August 21, 2026

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Shettima returns to Abuja after successful engagements at G20, AU–EU summits in South Africa, Angola Shettima arrives in Nigeria

Shettima returns to Abuja after successful engagements at G20, AU–EU summits in South Africa, Angola

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- November 25, 2025
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Abuja from Luanda, Angola, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 7th African Union–European Union (AU-EU) Summit held in that country. Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications (Office of The Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, disclosed this...
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GAIYD, American University honour Nigerians supporting boy-child development GAIYD, American University honour Nigerians supporting boy-child development

GAIYD, American University honour Nigerians supporting boy-child development

By JOEL OLADELE, Abuja November 25, 2025
Great Achievers Initiative for Youth and Community Development (GAIYD), in collaboration with the American Management University (AMU), USA, has honoured several Nigerians for their outstanding contributions to the development and protection of the boy child. The honours were conferred at the 2025 Doctorate Award ceremony held in Abuja over...
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Stakeholders seek stronger mentorship for boys at Great Achievers Awards Stakeholders seek stronger mentorship for boys at Great Achievers Awards

Stakeholders seek stronger mentorship for boys at Great Achievers Awards

By JOEL OLADELE, Abuja November 25, 2025
Stakeholders at the 2025 Great Achievers Summit and Awards of Excellence have called for a renewed national commitment to raising morally grounded and emotionally intelligent boys who can become responsible leaders. The event, organised by the Great Achievers Initiative for Youth and Community Development (GAIYD), held over the weekend...
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Police told to vacate PDP secretariat within 24 hours or face legal action PDP BoT slams Wike for invading its National Secretariat with thugs, police

Police told to vacate PDP secretariat within 24 hours or face legal action

Tom Chiahemen November 25, 2025
Coalition of lawyers and civil society organisations has handed the Nigeria Police Force a strict 24-hour deadline to reopen the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat in Abuja or face immediate legal action. The coalition—made up of Lawyers for New Nigeria (LNN), Good Governance Initiative Coalition (GGIC) and the...
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“Pay up or lose your property: Wike warns FCT ground rent defaulters Nyesom Wike FCT Minister

“Pay up or lose your property: Wike warns FCT ground rent defaulters

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- November 25, 2025
Residents and business owners owing ground rent in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been handed a final warning: settle your debts or prepare to forfeit your property. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, issued the stern notice on Monday in Abuja, declaring that enforcement will begin immediately after the expiration...
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Governor Otti pushes fresh diplomatic deal as hope rises for Nnamdi Kanu’s release Nigeria Govt secretly transfers Nnamdi Kanu to Sokoto – Sowore alleges

Governor Otti pushes fresh diplomatic deal as hope rises for Nnamdi Kanu’s release

By BARBARA KALU, Enugu November 23, 2025
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has again signalled that the long-running case of the convicted IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, is edging toward a political resolution — one he insists is rooted in diplomacy, dialogue and a carefully negotiated plan already in motion. In a statement released in Umuahia by...
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NCCE rolls out new tech tools, begins curriculum review in Colleges of Education National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE)

NCCE rolls out new tech tools, begins curriculum review in Colleges of Education

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja November 21, 2025
National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has begun deploying upgraded technology across colleges of education as part of efforts to strengthen teaching and learning nationwide. Executive Secretary of NCCE, Prof. Paulinus Okwelle, who disclosed this in Abuja during an interaction with journalists, said that the commission is also...
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You’re a guardian of democracy” – Tinubu hails Jonathan at foundation’s 10th anniversary At the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation's 10th anniversary event in Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM , joined former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife and former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, alongside other high-profile dignitaries to celebrate the foundation's achievements in promoting democracy . Photo credit: State House

You’re a guardian of democracy” – Tinubu hails Jonathan at foundation’s 10th anniversary

DAVID IORJA, Abuja November 21, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised former President Goodluck Jonathan as a guardian of democracy whose legacy extends far beyond his time in office. The President described Jonathan as a profound lesson on life after public service, who preserved Nigeria’s democracy at a moment when it mattered most. Speaking...
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Wike slams slow pace of work, says Appeal Court project may miss December deadline Wike slams slow pace of work, says Appeal Court project may miss December deadline

Wike slams slow pace of work, says Appeal Court project may miss December deadline

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- November 20, 2025
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of work at the ongoing Judges quarter and Court of Appeal complex at Daki Biyu jabi Abuja, warning that the contractor is unlikely to meet the revised December completion deadline. Wike spoke on Wednesday...
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PDP BoT slams Wike for invading its National Secretariat with thugs, police PDP BoT slams Wike for invading its National Secretariat with thugs, police

