President Bola Tinubu will embark on a two-nation visit to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola, starting Wednesday. He will attend the 20th summit of the G20 Leaders in Johannesburg, invited by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who currently chairs the G20 group. The G20 summit, themed ‘Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,’ will bring together leaders from the world’s top 20 economies, the European Union, the African Union, and financial institutions. President Tinubu will participate in plenary sessions on inclusive and sustainable growth, climate change, and just energy transitions, among others. The Nigerian President will also hold bilateral meetings to discuss regional…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a stark warning about the escalating threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), a multidimensional health threat that is rapidly evolving and reversing decades of medical progress. According to the WHO Representative and Head of Mission to Nigeria, Dr. Pavel Ursu, AMR is a present danger that is already disproportionately targeting lower- and middle-income countries and the world’s most vulnerable populations. Globally, AMR is killing at staggering rates, with 4.71 million deaths associated with it in 2021 alone, and 1.14 million directly attributed to drug-resistant infections. Sub-Saharan Africa, where health systems are often overstretched, recorded…
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced that the planned rehabilitation works on the Lekki-Ajah corridor, initially scheduled to begin on November 15, has been postponed to a later date. The Commissioner for Transportation, Lagos State, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made the announcement in a statement on Tuesday. According to Osiyemi, a new commencement date will be communicated in due course. The commissioner explained that while preliminary activities will continue until the end of the month, full rehabilitation works will not begin until the revised schedule is announced. The postponement has been received with understanding by the public, with many hoping…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized that Nigeria’s true wealth lies in the creativity and enterprise of its people, rather than its oil or natural resources. He made this statement at the Made in Naija Trade Exhibition, organised by the House Committee on Commerce, where he was represented by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo Umar. Shettima stressed that Nigeria’s global identity would ultimately be shaped by what it creates and exports, saying, “There is nothing that advertises the pride of a nation as much as the craft and creativity of its people. Our future depends on…
The President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, Pharm. Ayuba Ibrahim Tanko, has raised alarm over the paralysis of federal health institutions across the country, describing the ongoing JOHESU/AHPA strike as “a national health emergency that must not be allowed to linger.” Tanko made the remarks during a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, where he led a delegation of PSN leaders and past presidents. “All 73 Federal Health Institutions are shut down” Speaking candidly, Tanko declared, “We are deeply worried because all 73 Federal Health Institutions and several non-hospital…
President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State to sympathize with the state government and assure parents and guardians of the kidnapped schoolgirls that the government would ensure their quick release. The President also sent his condolences to the military over the death of Brigadier General Musa Uba and other soldiers who paid the ultimate price while fighting insurgents in Borno State. In a statement, President Tinubu expressed sadness over the abduction of the schoolgirls, despite intelligence warnings of a possible strike by the bandits. He commended Governor Mohammed Nasir Idris for efforts made to…
Dr.Agbu Kefas, Governor of Taraba State has postponed his planned defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All progressive Congress (APC) following the mass abduction of school girls in Kebbi state. Governor Kefas said he is prioritizing humanity over politics, noting that a new date for the defection rally would be announced later. “In light of the deeply troubling situation involving the kidnapping of innocent schoolgirls in Kebbi State, I have made the solemn decision to postpone my scheduled move to APC,” he said. “At a time when our nation is once again facing the painful reality of…
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy has suspended all enforcement operations by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), nationwide. Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa approved the suspension following concerns raised by stakeholders in the hospitality and tourism sectors. The suspension aims to restore order, protect operators’ rights, and ensure regulatory activities align with the law and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Minister Musawa stated the ministry has taken note of widespread complaints regarding NIHOTOUR’s recent compliance actions. The suspension covers field inspections, compliance raids, issuance of demand notices, fines, and other…
From January 2026, millions of Nigerians will enjoy relief from five common bank charges as the Federal Government implements major tax and financial reforms. The initiative is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s sweeping fiscal overhaul, signed into law on June 26, 2025, designed to ease the cost of doing business and reduce financial pressure on households and small businesses. The first charge to be abolished is the ₦50 Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL). This levy, previously applied to electronic transfers above ₦10,000, will be completely removed. Its elimination is expected to deepen financial inclusion, encourage digital payments, and reduce…
A number of global websites, including social media platform especially X, (formerly Twitter) accounts, was interrupted, on Tuesday Today. Fishe NG following the issue linked to internet infrastructure giant Cloudflare, confirms that various of our platform that our audience frequently depends on were temporarily unavailable. Cloudflare, in an update posted its service status page on Tuesday, Announced it was investigating “an issue which potentially impacts multiple customers”, adding that more information would be released as it becomes available. It says: “Cloudflare is experiencing an internal service degradation. Some services may be intermittently impacted. We are focused on restoring service. We…
Emadeb Petroleum Exploration & Production Company Limited (Emadeb E&P), announced that it has commenced commercial production from Ibom Field Petroleum Prospecting Licence (PPL 236). The company the information on Sunday said the first production was Obtained in October following sustained investment, technical rigour and collaborative effort. This achievement, according to the company, underscores its emergence as a fully integrated energy player and highlights the pivotal role of indigenous operators in advancing Nigeria’s energy security and economic diversification. “It also aligns with the federal government of Nigeria’s vision and aspiration to increase the nation’s crude oil production,” the statement said. Located…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has announced that popular social media personalities Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, and Freedom Atsepoyi, known as Mr Jollof, may face prosecution following their physical altercation onboard United Nigeria Airlines Flight UN0523 at Asaba International Airport. The fight, which occurred on Monday, has drawn nationwide attention after a viral video showed both men exchanging blows inside the aircraft. According to NCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu, the aviation regulator is preparing to recommend that the Attorney General of the Federation and the Inspector General of Police take up the case. He explained that once the official…