President Bola Tinubu has approved  rollout of the free healthcare access initiative for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), describing it as a critical component of social protection and dignity in retirement. Tinubu also called for the prompt implementation of long-overdue pension increases and a minimum pension guarantee, which would provide a safety net for the most vulnerable …

Former lawmaker representing Katsina Central Senatorial District, Senator Abubakar Sadiq Yar’adua, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing deep dissatisfaction with the party’s leadership and policies. In a letter dated July 28 and addressed to his ward chairman, Yar’adua accused the APC-led government of implementing policies that have “undermined, destroyed, and desecrated” the lives, dignity, and livelihoods …

The stage is set for an epic clash as Nigeria’s D’Tigress prepare to battle Mali in the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Championship final. With the nation rallying behind them, sports administrator Mr. Segun Ikuesan has backed the team to rise to the occasion and bring home the trophy, reinforcing their legacy as one of Africa’s finest basketball squads. In a telephone …

Juan Carlos Florian, a former porn actor and gay rights activist is set to be appointed as Colombia’s new equality minister. Florian is to be named to the cabinet, an official said, in a move sure to spark debate in the deeply Catholic nation. Florian, who was a sex worker and creator of gay porn, will head up a department …

Francis Nwifuru, the Ebonyi State Governor has inaugurated a six-member committee to verify and pay pensions to retired local government workers in the state, dating back to 1996 when the state was created. Speaking during the inauguration in Abakaliki, Governor Nwifuru emphasized the importance of transparency and efficiency in the process. The committee is chaired by Mrs. Catherine Ogbu, wife …

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has cautioned Nigerian citizens to use their U.S. visas strictly in line with the purpose stated during their application, following growing concerns from the United States government over visa misuse. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, the Service Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, emphasized that U.S. visa holders must comply with the terms …

Immediate and indefinite strike has been declared by the staff union of Lagos State University over unresolved welfare related issues with the University management The Joint Action Committee — comprising Academic Staff Union of Universities,Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, Non-Academic Staff Union, and National Association of Academic Technologists — announced the decision in a letter dated July 31, 2025, …