Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, on August 20, 2025, attributed the Nigerian military’s delayed response to banditry in northern states to poor road infrastructure. Speaking during a security
The House of Representatives Committee on Power, on August 20, 2025, summoned 11 electricity distribution companies, known as Discos, to address substantial unpaid debts impacting Nigeria’s power sector. The directive,
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, on August 20, 2025, threatened a fresh nationwide strike, accusing the Federal Government of undermining trust by failing to honor the 2009 agreement. Speaking
Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa called on Nigerians to acquire combat skills for self-defense, likening them to essential survival abilities like driving and swimming. Speaking in Abuja, Musa
US President Donald Trump, on August 20, 2025, announced plans to deploy troops to patrol Washington, D.C., streets, citing the need to address rising crime and ensure public safety. Trump
President Bola Tinubu, on August 21, 2025, departed Japan after attending the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development, heading to Brazil for a state visit. The Presidency, in a
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, announced a hiring freeze for its artificial intelligence division on August 20, 2025, as part of a strategic workforce restructuring. Shared
Hamzat Lawal, founder of Connected Development, on August 20, 2025, urged Nigerian political office holders seeking salary increases to resign and pursue careers in the private sector. The activist emphasized
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through its Debt Management Office, launched a bond auction in August 2025, inviting investors to subscribe to new securities aimed at funding national development. Announced
Arsenal Football Club has finalized an agreement to bring Crystal Palace’s dynamic midfielder Eberechi Eze to the Emirates, outmaneuvering rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a significant transfer coup. The deal, confirmed
