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Lagos – The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, says the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will unveil an ambitious 20-year strategic blueprint for traffic management in the state. Giwa said this at a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos in commemoration of LASTMA’s 25th anniversary. According to Giwa, the…
NIGERIA – Popular Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Yul Edochie, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to concentrate on addressing Nigeria’s pressing issues rather than being distracted by conversations surrounding the 2027 general elections. Taking to his Instagram page, the actor stressed that the country is currently grappling with serious challenges, particularly the high cost…
ABUJA – The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has said that the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, performed better as FCT Minister than the incumbent minister, Nyesom Wike. This, she noted, is despite the former Rivers State governor’s infrastructure drive in Abuja. Kingibe made the remarks on Tuesday while appearing…
Osogbo, Nigeria — The people of Ifon in Osun State have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the delayed completion of the N6.620 billion Ilobu–Ifon–Ilie–Erin-Ile road project, describing recent claims of its completion as misleading. The appeal was conveyed in a formal letter addressed to the President and routed through the Minister…
Ondo State – The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State has raised serious concerns over the deplorable state of courtrooms across the state, describing the situation as a glaring indictment on the judicial system and a threat to the rule of law. In an open letter addressed to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice,…
BORNO STATE – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has dismissed speculation in some sections of the online media that he would lead five other governors in defecting to the opposition coalition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Zulum, in a statement by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, described the rumour as unfounded and baseless fabrication…
ABUJA – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Sunday, disclosed that the church almost made a costly mistake in 2023 that would have cost Nigeria its future. He spoke during the official thanksgiving service for the successful completion of projects commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at St. James’ Anglican Church,…
ABUJA — THE Federal Government has place on sale about two-decade-old Boeing 737‑700 Business Jet (BBJ) with the listing hosted by AMAC Aerospace in Basel, Switzerland. The Presidency source said with over 19 years in service, the BBJ has become increasingly expensive to maintain and subject to safety scrutiny, particularly after a mechanical incident…
Maiduguri, Nigeria — Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has firmly denied recent speculation linking him and five other governors to an alleged defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The clarification came through a statement issued in Maiduguri by the governor’s spokesperson, Mr. Dauda Iliya, who dismissed the claims as baseless and politically…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Presidency has dismissed ongoing efforts by opposition groups rallying under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, describing them as politically motivated and lacking credibility. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Saturday, Presidential spokesperson Mr. Sunday Dare criticized the coalition as a “disjointed and desperate” bid…
ABUJA – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to Nigeria’s newly formed opposition coalition, accusing them of exploiting national discontent for personal political gains. Speaking at his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Wike dismissed the coalition’s adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a platform…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has inaugurated a Ministerial Committee to spearhead the commercialisation of research outcomes from Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The committee, known as the Research and Innovation Commercialisation Committee (RICC), was unveiled by the Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa, during a ceremony held yesterday in Abuja. Dr. Alausa explained that…
Castries, Saint Lucia — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Africans and people of African descent worldwide to unite and collaborate in shaping a future rooted in dignity, promise, and progress for the Black race. Speaking at a dinner hosted in his honour by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre of Saint Lucia, President Tinubu…
NIGERIA – Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has lauded key leaders in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and other opposition figures for coming together to battle the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the next election. The lawyer specifically thanked the concerned leaders of the main opposition party, PDP for dumping the party for the African…
Abuja, Nigeria — Key figures of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convened on Tuesday evening in a high-level closed-door meeting, signaling renewed political consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, brought together notable PDP stakeholders including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Senate President, David…
Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has initiated a probe into Nigeria’s outstanding debt of €1.2 million to the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS), raising concerns about the country’s financial commitment to the international body. This action follows a motion of urgent national importance moved during plenary on Tuesday by Deputy…
NIGERIA – The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has invited stakeholders and the public to its special expanded National Caucus meeting. The special expanded National Caucus meeting will hold tomorrow, June 30, 2025. The notice of the meeting was issued and signed by PDP’s National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu. In the notice tagged: “Notice of Expanded Caucus…
Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia — President Bola Tinubu touched down in Saint Lucia on Saturday evening, marking the beginning of his two-nation diplomatic mission to the Caribbean and South America. This was confirmed in a statement released by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, in Abuja. Upon arrival at Hewanorra International Airport, President Tinubu was…
Nigeria – The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to politicians against resorting to violence and malpractices ahead of the forthcoming by-elections in 12 states as well as the Anambra governorship election and next year’s Area Council Polls in the Federal Capital Territory FCT. This is as the government said that it would come down…
ABUJA – Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT Nyesom Wike has lambasted an online lawyer over remark on the peace deal between his boss and the Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. News reports that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday night brokered peace between Wike and Fubara, ending the long…
Osogbo, Nigeria — The Government of Osun State has announced a public holiday for Friday, June 27, 2025, in observance of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447AH. The declaration was made in a formal statement released by the State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr. Rasheed Aderibigbe, on behalf of Governor Ademola Adeleke, urging citizens to…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State Government has announced plans to preserve and digitise the personal library of the late Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, a former governor of the old Oyo State, as part of efforts to honour his legacy and turn the archive into a tourist and research destination. Governor Seyi Makinde made the…
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…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has encountered a major procedural setback after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declined to acknowledge its notice for an upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. In a letter dated June 13, 2025, and signed by the Commission’s Acting Secretary, Haliru Aminu, INEC stated that the submitted…
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…
Osogbo, Nigeria — A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and prevent a potential outbreak of violence following the recent Court of Appeal ruling on the 2022 local government elections. In a statement released on Sunday in Osogbo ,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has summoned Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and Central Bank Governor, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, over alleged financial infractions highlighted in the 2021 Auditor General’s report and violations of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2007. This development was disclosed in a statement released by the House joint committee on…
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…
UNITED STATES – President Donald Trump of the United States has urged Iran to conclude an agreement with Washington on its controversial nuclear programme, following a series of Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities and military leaders. In a post on his Truth Social on Friday, Trump said there was still time to make the slaughter…
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…
Owerri, Nigeria – former Managing Director of the Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ISOPADEC), Chief Charles Orie, has reiterated his commitment to good governance and inclusive leadership as conversations around the 2027 governorship race in Imo State begin to intensify. This affirmation was made during an interactive session in Owerri with the Imo…
