Tel Aviv, Israel. — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted that Israel reserves the right to resume military operations in Gaza if ongoing negotiations fail. Speaking less than 12 hours before a scheduled ceasefire was set to begin, Netanyahu emphasized the importance of securing the release of 33 Israeli hostages as part of the…
Washington, D.C. — The outgoing Biden administration announced on Friday that the decision to enforce a ban on China’s widely used TikTok app in the United States will rest with incoming President Donald Trump. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre acknowledged the timing of the situation, noting that the responsibility for implementing the law now falls to…
Jerusalem, Israel — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Friday that the Israeli cabinet is set to finalize a deal with Hamas, paving the way for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. Israeli airstrikes in Gaza continued unabated, with Palestinian authorities reporting at least 86 fatalities on Thursday, a day after…
Akure, Ondo State — Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has announced the immediate dissolution of the Ondo State Executive Council. In a statement released by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, it was disclosed that two commissioners are exempted from the directive. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, and the Commissioner…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Livestock Development has raised concerns over the N11.8 billion budget allocated to the newly created Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, labeling it insufficient for the ministry’s effective establishment and operations. Breakdown of Allocations The 2025 budget earmarks N10 billion for capital expenditure and N1.8 billion for…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has confirmed all nominees for the governing boards of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) and the South East Development Commission (SEDC) during Tuesday’s plenary session, presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Mark Okoye and Professor Abdullahi Shehu Ma’aji were approved as Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has announced plans to conduct a public hearing on the Tax Reform Bills as part of efforts to finalize and pass them for the third reading. The development was disclosed by Senator Abba Moro, Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Tax Reform, after a closed-door meeting with key…
Osogbo, Nigeria — Governor Ademola Adeleke has donated relief materials worth several millions of naira to victims of disasters across the three senatorial districts of Osun State. The distribution ceremony, held in Osogbo, was facilitated by the Special Adviser on Emergency, Mr. Emiola Fakeye, who represented the governor. The items included food supplies such as…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja following his attendance at the inauguration ceremony of Ghana’s new President, John Dramani Mahama, in Accra. During the event, President Tinubu called for stronger unity among African nations, emphasizing the importance of collaboration to achieve the shared vision of their founding fathers. “African sister…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced plans to prioritize soft infrastructure in 2025, following two years of significant state upgrades. In his New Year address, Governor Adeleke reflected on his administration’s achievements, including improvements in roads, education, healthcare, and local infrastructure. He assured Osun residents of continued progress through ongoing and new social programs designed to…
President Bola Tinubu has stressed the essential role of state governors in driving Nigeria’s development and economic prosperity. During a New Year visit from Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) at his Ikoyi residence, Tinubu highlighted the need for federal-state collaboration to address pressing national issues. Tinubu called for…
A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Yoon, who was suspended from office earlier this month, faces insurrection charges over his controversial attempt to impose martial law on December 3, plunging the nation into its worst political crisis in decades. Parliament impeached him…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has signed the 2025 budget, valued at ₦606.99 billion, into law. The budget, titled “Changing Gears 2.0,” was approved during a ceremony at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia on Monday, just a month after its presentation to the State House of Assembly. Governor Soludo highlighted the budget’s alignment with…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended all official engagements in Lagos, including his planned attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta, to mourn victims of the recent stampedes in Abuja and Okija, Anambra State. The incidents, which occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Abuja and a community center in Okija, resulted in multiple…
The 2025 budget proposal, totaling ₦47.9 trillion, marks President Bola Tinubu’s second presentation to the 10th National Assembly, drawing varied reactions from lawmakers across both chambers. Senator Titus Zam (Benue North-West) voiced optimism about the administration’s focus on national security. Meanwhile, Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central) stressed that Nigerians are more interested in the practical…
The Executive and Legislature are in talks to finalize a date for President Bola Tinubu’s presentation of the 2025 budget at the National Assembly, according to the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Alhaji Abubakar Bagudu. Speaking to State House correspondents in Abuja, Bagudu confirmed that efforts are underway to select a suitable date within…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed eight new permanent secretaries in the federal civil service to fill existing and upcoming vacancies across states and geopolitical zones. The announcement was made on Monday by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, who stated that the appointments followed a rigorous selection process recommended by the Office of the Head of…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced that Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger will formally withdraw from the regional bloc on January 29, 2025. The decision was outlined in a communiqué issued at the conclusion of the 66th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, held in…
The 66th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government is set to commence on Sunday under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who serves as the Chairperson of the regional bloc. Key items on the agenda include regional security challenges, particularly ongoing crises in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso….
The 53rd Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the Ministerial level convened in Abuja to address the region’s pressing political, security, and humanitarian challenges. The meeting reaffirmed ECOWAS’s commitment to fostering collective security, democratic governance, and economic development amid growing instability in West Africa. In his opening address, Nigeria’s Minister of…
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, has reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s dedication to prioritizing the welfare and development of women and youths in Nigeria. Speaking at an empowerment program in Kano, which benefited 1,000 women and youths, the minister highlighted the significance of inclusive policies for national progress. The event was organized…
President Bola Tinubu has made significant adjustments to the list of nominees for the South East Development Commission (SEDC) Board, replacing the proposed Chairman, Mr. Emeka Atuma, with Dr. Emeka Nworgu. In a revised submission, the President replaced all three Executive Directors from the original list, added two new Executive Directors, and removed a Board…
The Federal Government has called on state governments and stakeholders in Nigeria’s digital economy to harness the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to foster economic growth, stimulate innovation, and enhance governance frameworks. Delivering this message at the 12th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy in Makurdi, Benue State,…
Governor Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated the newly redesigned Ogun State House of Assembly complex in Abeokuta, coinciding with his presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill. During the unveiling, Governor Abiodun praised the 10th Assembly, led by Speaker Oludaisi Elemide, for their role in transforming the 45-year-old structure into a modern legislative facility. He highlighted the…
The Senate has temporarily suspended discussions on the proposed Tax Reform Bill, pending a crucial meeting with the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) on Thursday, December 5. Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, announced the decision during Wednesday’s plenary, emphasizing the need for further consultations to address concerns surrounding the bill. A special committee,…
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd.), has emphasized the need for national unity and inclusive leadership, urging Nigerians to prioritize the collective good over regional and sectional interests. He made this appeal during a meeting with the League of Northern Democrats (LND) in Abuja, led by former Kano State Governor, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau….
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated a 16-member Assets Verification Committee tasked with assessing the existence, condition, location, and ownership of all state assets. The committee, chaired by Dr. Ernest Afolabi-Umakhihe, was inaugurated at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Benin City. Governor Okpebholo emphasized that the initiative is part of his administration’s…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after participating in the 2024 G20 Leaders’ Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During the summit, the Nigerian leader reaffirmed his commitment to global initiatives by endorsing the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, a strategic framework designed to address the root causes of these global…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the welfare of Nigerians, particularly the poor and vulnerable, despite the ongoing economic reforms. He assured that no additional tax burdens would be imposed on the populace already grappling with financial challenges. President Tinubu made this promise on Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during…
The House of Representatives has initiated measures to curb the illegal harvesting and commercial trade of human eggs in Nigeria. In a resolution passed on Thursday, the House urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Development, alongside the Ministry of Women Affairs, to establish support systems for women who have donated eggs, addressing the…
The Federal Government has begun deploying consular officers to Nigeria’s diplomatic missions abroad, signaling an imminent release of a comprehensive ambassadorial list. This move comes 14 months after the recall of 83 ambassadors in September 2023. Following President Bola Tinubu’s inauguration, the government ordered the withdrawal of both career and non-career diplomats to realign Nigeria’s…
