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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…
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…
ABUJA– As parts of activities to mark the commemoration of the 32nd Democracy Day Anniversary in Nigeria, Eminent Patriots of Nigeria, a group of Eminent Leaders of thought, Statesmen and women in Nigeria in collaboration with June 12 Pro Democracy Movement of Nigeria will its annual agenda, discuss setting national dialogue on the future…
Lagos State – The Lagos State High Court is set to commence its annual vacation on July 21 to end the 2024/2025 legal year of the state judiciary. This was announced in a notice dated June 5, and signed by the Chief Registrar of the state judiciary, Mr Tajudeen Elias. According to the notice, the vacation…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Enforcers of Good Governance (EGG), a prominent socio-political advocacy group in Rivers State, has called on President Bola Tinubu to lift the state of emergency currently imposed on the state, describing such an action as both symbolic and pragmatic ahead of the upcoming June 12 Democracy Day celebration. In a statement…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Labour Party (LP) has expressed profound sadness over the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Mohammed Uwais, describing him as “a shining beacon of integrity” and a distinguished figure in Nigeria’s legal history. In a condolence message signed by the Acting National Chairman of the Labour Party,…
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…
NIGERIA – The people of the South East have been urged to partner President Bola Tinubu in the development of the country and to vote en bloc for him in the 2027 election. The call was made by the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, in Bende, Abia State, on Sunday during…
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…
Abeokuta, Nigeria — Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended financial support to the families of 22 athletes and officials from Kano State who tragically lost their lives in a road accident while returning from the National Sports Festival, dubbed the Gateway Games 2024, held in Abeokuta. The sum of ₦1 million was donated…
UNITED STATES – The US Supreme Court on Friday gave the Trump administration the green light to revoke — for now — the legal status of hundreds of thousands of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela. The decision puts some 532,000 people who came to the United States under a “parole” program launched by former…
Abeokuta, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to the Governor of Ogun State and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, as he marks his 65th birthday and sixth year in office on May 29. The President, in a tribute issued by his Special Adviser on Information and…
Nigeria – As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks his second year in office, the leadership of the House of Representatives has commended his administration for what they describe as bold economic reforms and decisive governance that have set Nigeria on a renewed path of growth and development. In separate statements issued on Tuesday, the Speaker…
NIGERIA – The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described President Bola Tinubu’s two years in office as a massive disappointment. The party spoke in a statement released on Wednesday, in Abuja, by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. The opposition party described the last two years as nightmarish, stressing that Nigerians have gone through hell…
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…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State Government, through the State Water Corporation, has commenced the process of connecting potable water to the Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Ibadan. This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of the Water Corporation, Mr. Elias Adeojo, during a meeting with the Managing Director of Cranebury Construction Company, Mr. Jonny…
NIGERIA – The Senator Nenadi Usman-led Labour Party National Caretaker Committee (LP-NCC) has dismissed claims that the LP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, was attending opposition coalition talks on his own. In a statement signed by Ken Asogwa, the Special Adviser (Media) to Usman, the LP-NCC said it was fully aware and…
