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President Bola Tinubu pledges to curb inflation and enhance government transparency.

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to curbing inflation and ensuring economic stability through fiscal discipline, transparency, and inclusive governance. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the National Conference on Fiscal Governance, Transparency, and Accountability in Abuja, Tinubu—represented by the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite—emphasized the need for […]

Tinubu mourns Olubadan, says Oba Olakulehin was a bridge between tradition and modernity.

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. In a statement released on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president described the late monarch as a distinguished traditional ruler who exemplified wisdom, service, and cultural pride. […]

Israel says it has carried out strikes on Houthi-controlled ports and a cargo ship in Yemen.

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Israeli military has announced it conducted airstrikes on Houthi-controlled regions in Yemen, citing retaliation for ongoing missile and drone attacks targeting Israel. According to the military, the strikes hit key Red Sea locations including the ports of Hudaydah, Ras Issa, and al-Salif, as well as a nearby power station and the cargo ship Galaxy […]

Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has launched Bitchat, a new messaging app that uses Bluetooth technology to connect users—no internet required.

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Jack Dorsey, co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, has introduced Bitchat—an experimental messaging app that runs exclusively on Bluetooth mesh networks. The platform functions without the internet, servers, SIM cards, phone numbers, or email addresses. This launch reflects Dorsey’s continued commitment to decentralized, privacy-focused, and censorship-resistant technologies, aligning with his previous support for projects like […]

APC Endorses Omosede Igbinedion as Candidate for Ovia Federal Constituency Bye-Election

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

APC Endorses Omosede Igbinedion as Candidate for Ovia Federal Constituency Bye-Election As preparations intensify for the upcoming House of Representatives bye-election in Ovia Federal Constituency, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed Omosede Igbinedion as its flagbearer. The endorsement came during a joint peace and strategy meeting held at the council hall in Iguobazuwa. […]

NAF Airstrikes Eliminate Terrorists, Decimate Hideouts in Borno.

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Over the weekend, the Nigerian Air Force carried out a series of coordinated precision airstrikes against major Boko Haram hideouts in the Mandara Mountains of Borno State. The strikes, conducted under Operation Hadin Kai, eliminated several top terrorist commanders and destroyed key insurgent bases. The mission specifically targeted Wa Jahode and Loghpere, long-standing strongholds of […]

Edo Health Commissioner Advocates Support, Visibility for Autistic Children

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, has called on society to foster a world where children with autism are not hidden, misunderstood, or denied opportunities, but are instead recognized, celebrated, and fully supported. Dr. Oshiomhole made this appeal during a one-day autism awareness program held at the Festival Hall of the Government […]

Minister Keyamo: Nigerian Airports Run at a Loss Without Private Sector Support

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The minister addressed public concerns regarding the Enugu airport, clarifying that it is not being sold but rather concessioned to private investors. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed that Nigerian airports operate at a financial loss in the absence of private sector participation. He emphasized that the Federal Government can […]