The leadership of the 10th Senate has again altered its legislative calendar, shifting the resumption of plenary sittings from September 23 to October 7, 2025. The postponement was conveyed in an internal memo signed by the Chief of Staff to the Senate President, Chinedu Akubueze, and made available to PUNCH Online today. The shift in date has raised eyebrows within the National Assembly as it extends the chamber’s annual recess […]
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has commenced early arrangements for the 2026 Hajj with a high-level delegation in Saudi Arabia to finalize service agreements. The team, led by NAHCON Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Usman, includes Commissioners and the Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Mustapha M. Ali. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations at the Commission, Fatima Usara, said their visit […]
The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has appealed to Nigerians to show greater empathy and compassion toward elderly persons living with dementia, as activities marking the 2025 World Alzheimer’s Day commenced in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. In partnership with NAIDCARE, the FCT Social Development Secretariat, and several NGOs, the Agency on Monday led an awareness road walk through major Abuja streets to draw attention to Alzheimer’s disease and combat stigma […]
The Oyo State Government has begun training 140 youths in the operation of tractors to enhance mechanized farming in the state. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye, stated this on Monday at the opening of a four-day training of some of the youths in Ibadan/Ibarapa zone, Ido LGA Secretariat, Ido. Olaleye, in his address, said the programme embodied the state government’s strategic vision for comprehensive […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived New York, United States, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which runs from today, to Sunday, September 28, 2025. Shettima is scheduled to deliver Nigeria’s national statement at the high-level general debate, announce the country’s new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, and participate in several bilateral meetings and side events, […]
The Olubadan-designate Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja has disclosed that the unity among Yoruba rulers is sacrosanct and non-negotiable. Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State noted that for Yoruba race to move forward and assert it’s rightful position in the royal committee of nations, there is a need for all traditional rulers in the race to unite and speak with one voice. In a press release signed by the Chief […]
The Ballon d’Or, presented by France Football since 1956, is football’s longest-running individual honour. Conceived by the magazine’s writers, the prize has changed format and eligibility over time — originally for Europe-only players, opened to all players active in Europe in 1995, and global in 2007. In 2018, France Football expanded the honour with the Ballon d’Or Féminin, ensuring women’s football also takes centre stage. Here’s the complete list of […]
The National Emergency Management Agency, Kano Operations Office, has received 148 Nigerian migrant returnees from Sudan as part of ongoing efforts to facilitate the safe return of Nigerians abroad. According to a statement released on Saturday by NEMA, the returnees arrived at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport aboard a chartered flight operated by Tarco Aviation at approximately 14:30 hours on Friday. They included 25 men, 27 women, 39 male children, […]
The Nigerian Air Force has killed more than 25 terrorists in a coordinated night air operation at Bula in Yobe and Banki axis of Borno. This is contained in a statement released by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on Saturday in Abuja. Ejodame said the operations were conducted on September 18 following intelligence from ground troops. He said a force package of Intelligence, Surveillance […]
The Federal Capital Territory chapter of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite strike. The President of the chapter, George Ebong, who disclosed this TODAY said that members were expected to resume work on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 8 a.m. Ebong explained that the suspension followed the intervention of the Senate Committee on Federal Territory Area Councils and Ancillary Matters. However, he noted that despite […]
