Tinubu pledges tech-driven development, food security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to fast-track Nigeria’s development through technology and food security, aligning with the success models of emerging economies like Brazil. Speaking on Tuesday when he met with a cross section of Nigerians resident in Brazil, President Tinubu emphasized his administration’s commitment to transformation through innovation, reform, and inclusive growth. ”We […]
Tinubu arrives Abuja from Brazil
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Abuja from Brazil following his state visit, which focused on strengthening relations between Nigeria and Brazil. The presidential jet took off from Brasília International Airport Air Force Base at 12:57 pm (local time). Amb. Carlos Sérgio Sobral Duarte, Secretary for Africa and the Middle East and Amb Carlos […]
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Distinguished Senator Rashidi Ladoja: From His Excellency to His Imperial Majesty
By Toyin Falola Since I will be delivering the Coronation Lecture on September 24, 2025, there is no need to issue an advance advisory to our new Kabiyesi, the Olubadan of Ibadanland. I am glad to be his chief in the continuity of titles that are held for life. Senator Ladoja is a household name […]
New GOC reassures troops of welfare, sound administration
The General Officer Commanding 1 Division and Commander, Sector 1 Joint Task Force North-West Operation FANSAN YAMMA Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Wase, has reassured troops of his resolve to ensure their welfare and sound administration in the field. The new GOC stated this during his visit to the Joint Task Force North-West Operation Fansan Yamma, Sub-Sector 5 […]
Troops eliminate top terrorist commanders, dozens of fighters
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have eliminated top Boko Haram commanders and dozens of their fighters in multiple counter-insurgency operations across Borno and Yobe States in the last one week. A credible military source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the operations were conducted between Aug. 21 and Aug. 23 by ground […]
Film festival organisers urge Kaduna to reintroduce arts, culture ministry
Organisers of the 8th Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF) have urged the Kaduna State Government to reintroduce the Ministry for Arts and Culture which served as a tool of social transformation. In 2019, former Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i had issued an Executive Order that restructured the State’s Ministries including abolishing the Ministry of Youth, Sports and […]
Uzodimma approves N104,000 minimum wage for Imo workers
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has approved a new minimum wage of N104,000 for civil servants in the state. He made this known during a meeting with various labour union leaders on Tuesday night at the Government House in Owerri. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the governor increased the minimum wage […]
President congratulates NPA MD on election as IAPH VP
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on his election as Vice President (Africa) of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH). Dr. Dantsoho joins the management team of the IAPH for a two-year term. The 70-year-old global association serves as the voice for seaports […]
Tinubu hosts NGX board, SEC DG in Brazil
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s capital market’s remarkable growth since he assumed office over two years ago. He noted the phenomenal rise in market capitalisation and increased trading activity, which have broadened investment opportunities for Nigerians and international investors. President Tinubu spoke on Tuesday during his state visit to Brazil, when he received […]
We are prepared for mother of all strikes, ASUU declares
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says the union is prepared for “mother of all strikes” until their demands regarding the 2009 agreements with the Federal Government are implemented. The University of Calabar (Unical) chapter stated this at a news conference on Tuesday in Calabar. The chapter’s chairman, Dr Peter Ubi, said it was […]
