Adebayo Oluwaseun

AU and AFRIMA confirm new dates for ninth awards edition

October 30, 2025 Adebayo Oluwaseun

The African Union Commission and the All Africa Music Awards have announced updated dates for the ninth edition of the awards. This confirmation aims to ensure the event proceeds smoothly.

Nigeria's pension crisis burdens retired civil servants

In Nigeria, retirement has turned into a struggle for thousands of civil servants who face delays in receiving pensions and gratuities. Elderly pensioners endure long queues and repeated verifications at offices like the PTAD in Abuja, while protests erupt across states demanding unpaid entitlements. The crisis highlights deep-rooted issues of corruption and mismanagement in the pension system.

Nigerian house approves tinubu's external borrowing request for 2025 budget

October 29, 2025 Adebayo Oluwaseun

The Nigerian House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu's request for new external borrowing to cover the 2025 budget deficit. This decision aims to finance key aspects of the national budget amid ongoing fiscal challenges.

International agencies decry malnutrition crisis in northern Nigeria

International non-governmental organizations have urged Nigeria's government and partners to act swiftly to save 600,000 severely malnourished children in northern states. The appeal came during the 16th Africa Food Security and Nutrition Day commemoration. Without intervention, 96,000 children risk death from October to December 2025.

Senate confirms new service chiefs nominated by Tinubu

October 29, 2025 Adebayo Oluwaseun

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointments of new service chiefs, including the Chief of Defence Staff, as nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The confirmation followed a closed-session screening on Wednesday. This move aims to strengthen the nation's military leadership.