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Ogun, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the Ogun State Government for hosting a world-class National Sports Festival, as the 22nd edition of the multi-sport event ended in Abeokuta on Thursday. Tinubu, who was represented by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, was joined by the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, the Bayelsa State…
Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals has issued a stern warning to quarry operators across Nigeria, threatening to recommend the revocation of licenses for companies flouting legal and regulatory obligations. At a Thursday investigative hearing into the operations of mining firms, Committee Chairman Hon. Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi, who represents Keffi/Karu/Kokona…
Abuja , Nigeria : The National President of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), Princess Edna Azura, has called for collective action to combat menstrual stigma and promote hygiene awareness among schoolgirls across Nigeria. Speaking during a sensitization campaign at Government Science Secondary School, New Karu, in observance of the 2025 World Menstrual…
Kanostate,Nigeria: The European Union, in collaboration with the Kano State Government, has officially launched an Energy Efficiency Network (EEN) in Kano under the framework of the Nigeria Energy Support Programme (NESP), aimed at promoting sustainable industrial growth through reduced energy consumption. At the launch event in Kano, Inga Stefanowicz, Head of the Green and Digital…
Abuja, Nigeria:The House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee has announced plans to engage key national stakeholders, including the Nigerian Governors Forum and media executives, as part of efforts to ensure the successful passage of proposed constitutional amendments by December 2025. Chairman of the Committee and Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, made this…
Abuja, Nigeria: The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating period poverty in Nigeria by supporting the local manufacture of affordable sanitary pads and advocating for menstrual-friendly policies in schools and public institutions. Speaking at an event in Abuja to mark Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day, the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulieman-Ibrahim,…
Abuja, Nigeria:President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been lauded as the first Nigerian leader to depart from what has been described as a long-standing tradition of presidential inertia, setting a new precedent in decisive leadership and policy implementation. Speaking at a press briefing to mark the administration’s second year in office, All Progressives Congress (APC) National…
Abuja, Nigeria: Nigeria has officially launched a cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform aimed at enhancing the country’s tuberculosis (TB) and HIV programmes across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), marking a major milestone in its digital health transformation. This initiative represents the largest deployment of a digital health system in Nigeria’s…
Nigeria – Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo has reaffirmed the commitment of the state to ensure a brighter future for Imo children, saying the groundwork for protecting their future had already been established. Uzodimma stated this in a message he personally signed to commemorate the 2025 Children’s Day on Monday in Owerri. The governor assured…
Abuja — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a fresh wave of appointments into the governing councils of several federal institutions across Nigeria, with new members assigned to universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide. This announcement was made by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, in an official statement released…
Abuja, Nigeria:The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has formed a strategic partnership with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to facilitate the integration and verification of employee data under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) using the National Identification Number (NIN). The collaboration aims to ensure that the biometric and demographic information of ECS enrollees…
Abuja, Nigeria:President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of Governing Councils for three key federal universities: the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (NAU). The announcement comes in the wake of the dissolution of UNIABUJA’s former council in February and the subsequent controversial dismissal of Vice-Chancellor…
SOKOTO ,NIGERIA — His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Wednesday, May 28, 2025, as the first day of Zulhijja 1446 After Hijrah (AH), in the Islamic lunar calendar. The announcement was made in an official statement issued by Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on…
ABUJA , NIGERIA — Nigeria is on the cusp of securing multi-billion-dollar foreign investments following a strategic meeting between the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, and top investors from Vietnam and Canada. Speaking to journalists after the high-level closed-door meeting, Dr. Alake expressed confidence that the collaboration could significantly strengthen Nigeria’s economy….
