Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN), on his 55th birthday. The governor expressed joy in celebrating the Minister’s milestone, which coincided with Keyamo's working visit to…
The Federal Government has launched the National Health Programs, targeting youth engagement across Nigeria's 774 local government areas. In a statement released yesterday by the president’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the government called for applications from young Nigerians aged between 25 and 35 to…
President Tinubu Congratulates Festus Keyamo on 55th Birthday, Commends Aviation Sector Achievements
President Bola Tinubu today extended his congratulations to Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, on his 55th birthday. In a statement released by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the president praised Keyamo for his unwavering commitment to the administration's goals and…
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to "wake up" and increase its defence spending to lessen reliance on the United States for security. Addressing the French military yesterday, Macron described Donald Trump’s return to power as a pivotal moment for Europe…
President Donald Trump has announced plans to end "birthright citizenship," which grants automatic American citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. This controversial move was formalized yesterday through an executive order, though specific details of the order remain unclear. Birthright citizenship is rooted…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has lauded the selfless and heroic efforts of Higher Superintendent Osho Oluwasola and his team for their swift action in extinguishing a major fire at a filling station in Ado Ekiti last week. The governor's commendation came…
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Steel Development has raised concerns over several breaches of procurement laws in the execution of the 2024 budget by the Ministry of Steel Development. During the ministry's 2025 budget defence, the committee flagged irregularities and recommended a…
The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnic (SSANIP) has announced a three-days warning strike set to begin on Wednesday, citing long-standing issues of equity and justice within the Polytechnic system. The union has been advocating for the implementation of career progression policies that…
In response to the alarming number of lives lost to tanker explosions, President Bola Tinubu has established a high-powered committee aimed at preventing future incidents. Since September 2024, tanker explosions have claimed 265 lives, prompting urgent action from the presidency. This decision comes…
NAHCON Sets 2025 Hajj Fare at N8.7 Million for Southern Pilgrims, N8.3 Million for Borno and Adamawa
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the Hajj fare for 2025, setting the cost at N8.7 million for intending pilgrims from the Southern States and N8.3 million for those from Borno and Adamawa. The Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Professor Abdullahi…