Senate confirms Omidiran, Peter Eze for FCC roles
The Senate has confirmed Omidiran, Peter Eze, and 36 other nominees as the Federal Character Commission (FCC) chair and Federal […]
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NEPC, FMITI boost Nigeria-UAE non-oil exports
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council and Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment are boosting Nigeria’s non-oil exports by connecting
Benue Gov Alia denies PDP defection rumors
The Benue State Government has strongly refuted claims that Governor Hyacinth Alia plans to defect from the APC following a
AU demands Umaro Embalo’s release in Guinea-Bissau
The African Union condemned the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, demanding the immediate release of President Umaro Embaló and other detained
Governor Yusuf Urges Kano Residents to Remain Calm Amidst Banditry Threats
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf assured residents that the government is implementing measures to counter banditry and urged calm
Tinubu’s security emergency hailed by APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC), through its Lagos spokesman Seye Oladejo, applauded President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a national security
Nigeria secures $2bn power investments: Adelabu
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced over $2 billion in new power sector investments, driven by the Electricity Act
Defence Minister: Bandits are in forests bombs can’t penetrate
Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar stated that while Armed Forces are close to ending banditry, bombing hideouts is challenging
AU, ECOWAS denounce coup in Guinea-Bissau
The African Union, ECOWAS missions, and a joint forum have collectively denounced a recent coup d’état in Guinea-Bissau, emphasizing commitment
Zamfara first lady settles inmates’ debts, tackles GBV
Zamfara First Lady Hajiya Huriyya Lawal paid N67.2M to free 436 inmates and launched a 2025 campaign against gender-based violence,