Tinubu celebrates Bishop Kukah at 73
President Bola Tinubu has sent warm felicitations to the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah, on his 73rd birthday, August 31, 2025. The President joined the Catholic family and Body of Christ to celebrate the highly revered priest, whose compassion for the poor and underprivileged continues to influence people-centred development […]
Tinubu mourns Arase, Okobo
President Bola Tinubu has sent condolence messages to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over the death of Solomon Ehigiator Arase (CFR), the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police (IGP), who died on Sunday at 69. He also expressed sadness over the passing of Bishop Francis Emmanuel Okobo, the pioneer Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka. […]
I am not leaving NNPP, Kwankwaso declares
The Natonal Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, has maintained that he has no plans to defect to another political party. Making the clarification at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Thursday, Kwankwaso said the NNPP was performing well in Kano and other states, adding, “we […]
Benue, Plateau massacre: DSS charges nine suspects to court
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed charges at the Federal High Court, Abuja, against nine suspects allegedly linked to the recent deadly attacks on Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue and parts of Plateau States. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN), the attacks left no fewer than 40 persons dead, […]
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 […]
