ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has formally written to the Senate, requesting an increase in the 2025 budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion. The letter was read during Wednesday’s plenary session by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. According to the Senate President, the proposed increase stems from additional revenues as follows: N1.4 trillion from the…
President Donald Trump revealed an extraordinary plan Tuesday for the United States to take over the Gaza Strip, resettle Palestinians in other countries – seemingly whether they wanted to leave or not — and turn the territory into “the Riviera of the Middle East.” Trump made the stunning proposal to audible gasps during a joint…
Often from poor backgrounds, they are targeted by criminals posing as doctors or trusted figures who offer false hope, promising a better life but behind these lies is a horrific market exploiting their fertility. This illegal practice thrives in the shadows of Nigeria’s healthcare system, and although many are unaware, doctors and human rights activists…
Recently, an incident at the Abia State University (ABSU) has shocked many as a student reportedly stormed the school with bouncers as he attempted to write his final paper. The sight of bouncers on a campus usually reserved for learning and academic pursuits is highly unusual and has raised concerns among students, faculty, and the…
Nigerian Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems wins Best African Music Performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Tems won Best African Music Performance for her outstanding track, “Love Me Jeje.” Her music is a reflection of her experiences, her environment, and her aspirations, making it deeply relatable. Tems recent triumphs on the international stage are not just personal victories…
The National Union of Lagos State Students Union (NULASS) has expressed strong discontent over the delayed disbursement of bursary funds for the past two years. This neglect of students’ rights, the union asserts, is a violation of Lagos State’s obligations to its indigenous population. In a strongly worded statement, NULASS pleads for immediate action…
The United States figure skating body has confirmed that several skaters were on an American Airlines regional passenger plane that crashed near Reagan Washington National Airport in Virginia. The plane, with 64 passengers and crew, was en route to Washington, DC, from Wichita, Kansas, when it collided midair with a US Army helicopter late on Wednesday. US…
Key appointees of United States President Donald Trump to major positions in government, including Tulsi Gabbard and Kashyap Patel, face Senate hearings on Thursday to approve their appointments. On Wednesday, Robert F Kennedy Jr faced a barrage of questions during a contentious Senate hearing on his nomination to be Trump’s health secretary. Trump also made major announcements about immigration and…
Meta has agreed to pay United States President Donald Trump $25m to settle a lawsuit he filed against the company for suspending his accounts after the US Capitol attack in January 2021. A Meta spokesman confirmed the settlement, with reports stating that $22m would fund Trump’s presidential library and the remainder going to legal fees…
United States President Donald Trump has offered most The buyout offer was announced on Tuesday in a memorandum issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as Trump seeks to fulfil one of his campaign promises to shrink the government.
