President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave Abuja this Sunday to attend the highly anticipated 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Scheduled for November 18 and 19, the summit is hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who currently leads the influential group. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s participation underscores Nigeria’s expanding…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, handed over 58 rescued kidnapping victims to the Kaduna State Government in Abuja. The state was represented by the Chief of Staff to Governor Uba Sani, who lauded the military’s dedication to ensuring the safe return of the abductees. This development highlights ongoing efforts to combat…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abuja, Nigeria, marking a major step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. Modi was welcomed with warmth by Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, alongside other top government officials at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. This visit, which follows ongoing dialogue between both governments, underscores…
Ahead of the forthcoming Ondo State gubernatorial election, the Labour Party (LP) has officially affirmed that Chief Olusola Nehemiah Ebiseni remains its recognized candidate. This statement comes amid swirling rumors suggesting that Ebiseni may have been disqualified, prompting the party to clarify his status publicly. The announcement was made through a statement in Akure by…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced an ambitious plan to digitize the headquarters of all 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) nationwide by 2027. This transformative project, called Project 774 Connectivity, aims to modernize governance and significantly enhance service delivery at the grassroots level. With this initiative, the government seeks to bridge the digital divide…
National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, recently revealed critical insights into Nigeria’s petroleum subsidy policy, raising significant concerns over its unintended regional impacts. According to Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, a major portion of the fuel subsidized by the Nigerian government has been diverted to neighboring countries such as Niger, Chad, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Benin Republic,…
In a high-profile investigation into currency abuse, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned a Nigerien national, Ibrahim Mohammad, along with family members and guests, over allegations of naira abuse at his wedding to Amina Babagana Zannah in Kano. This action by the EFCC follows a viral video depicting attendees spraying naira notes…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Abubakar Garima, announced a strategic collaboration between IPMAN and Dangote Refinery. The announcement, made in Abuja following a meeting of the Association’s National Working Committee, reveals a direct supply agreement that promises to enhance the distribution and availability of petroleum products nationwide. The decision comes as Nigeria…
After months of rigorous intelligence operations and meticulous surveillance, Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) successfully disrupted two prominent cross-border drug syndicates. Six masterminds, including a software engineer and a Chadian national, were apprehended across several states. This operation led to the recovery of vast quantities of cocaine, opioids, and other psychoactive substances with…
In a significant development, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has exonerated the Nigerian military of grave accusations made by Reuters. In a series of reports published in December 2022, the international media agency alleged that the military was engaged in a “secret abortion program” as part of its counter-insurgency operations in Nigeria’s North-East. The…
