Hamas Releases 2 more Kidnapped Hostages
Palestinian militant group Hamas said it had freed two more women hostages abducted to the Gaza Strip from Israel during the October 7 attacks. The Islamist group’s military wing said in a statement the two had been freed for “compelling humanitarian” reasons following mediation by Qatar and Egypt. There was no immediate confirmation by Israeli […]
Federal Government Establishes Poverty Alleviation Trust Fund, Targets $5 billion Annually
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the creation of a Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation Trust Fund. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, stated this while briefing State House correspondents shortly after the FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Monday. She said the trust fund is to enable the […]
Davido Confirms December Concerts in Abuja, Port Harcourt and Lagos
Superstar artiste Davido is set to close the year 2023 with fans in style as the singer has announced three end of the year concert dates in December. The multiple award-winning singer and performer, in an announcement, confirmed that his “Timeless” tour would return to Nigeria in December 2023, with performances scheduled in three different […]
BREAKING: Students Loan to commence January 2024- President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that the Student Loan Scheme would commence operations in January 2024. President Tinubu stated this when he declared open the 29th session of the annual Nigeria Economic Summit in Abuja. “By January 2024, the new Students Loan Programme must commence. To the future of our children and students we’re saying […]
Supreme Court reserves Judgment In Atiku, Obi’s Appeal, dismisses Allied People’s Movement Petition
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the appeal by Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court which upheld the election victory of President Bola Tinubu. The court also reserved judgment in the appeal by Peter Obi of the Labour Party, but dismissed that of […]
Crackdown on Dirty Environment: Lagos State Government shuts down Alaba Market
The Lagos State Government has shut down the Alaba International Market over poor waste disposal practices among others. The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab disclosed this in a post on X on Monday. The closure is the latest in the shutting down of markets and demolition of illegal structures by the Lagos State […]