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The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that, beginning February 2024, passengers arriving in the country will no longer engage with immigration personnel at international airports. The revelation was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during the unveiling of the newly...
A viral video depicting the large entourage accompanying Nigerian politician Bola Tinubu at the COP 28 conference in Dubai has sparked outrage on Twitter. Many Nigerians are expressing frustration, noting that while other nations showcase efforts to reduce emissions at a climate summit, the All...
The Federal Government revealed plans for a new minimum wage that will take effect on April 1, 2024. Idris Mohammed, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, shared that the existing N30,000 minimum wage would expire at the end of March 2024. Mohammed emphasized the government's...
The Federal Government has successfully raised N585 million towards settling fines for inmates, aiming to alleviate congestion in correctional centers across Nigeria. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, represented by Dr. Anayo Romanus-Nzekwe, disclosed this during the release of...
As the dust settles on Nigeria's 2023 general elections, alarming claims of the nation sliding towards a one-party state emerge. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) points fingers at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alleging a compromising of democratic integrity. The...
South Africa's Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu, has issued a compelling call for unity across political lines to combat the alarming surge in teenage pregnancies. In response to a distressing report revealing that 90,000 schoolgirls became pregnant this year, Zulu emphasized the...
The Federal Government of Nigeria plans to allocate 2% of its 2024 budget—equivalent to N534 billion—towards poverty reduction and social development, as revealed by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu. However, this allocation falls short of the World Bank's...
In a pivotal prelude to the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, President Bola Tinubu engaged in a substantive meeting with King Charles III of England. This diplomatic encounter, aimed at fortifying the partnership between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, unfolds as a...
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who played a pivotal and polarizing role in US foreign policy during the Cold War, has died at the age of 100. Henry Kissinger, a key figure in shaping US foreign policy during the Nixon and Ford administrations, passed away at his home in...
President Bola Tinubu has embarked on a journey to Dubai to participate in the COP28 Climate Summit, scheduled for December 1 and 2, 2023, with the theme, "Unite, Act, and Deliver." His mission focuses on urging developed nations to fulfill their commitment to provide $100 billion annually for...
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