RIVERS ASSEMBLY WITHDRAWS APPEALS AGAINST GOVERNOR FUBARA, DEPUTYThe Rivers State House of Assembly has formally withdrawn appeal suits it filed against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, and suspended impeachment proceedings against them moves that signal a de‑escalation of a protracted political crisis in the oil‑rich state after presidential intervention and fresh […]

LIFTED BY FOREX INFLOWS, NAIRA SET TO STRENGTHEN FURTHERAccording to a Reuters analysis, Nigeria’s currency the naira is expected to extend its recent gains against the U.S. dollar in the week ahead, buoyed by stronger foreign exchange inflows and active Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) interventions that have helped narrow the gap between official and […]

UNITY, PROVIDUS BANKS MERGER ON COURSE AS INTEGRATION ADVANCESThe proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited is advancing steadily, entering its final integration phase after securing key regulatory approvals and surpassing the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new ₦200 billion capital threshold required to retain a national banking licence under the ongoing recapitalisation […]

PETER OBI CRITICISES FG OVER PROPOSAL TO REPLACE NATIONAL GRID WITH SOLAR, CALLING IT GROSS NEGLECT WITH SOLAR, CALLING IT GROSS NEGLECT African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain and former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly criticised the Federal Government’s reported proposal to abandon Nigeria’s national electricity grid and replace it entirely with […]

President Tinubu Restates Government’s Commitment to Women, Children and Family Stability President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again emphasised that his administration remains steadfast in its commitment to empowering women, protecting children and strengthening family stability as central pillars of national development and social cohesion. At a high-profile event in Abuja, where he launched the […]

FG Strengthens Collaboration Between NASRDA and UBEC to Boost Basic Education The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified collaboration between the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) as part of efforts to bolster basic education delivery, leveraging geospatial, data-driven and technology-led solutions across the country.The move was […]

NSC Chairman Briefs President Tinubu on World Cup Situation

PRESIDENT TINUBU, GERMAN CHANCELLOR MERZ TO COLLABORATE ON SECURITY, POWER President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and Germany, focusing on key areas including security, power transmission, railway infrastructure, cultural exchange and skills development. The commitment was reached during a telephone conversation on Wednesday afternoon, marking a renewed […]

AT LEAST 33 MINERS DEAD IN SUSPECTED CARBON‑MONOXIDE LEAK AT PLATEAU MINE At least 33 miners have been confirmed dead after what witnesses and local reports describe as a suspected carbon‑monoxide leak at a lead and zinc mining site in Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria. The miners were working or extracting minerals from […]

PRESIDENT TINUBU SIGNS AMENDED ELECTORAL ACT, COMMITS TO STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACYPresident Tinubu on Wednesday formally signed into law the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) the revised legal framework governing Nigeria’s electoral processes after the National Assembly passed the bill earlier this week. The signing took place at the State House, Abuja, with principal officers of both chambers […]

VP KASHIM SHETTIMA CALLS FOR UNITY AS NIGERIANS OBSERVE RAMADAN AND LENT Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged citizens to seize the simultaneous observance of Ramadan and the Christian season of Lent as a powerful opportunity to strengthen national unity, compassion, and collective resolve toward peace and progress. In a statement issued on Thursday […]

“Together, we will build healthier and stronger generations of Nigerian children” First Lady Oluremi Tinubu urges collective action against child malnutrition Abuja Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on religious leaders, traditional chiefs, healthcare stakeholders, partners and citizens to unite in building healthier and stronger generations of Nigerian children through sustained action against […]

Nigeria pushes digital infrastructure agenda to harness youth demographic dividend under Renewed Hope AgendaAbuja The Federal Government of Nigeria, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s has stepped up efforts to build robust digital infrastructure and empower its youthful population, aiming to transform the country’s demographic advantage into economic growth, jobs and global competitiveness. youth and national […]

Nigeria engages Egyptian insurer on market expansion as part of Renewed Hope Agenda push for deeper financial cooperationAbuja In a strategic move to deepen financial sector cooperation and expand insurance market opportunities, officials from Nigeria’s government and insurance authorities have engaged their counterparts from the Arab Republic of Egypt in talks aimed at broadening insurance […]

President Tinubu to Young Health Fellows: Serve with Honour, Humility and Courage “The Nation Believes in You”Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged young Nigerians participating in the Federal Government’s National Health Fellowship Programme (NHFP) to serve the nation with honour, humility and courage, affirming that Nigeria believes in their potential as transformative agents of […]

President Tinubu appoints Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State as Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Director-GeneralAbuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State as a Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Director-General for party outreach, engagement and mobilisation, a senior role aimed at strengthening nationwide support for the ruling All Progressives […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima urges stakeholders to expand support for MSMEs, push digital and agri-growth for jobs and economic transformation Abuja Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has called on financial institutions, government agencies and private-sector partners to deepen and broaden support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), saying the sector is central to Nigeria’s […]

FG LAUNCHES NATIONAL IDP POLICY TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND DURABLE SOLUTIONS IN KATSINA AND ZAMFARAThe Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) in collaboration with state authorities, the Northwest Governors’ Forum (NWGF) and international partners has formally launched a comprehensive policy framework and State Action Plans aimed at addressing the plight of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in […]

CIVIL SOCIETY ESCALATES PRESSURE ON SENATE OVER ‘CONDITIONAL’ ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION CLAUSEA coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has intensified pressure on the Nigerian Senate, demanding that the real-time electronic transmission of election results be made mandatory and unconditional in the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act warning that a Senate-approved “conditional” clause could weaken the […]

SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN CLASHES WITH SENATOR ZAM OVER COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPA tense confrontation erupted at the National Assembly in Abuja on Monday, February 16, 2026, as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi Central) clashed with Senator Titus Zam (APC-Benue North-West), Chairman of the Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). The standoff followed allegations that Akpoti-Uduaghan […]

EL RUFAI FACES CYBERCRIME CHARGES OVER ALLEGED INTERCEPTION OF NSA RIBADU’S PHONE CALLSThe Department of State Services (DSS) has filed three-count cybercrime charges against former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai at the Federal High Court, Abuja, accusing him of unlawfully intercepting the telephone communications of National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu. The prosecution’s charge […]

Tinubu lauds strategic industrial and trade pact with UAE partners

FG Promises Transparent and Accountable Social Investment Delivery

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Vice-President Kashim Shettima to lead a high-powered Federal Government delegation to Kano State following a devastating fire disaster at Singer Market, one of Nigeria’s largest food commodity hubs. The delegation will convey the President’s condolences to victims, pledge federal support and financial aid, and assist in efforts to reopen […]