Police detain 23 over Lekki cult killings
The Police command in Lagos State has arrested 23 suspected cultists over the alleged killing of three persons in the Lekki-Ajah area of the state. Command spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. He said the command had begun discreet investigation into the incident, which occurred on Sunday […]
Tinubu assures Colombia of swift implementation of bilateral agreements
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships and aligning its foreign relations with evolving global trends in trade, politics, and culture. The President, who received the Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, Francia Márquez, at the State House in Abuja on Monday, noted that global economic volatility and shifting […]
Tinubu celebrates VP Shettima at 59
President Bola Tinubu has sent a personally signed message to Vice President Kasshim Shettiam on his 59th birthday, which was on September 2, 2025. In the message, the president saluted the vice president saying he is his “Co-traveller and brother” in the joining to rebuild the country and realise the Renewed Hope Agenda. The letter […]
Tinubu congratulates Zamfara governor at 60
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Governor of Zamfara State, Dr Dauda Lawal, on his 60th birthday. He commended the Governor for his dedication to the development of Zamfara and his steadfast pursuit of peace and security in the state. While assuring Governor Lawal of the federal government’s continued support, the President encourages him […]
President discards fresh appointments at NTA
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the recall of Mr Salihu Abdullahi Dembos, the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and others in the recently announced change of guards at the station. Dembos was appointed DG of the TV network by President Tinubu in October 2023. He will now return to complete his three-year […]
Nigeria hit revenue target for 2025 in August, Tinubu declares
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Tuesday in Abuja that the revenue target for 2025 was achieved in August, following economic reforms focused on stimulating the non-oil sector. He said that the bulk of the revenue came from the non-oil sector. The President assured Nigerians that the Renewed Hope Agenda is firmly anchored on building […]
Tinubu directs immediate review of security operations in Katsina
*Assures of state police, forest guard upgrade President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, said the armed forces will deploy more advanced military hardware and surveillance gadgets in Katsina State to halt the recent spate of attacks on innocent citizens by bandits. The President, who received a delegation of citizens of the state led by […]
NiMet forecasts three-day thunderstorms, rain nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted widespread thundery and rainy weather activities across the country from Monday to Wednesday. In its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet projected thunderstorms with moderate rainfall on Monday morning over parts of Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Gombe, Borno, and Yobe States in the northern region. According […]
Colombian VP’s visit to Nigeria signals fresh diplomatic chapter, says Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said that the visit of his Colombian counterpart, Mrs Francia Márquez, to Nigeria, along with ongoing bilateral engagements, will mark the beginning of a new chapter in relations between the two countries. Speaking on Sunday at a Gala Dinner held in honour of the Colombian Vice President at the Presidential Villa, […]
Abuja-Kaduna train derailment not sabotage, says Minister
Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, has dismissed claims of sabotage in the recent Abuja-Kaduna train derailment, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to the safety and security of rail operations nationwide. Speaking to State House correspondents in Abuja alongside the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr Kayode Opeifa, Alkali said preliminary investigations suggested […]