ABUJA , NIGERIA — President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly’s approval to secure a $21.5 billion external loan and a ₦758 billion domestic bond to address key national priorities, including infrastructure development and pension liabilities. The request was presented during Tuesday’s plenary session of the Senate and subsequently referred to the Senate…
Ekiti, Nigeria — The Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, has charged the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, to be in the pioneer of efforts to tackle the challenges facing the Yoruba race. Oba Adejugbe, who said it was not time for Yoruba to be…
Anambra, Nigeria — Federal lawmaker, Afam Ogene, has decried the alleged imposition of N700,000 against traders affected by the closure of the Onitsha drug market by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Ogene, who is the member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency in Anambra under the Labour Party said in a…
Abuja, Nigeria — Concerned over growing security threats and deteriorating infrastructure, residents of EFAB City Estate, Lokogoma, have called on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to urgently intervene in resolving critical challenges affecting communities across the capital. The appeal came during a local election held by the estate’s residents to appoint new leadership…
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — As part of its continued commitment to women’s health and empowerment, the ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (CCDG) has launched a new phase of its Medical and Financial Support Programme for women and girls affected by obstetric fistula. The development was announced during the third Regional Coordination Committee meeting, held in…
Gusau, Zamfara State — In a major push to revive the state’s education sector, Governor Dauda Lawal has cleared longstanding debts owed to national examination bodies, paving the way for the release of previously withheld results of students in public secondary schools. The announcement, made through a statement by the governor’s media aide Sulaiman Bala…
Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State — In a major cultural endorsement, Orijin, the popular Nigerian alcoholic beverage, has been unveiled as the official sponsor of the 2025 Ojude Oba Festival, set to take place on June 8, 2025, in the historic city of Ijebu-Ode. Celebrated as one of Africa’s most iconic and colourful cultural showcases, the Ojude…
Abeokuta, Ogun State — Defending champions Team Delta have extended their dominance at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival, pulling significantly ahead of their closest challengers, Bayelsa State. Delta surged further ahead on Saturday by clinching 10 additional gold medals, solidifying their lead at the top of the medals table. Their current haul stands at…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with INTERPOL’s National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, has successfully secured the extradition of a suspected fraudster, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Muhammed was returned to Nigeria on Friday, following the execution of an INTERPOL Red Notice initiated after comprehensive investigations uncovered…
Abuja, Nigeria — In commemoration of the United Nations International Tea Day, the Chinese Cultural Centre in Abuja played host to the “Tea for Harmony — Yaji Cultural Salon,” a cultural showcase aimed at strengthening Nigeria–China relations through the shared language of tea. The event blended cultural diplomacy with agro-economic discourse, highlighting the role of…
NIGERIA – The Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has instructed her legal team to prepare defence against the federal government’s criminal charges against her. News reports that the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), had recently filed criminal charges against her…
Abuja, Nigeria — In a coordinated crackdown on digital exam fraud, security operatives have apprehended 20 suspects for allegedly breaching the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Computer-Based Test (CBT) system. This was confirmed by sources within the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), with all suspects now in custody…
Abuja, Nigeria — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ruled out the possibility of constructing shelters for street beggars and displaced persons in Abuja, pledging instead a tougher stance on street loitering. This position was made clear during the 2025 FCT Appropriation Bill defence at the National Assembly, where Wike appeared…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has announced an ambitious plan to empower 1,000 youths per state through strategic initiatives aimed at unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s livestock sector. This announcement was made by the Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, during the closing ceremony of the four-day Hack4Livestock…
Abeokuta, Nigeria — Team Delta has risen to the top spot on the medals table at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF), showcasing a dominant performance across multiple sporting arenas. The surge was confirmed following Friday’s events, as reported by the Festival’s monitoring team, with the defending champions overtaking Team Bayelsa after a remarkable…
Abuja, Nigeria:The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged its Ulama team to intensify sensitization efforts to ensure Nigerian pilgrims are well-prepared for the core rites of Hajj. Speaking to journalists in Madina, Professor Abubakar Yagawal, NAHCON’s Commissioner for Planning, Research, Statistics, Information, and Library Services, emphasized the critical role of the Ulama in…
Abuja, Nigeria: The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has announced the approval of $439.74 million for 10 new development projects in West Africa, reinforcing its commitment to regional integration and sustainable growth under the ECOWAS Vision 2050 framework. Speaking on behalf of EBID President at the 2025 First Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS…
