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Presidency Slams Atiku, Reels Out GDP, Debt, and Tax Gains Under Tinubu The Presidency has mounted a detailed defense of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies, dismissing criticisms from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as inaccurate and out of sync with current financial realities. In a comprehensive counter-statement released by the Special Adviser on Information […]
APC Chieftain Backs Wike, Says Ex-Minister Can’t Threaten 2027 Elections An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain has thrown his weight behind the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his scathing political assessment of former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development comes amidst ongoing political […]
Media Legend and High Chief Oloye Lekan Alabi Laid to Rest as Tributes Pour In The Nigerian media landscape and the traditional institution of Ibadanland have been thrown into mourning following the death and burial of veteran journalist, author, and high chief, Oloye Olalekan Alabi. The former Chief Press Secretary to four consecutive governors of […]
US Makes Visa Bond Permanent for Nigerians and 49 Other Nations to Stop Overstays Nigerian business travelers and tourists planning trips to the United States will now face much stricter financial requirements after Washington finalized a rule making its Visa Bond Program permanent. The policy, enacted under the authority of the US Department of State […]
APC UK Diaspora Stages Massive London Rally for Governorship Candidate AMBO Support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has extended beyond Nigeria’s borders as APC supporters and Osun indigenes living in the United Kingdom staged a massive solidarity rally in London. The diaspora gathering brought together […]
Ex-Osun Lawmakers Charge Police to Stay Neutral and Resolute Ahead of August 15 Polls Former Osun State House of Assembly lawmakers have issued a strong call to the Nigeria Police Force, urging the state command to stand firm, resist political pressure, and maintain strict neutrality in the buildup to the August 15 governorship election. Rising […]
Ilana Omo Oodua Mourns Ex-Osun Education Commissioner and Yoruba Nationalist Prof. Wale Adeniran The Yoruba self-determination movement and the academic community have been thrown into mourning following the passing of prominent scholar, former Osun State Commissioner for Education, and Yoruba nationalist, Prof. Adewale “Wale” Adeniran. In a statement, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide—the apex body representing […]
NUJ Demands Urgent Action from Governor Aiyedatiwa Over Ondo Flooding Crisis The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, has sent a strong appeal to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, urging his administration to proactively tackle the growing menace of flooding across the state before the heavy rains peak. Following its monthly congress held at the […]
Olubadan Leads Oyo Kings to Aso Rock to Appreciate Tinubu Over Oriire Rescues and Major Road Projects A high-powered delegation of traditional rulers from Oyo State, led by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, paid a thank-you visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Speaking on behalf of […]
Osun SSG Regains Freedom as Police Back Down Over Raid and Cash-Voter Register Controversy The Secretary to the Osun State Government (SSG), Chief Teslim Igbalaye, has regained his freedom after spending 24 hours in police custody following a high-profile raid on his private residence in Osogbo. The official’s detention had sparked intense political tension across […]
CDS Orders Troops to Stay Neutral and Respect Citizens’ Rights Ahead of 2027 Elections Nigeria’s military high command has drawn a firm line in the sand ahead of the 2027 general elections, issuing a clear warning to all officers and soldiers to remain strictly neutral and uphold fundamental human rights while discharging their duties. The […]
Governor Agbu Kefas Backs New Army Headquarters in Jalingo to Smash Cross-Border Crimes Efforts to wipe out cross-border terrorism, arms trafficking, and illegal migration along Nigeria’s eastern frontiers have received a major boost following the operational take-off of the newly established 10 Division of the Nigerian Army in Jalingo. Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, […]
Youth Group Demands Full Probe and Public State-by-State List Over Alleged Recruitment Bias Growing dissatisfaction surrounding the outcome of the recent Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) hiring exercise has triggered calls for a top-to-bottom investigation into how final candidates were chosen. The controversy deepened after the Northern Youth Assembly (NYA) formally submitted a petition calling on […]
Ambassador Nwaobiala Praises Philanthropist Joseph Onah Over Prestigious National Diaspora Award Nigeria’s diplomatic mission in Côte d’Ivoire has celebrated international businessman and community leader High Chief Joseph Ajah Onah after he was conferred with the 2026 National Diaspora Merit Award in Abuja. The official commendation was delivered by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, Ezenwa Chukwuemeka […]
Zoomlion Delivers Free 1.2km Olusosun Road Upgrade in 26 Days to Clear Lagos Garbage Backlog A major operational bottleneck that threatened to paralyze waste evacuation across Lagos State has been resolved following the commissioning of the newly rehabilitated 1.2-kilometre access road and tipping platforms at the Olusosun Landfill in Ojota. Executed completely free of charge […]
Okonjo-Iweala and Cardoso Urge African Nations to Double Local Trade, Process Resources, and Harness AI Global economic disruptions, trade tensions, and technological shifts should not be viewed as a death sentence for African economies, but as a rare window of opportunity for the continent to reshape its financial destiny. That was the dominant message delivered […]
FG Launches DICON Tech Institute and Solar Power Plant in Kaduna to Cut Foreign Arms Imports In a major stride toward national security self-reliance, the Federal Government has officially launched the DICON Institute of Technology in Kaduna, establishing a dedicated academic and research hub aimed at producing home-grown military hardware and defense technology. Inaugurating the […]
IGP Disu Backs State Police Framework to Stop Banditry, Kidnapping, and Grassroots Crime Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has voiced strong support for state police frameworks and decentralized security models, declaring that localized policing remains the most effective weapon against emerging security threats across the country. Speaking during operational assessments and stakeholder engagements on police […]
US Shutters Routine Visa Operations in Abuja and 24 African Cities in Massive Consular Realignment Nigerians and citizens across 24 other African nations face major travel adjustments following a sweeping overhaul by the US Department of State that centralizes routine visa processing across the continent into select regional hubs. Under the new directive effective August […]
FG Launches Unified Digital Service Portal to Give Nigerians One-Stop Access to Government Agencies The Federal Government has taken a major leap toward modernizing public administration with the official soft-launch of the Government Service Portal (GSP), a centralized digital platform designed to overhaul how citizens and businesses interact with public institutions. Unveiled in Abuja through […]