By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has launched the Renewed Hope Campus Transport Scheme, deploying 240 solar-powered electric tricycles to 12 federal universities to improve student mobility and promote clean, sustainable transport. The initiative was inaugurated at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa FAMedS CON, who said…
By Ayomide Otitoju Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has reinforced his administration’s commitment to making the state the safest in Nigeria by inaugurating a new batch of advanced security equipment funded through the Enugu State Security Trust Fund. The assets unveiled on Monday include two high-tech drones, ten Hilux patrol vans, 400 ballistic helmets, and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas (Admiralty Medal), has paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, at the Government House, Uyo, as part of his familiarisation tour of Nigerian Navy formations in the state. Speaking during the visit, Vice…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s aviation sector recorded a major milestone on 2 December 2025 as the Federal Ministry of Aviation launched the maiden Nigeria International Airshow at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The debut event attracted global aerospace manufacturers, senior defence officials, industry leaders and aviation enthusiasts. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) featured prominently…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Ogun State Government has presented a ₦1.668 trillion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, marking a 63 percent increase from the 2025 budget. Titled the Budget of Sustainable Legacy, the proposal earmarks ₦624.76 billion for recurrent expenditure and ₦1.044 trillion for capital projects. Presenting…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed the second reading of a bill seeking to amend the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act to classify kidnapping, hostage-taking, and related offenses as acts of terrorism. Sponsored by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, the proposed legislation prescribes the death penalty for offenders, with no option for a…
Belgian authorities on Tuesday arrested three individuals following raids on EU offices and the College of Europe as part of an investigation into suspected fraud linked to the training of future diplomats, prosecutors said. The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) said searches were carried out at the College of Europe in Bruges and at the…
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday warned that Russia is “ready” for war if European nations provoke conflict, accusing European leaders of attempting to sabotage peace efforts in Ukraine. His remarks came ahead of high-level talks in Moscow with US envoy Steve Witkoff and former White House advisor Jared Kushner, aimed at ending the nearly…
Mourners continued to visit a small park near the site of a devastating Hong Kong apartment fire on Wednesday, leaving hundreds of bouquets and notes in memory of the victims, whose ages ranged from one to 97. “I hope people can come here to lay their grief to rest,” said visitor Sarah Lam, adding that…
