Category: #Governance
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TRUMP PROMISES $5,000 PAYMENTS TO U.S. ADULTS IF REPUBLICANS WIN MIDTERMSU.S.
President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress in November’s midterm elections. Speaking at a Republican Party convention in Dallas, Trump said the payment would be known as the “Trump dividend” and would be made if Republicans maintain their majorities in…
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CROSS RIVER TRAINS 300 YOUTHS IN FILMMAKING
The Cross River Government has trained 300 youths in various filmmaking techniques under the Cross River Next Stars Initiative, as part of efforts to promote youth empowerment and self-reliance. Chairman of the Cross River Youth Empowerment Scheme, Dr Kalita Aruku, disclosed this in Calabar, on Wednesday September 9. Aruku said the programme was designed to…
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POLICE ARREST 46 OVER ALLEGED OBSTRUCTION OF PETER OBI’S MOVEMENT IN BENUE
The Benue Police Command says it has arrested 46 suspects allegedly involved in obstructing Peter Obi’s movement during his visit to the state on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Commissioner of Police Cletus Nwadiogbu said the command had deployed security personnel after receiving information about Obi’s visit. He said officers later encountered an obstruction that created tension…
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NTTF PRESIDENT URGES AGODI INMATES TO BUILD CAREERS THROUGH TABLE TENNIS
The President of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), Dr Adesoji Tayo, has encouraged inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Agodi, Ibadan, to consider building careers through table tennis. Tayo gave the advice during the 2026 table tennis competition organised for inmates at the centre. He commended the participants and urged them to continue…
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SERBIA’S PRESIDENT VUCIC DISSOLVES PARLIAMENT, CALLS OCTOBER 25 SNAP ELECTION
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has dissolved parliament and announced a snap parliamentary election for October 25, 2026. The parliamentary vote was originally expected next year. Vucic’s ruling Serbian Progressive Party has nominated him to run for prime minister. The move comes amid nearly two years of anti-corruption protests following the collapse of a railway station…
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ORANGE ECONOMY SUMMIT: INFORMATION MINISTER PLEDGES MEDIA SUPPORT
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has pledged the ministry’s support for the forthcoming National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) summit on Nigeria’s orange economy, also known as the creative economy. Idris made the commitment on Tuesday, September 8, in Abuja when members of NIPSS National Executive Course 48, led…
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NIGERIA FACILITATES EX-PRESIDENT KOROMA’S RETURN TO SIERRA LEONE
Nigeria has facilitated the safe and dignified return of former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma to Freetown after more than two years of temporary relocation to Nigeria. Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said she accompanied Koroma to Sierra Leone on the instruction of President Bola Tinubu. She explained that his return followed sustained…
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EKO 2026 TO SHOWCASE NIGERIA’S SPORTING POTENTIAL, NEXT GENERATION TALENTS
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, on Sunday September 6, said the maiden National Intermediate Games, EKO 2026, will provide an important platform to showcase Nigeria’s sporting potential and discover the next generation of talents. Olopade expressed confidence in Lagos State’s readiness to host the Games, commending Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and…
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ANAMBRA CREATES ADOLESCENT -FRIENDLY CORNERS IN SIX PHCs
The Anambra Government has established adolescent-friendly corners in six Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) to improve young people’s access to confidential reproductive health information and quality healthcare services. The initiative covers facilities in Aguata, Ogbaru and Idemili South Local Government Areas. Mrs Ifeoma Nwakpadolu, Officer-in-Charge of Adolescent Reproductive Health Programmes at the State Ministry of Health…
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AFRICA GOVERNMENTS URGED TO MAKE DEMENTIA CARE A PUBLIC HEALTH PRIORITY
African governments have been urged to make dementia a public health priority, with experts warning that the condition remains largely neglected across the continent. Dr Oma Iyoko, Chairperson of Dementia Africa, made the call on Wednesday September 2 at the inaugural Dementia Africa Conference 2026 in Abuja. Iyoko said Africa needed coordinated systems for dementia…
