President Bola Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives, requesting legislative approval for a new external borrowing plan of 21.5 billion dollars, alongside a domestic bond issuance of ₦757.9 billion for outstanding pension liabilities. The Speaker, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas read the request during plenary in Abuja. President Tinubu...
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A Nigerian content creator, Chukwueze Odinaka, aka ‘Mama Uka’, has called on colleagues seeking for gay relationship with him to desist from such act. Odinaka, who specialises in skit making, in a video clip message shared via his Instagram page, threatened to expose some of his colleagues and other...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to the protection, development, and empowerment of every Nigerian child. In his address to the nation, President Tinubu described Nigerian children as “the pride and future of our great nation,” emphasizing their role...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- In a heartfelt address to mark the 2025 National Children’s Day, President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of Nigerian children, emphasizing the theme “Stand Up, Speak Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation.” In his message, the President described...
1. My Dear Children, the pride and future of our great nation, I join you to celebrate the 2025 National Children’s Day with immense pride and profound joy. On this special day, let me reaffirm our commitment to nurturing and protecting you as Nigeria’s future leaders, innovators, and changemakers....
Saudi Arabia has stopped Kaduna-based Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi from performing the 2025 Hajj and deported him back to Nigeria. Sheikh Gumi confirmed this in a post made on Monday, May 26, 2025, via his Facebook page. He said the Saudi government had granted him a visa to...
National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said about 34,647 Nigerian pilgrims have so far been received in Makkah from Madina to perform the 2025 Hajj rites. The Deputy Coordinator of NAHCON Office in Makkah, Alhaji Alidu Shutti, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Makkah on Monday. Shutti,...
Grammy-nominated Afrobeat superstar Ayra Starr, has become the first Nigerian female artiste to hit one billion views on Youtube. The mavin star girl announced the milestone in a post on her Instagram fan page on Monday. The landmark achievement is largely propelled by her hit single “Rush,” which alone...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano– Nigeria’s top leaders in business, policy, and development will gather in Kano on Thursday, June 5, 2025, for the next edition of the For The Love of The Country (FLOC) conference. This year’s theme, “Reimagining Nigeria’s Economy for a Prosperous Future: Where We Should Be...
Nigeria’s queen of the tracks, Tobi Amusan, was unstoppable at the Diamond League meet in Rabat, Morocco, winning the women’s 100 metres hurdles late Sunday. Amusan, 28, finished in a season’s best of 12:24 seconds to set a new meeting record that broke McNeal Brianna’s past mark of 12:51...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, driven by the Tinubu administration’s new policy of local value addition and a tightened licensing regime, attracted over $800 million in processing projects last year. The sector also generated over ₦38 billion in revenue in 2024, up from just ₦6 billion...
The Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Oranto Petroleum, Prince Arthur Eze, has described President Bola Tinubu as “God’s gift to Nigeria” and praised his leadership style, reform-driven governance, and commitment to national unity. In an upcoming State House documentary marking President Tinubu’s second anniversary in office, Eze said Tinubu...
The National Boundary Commission (NBC) says it has made significant progress in resolving the Nigeria-Benin international boundary dispute. The Director-General of the commission, Mr Adamu Adaji, stated this on Sunday in Abuja, while assessing the impact of President Bola Tinubu led administration after two years in office. Adaji said...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has revealed that it trained 29,000 foundation-level artisans in 2024 under its Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) programme, with plans to upgrade 100,000 more to international standards as part of efforts to tackle unemployment and boost economic productivity in Nigeria. The...
A group of 47 Nigerian medical students who escaped war-torn Sudan in May 2023 are now struggling to register for the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council (MDCN) examination due to a document snag. The students, many of who fled or were evacuated by the Federal Government without exit visas,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Following the historic inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Rome, Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Sokoto Diocese shared insights on the global significance of the event and its implications for Africa. Reflecting on the presence of world leaders, including Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through the INTERPOL NCB Abuja, has successfully extradited a Nigerian fugitive, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, 23rd May 2025. The Force spokesman, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged the Federal Government to honour the 2009 FG/ASUU agreement or face a nationwide industrial action. ASUU President, Chris Piwuna, issued this warning during a news conference in Abuja on Friday. He stressed the importance of the government fulfilling its promises...
The Minister of Defence, Mr Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, says recent military gains signal Nigeria is turning the tide against insecurity. “For the first time in years, Nigerians can travel the Birnin Gwari to Kaduna road even at midnight. That’s progress. Zaria to Funtua to Gusau is now peaceful, and...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Friday said that aviation now contributes 1.7 billion dollars to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Products (GDP). The Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said that the huge contribution was a testament to the efficacy of market-driven solutions in Nigeria’s aviation industry....