Namibia Holds First National Genocide Remembrance Day for Victims of German Colonial Rule
Namibia on Wednesday marked its first-ever Genocide Remembrance Day, honouring the more than 70,000 Ovaherero and Nama people systematically killed by German colonial forces in the early 20th century, a massacre many historians consider the first…
Tinubu Declares War on Bullying, Pledges Safe, Inclusive Future for Nigerian Children
…Launches nationwide campaign, unveils sweeping reforms on Children’s Day President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged a renewed national commitment to ending child abuse and bullying, describing Nigerian children as the “pride and future” of the…
Africa Day: Institute Calls for 20-Year Ban on Former Politicians Seeking Office, Pushes for National Holiday in Nigeria
As Africa marks another year of unity and reflection, the Pan-African Dialogue Institute (TPADI) is making a bold call: a legislative ban on the re-entry of former public officeholders into politics for 10 to 20 years after completing their tenure. The…
2027: Ex-Rep Candidate Urges Atiku-Obi Alliance to Unseat Tinubu
A former House of Representatives candidate for Ijesa South Federal Constituency in Osun State, Gideon Aloba, has called for a strategic alliance and power-sharing agreement between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Anambra State Governor Peter…
BVN Abroad: How Nigerians in Diaspora Can Now Secure Their Identity for $50
Gone are the days when getting a Bank Verification Number (BVN) meant catching a flight back to Nigeria, queuing at a bank, and battling red tape. For Nigerians living abroad, a revolutionary shift is now underway. With a laptop, internet connection, and…
Denmark Sets Europe’s Highest Retirement Age: Life to Begin at 70 by 2040
Denmark has officially raised its retirement age to 70, making it the highest in Europe. The new law, passed by the Danish parliament on Thursday with 81 votes in favour and 21 against, will take full effect by 2040 and apply to anyone born after 31…
Arzikin Noma Backs 7,000 Oyo Farmers in Sorghum Drive to Tackle Food Crisis
Over 7,000 smallholder farmers in Oyo State have received agricultural inputs and training support from Arzikin Noma, a frontline agribusiness firm, as part of a sweeping campaign to strengthen food security and reduce reliance on expensive grain…
Lagos Trains 500 Polytechnic Students in CNG Conversion as Nigeria Pushes for Cleaner Energy Future
As Nigeria intensifies its transition from petrol to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), the Lagos State Government has launched a one-month intensive training programme to equip 500 polytechnic students with hands-on skills in CNG vehicle conversion. The…
Fresh Calls for NNPCL Audit as Tinubu, Buhari, Obasanjo Blamed for Missing Oil Funds
Fresh revelations about Nigeria’s state oil company have reignited public outrage, as calls for a sweeping audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) intensify. The storm follows a World Bank report exposing a N500 billion shortfall…
Lagos to Enforce Ban on Single-Use Plastics from July 2025
The Lagos State Government has announced it will begin full enforcement of a ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) starting July 1, 2025. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the announcement on Monday via his official X…