Billionaire and head of the US Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk, announced in a post on X Saturday all Federal employees will receive an email asking them to explain the work they’ve done over the past week, and employees who fail to respond will be forced to resign. Musk, in his quest to slash Read More

At least 12 passengers lost their lives in a fatal accident on Saturday along the Lapai-Agaie Road in Niger State. Eyewitnesses said the crash occurred at Nami village following a head-on collision between a Wemer passenger bus carrying 15 people and a trailer. The victims included eight men and four women, three of whom were Read More

A devastating fire tore through Bukar village in the Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State on Friday evening,, leaving widespread destruction in its wake. The blaze, reportedly sparked by a cooking fire, spread rapidly due to strong winds, consuming homes, crops, and livestock. Villagers struggled to contain the flames as thick smoke and intense Read More

Mr Kukasheka defined security as encompassing more than just military force, noting the importance of good governance, opportunity creation, and collaborative solutions The post Security expert recommends overhaul of Northwest security strategy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has cautioned Nigerians against spreading falsehoods, disinformation, mal-information, or distorting facts online, noting that they are criminal offense. In a video statement shared on the Nigerian Police Force’s X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, Adejobi emphasised the importance of fact-checking before sharing information, urging bloggers, journalists, and content Read More

President Tinubu said Nigeria is genuinely open to business, and as president, he is determined to remove all obstacles to allow companies to thrive. The post Tinubu pledges support for fintech firms as Flutterwave seeks listing on Nigerian Exchange appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

In the day's final fixture, Aston Villa came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Villa Park. The post Super Eagles duo suffer derby defeat as Arsenal stumble again in title race appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on Saturday visited the agency’s Enforcement Office in Apapa, Lagos, to inspect illicit pharmaceuticals confiscated from the Idumota Open Drug Market. During the inspection, Adeyeye observed that the NAFDAC warehouse was packed to capacity, with some seized drugs stored Read More

Senator Natasha’s assertion on the Brekete Family radio program that she was assigned a seat in a location where raising her hand would render her invisible to cameras and unseen by fellow lawmakers is an outright falsehood. If such a claim were true, it would amount to a monumental architectural blunder, an indictment of the […]

The dead were four women and eight men, with three of the women reportedly from the same family. The post 12 die in Niger road accident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Adeyeye noted that the NAFDAC warehouse had reached full capacity, with the overflow of confiscated drugs spilling into the director’s office due to the sheer volume of seized items. The post No politics in NAFDAC’s operation – DG appeared first on Vanguard News.

Norway participates in the World Congress against the Death Penalty, which takes place every three years. The post Norway will continue to campaign against death penalty – Envoy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

After Atletico Madrid beat Valencia to temporarily take pole position, the Catalans replaced them with a narrow victory on the road and sit one point ahead of the Rojiblancos. The post Barcelona claim narrow win over Las Palmas to reclaim Liga lead appeared first on Vanguard News.

It would be recalled that the clash which started on Thursday night escalated on Friday morning as those believed to be sympathetic to the victims of the Thursday night fight mobilised and launched a counter attack on Friday morning. The agrarian community witnessed a heavy clash between cocoa farmers in the locality and some produce thieves suspected to be Ijaw boys in the locality.

President Bola Tinubu has pledged his administration’s support for financial technology companies, as Flutterwave, a leading African Fintech firm, seeks to list on the Nigerian Exchange. Tinubu expressed his commitment during a meeting with the leadership of Flutterwave and Alami Capital at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Saturday. Flutterwave, founded by young Nigerians and Read More

The Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has pledged to collaborate with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to eliminate fake, substandard, and adulterated drugs from the market. Soludo made the promise on Saturday in Onitsha while addressing traders of Ogbo Ogwu and surrounding markets, which were recently shut down by NAFDAC Read More

Musk -- the world's richest person and Trump's biggest donor -- has led the effort to fire swaths of the federal workforce. The post Musk says US govt workers must explain their work week or lose jobs appeared first on Vanguard News.

