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AT THE 60 BIRTHDAY OF ELDER ADEYANJU OLOWOJOBA ON JULY 26, 2025 AT POWA MULTIPURPOSE HALL, IKEJA GRA, LAGOS.
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to public health and safety with the launch of a two-day training programme focused on emergency response and food safety essentials for stakeholders in the events and hospitality industries. Organized by the Lagos State Safety Commission in collaboration with Help Station, the capacity-building initiative kicked off on […]
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has fixed local government elections in the state. According to the Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Jonathan Aifuobhokhan, the election will hold on the Saturday 11th July, 2026. Hon. Aifuobhokhan stated this in a press briefing on Wednesday in Benin City, the Edo State Capital. The […]
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Russia if it doesn’t end hostilities with Ukraine. He also pledged to supply top-quality weapons, including Patriot missiles, to Ukraine to defend itself against Russian attacks. *Key Highlights:* – *Tariffs on Russia*: Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Russia if it […]
The Federal Government has expressed commitment to making the South-South region a hub for commercial gas utilization due to its huge reserves, infrastructure potential, peaceful investment climate, and readiness of governments and people to partner for development. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of Petroleum Resources (Gas), made this known in an address at the South-South Gas Utilization […]
The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to ending the persistent scourge of crude oil theft, which is costing Nigeria an estimated $79.4 million daily. Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Okezie emphasized the need for enhanced legislative oversight, targeted laws, and support for regulatory agencies to address security challenges in the petroleum sector. *Key […]
In a show of national respect and mourning, the Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday to honour the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The announcement was made late Sunday evening by the Minister of Interior, in a statement that described […]
Muhammadu Buhari stands as one of the most prominent and polarizing figures in Nigeria’s modern history. His public life spans over five decades, marked by a unique distinction: he is the only Nigerian to have ruled the country both as a military Head of State and as a democratically elected President. From his early military […]
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a significant increase in France’s defense budget to strengthen national security and global influence. The proposed budget hike faces challenges in parliament, where there are ongoing debates about budget disputes and deficit reduction. Macron’s plan aims to modernize France’s military and meet NATO commitments amid rising global tensions. […]
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) will hold a two-day conference on July 22-23, 2025, in Abuja, to address tax evasion and illicit financial flows (IFFs). The conference aims to devise solutions for enhancing revenue collection and curbing IFFs, particularly from multinational corporations. The event will bring together policymakers, tax administrators, law enforcement agencies, and […]
