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Police Deny First Lady’s Convoy Involved in Akure Girl’s Death, Blame Hit-and-Run Driver

The Ondo State Police Command has dismissed reports alleging that a vehicle from the convoy of Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was involved in the death of a young girl in Akure on Thursday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the First Lady...

Presidency Says Tinubu Still in Charge Despite Europe Trip, Amid Criticism Over Insecurity

The Presidency has affirmed that President Bola Tinubu, though currently in Europe, continues to actively oversee the country's affairs. In a statement released on Thursday, Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, confirmed that Tinubu remains in close contact with top...

Presidency Orders Removal of Unauthorized 2027 Campaign Billboards

The presidency has directed the immediate removal of 2027 Bola Tinubu-Shettima campaign billboards put up across the nation, ‎ ‎The directive was issued in a statement on Sunday signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo...

Nigeria, U.S. Open Fresh Diplomatic Channels Under Trump Administration, Pledge Stronger Ties in Trade, Security, Migration

Nigeria and the United States have opened fresh diplomatic channels aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. ‎ ‎The meeting, which marked the first formal diplomatic engagement between the Federal government and the new U.S. administration of President Donald Trump,...

Wike Denies Health Rumors, Blames Political Enemies

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has addressed rumors regarding his health, clarifying that he did not collapse nor was he flown abroad for medical treatment. Wike made this statement during a visit to inspect ongoing projects in Abuja on...

Vice President Shettima Represents Tinubu at Senegal’s 65th Independence Day Celebration

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived Dakar, Senegal, on Thursday to represent President Bola Tinubu at the country's 65th Independence Day celebrations. Upon arrival, Shettima was greeted with a Guard of Honour at the Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport...

INEC Highlights Cost and Complexity of Recall Process Amid Petition Against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan

The Independent National Electoral Commission has outlined the complexities and costs involved in the recall process, likening it to organizing an election. INEC via X Spaces on Saturday discussed Regulations and Guidelines for recall as well as the facts and myths of...

NSCDC Deploys Officers Nationwide for Secure Eid-el-Fitr Celebration

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr. Ahmed Audi, has assured Nigerians of a peaceful Eid-el-Fitri celebration, following the deployment of a large number of personnel across the country. Audi, in a statement issued on Saturday,...

Reps Pass 42 Constitutional Amendment Bills, Move to End VP and Governors’ Immunity

The House of Representatives has passed 42 constitutional amendment bills on Wednesday through their second reading. Among these was a bill to remove the immunity granted to the vice president, governors, and their deputies to address corruption and promote...

Erdogan Accuses Opposition of Provoking Unrest Amid Istanbul Protests

President Recep Tayip Erdoan of Turkey has accused opposition politicians of "disturbing the peace of citizens with provocations - after a week of protests Speaking on Monday, Erdoan said he believes that if the opposition had any respect left, they would be ashamed...

International Politics

NNPC CEO Targets $30bn Energy Investment by 2027, $60bn by 2030

Bayo Ojulari, the newly appointed Group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), has set an ambitious goal of attracting $30 billion in investments into Nigeria’s energy sector by 2027, with a further target of $60 billion by 2030. This was...

Police Deny First Lady’s Convoy Involved in Akure Girl’s Death, Blame Hit-and-Run Driver

The Ondo State Police Command has dismissed reports alleging that a vehicle from the convoy of Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was involved in the death of a young girl in Akure on Thursday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the First Lady...

Presidency Says Tinubu Still in Charge Despite Europe Trip, Amid Criticism Over Insecurity

The Presidency has affirmed that President Bola Tinubu, though currently in Europe, continues to actively oversee the country's affairs. In a statement released on Thursday, Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, confirmed that Tinubu remains in close contact with top...

FG Launches Innovation Committee to Cut Food Imports by 50%, Boost Economy

The Federal Government has taken a bold step to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on food imports by inaugurating an Interministerial Committee on Research and Innovation. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who launched the committee at the State House in Abuja, tasked members...

WAEC Confirms April 24 Start for 2025 WASSCE, Unveils New Anti-Cheating Measures

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Nigeria has reaffirmed its readiness to conduct the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), scheduled for April 24 to June 20. At a press briefing, Dr. Amos Dangut, WAEC’s Head of National Office,...

Presidency Orders Removal of Unauthorized 2027 Campaign Billboards

The presidency has directed the immediate removal of 2027 Bola Tinubu-Shettima campaign billboards put up across the nation, ‎ ‎The directive was issued in a statement on Sunday signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo...

NNPC CEO Targets $30bn Energy Investment by 2027, $60bn by 2030

Bayo Ojulari, the newly appointed Group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), has set an ambitious goal of attracting $30 billion in investments into Nigeria’s energy sector by 2027, with a further target of $60 billion by 2030. This was...