By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday assured the government and people of Nasarawa State that his administration will continue to support the state in developmental projects, particularly in the solid minerals and agricultural sector. He made the pledge when he visited the Emir Of Lafia, Justice...
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By DAVID IORJA Abuja- President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday sign into law four groundbreaking tax reform bills that will transform Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue framework. This is according to a statement issued by the presidential Media aide, Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday in Abuja. Mr. Onanuga said the four bills,...
Vice President Kashim Shettima announced that Nigeria is undergoing a silent but bold transformation under President Bola Tinubu led administration. Speaking at the Nigeria-Brazil Business Forum in Abuja, Shettima emphasized the renewed strategic alliance with Brazil, describing it as “grounded in intent and rich in potential for mutual growth”....
Nigerian stock market recorded a significant gain of N1.185 trillion, driven by strong buying interest in medium and large-capitalized stocks, including Dangote Sugar and Oando. This substantial growth has boosted the market’s overall performance, showcasing the resilience and potential of the Nigerian economy. The market capitalization surged by 1.57%...
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has announced plans to deploy 800 specially trained troops to tackle the country’s growing security challenges. This move is part of the military’s efforts to build a professional and combat-ready force equipped to handle emerging threats. According to Musa, the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has finally fulfilled its long-standing pledge of allocating houses to the victorious 1994 Super Eagles Team that won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Tunisia. The Director and Head of Department, Public Building and Housing Development,...
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Shehu Gabam, has denied his purported suspension, describing it as “fake news” and a product of political mischief. Gabam stated that he remains the party chairman and urged members of the public to disregard the suspension. Gabam, who spoke...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raised concerns about the increasing prevalence of drug abuse among young people, particularly undergraduates. According to the Oyo State NDLEA Commander, Olayinke Joe-Fadile, about four to five out of 10 undergraduates are into drugs. “We now can see children from age...
Chelsea Football Club defender, Tosin Adarabioyo, has expressed his interest in representing the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the future. Speaking to the media after Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Esperance de Tunisie in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Adarabioyo revealed that playing for Nigeria is a possibility he...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye has lamented the low level of compliance by state governments in enrollment of their workers in the Employee Compensation Scheme (ECS). The Managing Director spoke during a visit to the...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the importance of expanding Nigeria’s dairy and livestock economy, noting that with the country’s growing population, the sector holds enormous potential for job creation, rural development, and food security. The President spoke on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving...
Today is my birthday, but for the first time in decades, I am speechless. It is time to set aside speeches and celebrations and to mourn. I mourn for my Motherland, Nigeria. Yelewata is the tipping point. Yelewata is the watershed between peace and a war declared against the...
The Malala Fund has pledged $50 million to tackle barriers hindering girls’ access to education worldwide, with a significant portion allocated to Nigeria. According to Nankwat Dakum, Communications Manager for the Fund in Nigeria, the funding is part of a new five-year strategy titled “Strengthening Rights and Securing Resources...
Media entrepreneur and storyteller Chude Jideonwo has released another true crime special “The TikTok Scammer”, a gripping true crime special that unpacks the emotional and financial trauma behind romance scams carried out through TikTok. At the center of the story is Jasmine Okafor, daughter of late Nollywood actor Mr...
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) will arraign the CEO of Qatar Airways, Temi Birdzell, and top officers on October 7 over allegations of breaching the FCCPC Act. The defendants will face charges before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The FCCPC alleged...
Former Super Eagles skipper, Joseph Yobo, has urged Nigerians not to write off the team’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Despite the team’s dire situation, Yobo believes that the Eagles can still turn the tables. “We have been in that space before; for this team, they...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has responded to the latest security advisory issued by the US Embassy, restricting its staff and their families from non-official travel to military sites or other government facilities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. While acknowledging the right of foreign missions to issue...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja declared that Nigeria’s agricultural renaissance has begun as he commissioned 2,000 tractors for nationwide deployment under the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme. The commissioning ceremony marked the programme’s formal launch at the National Agricultural Seeds Council, Sheda, along...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons held Portugal to a goalless draw in a thrilling friendly match, showcasing their flair and grit despite arriving less than 24 hours before kick-off. The team’s star goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, was instrumental in the team’s defensive solidity, making several brilliant saves throughout the game. “Super Falcons...
Nigeria Government’s revenue has risen to N6.9 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 40% increase from N5.2 trillion in the previous quarter. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, disclosed this during a Citizens and Stakeholders’ Engagement on implementing President Bola...