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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…
NIGERIA – The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Dangiwa, has inaugurated a twelve-member ministerial committee on the 753-unit recovered Housing Estate located at Lokogoma district, Abuja, FCT. The estate was handed over to the ministry by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) last week, in line with the directive of President…
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…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The Kwara State Government has announced an upward review of monthly pensions, approving an increase of ₦10,000 for all state retirees. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the state’s Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, who confirmed that the revised pension structure will take effect from May…
Ilesa, Osun State — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar paid a courtesy visit to the former Minister of Interior and ex-Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, at his residence in Ilesa, just hours before the coronation of the 49th Owa Obokun and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup. Atiku was accompanied by…
Ilesa, Osun State — An Osun State High Court has declined a request to halt the coronation of the new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, scheduled for Friday, May 23, 2025. The ruling was delivered by Justice M. Agboola during Thursday’s hearing in Ilesa. The matter stemmed from a suit filed by…
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),…
Rivers, Nigeria — Some of the commuters at Mbano Camp junction in Oyigbo local government area of Rivers, on Thursday, have appealed for the state government’s intervention on the bad roads in the area. The commuters, who spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at Oyigbo, said that the Oyigbo to…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Federal Capital Territory Tax Practitioners Association (FCT TPA) has officially announced the election of Mr. Ajakpomevi Uziewe as its 5th Chairman, marking a new leadership era for the professional body. The announcement was made in a statement issued in Abuja by the association’s Secretariat. The FCT TPA consists of tax professionals…
Jalingo, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized the critical role of food security and regional economic inclusion as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s long-term stability. Speaking during an investment summit in Taraba State, the President highlighted the state’s vast agricultural potential, calling for a transformation from subsistence farming to large-scale, industrial food production….
Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi has urged former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, to join the All Progressive Congress. He said the plea became necessary because all the governors in the Southeast region are supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He equally hinted that a section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway…
Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has called for an independent investigation into the errors that marred the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), expressing deep regret over the challenges faced by affected candidates. The demand was made by Mr. Oboku Oforji, Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education and…
Ogbomoso, Nigeria —The Mogajis of the Soun Ruling Houses in Ogbomoso have voiced strong opposition to a proposed amendment to the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs Law, which seeks to designate the Alaafin of Oyo as the permanent chairman of the Council. In a joint statement released today, Princes Olawuyi Itabiyi (Aburumaku), Sikiru…
UNITED STATES – US President Donald Trump said Monday he would launch a “major investigation” into his 2024 election rival Kamala Harris over celebrities who backed her failed run for the White House. “Candidates aren’t allowed to pay for ENDORSEMENTS, which is what Kamala did, under the guise of paying for entertainment,” he posted on his…
Rome, Italy — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s attendance at the inauguration mass of the newly installed Catholic Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, has been described as a groundbreaking act of religious tolerance and mutual respect. The commendation came from Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation and a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
Ido-Osun, Osun State — Governor Ademola Adeleke has deployed state officials to Aduragbemi community in Ido-Osun to investigate complaints over an allegedly substandard road construction project. The move follows a protest by community residents on Thursday, who accused the contractor of executing a poorly constructed road and demanded immediate government intervention. In a statement issued…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State Government has launched a range of export-ready, value-added food products in a bid to accelerate agro-industrialisation and strengthen the state’s participation in regional and continental markets. The initiative was spearheaded by the Agricultural Exporting Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative Society, which unveiled processed and packaged yam, cassava, and plantain flour…
Abuja, Nigeria — Former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, has asserted that he and ex-Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, would have openly confronted President Bola Tinubu over Nigeria’s current political and socio-economic realities—if they were still serving as governors. Amaechim made this known in Abuja during the public presentation of Lamido’s autobiography, “Being…
Iragbiji, Osun State — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has confirmed the resignation of former Senator Felix Kola Ogunwale, who represented Osun Central in the National Assembly from 2003 to 2007. This disclosure was made during a special ward congress convened on Monday in Iragbiji, by the leadership of PDP Ward 01,…
Abuja, Nigeria — Dr. Josef Onoh, former South East spokesman for President Bola Tinubu’s campaign, has publicly criticized Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo for making what he describes as historically inaccurate statements aimed at discrediting Labour Party’s Peter Obi during President Tinubu’s recent visit to Anambra State. Governor Soludo had claimed that the last presidential…
Washington, D.C. — A federal judge has temporarily blocked the implementation of mass layoffs across federal agencies as directed by President Donald Trump, citing concerns over constitutional oversight. The decision was handed down by Judge Susan Illston of the U.S. District Court in California, who issued a two-week restraining order on Friday, following legal challenges…
NIGERIA – The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has said that his decision to rally support for the second bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu conspicuously stemmed from his display of statesmanship and the sense of belonging extended to the South East geopolitical zone. He said that despite scoring…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu convened a meeting with Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, marking their first official engagement since the governor’s recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Oborevwori arrived at the State House around 3:45…
Katsina, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on state governors across Nigeria to prioritize impactful governance and remain undeterred by unconstructive criticism. The President made this call during his official two-day working visit to Katsina State, where he emphasized that the true essence of leadership lies in the visible improvement of people’s lives….
Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has issued a formal invitation to the Governors of Zamfara and Benue States, along with their respective House of Assembly leadership, to appear before the committee on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The summons follows a petition filed by a pro-democracy group, Guardians of Democracy…
LAGOS STATE – Abia State Governor, Mr. Alex Otti has foreclosed the possibility of defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the situation of things in the Labour Party (LP) doesn’t warrant such a move. However, after an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja yesterday, the LP faction loyal to Julius…
North – The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Northern Nigeria’s foremost socio-cultural group, has declared that the region will only support candidates in the 2027 general elections who are committed to advancing and defending Northern interests. Speaking at the opening of the ACF Board of Trustees meeting in Kaduna on Wednesday, the forum’s BOT chairman, Alhaji…
Kaduna – Kaduna state Governor Uba Sani promised his administration will lift millions out of poverty through aggressive financial inclusion policies by opening three million new bank accounts by the end of 2025. Governor Sani made the promise while speaking at the Kaduna Economic and Financial Inclusion Summit (KEFIS 2025), themed “Expanding Financial Access for…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has designated a high-level delegation to represent Nigeria at the funeral of His Holiness, Pope Francis, scheduled to hold on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Vatican City. The Nigerian delegation, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, comprises five prominent representatives, reflecting the nation’s deep respect for the late…
