Habibu Abdulrahman Girei Appointed Senior Special Assistant on Community Mobilization I am appointed to serve in community mobilization and I will focus on it Hon. Habibu Abdulrahman Girei has been appointed as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Community Mobilization by His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The appointment, which took effect…
Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his commitment to accelerated development in Abuja, promising significant improvements in 2025. He made this statement while receiving the prestigious Thursday Newspaper/Arise TV Minister of the Year award during a ceremony that celebrated his exceptional leadership and transformative achievements. “In 2025, you will…
Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of the former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria following her release from a UK prison. This development was confirmed earlier today by BBC reports. Mrs. Ekweremadu, along with her husband and Dr. Obinna Obeta, had been convicted by a UK court in 2023 over charges related…
Trump Promises to “Make Heads Spin” with Executive Order Blitz on First Day as 47th U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to hit the ground running on his first day back in the Oval Office, promising a flurry of executive orders to “make heads spin” as he begins his second term as the 47th President…
January 19, 2025 In a significant development in the Middle East, Hamas released the first three hostages as part of a ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement with Israel. The three women, identified as Romi Gonen (24), Doron Steinbrecher (31), and Emily Damari (28), were handed over to the Red Cross earlier today after spending 15…
Abuja, Nigeria The Federal Government has unveiled the Youth Farmers Enrollment Portal, a bold initiative designed to address unemployment and food insecurity across Nigeria. The program, launched by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development in collaboration with the Nigerian Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalisation Programme (NIYEEDEP), was announced during a ceremony in Abuja by Honourable…
Over 50 Killed in Petrol Tanker ExplosionDikko-Maje Road, Suleja LGA, Niger State on January 17, 2025 A devastating petrol tanker explosion on Saturday claimed the lives of no fewer than 50 individuals along the Dikko-Maje Road in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State. The tragic incident occurred when a tanker carrying Premium Motor Spirit…
The planned direct disbursement of funds to Nigeria’s 774 local government areas (LGAs) has been delayed due to widespread bureaucratic lapses. A total of N361.754 billion, representing the LGAs’ share of the N1.424 trillion distributable revenue for January 2025, remains inaccessible as councils nationwide fail to meet necessary requirements. At the January Federation Account Allocation…
The cryptocurrency market is buzzing as XRP, the Ripple-affiliated token, hits a multi-year peak, trading at $3.35, up 17.65% in the last 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap. This surge follows a groundbreaking report by Reuters that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may freeze certain non-fraud cryptocurrency cases currently in court. The report also…
A landmark ceasefire and hostage release agreement has been reached between Hamas and Israel, marking a significant turning point in the ongoing conflict. The deal, facilitated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, includes critical measures to halt hostilities, ensure the release of hostages, and begin the reconstruction of Gaza. U.S. President Joe Biden, addressing…