PDP BoT slams Wike for invading its National Secretariat with thugs, police

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- November 20, 2025
Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has condemned the invasion of the National Secretariat of the party in Abuja by expelled elements. The party alleged that on Tuesday, 18th November, 2025, some expelled members compromised security personnel and armed thugs to unleash violence on party...
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Tinubu to attend G20 leaders’ summit in South Africa, AU-EU summit in Angola President Bola Tinubu

Tinubu to attend G20 leaders’ summit in South Africa, AU-EU summit in Angola

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- November 19, 2025
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for a two-nation visit to Johannesburg, South Africa and Luanda, Angola. President Tinubu’s first stop is Johannesburg, where he will attend the 20th summit of the G20 Leaders. After the summit, he will proceed to Angola for the AU-EU summit, a...
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PDP hails Nigerians for solidarity in resisting attack by anti-democratic forces PDP

PDP hails Nigerians for solidarity in resisting attack by anti-democratic forces

By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo November 19, 2025
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo The newly elected National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by the National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki has saluted Nigerians and all members of the Party for their solidarity with the PDP in its struggle against “tyranny and attempt by undemocratic...
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Mahmoud woos Asian investors with stable policies, modern infrastructure Mahmoud woos Asian investors with stable policies, modern infrastructure

Mahmoud woos Asian investors with stable policies, modern infrastructure

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja November 18, 2025
FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has asked investors to take advantage of the stable policies, modern infrastructure, and the safe, well-planned environment in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, to grow their investment in Africa. The Minister who was speaking at the 2025 Nigeria–Hong Kong–China Business Summit held at the...
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PDP crisis escalates as Wike-backed faction expels Makinde, Mohammed, Lawal, Turaki, Wabara, others PDP crisis escalates as Wike-backed faction expels Makinde, Mohammed, Lawal, Turaki, Wabara, others

PDP crisis escalates as Wike-backed faction expels Makinde, Mohammed, Lawal, Turaki, Wabara, others

Tom Chiahemen November 18, 2025
Internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) worsened on Tuesday as a faction of the National Executive Committee (NEC) led by Alhaji Abdulrahman Mohammed announced the expulsion of several top party figures, including Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, and Zamfara State Governor Dauda...
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Groups threaten to expose ‘oil cabal’ sabotaging Dangote Refinery, undermining Nigeria’s energy independence Groups threaten to expose ‘oil cabal’ sabotaging Dangote Refinery

Groups threaten to expose ‘oil cabal’ sabotaging Dangote Refinery, undermining Nigeria’s energy independence

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- November 18, 2025
Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association of Nigeria (BAVCCA) and the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON)—have issued a stern seven-day ultimatum to what they described as “economic saboteurs” undermining the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s energy independence. Speaking at a joint press conference in Abuja on Tuesday,...
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PDP power tussle: Turaki demands police protection as rival factions clash over party secretariat PDP power tussle: Turaki demands police protection as rival factions clash over party secretariat

PDP power tussle: Turaki demands police protection as rival factions clash over party secretariat

Tom Chiahemen November 18, 2025
Newly elected National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tanimu Turaki, has requested police protection ahead of what could become a tense showdown at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday. Speaking to journalists after a visit to the FCT Police Command, Turaki said his team intends...
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Teargas fired, gate closed as Wike, Governors Mohammed, Makinde clash at PDP secretariat Wike, Governors Mohammed, Makinde clash at PDP secretariat

Teargas fired, gate closed as Wike, Governors Mohammed, Makinde clash at PDP secretariat

Tom Chiahemen November 18, 2025
A major confrontation broke out on Tuesday at the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as two rival leadership factions clashed in the presence of high-profile party leaders. The tension stemmed from a power struggle between the Taminu Turaki–led National Working Committee (NWC) and a parallel faction...
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Wike-backed PDP faction calls emergency NEC, BoT meetings amid party crisis Wike-backed PDP faction calls emergency NEC, BoT meetings amid party crisis

Wike-backed PDP faction calls emergency NEC, BoT meetings amid party crisis

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- November 18, 2025
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike-supported faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Muhammed Abdulrahman, has announced emergency meetings of its National Executive Committee (NEC) and Board of Trustees (BoT) for Tuesday. A notice released on Monday by the suspended National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, stated that the meetings will...
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Tinubu: Our economic reforms designed to equip Nigerian youths with world-class skills President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (right) and Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward during the President Tinubu audience with Prince Edward at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Monday. Photo Credit: State House

Tinubu: Our economic reforms designed to equip Nigerian youths with world-class skills

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- November 18, 2025
President Bola Tinubu said the sweeping economic reforms underway in the country are intentionally crafted to equip Nigerian youths with globally competitive skills and secure a stronger future for the nation. The president made the remarks on Monday while hosting the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, at the State...
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