Niger’s Junta Announces Five-Year Transition To Constitutional Rule
Niger’s ruling junta says there would be a five-year transition to constitutional rule with immediate effect. The time frame announced during a signing ceremony for a new transition charter yesterday, is in line with recommendations made in February by a commission following national discussions. Abdourahamane Tchiani, the leader of Niger’s junta, was also sworn in as the […]
Customs Begins Zero-Tariff On Imported Pharmaceutical Inputs
Nigerian Customs Service has begun implementing a two-year exemption on import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) for key pharmaceutical raw materials. Its National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, who announced this however clarified that only manufacturers of pharmaceutical products recognised by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and who possess a valid […]
Federal Government Declares Holidays to Celebrate Eid-El-Fitr.
The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday, March 31 and April 1, respectively, as public holidays to mark the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration in a statement yesterday, congratulating the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Tunji-Ojo also […]
Jessie J Denies Pregnancy Speculation
American singer, Jessie J, has denied speculation that she’s pregnant with baby Number 2, saying she’s focused on releasing new music, which she’s been teasing since last October. She noted that while the “business side” of her music career has been rocky, she’s “manifesting” her upcoming album, which will be released sometime this year. The […]
Organised Labour Threatens Action In Rivers State Is Not Reversed
The Rivers State Organised Labour are threatening to embark on strategic union actions that may disrupt national economic activities if their demands are not met within a reasonable timeframe. The threat comes on the heels of the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, which the labour union, in a statement yesterday, […]
INEC Says Petition For Senator Natasha’s Recall Does Not Meet Requirement
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from a case involving suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, saying he could no longer handle the matter after Senate President Godswill Akpabio wrote a petition questioning his impartiality. When the court clerk called the case up yesterday, Justice Egwuatu ruled that he […]
17th Headies Awards Moved To April 27
The 17th edition of the Headies Awards has been moved from April 5 to April 27, 2025, due to unforeseen circumstances. In a statement, the Headies Academy apologised for any inconvenience caused by the date change and assured stakeholders that the ceremony would be an unforgettable evening of music, glamour and excitement. This year’s edition […]
Super Eagles Seek To Rekindle World Cup Hopes In Uyo Against Zimbabwe
The Super Eagles are expected to rise to nine points and be fully back into contention after today’s encounter in their 2026 World Cup qualifying matchday Six encounter against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mohammed Sanusi, while calling on Nigerians to come […]
Chad Tags Sudan’s Airport Threat as ‘Declaration Of War’
Chad has condemned a senior Sudanese general’s threat to target its airports, calling it a “declaration of war.” Its foreign ministry vowed to respond according to international law if a “square metre of Chadian territory is threatened”. The warning follows comments from Lt-Gen Yasir al-Atta, the deputy commander of Sudan’s army, who said the UAE […]
JAMB reschedules 2025 mock UTME to April 10
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled the date for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) from April 5 to April 10. According to a weekly bulletin of the board available yesterday, the adjustment aimed to ensure all necessary preparations were completed, incorporating a variety of innovations and enhancements designed to […]