FG deploys electric buses to cut transport burden on civil servants
The Federal Government has begun deploying 100 electric mass transit buses for federal civil servants, aiming to reduce the rising cost of daily transportation and improve workers’ welfare and productivity. The first batch of 37 buses was commissioned on Wednesday…
World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is over
The international body declared Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without any new transmission, though cases are rising in DR CongoUganda has been declared free of Ebola, with the World Health Organization (WHO) confirming that the East African country had passed…
Tribute paid to woman, 23, found dead in Islington
The family of a 23-year-old woman found dead in north London said they have been left with “an immeasurable void” in their lives.Clara Bale, who has for the first time been formally identified by the Met Police, was found unresponsive…
Biya reappears after 73 days as Cameroon celebrate WAFCON triumph
His prolonged stay abroad has also revived debate about what comes after Biya and intensified speculation over potential successors in a political system that has been dominated by his presidency for more than four decades. Cameroon does not have a…
Tanzania’s vice-president announces resignation in unprecedented move
Tanzania’s Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi has announced he is resigning weeks after it was reported that he had fallen out with President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The 54-year-old shared his brief resignation letter on his Instagram account, saying he wanted to respect…
Atiku: FG’s petrol subsidy policy favours rich oil firms over poor Nigerians
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Federal Government of favouring wealthy petroleum investors with tax credits, concessions and other fiscal incentives while ordinary Nigerians continue to struggle with high petrol prices and the rising cost of living. Atiku, who…
Oyebanji reappoints retired Ekiti Accountant-General
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on Tuesday approved the appointment of Mrs Titilayo Olayinka as the new Accountant General of the state. The Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Yinka Oyebode, said in a statement in Ado Ekiti…
DOLLY PARTON, COUNTRY MUSIC ICON AND LEGENDARY PHILANTHROPIST, DIES AT 80
The world of music and entertainment is mourning the death of legendary country music icon Dolly Parton, who has died at the age of 80. Parton’s death was announced by her family and representatives on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Reports…
UMAHI APOLOGISES OVER BENIN-SAPELE ROAD, ORDERS ARREST OF CONTRACTORS
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has apologised to commuters and residents of Edo and Delta states over the deplorable condition of the Benin-Sapele Road, which has caused untold hardship to road users. Umahi also ordered the arrest of contractors,…
SOUTH SUDAN VICE PRESIDENT ‘BLOCKED’ FROM FLYING TO NAIROBI
South Sudan’s Vice President, Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior, was unable to travel to Nairobi, Kenya, for planned official engagements after she failed to receive the required presidential authorisation before her scheduled departure. Reports had initially claimed that Nyandeng was physically…