By MARY RONKE, Ilorin – President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing reforms that enhance the ease of doing business, expand critical infrastructure, and stimulate sustainable growth in the real sectors of the economy. This assurance was made during the 65th Annual General Meeting/Conference of the...
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By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu Thursday in Kaduna State, commended the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, for leading the process of restoration of peace, and harmony in the state. President Tinubu, who was on an official visit to the state, inaugurated the Institute of Vocational...
Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has pleaded not guilty to alleged defamation charges filed against her by the Federal Government. The lawmaker was arraigned before Justice Chizoba Orji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on three counts bordering on alleged defamation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and...
By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin – The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has received 119 stolen artefacts from the Government of the Netherlands, attributing the successful return to divine intervention. He expressed gratitude to Presidents Bola Tinubu and Muhammadu Buhari for their support and commitment. “There were groups in...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Multichoice Nigeria has officially announced the premiere date for the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 9 reunion show, titled: “No Loose Guard”. The highly anticipated reunion will air on June 23 at 10:00pm on Africa Magic Showcase, Africa Magic Family, DStv, and GOtv platforms. The...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hascommissioned a host of projects, including 300-bed hospital, Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development and 100 CNG buses, Kafanchan township road among others. Tinubu made the commissioning on a one-day official visit to Kaduna State, saying the state is...
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to unlocking the potential of every state in Nigeria. According to Tinubu, the goal is to empower all states to serve their people effectively. “What Kaduna is doing is a clear sign of what is possible when the sub-national governments...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has secured an understanding with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to collectively confront terrorism and violent extremism in the subregion. According to the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Touray, the agreement aims to build confidence and promote regional cooperation....
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that the military has killed 6,260 terrorists and apprehended 14,138 terrorists and other criminals in joint operations across the country over the past two years. According to Brig.-Gen. Ibrahim Abu-Mawashi, Deputy Director Defence Media Operations, the troops have also rescued 5,365 kidnapped victims...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- FIFA has taken a significant step in combating hate speech in football, revealing that it has hidden over 10 million abusive comments since launching its Social Media Protection Service (SMPS) in 2022. The service, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), filters and hides abusive posts from...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed off the France, Belgium, and Italy visa centre located at the Mukhtar El-Yakub House, Central Business District, Abuja. The enforcement action was taken due to the centre’s failure to receive a letter from the Commission...
Veteran showbiz maestro and social activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy, has celebrated his 75th birthday with no regrets about his life’s path. In an interview with NAN, CharlyBoy said he has no regrets about charting his own course, including his involvement in activism. “I have no regret...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, June 19, 2025 arrested seven internet fraudsters in Abuja. The commission in a post via its X handle on Thursday, said the suspects were arrested in the Lifecamp and Kubwa axes of the Federal...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – All is now set for the grand reception of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno into the All Progressives Congress (APC) during a historic event scheduled to hold on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Eno, elected on the...
The Federal Government has closed its case in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), over allegations bordering on terrorism and treason. The government’s lawyer, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, made the announcement after the 5th prosecution witness testified and was cross-examined....
By EZEKIEL OBi, Abuja – Nigerian Government has finalized arrangements for the emergency evacuation of Nigerians stranded in Israel and Iran, as tensions between the two countries worsen. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the ministry’s spokesperson,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out a successful airstrike in the Tumbuktu Triangle area of Borno, destroying an Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) factory, terrorist gun trucks, and eliminating dozens of fighters. The airstrikes, executed on Wednesday, followed intelligence reports of terrorist activity...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Troops of 17 Brigade, operating under Operation Fasan Yamma, have eliminated eight terrorists in an encounter along Kurfi-Batsari Road in Katsina State. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. According to Kangye, the troops swiftly engaged the...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – President Bola Tinubu is set to visit Kaduna State today, Thursday, to inaugurate several key developmental projects executed by Governor Uba Sani led administration. The projects include a 300-bed Specialist Hospital in Millennium City, Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development, road projects, and...
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called on Nigerians to view the military as partners in progress, rather than an occupying force. Musa made the plea at the maiden Defence Headquarters Civil-Military Relations Conference 2025 in Abuja. The conference, themed ” _Winning Hearts and Minds:...