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U.S. President Praises Nigeria’s First Lady as a “Very Respected Person”

U.S. President Donald Trump at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., offered high praise for Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. Addressing a...

Aftermath of Boko Haram Massacre, Tinubu Orders Army Battalion Deployment to Kwara

Following a bloody terrorist attack in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara, President Bola Tinubu has ordered an army battalion deployment to the...

Nigeria’s Electoral Bill Scales Senate Hurdle, Electronic Results Transmission Not Mandatory

Following previous delays, the Senate has officially passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, updating the framework for federal, state, and FCT elections. The...

NRC Alleges Oyo Local Govt Chairman of Vandalizing Railway Assets Worth Millions

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has condemned the destruction of multi-million naira infrastructure in Ibadan, allegedly orchestrated by local government officials. In a...

Nigeria Now the New Global Reference Point for Policy Reform – World Bank Chief

World Bank Managing Director Anna Bjerde has hailed Nigeria as a global example of “steady and credible reform leadership.” During a visit to...

Mass Deportation: US Prepares to Send 79 Convicted Nigerians Home

At least 79 Nigerians are set to be deported as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security intensifies its focus on “high-priority” criminal offenders....

2,500 Kaduna’s Damau Residents Get Clean Water as REA Provides Solar Mini-Grid

More than 2,500 residents of Damau village in the Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State now benefit from constant power and clean...

Back Home: Tinubu Touches Down in Abuja After Türkiye Trip

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after a five-day state visit to Türkiye, where he engaged in high-level diplomatic talks with Turkish...

Woman’s Death Mid-Flight: Nigerian Family Presses Ethiopian Airlines for Explanation, Transparency

Grief-stricken and seeking justice, a Nigerian family has raised the alarm over their mother’s sudden death aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight to the...

FG’s ₦58.47trn 2026 Appropriation Bill Scales Second Reading in Green Chambers

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has given the green light to the ₦58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, advancing it to the committee stage. The...

$1trn Infrastructure: FG to Invest in Two New Satellites to Support Digital Transformation

In a major boost for Nigeria’s tech landscape, President Tinubu has approved the purchase of two communication satellites to drive digital transformation and...

Bilateral Milestone: Nigeria and Türkiye Commit to $5bln Trade Volume, Counter-Terrorism Cooperation

In a strategic move to fortify economic and security ties, Türkiye and Nigeria have committed to hitting a $5 billion bilateral trade target....

“A mere stumble, not a fall” — Bayo Onanuga clarifies Pres. Tinubu’s Ankara incident

Following a minor stumble during his reception in Ankara, the Presidency has assured the public that President Bola Tinubu is well and continuing...

At Last, DHQ Confirms Thwarted Coup Plot, 16 Officers Set for Martial Court

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced on Monday that a Special Investigative Panel has concluded its probe into 16 officers indicted for serious misconduct,...