GODSWILL Akpabio, president, Nigeria’s Senate, has delivered a passionate appeal to the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) during the ongoing 148th Session in Geneva, Switzerland, calling for concerted efforts to restore lasting peace to the conflict-ridden region of Gaza. Speaking at the assembly, Akpabio emphasized the urgent need for n...
THE FEDERAL Government has initiated legal proceedings against Binance, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange platform, over allegation of tax evasion. The charged were officially filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in a bid to uphold fiscal responsibility and safeguard Nigeria’s economic integri...
NIGERIA’s President Bola Tinubu has made a significant decision ahead of his 72nd birthday on Friday March 29th, 2024. Rather, he opts to forgo any celebratory events amidst the current challenges facing Nigeria. In a statement released by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu urged associated and well...
SPEAKING at the 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and Related Meetings in Geneva, Switzerland, Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, emphasized the pivotal role of congressional diplomacy in achieving world peace and resolving conflicts. Akpabio, also the chairman of Nigeria’s National Assembly, underscored the significanc...
CANADA is poised to enact significant changes to its temporary foreign worker programme, as announced by the country’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller. This decision marks a departure a departure from the country’s previous lenient immigration stance. Under this new strategy, Ottawa aims to decrease the proportion of temporary residents to f...
IN a touching and courageous statement released on social media, Princess Catherine, the beloved Princess of Wales, disclosed the shocking news of her cancer diagnosis. The revelations come in the wake of her recent surgery for what was initially believed to be a non-cancerous condition, marking a poignant turn in her health journey. In her [&...
ADEGBOYEGA Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy has emphasized Nigeria’s unwavering dedication to the leadership of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), and the advancement of the Regional Maritime Development Bank. In a meeting with Dr. Paul Adaliku, Seceretary-General of MOWCA in Abuja last Thursday, Oyet...
DURING a budget defense session with the House of Representatives Committee on Port and Harbour in Abuja, Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), unveiled projections for the agency’s revenue in 2024, aiming for a substantial N629.89 billion. He also disclosed plans to secure a N200billion loan from Af...
Marking a historic moment for the nation, President Ahmed Tinubu launched the Nigeria for Women Programme on Thursday at the Banquet Hall, Aso Villa. This initiative aims to significantly enhance the lives of Nigeria women, children, and vulnerable individuals, promising positive transformations for the entire nation. During the inauguration c...
The wheels of progress are in motion as the Federal Government of Nigeria commences the construction of the extensive 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. According to a statement by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, as conveyed by his media adviser, Orji Uchenna, the official handover of the initial phase to Hitech Construction Company Ltd,...
