Fadahunsi Launches Loan Scheme for 700 Osun Entrepreneurs

Ilesa, Osun State — Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Industry, has introduced a Revolving Loan Empowerment Scheme aimed at boosting small-scale businesses across his constituency. The initiative, launched in collaboration with the Osun State Ministry of Cooperatives and Empowerment, is designed to provide financial…

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Trump, Starmer finalise US – UK trade deal

UNITED STATES – U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have finalised a trade agreement that lowers tariffs on key UK exports, including automobiles and aerospace components, while partially addressing ongoing disputes over steel and aluminium. The deal, signed on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, grants British car manufacturers…

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Lawmakers Face Rising Constituents’ Demands—Senate Spokesman

Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has expressed concern over increasing expectations from constituents who now view lawmakers as providers of personal and domestic support, a trend reflective of the growing social pressures on elected officials. The observation was made by Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, during a…

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Tinubu Commends Buhari for Declaring June 12 as Democracy Day

Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised former President Muhammadu Buhari for officially designating June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day, describing the move as a courageous correction of historical injustice and a tribute to the Nigerian people’s democratic aspirations. Addressing a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, as…

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Pa Fasonranti: Nigeria’s democracy still developing

Akure, Ondo State –  Elder statesman and leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has described Nigeria’s democratic journey as a continuing process, calling for visionary leadership, patriotic citizenship, and collective efforts to achieve national progress. In a Democracy Day message personally signed and released in Akure, Ondo State, Pa Fasoranti emphasized…

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Trump-Musk blow-up: how it unfolded

UNITED STATES – A timeline in quotes of the public meltdown of Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s relationship over several astonishing hours on Thursday. “Look, Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore. I was surprised,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. The US president was responding to comments…

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Tinubu Commissions Naval Assets to Boost Maritime Security

Lagos, Nigeria — In a significant move to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime security, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned a fleet of advanced Naval platforms, reaffirming the country’s commitment to safeguarding its territorial waters and economic interests. The commissioning ceremony, held at NNS BEECROFT in Apapa, Lagos, was presided over by the Minister of State for…

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Children: Plateau’s Greatest Treasure — Gov. Mutfwang

  Jos, Nigeria — Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has hailed children as the state’s “greatest treasure” during the 2025 Children’s Day celebration, reaffirming his administration’s unwavering commitment to their protection, welfare, and development. In a statement issued today in Jos by the Governor’s office, Mutfwang joined millions of Nigerians in marking the annual…

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Nigeria, Venezuela Strengthen Ties with Direct Flights to Mark 60 Years of Diplomatic Relations

Abuja, Nigeria— In a historic move to deepen bilateral relations, Nigeria and Venezuela have announced plans to inaugurate direct flights between Abuja and Caracas in celebration of 60 years of diplomatic engagement. The development was confirmed during a courtesy visit by the Venezuelan Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Alberto Castellar Padilla, to the Minister of…

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Minister: Tinubu Acts Freely, Not Led by Any Cabal

Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has emphasized that President Bola Tinubu is not under the control of any cabal, but instead operates independently while remaining receptive to diverse perspectives.   Idris made this declaration on Thursday in Abuja at the National Summit of the All Progressives Congress (APC),…

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