President returns to Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja following a ten-day working visit to Lagos. He arrived in Lagos on Friday, September 26, after attending the coronation of His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, in Ibadan. While in the nation’s commercial capital, President Tinubu engaged with key investors, including Bayo […]
ABU loses 2,000 staff to better opportunities locally, globally, VC declares
As Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, marks its 63rd anniversary, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Ahmed has said the institution faces a steady loss of skilled staff to better opportunities both locally and globally. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the vice-chancellor disclosed this at a press conference as part of activities to celebrate […]
FCCPC approves UAC’s acquisition of Chivita/Hollandia
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has approved the acquisition of Chivita/Hollandia (CHI Ltd.) by UAC of Nigeria Plc. UAC confirmed the development on Saturday in a corporate disclosure to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., stating that the transaction was completed following FCCPC’s regulatory approval. The approval follows the July 30, 2025, announcement by […]
CDS urges NDA Alumni to uphold unity. loyalty, patriotism
) The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has urged members of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 38 Regular Course to remain steadfast in loyalty, unity, and patriotism as they continue to contribute to national peace and security. Musa gave the charge on Saturday night in Abuja at a cocktail party organised by […]
Tinubu assures northern Christians of fairness
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday declared that he has a mission to unite Nigerians. He assured the Christian communities in Northern Nigeria of his administration’s commitment to ensuring fairness among all religions in the country. He gave the assurance during his meeting with some Christian leaders at the Headquarters of COCIN Church in Jos, […]
NLA hails First Lady for mobilising N20.7bn towards National Library completion
The Nigerian Library Association (NLA) has lauded the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, for her initiative in raising N20.7 billion to support the completion of the National Library headquarters in Abuja. In a statement by its President, Dr Lawal Umar, and Secretary, Dr Amogu Kalu, the association described the First Lady’s gesture as a rare […]
Tinubu visits Plateau
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Lagos on Saturday, October 4, for Jos, Plateau State capital, to attend the funeral prayers in honour of Nana Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe, mother of the APC National Chairman, Professor Nantewe Yilwatda Goshwe. The President will later address Church Leaders across the North at the headquarters of the COCIN Church in […]
Older Persons Day: Sine Qua Non Offers Elderly Free Medical Care
A non-governmental organisation, Sine Qua Non Foundation, has extended free medical care to elderly residents of Ita-Oluwo town in Ikorodu, Lagos, as part of activities marking the International Day of Older Persons. The event, themed “Healthy Ageing Starts With Managing Your Vitals”, held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Open Field, Ita-Oluwo, attracted over […]
Why Space Technology Matters for Africa’s Sustainable Future
By Kwaku Sumah As Ghana prepares to host the maiden Ghana Space Conference 2025 in Accra this October, one may ask themselves, why should a developing country like Ghana invest time, energy, and resources into space science and technology? The answer lies not in rockets or distant planets, but right here in Ghana, in the […]
Buhari, Yar’Adua make list of book on 100 eminent Nigerians from Katsina
The late former Presidents Muhammad Buhari, and Umaru Musa-Yar’Adua, were among the top people listed in a book published with the names of prominent Nigerians from Katsina State. The book titled ‘100+Eminent Nigerians from the Katsina State: Profiles in Nation Building and History, Volume One’, was inaugurated in Katsina on Wednesday. The News Agency of […]