Fire razed down a booster station belonging to telecommunications giants MTN, beside the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Ibadan, on Saturday, an official has confirmed. The post Why fire razed MTN booster station in Ibadan – Official appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Niger Command has confirmed the death of 12 persons and multiple injuries in an accident on the Agaie The post FRSC confirms 12 dead in Niger road accident appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Tribune Online Gombe Rep, Ali Isa, set to flag off rural electrification project The Member representing Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency of Gombe State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ali Isa JC, is set to flag off an electricity project linking Degre and Talasse in the area. The residents of Talasse, which is the headquarters of Balanga Local Government Area, will have cause to smile as they have been […] Gombe Rep, Ali Isa, set to flag off rural electrification project Tribune Online

The Igbo Diaspora kings under the umbrella of the Association of Ndi Eze Ndigbo Na Uzo Ije have rejected the name “Onye Ndu Ndigbo” recommended by Southeast Traditional Rulers in a publication dated 28th January 2025.In a communique released after a meeting in Lagos, members noted that the Association of Ndieze Ndigbo in the Diaspora […]

President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the reconstruction and expansion of the Lagos-Ibadan Dual Carriageway, section 1, and section 1 of the Lagos-Sagamu Expressway. Performing the flag-off at Sagamu, Ogun The post Tinubu flags-off reconstruction of Lagos-Ibadan-Sagamu Expressway appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the country’s transport network to enhance mobility and economic growth. The post Tinubu flags off Lagos-Ibadan Road expansion project appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering a thriving financial technology sector, pledging to remove obstacles that hinder business growth.  According to a statement by Special The post Tinubu pledges support for fintech sector appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Tinubu highlighted the importance of road infrastructure for socio-economic development. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the country’s transport network to enhance mobility and economic growth.

Elon Musk, the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s request for him to be more aggressive in carrying out his assignments for the country. Trump, in a post on Truth Social on Saturday, said he would like to see Musk get more “aggressive.” “Elon is doing […] DOGE: Elon Musk reacts as Trump advises him to get more aggressive

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says over 11,000 shops have been sealed The post NAFDAC seals over 11,000 shops, arrests 40 for substandard drugs appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

He said the leadership Flutterwave provides in the digital world is what Nigeria needs today to grow its economy. The post Tinubu Backs Fintech Firms As Flutterwave Seeks Listing On NGX appeared first on Channels Television.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday criticised Maine Governor Janet Mills on stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC. Trump accused Mills of fighting to keep men in women’s sports. “You saw Maine yesterday, right? The governor of Maine,” Trump said, prompting boos from the CPAC audience. “She’s fighting to keep men in women’s […] Transgender: She’s fighting to keep men in women’s sports — Trump chides Maine governor

Marco Asensio’s first goals for Aston Villa clinched a dramatic 2-1 win against spluttering Chelsea after a costly blunder from Blues keeper Filip Jorgensen. Enzo Fernandez’s quick-fire opener put Chelsea ahead at Villa Park in a battle between top four hopefuls chasing qualification for next season’s Champions League. But Asensio, who signed on loan from Read More

Dr. Amoo’s expertise extends beyond academia. As Principal Consultant at KIWO Global Engineering Services Ltd., he leads projects that integrate sustainability into industrial processes. His roles as a Teaching and Research Assistant and Manager at the University of Ibadan’s Teaching and Research Sawmill underscore his dedication to mentorship and practical innovation.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who leads President Donald Trump’s newly created Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, has issued a directive to all United States federal employees. Musk stated that they would receive an email requesting them to explain what they had accomplished at work in the past week. The Tesla CEO added that failure to […] ‘Comply or get sacked’ — Elon Musk issues new directive to federal employees

As part of its efforts to commence operations at Ogun State Gateway International Airport, the state government has launched a recruitment exercise within the civil service to fill 14 key positions essential to aerodrome operations. This was outlined in an internal circular addressed to key government officials and dated 19 February 19, 2025, and obtained Read More

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has scaled up sensitisation activities to ensure sustainability of the Open Defecation Free (ODF) The post Jigawa council renovates abbatoir to boost meat production appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Tribune Online Respiratory attack leaves Pope in a critical condition — Vatican Pope Francis remains in a critical condition after suffering a respiratory attack that required high-flow oxygen and blood transfusions, the Vatican confirmed on Saturday.  The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalised for nine days at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital with double pneumonia, is alert but not out of danger. “At the moment, the prognosis is reserved,” […] Respiratory attack leaves Pope in a critical condition — Vatican Tribune Online

"I'm trying to get the money back, or secured," Trump said. "I want them to give us something for all of the money that we put up." The post Trump says US wants Ukraine aid ‘money back’ appeared first on Vanguard News.