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Trump Unveils ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defence System, Set for Deployment Before End of Term

‎The US has selected a design for the futuristic Golden Dome missile defence system, says US President Donald Trump, adding that it will be operational by the end of his time in office. ‎ ‎Just days after returning to the White House in January, Trump unveiled his...

FCTA Sets June 10 for 19-Day Project Commissioning to Mark Tinubu’s Second Anniversary

‎The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has earmarked 19 days for projects commissioning, as part of activities to mark the second anniversary of President Bola Tinubu's administration, ‎ ‎This was part of decisions...

Senate Advances Bill to Amend National Assembly Pension Board Act, Proposes Return to Contributory Scheme

The Senate has passed the second reading of a bill seeking to amend the National Assembly Service Pension Board Act, 2023. Senate Leader Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central) presented the lead debate, He explained that the amendment aims to revert pensioners to...

FG Takes Over 753-Unit Housing Estate Linked to Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele

‎The Federal Government has officially taken delivery of a 753-unit housing estate formerly owned by the embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. ‎ ‎The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development disclosed this in a statement on...

Former US President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer, Family Reviewing Treatment Options

‎Former US President Joe Biden, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, ‎ ‎This was revealed in a statement from his office on Sunday. ‎ ‎Biden, who left office in January, was diagnosed on Friday after he saw a doctor last week for...

Foreign Affairs Minister Tuggar to Represent Nigeria at AU–EU Ministerial Meeting in Brussels

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, is set to lead a Delegation to attend the 3rd AU–EU Ministerial Meeting scheduled to hold from 19th to 21st of May, 2025 in Brussels, Kingdom of Belgium. ‎ ‎In a statement signed by the Ministry’s Spokesperson,...

Reps Probe N200bn CBN Loan to DISCOs Over Mass Metering Discrepancies

The House of Representatives is set to investigate the disbursement and utilisation of a N200 billion loan provided by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP) to Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) The Chairman of the...

Senate Passes Two Key Tax Reform Bills, Eyes Overhaul of Revenue System

The Senate has passed two major tax reform bills, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing overhaul of the nation’s tax administration framework. The two bills, one seeking to repeal the Federal Inland Revenue Service (Establishment) Act and another - to...

Rep. Ogah Petitions INEC, Accuses Minister Onyejeocha of Forging 2023 Election Results

‎A member of the House of Representatives has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to investigate and prosecute the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Ms Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, over alleged forgery of the 2023 election results. ‎ ‎Rep....

Wike Travels to China to Advance ₦50bn Water Project for FCT Satellite Towns

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has embarked on a trip to China to advance discussions on a major water supply project aimed at improving access to clean water in FCT satellite towns, including Gwagwalada, Kwali, and Kuje. This trip follows...

International Politics

JAMB Releases 2025 UTME Resit Results, Announces Withheld Results for Under-Age and Misdemeanor Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who wrote the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) resit examination. ‎ ‎JAMB disclosed this on Sunday in a statement by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin. ‎...

Nigeria Attracts Over $800 Million in Solid Minerals Processing Investments in 2024, Sector Revenue Surges to ₦38 Billion

‎The Federal Government says Nigeria attracted over $800 million in processing investments in its solid minerals sector last year. ‎ ‎This was disclosed in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Media...

FG Reviews Trade, Investment Strategies Amid US Tariff Threat, Aims to Boost Economic Competitiveness

‎The Federal Government has begun a review of Nigeria’s trade and investment strategies along with infrastructure planning with a view to improving the nation’s economic competitiveness. ‎ ‎The review was done during the weekend at an Economic Management Team (EMT)...

FG Inaugurates New AMCON Board to Boost Asset Recovery and Investor Confidence

‎The Federal Government has inaugurated the new Board of Directors of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), ‎ ‎The Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, inaugurated the Board in his office in Abuja during the weekend ‎...

Super Falcons Invite 23 Players for Cameroon Friendlies Ahead of WAFCON 2024

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has invited 23 players, including captain Rasheedat Ajibade, star goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, and forward Toni Payne, for two international friendlies against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses. The matches are scheduled for...

Trump Unveils ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defence System, Set for Deployment Before End of Term

‎The US has selected a design for the futuristic Golden Dome missile defence system, says US President Donald Trump, adding that it will be operational by the end of his time in office. ‎ ‎Just days after returning to the White House in January, Trump unveiled his...