FG Approves 40% Allowance for Civil Servants following Strike threat
The Federal Government has officially approved the long-awaited 40 per cent peculiar allowance for federal civil servants following intense pressure and threats of industrial action by the organised labour. The approval, Vanguard gathered, came after a marathon meeting on Tuesday…
Ghana to repatriate hundreds of citizens from South Africa
Ghana said on Tuesday that it has initiated the process to evacuate about 300 of its citizens from South Africa following a wave of protests against foreigners. President John Dramani Mahama approved the move to assist people who had complied…
President Tinubu Arrives Kigali, Joins 2,000 Business Leaders at Africa CEO Forum 2026
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, to participate in the Africa CEO Forum 2026. He was received by Rwandan President Paul Kagame at the Urugwiro Presidential Village. Videos of his arrival posted by the Nigerian Television Authority on…
Frank Edoho confirms divorce proceedings after two-year of private struggle
Veteran broadcaster and media personality, Frank Edoho, has publicly addressed his ongoing divorce proceedings, describing his current life stage as a dignified path toward emotional peace… In a series of statements shared via social media, the veteran presenter revealed that…
2027: NDC pegs presidential forms at N60m, governorship at N30m
The Nigeria Democratic Congress on Tuesday released the schedule for the conduct of its primary elections, with presidential hopefuls expected to pay N60 million to secure their nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of the 2027 general elections. NDC…
BREAKING: Fubara Dumps APC For NDC Ahead Of 2027
A Rivers political stakeholder and relative of Siminalayi Fubara, Blessing Fubara Snr., has officially defected from the APC to the NDC.PoliticsHe was received in Abuja by Seriake Dickson and other party stakeholders. According to him, the decision was driven by…
NCAA defends Air Peace over London flight disruption
The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Chris Najomo, has defended Air Peace over the recent disruption of its London operations, insisting that the airline acted responsibly by grounding the aircraft after a technical issue was discovered. Speaking…
Uganda’s 81-year-old president sworn in for seventh term
Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh consecutive term as president of Uganda, extending his nearly four-decade rule after securing victory in the country’s disputed January elections. The 81-year-old leader, who first took power as a rebel commander…
Xenophobia: FG should nationalise MTN, other South African companies — Oshiomhole
The senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has defended his call for the nationalisation of MTN and other South African-owned companies operating in Nigeria, saying the country must prioritise the lives of its citizens over foreign investment. He made the…
Nigeria Cannot Borrow Its Way To Development – Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigeria could no longer rely mainly on borrowing to fund development, warning that the country must build a sustainable fiscal system capable of supporting critical sectors…