Category: News

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 […]

Rabi Laxmi Chitrakar, wife of former Nepalese Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal has died after protesters set their residence ablaze in Kathmandu. The attack took place on Tuesday in the Dallu area of the capital, where demonstrators allegedly trapped her inside before igniting fire on their residence. Chitrakar was rushed to Kirtipur Burn Hospital in critical […]

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has barred all pilots from flying their planes with unruly passenger(s) on board. NCAA Director of Public Relations and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, announced the decision on Wednesday in an ongoing meeting with all domestic airlines in Abuja. The NCAA said that considering the risks involved in airline business, […]

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has commended Eminent Ambassador Iweajunwa Paul Chisom for his dedication in focusing on achieving Goal 9 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. A statement signed by Aamb. Nwokoma Messiah said his proactive approach to peace and […]

The Chartered Institute of Treasury Management (CITM) has cautioned the Federal Government against new borrowing, saying such could plunge the country into debilitating debt. Registrar of CITM, Mr Olumide Adedoyin gave the warning in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja against the backdrop of new borrowing and mounting debt by the federal government. According to […]

A United States federal judge, on Tuesday, temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s move to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook as she challenged her ouster from the central bank. Judge Jia Cobb granted Cook’s request for an order to remain on the bank’s board while her lawsuit plays out — just a week before a […]

The 11th Governing Council of the Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja), led by Senator Dr. Olanrewaju Tejuoso, has approved the promotion of 104 academic staff to professorial rank. The approval was given at the 78th Extraordinary Meeting of Council, held on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 9 to 10, 2025, at the University’s Main […]