlier, government statistician Alhassan Iddrisu told […]
The Qatari Ministry of Interior has announced new visa regulations for Nigerian travelers, citing recent cases of overstays as the reason for the development. Under the new policy, a confirmed return transfer must be booked alongside hotel reservations before a tourist or transit visa can be processed. Also, eligibility has also been restricted, as only […]
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested 2 suspects for alleged vandalisation and theft of electricity infrastructure belonging to the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC). Akwa Ibom Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, who stated this on Wednesday at the State headquarters, Uyo, said the arrest and recovery of […]
The Federal Capital Police (FCT) Police Command has rescued a mother with her 8 and 3 years old children after they were forced out of their house alongside her 9-month-old baby by the husband. Police said their father, a 45-year-old Mr. David Tersoo, a contractor with history of domestic abuse was arrested with substance suspected […]
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) will this Wednesday decide whether to embark on a nationwide strike as its ultimatum to the Federal Government over outstanding demands expires. NARD, which had earlier issued a 10-day ultimatum to relevant government agencies, warned that members would withdraw their services if urgent issues affecting their welfare were […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that while Nigerians expected it as registrar and regulator of political parties to act in the face of the brazen breach of the law on early campaigns by politicians and their foot soldiers, the commission was being constrained by law to act against violators accordingly. The chairman […]
The unprecedented Russian drone attacks on Poland are both a test and a warning. How Europe and NATO respond could be crucial to security on this continent.
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday refused the motion for bail brought by five suspected Al-Shabab terrorists over their alleged involvement in the attack of a Catholic Church in Owo town, Ondo State. The track resulted to the death of over 40 worshippers. Ruling on the bail application brought […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has openly criticised striker Cyriel Dessers and faulted team captain William Troost-Ekong following the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw against South Africa in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday in Bloemfontein. Nigeria, needing a win to revive fading hopes of qualifying for next year’s tournament in North America, suffered […]
The Federal Government has officially gazetted Nigeria’s new tax reform laws following President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the legislations on June 26, 2025. A statement signed by the Personal Assistant on Special Duties to the President, Kamorudeen Yusuf, on Wednesday, confirmed the publication of the four legislations: the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, Nigeria Tax Administration […]
