In a major development for infrastructure in Nigeria’s South-South region, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the inclusion of a 100-kilometre stretch of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to pass through Edo State — a region previously omitted from the original design. The announcement was made by the Minister of...
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Tension is mounting in the Tsauni community of Gusau following the abduction of two local councillors and an Imam by suspected armed bandits on Wednesday night. The Zamfara State Police Command confirmed the incident on Thursday, stating that the victims were kidnapped outside their homes shortly after the evening...
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, President Bola Tinubu has spotlighted notable gains in transportation and economic recovery—particularly a 40% surge in rail transport and a 27% boost in waterway operations—as proof that his administration’s infrastructure drive is beginning to bear fruit. In a nationwide message to commemorate...
Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has announced the suspension of its nationwide strike against the Dangote Group—but not without a stern warning. Speaking after the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Wednesday, PENGASSAN President Festus Osifo made it clear that the truce hinges...
Two of Nigeria’s former presidents—late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Muhammadu Buhari—have been spotlighted in a newly launched biographical compendium celebrating over 100 distinguished figures from Katsina State who have played pivotal roles in shaping the nation. The publication, titled: _“100+ Eminent Nigerians from Katsina State: Profiles in Nation Building...
On the occasion of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, Labour Party presidential candidate and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, delivered a searing critique of the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling party of steering the nation into decline through “incompetent and divisive leadership.” Speaking at a press conference...
In commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the most fitting leader for the challenges currently facing the nation. In a statement released on Wednesday, the APC’s Publicity Secretary in Lagos, Seye Oladejo,...
As Nigeria commemorates its Independence Day, former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Dumebi Kachikwu, has called on the nation’s leaders to finally act on the promises that have long been made — but not kept. In a strongly worded message released on Wednesday in Abuja,...
As Nigeria marked its 65th Independence anniversary, former President Goodluck Jonathan delivered a message of resilience and optimism, calling on Nigerians not to allow present challenges to eclipse their belief in the country’s future. In a statement released in Abuja by his media adviser, Mr. Okechukwu Eze, Jonathan acknowledged...
NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHNED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA, OCTOBER 1, 2025 Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our...
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Owerri, Imo State, blasted those peddling allegations of religious genocide in Nigeria, saying no religion is under siege. He said the allegations were unfounded and misleading, as citizens focus more on harmony and shared prosperity. The President noted that Nigerians, after 65 years...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has taken a swipe at the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), cautioning its leaders against dragging former President Goodluck Jonathan back into the political spotlight ahead of the 2027 elections. The party’s spokesman, Seye Oladejo, issued the statement...
In a significant development on Tuesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed two suits filed by former Senate President Bukola Saraki, which sought to block investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Mohammed Umar struck out the cases after a notice of discontinuance was recorded...
President Bola Tinubu has boldly declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) government’s decade-long leadership was pivotal in preventing Nigeria from falling apart. Speaking on Tuesday in Owerri during the unveiling of a new book titled “ _One Decade of Progressive, Impactful Leadership in Nigeria,”_ Tinubu praised the party’s...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have both condemned the tragic killing of Ms. Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise Television News, who was murdered during a robbery at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. In a...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Presidency has responded to calls for former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the 2027 presidential race, saying while Jonathan is constitutionally free to contest, Nigerians are unlikely to forget the “disastrous economic legacy” he left behind. In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday by...
Efforts to end the ongoing industrial action by oil workers hit a brick wall late Monday as negotiations between the Federal Government, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), and the Dangote Group ended without resolution. The meeting, which dragged on for over nine hours...
A nationwide strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) brought operations at the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources and its affiliated agencies to a grinding halt on Monday. In Abuja, major oil and gas institutions, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Federal Government has officially called off the ceremonial parade previously scheduled to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on October 1st. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by Mr. Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary...
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a mobilization drive across its affiliate unions in preparation for possible industrial action against the Dangote Group, following what it described as a “brazen assault on workers’ rights.” In a circular signed by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and distributed to union branches...